Suzanne D.
Suzanne D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
£17 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Bespoke In-Home Pet Care & Walking
Key details... I provide daycare and overnight stays of any duration for your dog(s) in my home, dog walking and I offer a drop in service to whatever animals you have in your own home. Note: For boarding in my own home, my own dog Bonzo (7 year old very friendly lurcher) and my children will be here 80% of the time. I have owned a variety of pets (dogs, cats, donkeys, chickens, tropical fish, stick insects(!), bearded dragon), with varying degrees of special needs, either social or health problems both acute and chronic. I'm well used to medication administration and like to have a daily thorough lump and bump check pets in my care. I know what to look out for with nutrional intake changes (whether it's due to change of routine, weather changes, potential illness). I'm confident to make the judgement call whether you're pet needs a vet consulation if I'm unable to get I touch with you to discuss next steps. I own an SUV with a big boot fitted with a dog guard for safe travel of pups to dog walks/vets as required. Dogs can also travel in a seat belt secured harness in the main cabin if that's what they are used to. I am a home owner in Lincoln and host housesitters at my own home to care for 7 year old Bonzo the Lurcher so I understand how important it is that you feel confident that someone is taking excellent care of your pets. I'd expect to give you regular updates on how things are going, and send photos and videos of your fur family's antics and adventures if you wish. About me... I've been known to all of a sudden to be the owner of extra pets as I can't say no to those in need! My ex-husband still tells the story of when he got home from work one day and I handed him a carrot and said to go look in the (used as his tool shed) stable. He found his tools had been evicted and instead 2 rescue donkeys were in situ! I got my current dog in a similar situation... I picked the kids up from school one day and had 3 instead of 2 dogs in the car. They asked who Dog #3 was, and I replied that I brought him home from work as he needed a home. They didn't seem too surprised... they'd heard the donkey story a few times! I have a tonne of life experience and have worked in a variety of jobs including the armed forces, as a registered nurse in the NHS, and remotely as a Ops Coordinator (problem solving Jill of all trades!) for a Canadian Non Profit Cooperative. I'm good in an emergency, problem solve outside of the box, can think on my feet, and I like to think I'm generally an all round good egg! I hug my 12yo & 14yo animal mad sons each morning as I send them off to school with parting words of 'Be kind and have fun'. It's a pretty good motto to plan your day around so I hope I reflect that attitude when caring for your pets. I don't think I've come across an animal or creature I've not liked. Any species, any breed, they all have a wonderful uniqueness that I enjoy getting to know.
Cat care experience
Suzanne also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Clinical and medical oversight: As an NHS trained nurse, I provide more than just a check-in. Every visit includes a thorough lump and bump check and monitoring of nutritional/hydration intake. Medication Expert: I am fully competent in administering complex medications, including oral, rectal topical, and injectable treatments. Emergency Response: My background in the armed forced and as an ops oordinator means I am a Jill of all trades who remains calm in a crisis. I have the clinical judgement to determine if a vet consultation is required and will manage the situation if you are unreachable. Safe Transport: I own an SUV with a boot crate and seat-belt harnesses in the passenger compartment for safe travel to walking spots or emergency vet visits. Species Experience: From fins to hooves I have a 'cannot say no' attitude toward animals in need, which has led to a vast range of experience. I am equally comfortable caring for: Dogs & Cats: Including those with chronic health issues or behavioral reactivity. Smallholdings: Chickens, donkeys, and other livestock. Exotics: Tropical fish, bearded dragons, and even stick insects.
Ratings and reviews
Suzy was absolutely amazing in making sure our pups were okay and doing the absolute most in providing everything that they need! Would 100% recommend to anyone 🥰
Great communication, quick and friendly responses. We arranged a meet and greet before Ted’s first proper visit. Suzanne put me at ease straight away and Ted made friends quickly, rolling over to ask for belly rubs. I loved the photos, video and text updates from her visit. I’m already re-booked!
Once again Suzanne has been brilliant. I can’t thank her enough for the way she looked after my cat who is elderly and needed extra care and love. Obviously I would recommend her to anyone.
Suzanne was kind, helpful and timely with her visit. My cat was very happy with her care too! Thanks Suzanne
Suzanne,so lovely, looking after my 3 ca
Once again Suzanne looked after our cat, Apollo. She could not do enough and as I have previously said wouldn’t want anyone else to look after him. In the recent heatwave Suzanne did everything she could to keep him cool. She really cares about animals and I know she loves Apollo.
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Do you need bespoke care in your home for your pets, be them pawed, whiskered, winged, wet or scaly! I have pivoted my business to focus exclusively on Premium Drop-In Visits and Professional Walking. I no longer offer boarding or overnight house-sitting. My mission is to provide high-level, medically-informed care for your pets within the comfort of their own home during the day.