We provide the full range of pet care services to look after your pet while you are at work or away…
Homes & Hounds offers a comprehensive dog walking service tailored to your dog’s individual needs. Your dog’s breed, age, energy levels and temperament are all important factors that help us determine the right type of walk for them.
A walk with Homes & Hounds includes collection from your home in our dog friendly, liveried transport, with a guaranteed minimum one hour walk before being returned home. Your dog will normally be walked in small groups of up to three dogs, but if this does not suit their temperament, a one-to-one walking service is also available.
When you first contact Homes & Hounds we will arrange an initial meeting with you and your dog so that we can get to know you both and gain a full understanding of your walking and care requirements. There is no charge for this initial consultation, and you are under no obligation to commit to our services.
Charges for Dog Walking
From £14 per one hour walk (for one dog), and from £25 per one hour walk (for two dogs).
Please contact the Homes & Hounds Team Member for your area to discuss your individual needs.
Dedicated Home Sitting with Mary
From your initial contact a complimentary introductory meeting will be arranged, to discuss what is needed, what I provide, dates and if my services are what you require.
Nearer to your trip away I will set up another meeting to complete the paperwork. Comprehensive forms for all the pets and one for your home. To cover everything from feeding times, any medication to the location of the stop cock.
If needed I can accompany you on a walk to gain a better understanding of your dogs needs.
I usually arrive with a short overlap on the day of your departure, I bring my own bedding and food.
During the home sit your dogs will have 2 walks a day, tailored to your dogs life style and preferences. From countryside tracks and woods to trips to the beach or shorter but stimulating walks for the more senior dogs.
Lots of TLC for everyone of course.
My Home sitting service has the added benefits of providing home security, alarms set, your post and parcels can be taken in, indoor plants cared for and watering for outdoor pots, flower and vegetable beds.
Mary is also has experience with dogs recovering from operations, epilepsy and is able to administer medication and injections.
You will receive regular updates and photos whilst you are away.
We recommend a trial 24 hour period prior to any lengthy bookings so that your pet has familiarity and can settle quickly and comfortably.
That this is dedicated home sitting 24 hours if needed.
I aim for the first 2 days to be 24 hours for every home sit to help with everyone settle in quickly and happily. Confidence and trust.
One Dog – £45.00 / 24hrs
Two Dogs – £70.00 / 24hrs
One Dog and one cat – £55.00 / 24 hrs
Two Dogs and one cat – £80.00 / 24 hrs
Additional dogs and pets? No worries - P.O.A
Please contact us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs
We offer a home boarding service for up to three dogs in our carer’s own homes. This will include two exciting dog walks each day, and all the ongoing care your dogs need while you’re away.
Please read our frequently asked questions for more information on our home boarding service.
Charges for House and Pet Sitting Service
One Dog – £40.00 / 24 hrs
Two Dogs – £70.00 / 24 hrs
Three Dogs – £90.00 / 24 hrs
Please note that our charges for Bank Holidays are double and a 50% deposit will be taken on confirmation of booking.
Please do not hesitate in contacting us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs.
Maybe you have a puppy or an older dog for whom a walk is not appropriate, or perhaps you own a cat who would find a spell in a cattery a confusing or stressful affair.
It is difficult for owners who are regularly at work or frequently away to keep asking friends and neighbours to help with care and feeding.
A Homes & Hounds home visit will provide your pets with the daily (or twice daily) feeding and attention they need to enable them to stay in the comfort of their own home.
Please read our frequently asked questions for more information on our home visit services.
Charges for Home Visits & Small Pet Care
From £10 per visit – please contact us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs.
We can provide a Pet to Vet Taxi service for when you are unable to take your pet to the vets yourself, whether you are ill, unable to drive or too busy at work or with other commitments.
Whether your pet has been taken ill, needs to attend a routine appointment, requires regular tests for an ongoing condition or requires admittance for routine or emergency surgery we will collect your pet and take it to your local vet and either attend the appointment on your behalf or with you in attendance.
We can also collect your pet from your veterinary surgery upon discharge and take your pet home on your behalf with their veterinary discharge instructions.
Once we are fully briefed about your pet’s situation, we will relay your concerns directly to your vet. We will make notes and if necessary phone you immediately if a decision needs to be made straight away.
We will make notes of your vet’s diagnosis and any medicine which has been administered. We will collect any prescribed medication or medical supplies required from reception and bring this home for you with your pet, including any prescription diet prescribed by your vet. We will make sure you are adequately briefed of your pet’s condition and treatment.
If you are concerned about your pet but are unable to take your pet to see your vet, this is a very useful, important and invaluable service for your pet’s health.
Charges for Pet to Vet or Groomer
Please contact us for a no-obligation quote tailored to your specific needs.
We are a small, friendly team of dog walkers and pet carers and would love to speak to you to find out how we can help you look after your pets when you are at work or away from home.
Claudia H
Hunter absolutely loves Marie who is his and our furry godmother. She runs a reliable , professional and exceptionally friendly service and is always there to offer helpful advice. We are very lucky to have found her and have no worries in leaving our precious fur baby with her , you can tell she genuinely loves the dogs as if they were her own . I would and have recommended her 100% . Thank you Marie for making our lives easier and loving our Hunter
Molly H
Dear Marie, Thank you so much for looking after Toby so well while we were away. It was obvious from the very start that he was both welcome and happy to stay with you. This was borne out by how content and ‘at home’ he appeared to be, when we came to pick him up. We will not hesitate to ask you again to look after Toby as we and he are more that satisfied with the care and dedication that you show to the pets you take in to your home. Many thanks once again