Doggy Day Care Southend-on-Sea

About: Hey I’m Rhianne 🙂 I grew up with animals from a very small age we always had family pets from dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and even goats at one point. My parents rescued our last two dogs, that was amazing to give them the best life after being neglected. I have lots of experience taking care of different breeds of dogs and I thoroughly enjoy looking after them and spending time with them, giving them lots of love and attention. I am very adaptable and understand each little fur baby has their own personality. I work from home so I am very flexible through out the day. I have 2x 15 minute breaks and 1 hour lunch so plenty of time to take your pets to the toilet and for walks before, during my lunch or after work. I go to the gym regularly so pets that are OK to be left for a couple of hours on their own is more suitable for me. I will send plenty of updates with photos and messages to assure you that your fur babies are safe and being well cared for. I am very attentive and ensure a high standard of care when caring for pets. I will follow all feeding, walking routines given to me and give your fur babies lots of cuddles and love. If there are specific routines with feeding, walking or requirements for pets these can be given to me to follow.

“Rita was great with Lily and I can tell that she really enjoyed her time with Rita and FitzRoy. We will definitely be back soon.”

Anna T.

About: Hi! We’re Betül, Yavuz Alp, and Freud 🐾 We moved to the UK from Turkey three years ago with our beloved dog, Freud. We were lucky enough to meet him when he was a 2-year-old stray, and he has now been part of our family for five wonderful years. Since then, he has travelled with us to many places and is at the heart of our home. We live in a house with a secure, fully fenced garden where Freud spends most of his day enjoying the outdoors. I work Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm, in Rayleigh, while my husband works from home full-time. During the summer, you’ll usually find him working from the garden rather than his upstairs office! At weekends, we love exploring local woodland walks such as Belfairs and Hockley Woods. Weekdays are a little quieter, but the garden is always full of games, enrichment activities, and plenty of attention. We also enjoy shorter evening walks after work. Freud is a friendly, easy-going dog of around 10kg. He gets on well with dogs of a similar size and enjoys having canine company. As with many smaller dogs, he can be a little cautious around much larger breeds, so we always make introductions thoughtfully. Guest dogs are welcome throughout our home and are free to relax on the sofas or beds if that’s what they’re used to. We simply ask that they are toilet trained and comfortable living in a home environment. One of the reasons I joined Rover is that I would love to adopt another dog one day, but for now I need to prioritise my finances and health. Looking after other wonderful dogs seemed like the perfect compromise—and Freud certainly won’t complain about making new friends! If you have any questions, we’d love to hear from you. Betül, Yavuz Alp & Freud 🐶 We are living in a house with a fenced garden where Freud spends most of his day. I am working Monday to Thursday 9to5 in an office in Rayleigh. On the other hand my husband is working from home and even though he has an office upstairs his main base is garden especially in Summer. We mostly spend our weekends with a long walk in the woods around, such as Belfairs and Hockley. We are a bit lazy during weekdays but garden is full of games. We tend to have 15 to 30 minutes short walks to the shops etc after 6 pm during weekdays. Freud is friendly with the dogs his size. He can be a bit protective of himself with bigger dogs with a lot of barking and hiding behind us😂 We have a crate which is large enough for Freud to move if needed, but not preferred.

“Victoria looked after my puppy Luna, she kept me up to date and sent me photos. Luna was safe and well provided for, she went on some lovely walks and I picked Luna up very happy she didn’t want to go. Will be booking with Victoria again in future 😊”

Chanice B.

About: I had my own labradoodle from a puppy and have cared for friends and families pets since he passed away 8 years ago. Myself and my husband have 2 children (10 & 7) and they love playing with the animals too. We love going for walks as a family and happy for the dogs to tag along! I am currently working part time (flexible days) so am able to change my days if needed to look after your pets. I will be mainly at home during the week so can take on lots of walks/play/toilet breaks. I live in a detached house with a large fenced garden so it’s safe for animals. I don’t have any pets (just the 2 children!) and happy to just care for one at a time (or pets from the same family). I don’t have a crate but have the space for one if you wanted to provide.

“This is the first time Daniel has looked after Zinnie. All went well. Daniel was flexible about timings and coms were good. Zinnie was fine and kept safe. Thanks.”

Peter B.

“Evelina was absolutely brilliant in looking after Moose. He's always a bit shy being looked after by new people but he had a wonderful time and I picked him up all excited and happy. They have a really lovely environment to look after dogs and kept me really informed of how he was getting on. I would highly recommend and Moose will definitely be back!”

Thomas W.

“Lorna recently looked after our Jack Russell, Toby, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she gave him. From the moment we met her, she was warm, friendly, and clearly experienced with dogs. She took the time to get to know Toby and made sure he felt comfortable and settled. It was obvious throughout that she genuinely cares about the dogs she looks after. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us real peace of mind while we were away. Toby came home happy, relaxed, and clearly very well cared for. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lorna to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy dog sitter. Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of Toby – we’ll definitely be booking with you again!”

Adrian B.

“Emily was a really kind n thoughtful host with plenty of updates throughout the day.will see her again definitely n Rosie of course..her lil dog🤎”

Pauline S.

“As always, brilliant!!!”

Ayaz K.

About: Lots of friends and relatives have relied on me to take care of their pups. Whilst I don’t have any accreditations or dogs myself, I can promise that I’d care for yours as if they were my own. They’d bring me just as much joy as I’d hopefully bring them. I do have two little guinea pigs, Peanut & Milo who I dote on but they don’t honestly give much back 😂 They are in a raised hutch which can be moved into one of the bedrooms if needed. I work from home most days each week except the odd Thursday and am honestly looking for motivation to get out on walks now that the dreaded cold has come back. I’m relatively autonomous over my calendar too so can move things around with a fair amount of ease to be flexible. I live in a high rise apartment but it has an extremely safe and very large roof garden space so the best of both worlds whether your pup prefers to run around outside or curl up on the sofa in front of the TV.

About: I have extensive experience caring for all types of dogs, from small breeds like Cocker Spaniels to large and strong breeds such as German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, and American Akitas. I’ve cared for energetic, playful dogs as well as calm, older dogs, so I’m confident handling any personality. I’ve spent years walking, feeding, grooming, and giving plenty of attention to dogs, always making sure they feel happy, safe, and loved. I treat every dog as if they were my own, tailoring care to their individual needs and personality. Whether it’s a long walk, a game of fetch, or some quiet cuddle time, I love spending time with dogs and giving them the care and attention they deserve. 🐾💛 Caring for pets is part of my daily routine – walks, feeding, playtime, and cuddles – and I love spending quality time with dogs and cats. I follow owners’ instructions, provide food, water, walks, play, and cuddles, keeping pets happy, safe, and comfortable in their own home environment, and love it x

About: We have lived in a home where we fostered abandoned and abused dogs and cats from Romania for years. Nurturing them and loving them so they feel safe to go to their forever homes. Some we may have kept hehe. Pets have been a part of my family and childhood up until now and Charlie (My Partner) has lived in a home with domestic animals to farm animals. We both travel and haven’t got the space for a full time animal of our own so let us be the cool aunt and uncle to your baby for the day and we will look after them till mummy or daddy can get home. We have had dogs, cats, birds, fish, terrapins, chickens and hamsters. Mostly at the same time in the same home! Charlie has lived in a home with chickens, foster dogs and abused animals where he nurtured them back to feeling safe again. Charlie also does Reiki and can animals FREE Reiki healing. I think that dogs sense the reiki energy in him anyway as most dogs are obsessed with him and don't want to leave, just like me <3 Fact: Dog frequency music is much better than human ones. Give it a go! I am flexible to assist and willing to discuss what is best suited for your care needs. I am also happy to have them over night for a sleepover! Cuddles are even more snuggly in the evening. Safety: Ensuring that the dog doesn’t feel scared to be around me or in my home. That it feels like a second home to them and they are excited to see me as much as I am them. Love: giving them all the love and attention they would get at home so they don’t feel abandoned or scared. Food and health: fun and walks are important and making sure I stick to the dietary requirements as it’s crucial for a dogs life span how their health is.

About: I've been around all animals for longer than I can remember I have taken care of friends and family's dogs for years I will make sure your fur baby has the best time and that you feel your fur baby is safe 🥰 Caring for pets is part of my daily routine! I plan my schedule around walks, feeding, play time and giving every pet the attention they deserve!! I care for pets by following their usual routine, making sure they’re fed, walked, played with and given plenty of attention and comfort in both my home and your home!!

“So pleased I chose Katy to to doggy sit my little Peaches! This was my first time leaving Peaches with a sitter so did not know what to expect. Katy was fantastic from the start. She was responsive and allowed us to do a meet and greet to ensure Peaches and Katy were a good match. I was updated through out the day with messages and photos which was really reassuring. Peaches did some fun activities whilst with Katy :). Katy even went the extra mile and shared her knowledge and expertise around how to best handle Peaches as she has developed some trauma responses from her previous owners. Peaches also walked away with a teddy which she had chosen! Katy is an incredibly knowledgable in her field of work, and her passion and kindness shines through. Would recommended anyone leaving their doggy with her :)”

Ruben F.

“Beverley is fantastic! Great communication throughout the day with lots of lovely pictures. My dog can be anxious with new people but he settled in so well and looked as if he didn’t want to leave when I came to collect him! Would recommend to everyone x”

Sophie R.

About: I have always loved dogs and wanted my own one for many years. I finally adopted a tiny little pup in 2018. I’d like to use Rover to help others with small dog care as I know you want to leave your dog with someone who cares as much about them as you do. I'm fairly easy going and patient. I often take care of my friends dogs when they go away so have experience taking care of 2-3 small dogs at a time, though my preference would be just to have one other during the day when I’m working from home and at weekends. Happy to walk any size dog as long as they are good walking on a lead. Will only care for small dogs in my own home as I have a small dog. I work from home 4 days a week and can be available short notice for local walks in Leigh On Sea. Ideally walks before 9am, around lunchtime and after 6pm weekdays. Weekends available on an adhoc basis I have a small secure fenced garden with a metal staircase that leads down to it, so your pup will be safe to roam freely in the garden.

About: Hi, my name is Imogen I am a reliable, friendly and caring dog lover who wants to give your dogs the best sleepover possible whilst you’re away! Having had dogs myself I know how important it is to feel your pup is in safe, secure hands. I have had years of experience looking after friends and families dogs - rest assured any dog that comes through my door is treated as my own. Having them stay is the easy bit, giving them back is the trick! I’m a school teacher so school holidays would be my preferred dog sitting days. However, weekends are available where I’m around most of the time. I have a large secure fenced garden and I’m very close to woodlands and dog friendly parks. The dogs will have access to my kitchen and living room which are tiled and floor boards and I will allow bedroom sleeps if that is what your dog is used to.

About: We are a dog loving couple We are retired and have kept dogs for over 20 years. Our last dog died last year and we do not want to get another at the moment. We have a very large garden and have lots lovely walks close by. We often look after friends dogs and really enjoy the company We are a retired couple who enjoy walking and getting out and about, We have allways had dogs and miss our last dog enormously. Miss having a dog around the hous4. We have a large fenced off garden and lots of lovely walks and parks near by. Your dog can also come off his lead in our garden for a run and play.

“My dog Leo absolutely loved his day with David, he can be unsettled when in unknown environments for the first few times & David made an effort to even come & do a meet & greet beforehand out of his own time & was very understanding. He is reliable, friendly, accommodating & very kind, you can tell he has a real passion and just loves dogs which makes you feel so comfortable leaving your beloved pet with him. Would 100% use again!”

Chelsie H.