Pet Boarding Steeple Bumpstead

“Jess and Jack have been brilliant with my dog Benji. He always looks forward to staying with them. They are so reliable with times. I also get photos and updates on how he is doing. I feel he is well looked after, safe and played with when he stays with them.”

Amber d.

About: Dogs have always been at the heart of my life and caring for them has never simply been something I do - it is who I am. For me, this is not just a service, it is a privilege. I understand that every dog is a cherished member of the family and I treat each one with the same love, patience, kindness and unwavering devotion that I gave to my own. For 13 wonderful years, I was blessed to share my life with my beautiful Cavapoo, Colby. He was my constant companion, my best friend and I will always feel incredibly honoured that he chose me every day. The bond we shared shaped the way I care for animals and reinforced my belief that every dog deserves to feel safe, understood, loved and completely at ease. Following Colby's passing, I found myself deeply missing the daily joy of giving that love and care to a dog. It is this, more than anything, that inspired me to begin this new chapter. My aim is not simply to offer dog boarding, walking and house sitting, but to provide a home-from-home experience where every dog receives genuine affection, individual attention and the highest standard of care, as though they were my own. My experience extends well beyond everyday care. During Colby's later years, he bravely lived with heart failure, requiring an extensive and carefully managed medication regime. I administered multiple medications with precision, consistency and dedication while closely monitoring his health, comfort and changing needs. This experience has given me invaluable confidence in caring for senior dogs, administering medication and supporting dogs with ongoing medical conditions, always with patience, compassion and meticulous attention to detail. My love of animals reaches far beyond dogs. I have owned horses for over 20 years and have extensive hands-on experience caring for animals of all sizes, as well as a variety of other pets and retiles. This lifelong passion has given me a calm, knowledgeable and intuitive approach to animal care, with a deep understanding that every animal deserves kindness, respect and individual attention. When you dog is in my care, they will be treated as my own family - with warmth, gentleness and genuine affection. My promise is to provide not only a safe and reliable service, but a nurturing environment where you dog feels secure, loved and truly at home. With homes in both Essex and Suffolk, I am able to offer trusted dog care services of House Sitting, Boarding, Dog Walking throughout both counties. I provide full-time, dedicated care tailored entirely to your dog's individual needs and routine. Whether they enjoy long walks and playtime, gentle companionship, plenty of cuddles and love, or simply a quiet place to relax, my focus is always on ensuring they feel safe, happy and loved. I offer house sitting in your home, boarding, drops in and dog walking throughout the week, including weekends and I am committed to maintaining your dog's usual routine as closely as possible to provide comfort, consistency and complete peace of mind while you are away. Safety, trust and a calm, secure environment are at the very heart of my care. I have no other pets or children in the home, ensuring a peaceful and undisturbed setting for your dog. My property benefits from a walled, secure garden and I am fortunate to be situated in a beautiful village with a country park and woodland walks right on my doorstep, offering safe, enriching and varied outdoor experiences in nature.

“Suey was amazing from start to finish. Very speedy responses when setting the booking up and lots of updates on our dogs while minding them. They both looked very happy and safe. Highly recommend!”

Oonagh C.

About: I’ve had 4 dogs and 2 cats in my lifetime as pets and I have volunteered at a rescue center and pet sat for neighbors and friends for over a decade. I have experience with timid and shy animals, helping them find their comfort and confidence. I am nurturing and have a flexible work schedule that allows me to work from home the majority of the week. I’m currently working a 9-5 job that is mostly from home. I stop in on the morning visits around 7-8am to give breakfast, then again for a midday check in or walk on my lunch break. I then go around when I’m off work, by 6 or 7 pm to serve dinner and a nightly walk or play session. This is my standard routine, but is tailored for each client during the meet and greet. I have a fenced in garden that is huge and clear for your pet to run around and play. My child is very used to cats and dogs, as she has visited with my mums dogs and is used to having pets we take care of come around. We have places in the house for your pets dog bed or crate, so they have their own space, but are happy for them to be on the furniture as well.

“Our Retriever enjoyed a very happy stay with Sally, photos were sent every day. They looked after him with love and care and we couldn’t have asked for more. Excellent dog sitters and would highly recommend.”

Lorna R.

“Buttercup had the most wonderful time with Teresa on her first-ever non-family overnight boarding experience. She was so well looked after and I received fantastic photos of her enjoying herself.”

Louise W.

“Federica was fantastic! Lovely home for our little dog who was very well cared for. Constant communication and photo updates... would definitely recommend Federica and we will definitely use her again :)”

Andrew C.

“Janet had a lovely home to take care of Lobo in. She was relaxed and friendly and Lobo who can be nervous when we leave her, was happy to be there. Janet took her plenty walks and took good care of her. Would definitely use Janet again.”

Suzanne M.

“Thank you Yhozmin & Uli for looking after Wilson. The picture you sent across showed he had a great time with you and the family. I would recommend the service to all!”

Paul H.

“Luna settled in within a few days and made herself at home. We got up to date message's from Jan letting us know how Luna was doing which made it easier. Thanks again Dee.”

Dee E.

“Lauren and her family care for Dill as if he is one of their own. I love how happy he is on his video adventures with Lauren and the other doggies. I feel relaxed and confident knowing Dill is being looked after with as much love and attention as I would!”

Alanna G.

“May is a fantastic dog sitter! She’s super knowledgeable and genuinely adores dogs. She's the most reliable sitter we’ve ever had (we didn't worry for a single second while Jojo was in her care). Jojo came home as if she’d been away on a relaxing spa week! Thank you again May 😇”

Amandine R.

“We have had multiple awesome experiences with Rocio watching our dog. She is responsive, easy to work with and overall fantastic. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog boarding option.”

Pamela T.

“Golnar was wonderful with our dog, Scully. We appreciated her regular updates and photos during the weekend we were away. Scully was clearly happy, enjoying lots of walks and cuddles on her dog holiday! We really appreciated how accommodating Golnar and her husband were—dropping Scully off at our home since we don’t have a car. Would definitely board Scully with them again!”

Julia F.

“Tatyana was great! She was flexible with drop off and pickup times and took good care of my dog. I would use her boarding services again in the future.”

Bradley H.

“Throughout my dog’s stay, I received regular updates with photos, which gave me peace of mind knowing my furry friend was happy and well cared for. Highly recommended!”

Simina M.

“Jane is a wonderful dog sitter. My dog, Cider, had the best time staying with her and was spoilt rotten with love, attention and lots of lovely walks. She sent lots of updates and really put my mind at ease that Cider was enjoying his own little holiday. Thanks so much Jane, couldn't recommend you enough!”

Sarah O.

“Hannah is so lovely and looked after our scatty cockapoo as if he were her own. Lots of walks and cuddles. Great to receive photos and videos while we were away. Highly recommend and would definitely book again!”

Jo F.

“Charlotte and her family made our boy so welcome, looked after him so well and he came home a very happy boy after a lovely stay with them. Great communication and it was really helpful to have a meet and greet before the stay. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Lily H.

“Wade and Michelle took amazing care of our very nervous and quite high maintenance dog, Cookie. They very kindly met Cookie in advance, and during the stay sent regular updates and photos of them on walks and snuggling on the sofa. They are a lovely family and we will be using them again.”

Laura M.