Holly M.
Holly M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving home - flexible availability
Hello! Thank you for stopping by my profile. I’m Holly, a Teaching Assistant, mum, and lifelong animal lover. Our home has always been full of love, laughter, and a soft spot for animals. Whether your pet has four paws, a wagging tail, or a loud purr, they’ll be treated as part of the family while they’re in my care. I offer dog boarding, pet sitting, and cat visits, and I genuinely love spending time with animals. Every pet has their own little personality and routine, and I enjoy getting to know what makes them happy and comfortable. 🐕 We have a secure garden for dogs to enjoy, and during school holidays I’m home most of the day, so there’s plenty of time for walks, play, fuss, and cuddles. During term time, I work from 8:30am until 3:30pm and return straight home afterwards. I also have two animal-loving children who are incredibly excited to be part of this adventure. They have grown up around pets and are kind, gentle, and respectful of animals. Many pets seem to enjoy the extra attention, and I think having a family home helps create a cosy, relaxed environment where animals can quickly feel settled. I’m also a huge cat lover and share my home with cats of my own. If your dog isn’t comfortable around cats, that’s absolutely fine. My home can be arranged so that cats and visiting dogs have their own separate spaces, allowing everyone to feel safe and relaxed. 🐈 For cat owners, I know many cats are happiest in their own home, so if you’re away, I’ll pop in to feed them, refresh their water, clean litter trays, and, of course, provide as much attention as they want—whether that’s a lap to curl up on or simply a friendly face checking in on them. Leaving your pet with someone else can feel like a big step, so I’ll always keep you updated with messages and photos so you can relax knowing they’re happy and well looked after. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to get in touch. I’d love to hear about your pet and see if we’re a good match.
Cat care experience
Holly also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Holly was very professional and I felt that she really cared for our cat while we were away. Great at communicating and a real animal lover. Would recommend Holly to anyone.
Holly and her family were absolutely brilliant - regular photos and updates, really caring with Milo and couldn’t have been nicer. Highly recommended!
Finding Holly was a absolute blessing for us and our cat, Snowflaki 🥰 As a first-time cat mum going on holiday since adopting him, I was incredibly anxious. From the very beginning, Holly put my mind at ease. She arranged a meet-and-greet beforehand to learn all about Snowflaki's routine, preferences, and little quirks, because, as every cat owner knows, cats are the real boss! 😄 While we were away, Holly sent daily check-in photos alongside wonderfully detailed messages. Knowing Snowflaki was so well cared for made our holiday completely stress-free. Holly is extremely conscientious, caring and thoughtful; she kept his water refreshed twice daily and even took care of cleaning up the empty food tins. Snowflaki was truly pampered by Holly and her two children, receiving endless snuggles and love. He absolutely adored them! We felt completely confident leaving our beloved cat in their hands and will most certainly be booking with Holly again in the future. Highly recommended! Jx
Holly was absolutely brilliant from the moment we enquired about looking after our tabby cat, Bean, to going through every detail of using Rover for a total newbie like me, to providing what we can only say is the most exciting thing we looked forward to each morning in the form of written lore for our boy. We would recommend Holly in a heartbeat, both her and her children are so caring about animals which was evident with how patient they all were with Bean as he inspects his carers thoroughly. Safe to say I think he finally gave in to Holly's advances and he had nothing but lovely things to say about her service. If we could rate Holly higher than 5, we absolutely would!
Holly was an absolute delight to deal with in all ways. Professional, very caring and knowledgeable. We had daily pup dates and pics and videos which was a great comfort. We cannot recommend highly enough!!!❤️
Thank you Holly for fitting us in last minute. It was so great to know that Annie would be given such a high level of care. Very grateful!
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Schedule
I work as a Teaching Assistant from 8:30am to 3:30pm during term time, so I’m available before work, after school, in the evenings, and at weekends. During school holidays, I’m home for most of the day, allowing plenty of time for walks, play, feeding visits, and keeping pets company. For cat visits, I’m happy to pop in before work in the mornings as well as after work, helping to maintain your cat’s usual routine.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety and wellbeing will always be my top priority. I am DBS checked through my work as a Teaching Assistant and understand the importance of being trustworthy, reliable, and responsible when caring for both people and pets. We have a secure garden for supervised outdoor time and a warm family home where pets are treated with kindness and respect. I always take the time to learn about each pet’s routine, preferences, and any special requirements so they feel safe and settled in my care. I also have cats of my own, but if a visiting dog is not comfortable around cats, the house can be arranged so they have completely separate spaces. I believe good communication is important, so I’ll keep you updated with messages and photos while you’re away, giving you peace of mind that your pet is happy and well cared for.
Pets
A typical day
Every pet is different, so I always try to follow their usual routine as closely as possible. A typical day starts with breakfast, fresh water, and some time for fuss and attention before the day gets going. During term time, I work from 8:30am to 3:30pm, returning home in the afternoon for walks, playtime, garden time, and plenty of cuddles. During school holidays, I’m home for most of the day, which means lots of extra time for walks, games, enrichment, and relaxing together. Visiting pets are welcomed into our family life and can enjoy a cosy home environment with plenty of attention. For cats, I understand that most are happiest in their own home. During visits, I’ll make sure they have everything they need, spend time with them on their terms, and keep their routine as normal as possible. No matter the pet, my goal is for them to feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeHolly can host up to 2 pets per night
- Before caring for your pet, I’d love to learn as much as possible about them so I can help them feel comfortable and settled. Please let me know about their usual routine, feeding schedule, exercise needs, favourite toys, sleeping arrangements, and any quirks or habits that make them unique. The more I know, the better I can make their time with me feel like home. It’s also important that I’m aware of any medical conditions, allergies, medications, anxieties, fears, or behavioural concerns so I can provide the right care and support. For dogs staying in my home, please let me know how they are around children, other dogs, and cats. I have two gentle, animal-loving children and cats of my own, although cats can be kept in separate areas of the home if needed. I understand that every pet is different, and I welcome as much information as you’d like to share. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each pet’s personality and building a relationship with them.