Shirley W.
Shirley W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving family home for your precious doggy
I have had pets all my life since childhood - dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs. I have a Springer Spaniel called Jazz who is calm and well trained who loves other dogs, people and children - she is well behaved and very affectionate. Your precious dog will be welcomed into an air conditioned home (for hot weather comfort) with lots of attention, play and long walks in the woods and the downs nearby. My house is roomy with a secure, fenced garden with lots of space for sniffing around and play time. I am fully insured and have a Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Animal First Aid, an up to date enhanced DBS check and years of experience with animals of all ages/sizes and temperaments. Your special girl or boy will receive lots of TLC and will never be left alone in the house. My husband, Chris, also a massive animal lover, works from home and if I need to go out for a few hours, he will always be here to provide consistent care and attention.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Shirley and Chris did a wonderful job looking after our dog twice this summer, a 9 night stay and a 3 night stay. Both times we felt very reassured and relaxed that Ginny was being very well taken care of. Shirley sent daily photos/videos which we loved. Thanks again Shirley & Chris! 🐶 we feel lucky to have found you 🐾
Shirley is amazing, so kind a caring towards my 7 year old cockapoo. A total home from home stay. It was lovely to have frequent updates and photos of Teds stay. We would definitely recommend Shirley, thank you so much for taking such great care of him. X
Marcie stayed with Shirley for eight days. I received daily updates and photos/videos. Marcie settled in well and was chilled with Shirley’s own dog. Shirley lives close to a large green area which is very safe for dog walking. I found Shirley to be accommodating to my requests for Marcie’s care and we will be looking at her availability to look after Marcie again in the near future.
We felt so happy about leaving our dogs with Shirley. They had a brilliant time at daycare and we would definitely use Shirley again! Communication was particularly brilliant. Thank you :)
Amazing sitter, our dog has stayed twice and we’ve been very happy both times. Great communication and very accommodating. So helpful to have a reliable sitter.
Shirley and Chris have been great as always. We received updates and the communication has been fantastic throughout. Thanks again. We’ll be back in October 🙂
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Schedule
I and my husband, Chris, are at home all week so your precious furry friend will never be left alone at any time so will always have human company as well as that of our calm Springer Spaniel, Jazz. We do not plan days or evenings out when dog minding. Walks are twice a day (more if needed) as we live by Epsom Downs and have woods at the end of our road. Our home is air conditioned and in hot weather walks will be early morning and early evening with toilet breaks and plays in our secure, back garden in between (as required). In hot weather, walks will be early morning/early evening in the woods at the bottom of our street. Our home is air conditioned so ideal for cooling off during the day.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Fully qualified in Pet First Aid (Advanced) 2025. Air conditioned home with a fully fenced, secure garden. Your dog's usual routine will be followed as closely as possible for consistency in care. There will be plenty of play times and two walks every day, in hot weather walks will be early morning and early evening with extra toilet breaks in garden as and when required. This routine is flexible depending on your dog's needs. Ideally your dog will have good recall as walks are in woods and on Epsom Downs.
Pets
A typical day
Two walks daily on Epsom Downs (unless owner restricts). Play time in the garden - games of tug, fetch and catch if your dog likes to play. Attention and cuddles - on the sofa if your dog is permitted on sofas. Your dog will be treated as our own for the day/boarding and will receive lots of TLC.