Pet Boarding Methwold

About: I first became a "dog Mum" 15 years ago to our Westie, Elland, who sadly we lost recently. I sadly was that annoying "Dog Mum" who had pictures of her on my desk and booked holiday for her birthday each year. I took voluntary redundancy nearly 6 years ago so have been fortunate to spend quality time at home with her and take her out and about on our own or with her other doggy friends. Unfortunately she lost her hearing about 3 years ago so learnt quickly how to communicate with her with some basic sign language. She also developed dry eye disease so I had to administer drops 5 times each day. Two of these were determined by time so I had to ensure I was available to give her these on time. The last 5 months of her life, her arthritis worsened so I bought a buggy to help her whilst out for daily walks/sniffs. I have also looked after family dogs whilst they have been on holiday and have accomodated raw feeding for one of family dogs. I live with my husband in a bungalow. He still works but is here in the evenings and at weekends. I work during examination periods at a local college but can accomodate pet sitting around this as dates are known well in advance. My contract with the college is ona casual basis so dog sitting will be my priority. We have used a local dog sitter who stayed in our home when we went on holiday. I therefore understand the importance of providing important information to the pet sitter when leaving the pet. When I first stopped working I volunteered for a local hospice helping support a family who used their services, by walking their dog on a weekly basis to give them some respite and also encourage the dog to socilise. I did this for 12 months. I also volunteered at Wood Green Animal Charity during Covid restrictions. Although I was there to help in the fundraising office, we often had dogs who weren't settling in kennels, come and sit with us in the office for the day. Some were quite withdrawn so I learnt how to slowly gain their trust. I am retired so home all day. My husband works full time but is home in the evenings and at weekends. I do some casual exam invigilating but I know dates for this in advance so will not take on any work if pet sitting is booked. I am happy to be led by the owners on when and what activity their dog (s) are used to so am pretty flexible. I have acess to my own car so can take the dog to any appointments if required. I have a fully fenced in garden (6ft) I live in a village with lots of access to quiet walks in the countryside if required, as well as walks within the village itself. I am happy to book out local secure dog fields if agreed with the owner but this will involve driving to nearby fields. As previously mentioned we live in a bungalow so no stairs. We are based in a quiet cul-de-sac so if your dog is reactive to traffic, should not be a problm here. I have space for a medium size crate if required.

“This was the 1st time I'd had to leave my dog with anyone other than family so I was nervous how he would be - I needn't have been as he had a great time!!! Sharon sent regular photos and updates, the 1st one being shortly after I'd dropped him off ( it was very reassuring to see he wasn't fretting that we'd left him). I think Vinnie was reluctant to leave the spacious gardens and paddock behind when we picked him up! I would 100% recommend Sharon 😊”

Claire J.

“Hayley and Lee are amazing. Our Labrador, Tiggy, had a fabulous holiday with them. Tiggy is energetic and loving, so Hayley and Lee gave her wonderful walks and treated her like one of their own. Thank you so much for taking such good care of Tiggy!”

Teresa A.

“Excellent. Seth loved his 10 days with Pedro. Pedro is very knowledgeable about dogs and clearly interested in learning more about them everyday. You can tell he loves dogs. Pedro took Seth on daily walks on and off lead (with our permission) and kept up great contact, sending videos and voicenotes daily with updates. Pedro didn't mind brushing Seth's teeth daily at our request and even sent us tips on oral care. He brushed Seth's coat out without is prompting it. Seth misses Pedro already and will definitely stay again.”

Cesabeth C.

“We are thrilled to have found Laura and we know that Tazzie had a wonderful time with her and Rosie. The photo of Rosie and Tazzie together on the sofa is adorable Thank you Laura and Rosie”

Judy C.

“Roo absolutely loved his stay and John is clearly a dog lover and excellent dog sitter with excellent communication. John sent lots of pics of Roo enjoying himself. He has a great environment for dogs with an enclosed back garden.”

Alexander J.

“Coops had the best time and was beyond looked after. Lots of daily updates, and we felt very safe leaving him with Freya. He will be back for sure!”

Mark F.

“Sasha and her partner Hayden were amazing right from when I reached out to book the stay. They came to meet me for coffee so I could ask all my questions and put my mind totally at ease. Sasha sent us lots of messages over the stay with updates and pictures of Hugo which was lovely. Hugo felt very at home with them as even when I came to pick him up he was still trying to play with them. It was very obvious that Hugo has an amazing time and we will definitely call Sasha next time we go away!”

Ana F.

“Tatyana was a fabulous sitter and took great care of my Claude, who is a nervous dog. He was clearly having fun when I arrived and was playing in the garden. Communication with Tatyana was excellent and I felt confident leaving him with her.”

Clare J.

About: I have grown up surrounded by dogs and have always had a very special bond with them. My own dogs are currently in Ukraine, so I miss having dogs around me every day and would absolutely love the opportunity to spend more time with them here in the UK. I’m a very caring, responsible and attentive person, and I always make sure every dog feels safe, comfortable and loved. I’m happy to adapt to each dog’s individual routine, personality and needs, whether that means long walks, playtime, cuddles, feeding or simply keeping them company. I’m also happy to reinforce basic training and follow any routines or instructions you already use at home. Most importantly, I will treat every dog with patience, kindness and respect, and make sure they receive the very best care while they’re with me. 🐾 I attend university twice a week for half-days and don’t have another job, so I have plenty of free time to dedicate to pets. I live with my partner, who is usually at work during the day, so I can give dogs my full attention and company. I’m close to beautiful parks, fields and popular dog-walking areas, and I’m happy to travel up to an hour by public transport when needed. I would love to make pet care a meaningful part of my everyday routine and give each dog plenty of walks, attention, playtime and affection. I grew up with dogs and was very involved in their everyday care. I regularly groomed them, followed feeding schedules, gave basic medication when needed and carefully looked after their health. One of my dogs had allergies, so I was responsible for choosing suitable food and making sure she was fed only at the right times. We spent lots of time outdoors, going on long walks and exploring together. I loved taking my dogs with me wherever possible, even when meeting friends for coffee, because they were a big part of my everyday life. I’ve always paid close attention to their behaviour and understand when a dog needs exercise, affection, space or simply a quiet, comfortable environment. My goal is always for every dog to feel safe, loved and genuinely cared for.

“We couldn't have asked for a better sitter than Kim for our 1 year old lexi, it was clear when we had a pre meet with Kim and her own 3 adorable dogs how much love and care lexi would receive. During her 5 day stay we were kept updated with pics etc, lexi was treated with walks in the woods and visits to the beach and lexi looked so happy enjoying her break, she was relaxed and had truly bonded with Kim and her dogs,Kim's love for dogs really stood out. I can highly recommend Kim to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. Lexi will definitely be going back next time we go away. Once again thank you Kim Gary rasa and lexi.”

Kristina N.

“Our pup had a wonderful time with lina. She gave us plenty of photographs and videos. She was well looked after and followed the schedule we asked of her. We will definitely be using lina again if she so wishes to look after Evie again. Thank you so much!!!”

Scott H.

About: Hello! I’m Sarah and I have had animals from Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Fish since I was a child. However, now I am a pawrent to a big old softy. He is a large breed and a rescue and has come on leaps and bounds with a lot of love and patience. I have plenty of time throughout the week, I walk a lot already with my own dog who loves the outdoors. All I ask is for appropriate notice and I will do what I can to accommodate your pets needs. I leave your home the way I find it, securely locked and a happy pet. As I have my own dog, when looking after your pets in my own home, I would love to meet you and your little one before hand to introduce ourselves properly. Our pets safety takes high priority.

“Papaya loved her time with Sarah. I was updated regularly with photos and messages. Sarah and her family are absolutely great and I am so happy I found d an absolutely great sitter for my dog.”

J D.

“Archie had another lovely stay with Ross, Clara and Cesski. I had lots of photos and communication from them. I picked up a very happy boy. Thank you so much guys 🥰”

Carol H.

“Dominic was a great host for Tilly. She had lots of walks and got on well with Thunder D’s Husky. We received lots of updates and photos.All of which were very helpful in understanding how Tilly had settled in for her stay and evidenced the good relationship between the two dogs. Neither had had the opportunity to meet in advance of the booking. Very happy indeed, Thank you Dominic and Thunder for making her stay with you a big success”

Michaela M.

About: We are a work from home family in Ely area with two cavalier king Charles spaniels and a house bunny. We frequently look after other people's dogs both in our home, taking them for walks and checking in on them in their own homes. We have experience with puppies and older dogs and welcome any breed. We both work from home so are very flexible and can make sure your dogs won't be left alone for too long. We have a 5 year old who loves animals and will enjoy giving your pet lots of extra playtime (if they would like it!) We both work from home so are always available to be home to care for your pets. We can do daily walks and frequent toilet breaks for the dogs. We have a fenced garden so there is a nice secure area for your dogs to go out and play. We have two very friendly cavaliers and a house bunny. The house bunny is caged or moved to a different room when other dogs come to stay.

“We really highly recommend Kane. First time for our 3 year old Whippet to be away from us and all the worry was for nothing. She was there with my older dog and was home from home for them. Great up dates and pictures. Both dogs well cared for and happy. Thank you so much and will definitely use again”

Sarah J.

“We were very apprehensive about leaving Max as this was the first time , Mat put us at ease straight away. Whilst we were away we had regular updates and pictures which was fantastic and put us straight as ease, and meant we could enjoy our holiday knowing max was being well taken care of. Max had a lovely week with Mat and his family, it was hot in the uk whilst we were away and all efforts where made to keep max nice and comfortable. I would highly recommend Mat and we will definitely be using his services again.”

Alison P.

“Winnie absolutely loves being with Jan and Bruce 🥰 We are so happy and content knowing that she is so well cared for plus we get great updates with photos and videos”

Anne N.