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
We’re so happy to have found Shirley, Chris and Jazz. It really does feel like a home away from home for our dog. He eagerly ran in for his stay, comes back happy and content. Great communication and he’s clearly well looked after. Thanks again ☺️
Shirley and Chris did another great job of looking after our dog for a week. We always feel she is in safe hands and is well looked after. We’ve already rebooked for July!
I’d highly recommend Shirley. It was the second time that my dog stayed with Shirley and he was very excited to return. He had been very well cared for while I was away. I’d definitely use her again. 🐾
As always Luna had a fantastic stay with Shirley. Luna always runs in happily and we have every confidence that she is really well looked after. I love the photos that we receive and communication is really reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to use Shirley again xx
Very welcoming, Marcie was visually at ease when I left her. Shirley sent updates through-out the day, Marcie will be staying for a week in August, she'll be well cared for.
This was the first time that we had left our 16 month young dog with anybody other than family and we were naturally quite apprehensive. However we needn’t have been worried at all. Shirley and Chris took wonderful care of Margot and were keen to get to know all her little quirks and daily routine to make sure Margot felt happy and comfortable with them. They met us with Jazz their own dog beforehand for a walk and to have a long chat about Margot and of course to introduce Jazz who was a star! We had regular photos and updates which was reassuring as we could see she was very much at home with Shirley, Chris and Jazz. They treated her like one of their own. We would not hesitate in placing Margot with Shirley in the future. It’s so nice to know we have a trusted person in case we need a sitter for Margot again. Thank you!!
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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.