Pet Sitting in East Ayrshire

“Arrived as arranged, good Comms, got on well with the dogs, would be happy to re-book :)”

Catriona D.

About: Hi, I’m Jennifer the owner of Holmlea Happy Hounds 👋 I provide reliable and nurturing home dog boarding, dog walking and pet sitting in the Kilmarnock area — where your pet becomes part of our family. I only board a small number of dogs at a time so each one gets the love and care they deserve. 🐾 Experience I have experience caring for dogs of different breeds and sizes on short and long term basis. I understand how important routine is, and I will follow your dog’s usual schedule for feeding, walking and sleeping. I also have experience caring for small animals in and outside my home. I’ve attended to cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, geckos, hamsters, tortoises and fish. I am currently an Early Years Practitioner part time, term time. I can devote my time to care for your fur and non fur babies all school holidays and weekends. I work Wed, Thurs and every 2nd Friday so I can also offer long weekends during term time. 🏡 Our Home We are a calm, dog-loving household with two kind and sensible daughters aged 12 and 14 who have grown up around animals. They understand how to behave respectfully around dogs and love helping with gentle playtime, walks and cuddles. Your dog will enjoy: - A fully secure enclosed garden for safe playtime - Cosy nap spots and sofa cuddles if allowed - Daily walks around lovely local routes in Kilmarnock and surrounding areas. - Lots of attention, affection and fun playtime. - A relaxed family environment. - Genuine care – I treat every dog like my own. You will enjoy: - Peace of mind no kennels just home-from-home care - Regular updates, photos & videos - Flexible and reliable service - Excellent communication 🐶 Home Boarding Perfect for holidays, weekends away or overnight stays. Your dog will follow their usual routine as closely as possible: meals, walks, bedtime and all. I’m happy to: • Give medication • Stick to special diets • Care for puppies and older dogs. You can relax knowing they’re safe, happy and loved. 🚶‍♀️ Dog Walking Friendly and reliable local walks tailored to your dog’s needs: • Solo or small group walks • Flexible times • Puppy and senior friendly • Lots of sniffing, exploring and fun 🐾 Pet Sitting For cats and small animals who prefer their own space: • Feeding & cleaning • Playtime & cuddles • Home security checks • Regular updates while you’re away 📝 Meet & Greet I always arrange a meet & greet first to make sure we’re the perfect match – for you and your dog. 📍 Based in Kilmarnock

“Great communication, straightforward visit, would definitely book again :)”

Catriona D.

“Rebecca was amazing with my wee kitten Ozzy! Her communication was great with me before, during and after the visit and really put me at ease. She was fantastic with Ozzy, gave me updates and sent pictures and videos. She made sure he was fed, played with him and made sure he was safe before I left following any instructions I had left. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Rebecca again if I need someone to check on Ozzy and I would highly recommend her services 💖”

Paris J.

About: I am available to give your pet my full attention, I don’t work or study from home. Your pet will get appropriate exercise and full care. I have many years of experience with dogs, cats, other small animals and large ones too. Used to rural life. Can administer meds. Involved previously with AI & breeding, reliable & trustworthy. Pet care I’m available to give full attention to your pet or pets at mine or at yours. Nothing too much trouble. This isn’t a sideline and I don’t work from home. I will give your pet my undivided care and attention. I enjoy long walks and runs on the canal paths near my home with your pet depending on their fitness level. I have safe environment & am knowledgable with all types of pets & ponies. Willing to travel to you, stay overnights & fit in with needs required. I have an enclosed garden suitable for your dog.

“Was apprehensive at first but met Stacey and she reassured me. Our cats were well looked after they loved her would definitely recommend and will be booking again soon thank you”

Geraldine H.

About: I’ve had experience pet sitting for friends and family and pet sat for long durations of times.im the biggest dog lover and excited to meet new pets!! I currently work a 9-5 and can work from home 2 days a week but would also be able to take time off with enough notice or if you advise its okay to be left alone for up to 4 hours I am able to come back on breaks and give them love and walkies I also am free every weekend and more than happy to do jobs at these times I had 2 big friendly gentle giant cane corso’s that now stay with my parents due to moving and as they are large dogs I am able to use my experience with them to help care of your doggos!

About: I had a Belgian Malinois from the age of 9 to 19 and always took great care of her - took her out for walks every morning and evening, prepared her food, and played with her until she'd decide she needs a break (which definitely took a while). I've also helped my parents train her as a puppy, so I know when to practice restraint and when to show all the love I have for the pet. As of right now, I'm available any time of any day, so I'd be happy to spend as much time as necessary with your pet(s)! I love animals with all my heart and love looking after them with utmost care. I'm an active and clear communicator, and like to ask questions to guarantee your pet's happiness. I'm also deeply respectful of others and their own way of looking after their pets and their space, so would be happy to adhere to any specifications you might have.

“Casey is a good dog sitter. We had her drop in to feed our dog and play for a bit. She came to our home before to make sure our dog was comfortable with her. Would recommend”

Shannon M.

About: I have grown up with cats and dogs all my life and I cared for and trained horses since a teenager. I currently don't have any pets but I have missed having animals in my life so I'm happy to help out with yours however I can. I love to brag that one of my cats growing up would only let me touch her and spend all her house time in my room and so I'm confident I can make your cat feel just as comfortable and safe. I have cared for both indoor and outdoor cats so I can offer a range of support needs depending on your cat's living situation. I have looked after cats with a range of personalities so I am very comfortable reading their body language and knowing how to use physical touch for comfort and when to leave them to themselves. I grew up with working dogs, 2 labradors and 1 springer spaniel, and I campaigned to my parents relentlessly to let them be house dogs. I eventually succeeded and it brings me so much joy to see them settle into their retirement on the sofa. Having cared for them most of their lives as working dogs, I am very comfortable training dogs and maintaining training habits. No matter what stage of training your dog has, I am happy to continue with whatever routines you have in place. I have most recently looked after a dachshund puppy and a 2-year-old covid puppy great dane, both requiring almost constant attention and care. This is no problem for me, I have nothing but time to give your pup to meet their unique needs. I am currently unemployed after being made redundant just before Christmas, as such I am taking time out of employed work for a change of pace. I am free on weekdays, weekends and evenings and I am happy to fit in with your schedule as needed. I live alone in a ground-floor flat with access to a grassy area perfect for quick bathroom tips. The building is quiet and located on a low-traffic road and is home to several pet owners. I live just a 5-minute walk from Glasgow Green which is ideal for longer walks and also has access to a dog park if your dog requires socialisation time with other dogs. I am happy to follow your dog's socialisation preferences and if contact with other dogs makes your pup nervous I can make sure to plan a route to take that into account. I also have sole access to a car with a full clean licence and I would love to take your dog on trips further afield for variety if you'd like. Whilst at home I can promise your dog will be fed and cared for according to your established schedule and play and cuddle your dog according to theirs. If you have any specific care requirements including things like crating, medication, or anything at all, I'm happy to accommodate and learn how best to care for your dog in your absence.

“Jennifer is such a lovely woman and I immediately felt confident she will take good care of my cat. Unfortunately my time away from home was cut short and I had to come back home and Jennifer didn’t need to come over to feed Tinki. But I am very confident Tinki and Jennifer will have their time together in the future. ”

Sabrina W.

About: I am a 30 year old woman with a 4 year old Siberian husky and a 2 year old tabby cat. I am an animal lover and like being outside come rain or shine so be assured your pets will have the best walks or cuddles asked for. I have been brought up around animals my entire life with both sisters having 2 dogs each and my parents having a family dog whilst growing up. I do work full time as a teacher but I have various holidays throughout the year where I am able to walk or have your animal overnight if you are away. Walking your dog or cuddling your cat is at the highest priority. I am very trust worthy when entering your home. I will send details of my visit and pictures of your pet being looked after and attended to.

About: I started as a child rescuing strays and have rescued many since, I am a stay at home mother to an eleven year old daughter. We have 2 labs at present our old girl (whisper 14yrs)and her grandaughter(princess 1yr old) I literally dedicate my life to my family and pets, I pet sit regularly for friends and family so thought this would be perfect for me. Especially as we live in a small village and have a large fenced in garden. I walk my dogs every day long walks up the woods or sometimes down the local beach, as my daughters at school all day. Its a non smoking household, and i love pampering my pooches both of which are well socialised and love other dogs. I dont work outwith the home, so most of my time is dedicated to looking after my home, family and my dogs. I have always took rescue dogs. Until recently that is. As whisper was an ex breeding bitch that we took in, in order to give her the later yrs she deserved. But when we realised what an amazing dog she was, aswel as her outstanding pedigree, i decided to buy 1 of her daughters "autumn" pups ( as i know these breeders very well. I bought her in order to start breeding since i am at home all the time now. And since i have a few friends that already breed, i have plenty of people to rely on for advice. But "princess is only a yr old so i dont intend to breed her for another yr anyway. Hence why i decided to try this out. It just feels like the ideal job for me. I have a large fenced in garden. My dog "princess " is a very high energy and sometimes overly friendly especially when she first meets anyone and even more so when meeting other dogs. However she is very clever and well behaved and absolutely loves the company of other dogs. As we always had more than 1 dog aswell as regular dogs who boarded with us. But our 2 older dogs passed away and due to an unfortunate incident with 1 of our regular dogs who was older and had an undiagnosed underlying issue took a turn for the worst while in my care, traumatised me to a point that I actually stopped and am only just getting back to it now. Dont get me wrong we managed to get him to the vet in time and he survived infact the vet said we actually saved his life by not hesitating and rushing him there at 4am but it was extremely hard so that's why I am only just getting back into it. As we really miss having all the dogs around but we're not ready to get ourselves another one yet. Princess is very well socialised andlovesthecompany of other dog's butis unnuetered as we intend on having a litter from her. So can'ttakeun unnueteredmales forobviousreasons, i also have all the necessary crates,leads etc etc in order to care for dogs of all shapes and sizes. I am also learning how to groom dogs and have most of the equipment so love to practice on my clients dogs if they don't mind. I am a stay at home mother to my 13yr yr old daughter who is also an avid dog lover and one day hopes to become a vet. My life is devoted to my family and my dogs and any dogs that board with us are treated and classed as family. I walk my dogs every day,usually at least twice a day and having patio doors that lead straight out into my garden is ideal, as i tend to leave it open for the dogs to come in n out as they please. And no matter what i am doing, i am able to keep an eye on them at all timesandwe also have a 6foot fence all roundthe garden so it's very secure., The village i live in is surrounded by fields and wooded areas so i can allow my dogs to safely run and play off lead too,aswell as being very close to the beach where I often walk my dogs however i never take risks lettimg other people's dogs off lead unless its in a safe and secure place and I have cleared it with the dogs owner, and i do have long extending leads too. So no matter how well your dog is or isnt off lead they will still be able to join in the long leisurely walks and all the fun that entails.

About: I've been a long time volunteer for rescues walking doggies (and had a few rescue pups myself) and it's always been my dream to spend more and more time with my favourite creatures and so I've joined NarpsUK, become Pet First Aid qualified and aim to make Cuddy Paws Dog Walking my Monday to Friday in this mid stage of life for the long term. I'd consider myself a dog Safety and Exercise specialist. :) Given my love of doggies, I'm looking to do dog walking and pet drop-in's full time Monday to Friday days. All the changes over the past few years have provided the opportunity to gain the necessary qualifications. In your home, (DBS checked) I provide fresh water, help your floofy angel out to the loo in the back garden or wherever is best to do so and provide a quick walkies if wished.

About: Full time professional working for the nhs. Due to work and travel I am here to offer my services to help with your fur babies. Having grown up with animals all my life I will love yours like my own. Currently looking after 2 bengal cats locally. I have availability in the evenings at weekends as I work during the week. I am also available at short notice for any last minute plans that may come up. I have a private garden, live close to parks and beaches. I can visit locally or drive to your location. Dog walking, feeds and sitting.

“Great communication, peace of mind for the help while away on holiday, thanks again x”

Pamela C.

About: Experienced dog walker with time to spend with your pet, various years of perming and looking after dogs, with walking being a passion of mine, All days and times currently available, I can work round your schedule to ensure your dog received the attention at the time that is required. Dog walking to an area that is suitable for each dog and the owner.. walks can be tailored to each dog in terms of location and length

About: I’ve had vizslas for around 20 years now, as a teenager we had one in the family home and when he sadly passed we fostered several and one long term. When I moved out I got my own vizsla puppy and he’s 3.5 now but still my big baby. Arlo was a very challenging puppy and although he is still high energy he’s a very good boy and loves to sleep inbetween walks. Arlo is not a morning person and would happily sleep until lunchtime most days, he needs 1.5-2 hours walks a day and has severe separation anxiety so is never left alone. He absolutely loves toys especially a ball or frisbee on a walk but he’s happy to share and never takes them off another dog. He loves to chase and be chased by his many doggy friends and has never shown any aggressions what so ever. Any time he’s given a telling off by another dog he takes the telling and doesn’t annoy them. I’ve had plenty of other family/friends dogs in our home or theirs and arlo and I both love it! Arlo sleeps in my bed cuddled in under the covers which is ridiculous but doggy guests will have the choice of a double bed in the other room, the sofa or their beds whatever suits them. Ofcourse they are allowed on the sofas and have full access to Arlo’s toys and garden. I work from home full time and as Arlo has separation anxiety he is never left alone. I work full time from home and my shifts vary slightly from 8-4,10-6 and 6-2. I walk Arlo twice per day for around 2 hours total and let him out to run around the garden as often as he likes. Another buddy for him during boarding would not change much for us just another pup to love. I have an open plan living space with a large turfed garden. I live right next to a great off lead walking spot and know all the local dogs who Arlo is of course friends with. I can accommodate needs as requested and although Arlo has full run of the house I can crate visiting dogs if needed. I will monitor the dogs at all times and send regular update pics and videos. I’m happy to have a free meet and greet/home tour prior to any bookings to ensure the dogs get along and are familiar with each other. Guest dogs will be equipped with an Apple air tag during walks for extra safety precautions.

About: I look after cats as if they were my own, getting to know their routine and personality so they feel comfortable and settled at home. I keep things calm and familiar, with plenty of care, attention, and the kind of company your cat actually enjoys. I’ll also send regular updates and photos, so you can relax knowing your cat is happy and well looked after while you’re away. I have my own cat Oreo, he’s a cheeky well loved boy who loves to play and get up to nonsense. I work 2 shifts per week so have plenty of flexibility around your pet, I can come morning and night-time on work days and anytime during my days off. I care for pets in their own home, keeping to their usual routine so they feel safe and comfortable. Visits include feeding, fresh water, litter tray cleaning, playtime or calm company, and lots of care and attention. I always follow your instructions and send regular updates, so you know your cat is happy while you’re away.

“My dog Louie absolutely loved Angela. Angela walked Louie for a week at lunchtime and sent me pictures and updates of times of walks. As we were on holiday, it was such a reassurance that Louie was well loved and walked as my daughter who was looking after dog was working. Fabulous service and would 100% recommend. Thank you Angela”

Kathleen C.