Ruth M.
Ruth M.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal loving household with pets
I have had cats and dogs for 20 years, my husband was brought up with dogs and cats so between us we have 60+ years of experience with pets. We have our own livestock, sheep and hens as well as our own cats and dog. We regularly look after friends and families dogs too. We have a good indoor space, with areas where we can separate dogs if necessary, and have our own safe field where dogs can get off to run around, assuming they are livestock savvy as well as access to great country walks from the doorstep. We are close to Perth but far enough out to be nice and quiet.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Izzy was treated like one of the family by Ruth and her family. She kept me updated with photos, videos and notes. I felt completely at ease leaving her for over 2 weeks knowing she was having such a great time. It meant I could enjoy my holiday all the more. Will definitely be back in touch about future stays. Thank you Ruth 😊
Ruth was very nice and her place is a great place for dogs!!!
I cannot recommend Ruth enough! While we were away for our 2 week holiday we received lots of updates and pictures. From the time Mollie our labrador was left with Ruth she was made to feel a part of the family! Mollie is on medication at the moment so it was reassuring knowing that while we were so far away she was with someone competent in administering her medication. Ruth and her family are wonderfully caring and conscientious. Thank you so much for looking after Mollie so well! Until next time!
Izzy had a great stay with Ruth and her family. Ruth sent me photos and videos which was lovely so I could enjoy watching her having fun and receiving love and cuddles 💕 Thank you, I know izzy will love her time with you in September 😃
Ollie had a great time at Ruth's the perfect place for him to stay whilst we were away. Ruth sent lots of settling in photos which put our minds at rest that we had made the right decision for his care. Ollie has obviously been happy during his stay. Would highly recommend
Thank you Ruth for looking after Daisy . Ruth is the perfect person for looking after dogs, she’s got a well enclosed land to let the dogs running . Definitely recommend Ruth
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Schedule
I currently work part time, 3 hours a day Monday to Friday, school term time only. Dogs will be walked before I leave and on my return.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Dogs will have full access to the kitchen and living room and a fenced outdoor space as well as regular exercise and toilet breaks in our secure field. We have space to crate if required but happy for them to be free range. We are a "dogs on the furniture" family but not in bedrooms/on beds as that is the cat space! However there is a sofa bed in the living room and a small box bedroom where one of us could sleep if a dog needed to sleep on a bed with human cuddles.
Pets
A typical day
First thing is morning walk around the paddock to let the chickens out and then home for breakfast. Some cuddles and play time, then quiet time. Lunchtime walk is around 1230pm, either round the back/bigger field or round the road. Then play time/chill time. Teatime walk around 5pm/5.30pm and tea. Evening play time and chill out. Bedtime walk around 9.30pm. Some days there will be walks in the woods or up a hill or in to the local village to the shop. There are lots of options.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeRuth can host up to 2 pets per night
- I am used to dogs who require regular walks and who enjoy chasing balls and Frisbees. I have experience of administering regular oral medications. If your dog has any special requirements please let me know so that these can be accommodated.
Prices include all fees.