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Maria H.

West Sussex

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Maria can host

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We’re used to having a dog who enjoyed at least three walks a day, and as we’re both at home, we have plenty of time and flexibility to follow your dog’s usual routine.

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About Maria H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

We offer a calm, safe home from home where your dog is treated like part of the family. Lots of one to one attention without other unfamiliar dogs around 🐾 We would like to keep everything familiar for them, including walks, feeding times, rest and any little extras like medication or special care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Maria H. would like to know about your pet

It would be nice to meet you both before agreeing to board and get to know each other a little. You can visit our home and make sure you feel comfortable ☺️

A typical day

We have lots of local interesting places to go for walks, with new sniffs and adventures. Travel permitting we can go further afield and we also have Nymans Wood (National Trust) in the village. A secure garden for free roam and playing with toys and balls. ⚽️

Location

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Maria H.'s Neighborhood

A Second Home for Your Dog 🏡

Pet care experience

🐾Home-from-Home Boarding - One Dog Family at a Time - Secure Garden - WFH Hi, I'm Maria, and I live with my wife Helen and our teenage sons in the beautiful village of Handcross, near Haywards Heath. For many years, our home revolved around our much-loved cockapoo, Sox. After recently saying goodbye to him, we're not quite ready for another dog of our own, but we really miss having a furry companion around the house and would love to share our home, care and affection with your dog. One thing that makes our care a little different is that we only welcome dogs from one family at a time. This means your dog won't have to compete for attention or share their space with lots of unfamiliar dogs. Instead, they'll enjoy a calm, relaxed environment with plenty of one-to-one care and affection. Having cared for Sox from puppyhood through to his senior years, including supporting him with mobility issues and medication, we're experienced in caring for dogs at every stage of life. We're both home during the day, so your dog will rarely be left alone and will enjoy plenty of companionship, attention and love throughout their stay. We know how important it is to feel confident when leaving your dog in someone else's care. That's why we'll take the time to get to know their routine, personality and individual needs, helping them settle in at their own pace. Whether your dog loves long countryside walks and adventures or prefers a cosy spot on the sofa and plenty of cuddles, we'll make sure they feel safe, happy and completely at home. Your dog will have free run of our home and be treated as one of the family, just as Sox always was. We have a secure enclosed garden and are surrounded by beautiful countryside, woodland trails and private estate grounds, offering plenty of opportunities for exercise, enrichment and lots of sniff-filled adventures. We'll also keep you updated with messages and photos during your dog's stay, so you can relax knowing they're happy, settled and being well looked after. We can't wait to meet you and welcome your dog into our home-from-home. 🐾

Reviews

Jenny D.
Boarding • lug 23, 2026
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Maria and Helen are so kind and lovely and catered for our cocker spaniels every need .Vito returned so happy and content giving them both lots of cuddles and attention before he left . They clearly built a loving bond in the overnight stay . Would highly recommend the whole family and would not hesitate to book again soon for there 5 star service .

lisa r.
Boarding • lug 20, 2026
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Jasper had a great time with you. I was pleased to hear that he was good for you and that you are happy to have him again. He was happy to come, it’s lovely to see him pulling to get in and was happy when we collected him. I am so confident and reassured by you with him in your care. We will be booking a weeks holiday! We look forward to to the next time!

Hollie D.
Boarding • lug 14, 2026
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We left our 18 month old cockapoo with Maria and Helen for 2 days and they took such lovely care of him. They kept us updated with lots of cute pictures and we'll definitely be using them again!

Tammy M.
Boarding • lug 05, 2026
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I can’t thank this amazing couple for everything they have done this weekend. A puppy crying and barking as I left to one that was reluctant to come home. 3 walks a day. Lots of cuddles and sleeping in the end of their bed. 1000% recommended ♥️

About Maria H.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

We offer a calm, safe home from home where your dog is treated like part of the family. Lots of one to one attention without other unfamiliar dogs around 🐾 We would like to keep everything familiar for them, including walks, feeding times, rest and any little extras like medication or special care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Maria H. would like to know about your pet

It would be nice to meet you both before agreeing to board and get to know each other a little. You can visit our home and make sure you feel comfortable ☺️

A typical day

We have lots of local interesting places to go for walks, with new sniffs and adventures. Travel permitting we can go further afield and we also have Nymans Wood (National Trust) in the village. A secure garden for free roam and playing with toys and balls. ⚽️

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Maria H.

West Sussex

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews