Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire - Pet Sitting, Pet Boarding, Dog Walking & Pet Taxi Services
Covering Alfreton, Belper, Matlock, Tibshelf, Heanor

Welcome to Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire

Please contact us to make a booking.

Fiona & Dave Wallis took over the established Alfreton area on 22nd October 2007.

Place your beloved pet in the hands of an experienced pet handler and people with a love of animals with whom you can trust.

At Petpals we are fully trained, insured. Our pet sitting services are flexible and can be tailored to your pet’s individual needs. Our pet sitting and pet boarding services include, dog sitting, dog walking, dog boarding, home visits for cats and small pets, puppy care, elderly dog care, home visits for dogs, home sitting, cat sitting and a pet taxi and pet to vet service.

Fiona and Dave are registered pet sitters who has completed training in the following:

• Pet Handling and restraint
• Behaviour, intelligence and socialisation
• First Aid
• Care of Older Pets
• Pet Sanitation

If you would like further information of the pet sitting and dog boarding services Fiona and Dave can offer please contact them on 01773 831318, send an email to the address below or complete an online enquiry form.

Pet Care, Pet Sitting and Pet Boarding Services offered by Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire

• Dog Walking

  Making use of the many areas found locally, our dog walking aims to give your dog a stimulating and enjoyable walk in a safe environment. These can be individual visits for your dog(s) and or multi walks, with up to four dogs at a time transported in our purpose fitted vehicles.

• Puppy and Elderly Dog Visits

  Our puppy and elderly pet care service offers you units of time during the day to visit your dog(s) at home. During the visit we walk your dog or puppy, play, and if required help with ongoing training, toileting breaks, etc., along with, of course, lots of TLC.

• Dog Boarding

  We offer a dog boarding and pet care experience where your dog can stay in the home of one of our carefully selected, dedicated carers. You will be given the opportunity to meet the pet boarding carer before you go away and to see where your pet will be staying. When your dog stays with a Petpals approved family they are treated as one of the family with all the usual sights, sounds and smells of family life, but best of all they will receive all the love, cuddles and attention they deserve!

• Cat Visits

  Petpals have proven to be very popular with clients that want to leave their cats at home in there own environment, with familiar comforts and smells, particularly with elderly cats and cats that need medication. Our cat sitting service allows clients to go away safe in the knowledge that Petpals are visiting their cats to feed, clean litter trays if required, play, along with lots of TLC.

• Home Sitting

  Our home based pet sitting service is a real alternative to kennels, your pets can remain in their own familiar surroundings, with their own routines and food while you are away.

• Small Pets and Exotics

  Petpals also have varied experience in caring for small pets and exotics and are happy to provide home visits for these types of pets too.

• Pet Taxi

  Petpals are equipped with pet friendly vehicles fitted with specially designed safety cages of various sizes with a vet bed on top of removable rubber matting for hygiene. We can transport everything from small pets and cats to giant dog breeds. We can also help with trips to the vets.

Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire Testimonials

Feel free to tell us about your experience of Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire. Click to leave us your feedback

• ‘We first used Dave and Fiona's service a couple of years ago for our 6 year old Pug Jessie. She home boarded wwith them whilst we were on holiday. It was the first time she had ever been away from home and we were worried about how she would settle. Fiona was great she sent us regular text messages to update us on how she was settling in and Jessie came back home a happy dog! last October we were joined by a Northern Inuit puppy called Angus. He was a totaly diffrent kettle of fish to Jessie. A very large, boisterous puppy who soon developed into an even bigger boisterous adolesent dog! Unlike Jessie who if necessary you can scoop up under your arm or catch on the run Angus is the kind of dog who needs an experienced handler. Together they're handful and I was worried how someone would cope with the two of them. I need not have been concerned Fiona is fantastic with them both. She picks them up and the dive into the van and away they go! They come back shattred after lots of excercise and socialisation. F Lynn Fearn’
• ‘We are very grateful to Fiona of Amber Valley Petpals for her efficient and friendly service. We were worried about taking our elderly German Shepherd to the vet without our own transport. Petpals provided an excellent pet-taxi service; Fiona waited with us at the vet's and brought us back afterwards. Sorry this is a bit belated - I wasn't aware of the feedback facility. Stan Evans’
• ‘We found out about Fiona and Dave from the internet and after reading the testimonials decided to try a visit for our 5-month old Border Terrier, Willow, when we had to go away for a weekend as an alternative to Boarding Kennels (which we didn't really want to use). After an initial visit to meet Fiona and Dave and their lovely dogs Chester and Muffin, plus all their other visiting dogs, Willow stayed for a couple of weekends and it was obvious that she had a fantastic time! She was extremely well cared for and it was lovely to see her playing with all the other pals (especially Chester, who really looked after her, and who she's fallen in love with!!) Fiona has a fantastic knowledge and rapport with all the dogs- who are extremely sociable, friendly and happy (dogs of all sizes and breeds). Its lovely to know that when we have a holiday, so does Willow, and we can rest assured knowing she's safe, happy and cared for as if she were at home. I really can't recommend this service enough! xx Teresa WIllow xx’
• ‘We have used Petpals Amber Valley for over 6 years and are incredibly satisfied with the service. Since Fiona and Dave took over from the previous franchisee the service has been 100% reliable and our Boxer called Berry can't wait to be collected for her walk whether it is on her own, or with some of the many doggy friends she has made as a result of Petpals. She has become much more socialised with other dogs as a result of the Petpals walks. We have absolutely no worries with the care Berry receives or with security of our property which has always been left correctly locked after the walk. The mass walks with all the dogs and 'parents' which are organised by Dave & Fiona are very good and it gives us chance to see how Berry reacts with other dogs. I would recommend Petpals Amber Valley to anyone requiring a dog walking service (or the other services offered). Well Done! 1st class service! David Birkin David Birkin’
• ‘Our two year old labrador Monty absolutely adores Fiona and Dave, their dogs and the other dogs he meets through them. When the Petpals van arrives Monty dives in and sits there as if to say 'come on then I want to play with my mates!' He's equally happy and so excited when we drop him off in Alfreton too. Knowing that he is so happy and well cared for during his stay with Fiona and Dave is so reassuring; they are fantastic. Thank you. Ann, Sue and of course a big kiss from Monty X Sue Saunders’
• ‘Hattie is a year old and has many visits to Fiona and Dave since she was a puppy. She loves the home boarding.She knows them well and pulls like mad to go in. Eric is 15 weeks and has loved his first visit. They love being out with the other dogs. Nothing is too much trouble. The care is exceptional and we can leave them knowing they are having a great time with the many friends they have made. I would and have highly recommended pet pals to friends. Jane Kelly’
• ‘The only place we will leave our beloved black labrador Charlie is with Dave and Fiona who have him to stay every christmas for just over a week.He is kept to the same routine as if he were still at home and is treated as one of the family.We are kept in touch with text messages during our holiday if requested and he always comes home with his christmas present from fiona! Thanks again Kate Ian and Chloe x kate mccauley’
• ‘Pop has visited several kennels and come home an unhappy pup but after his stay with Barbara and the Pet Pals team he came home the happy dog we love to see. Pop has clearly enjoyed his stay and is sleeping to catch up on his energy, either that or he is love sick for Lola who he played with solidly for 2 days! Thank you Pet Pals xxx Rebecca Naylor’
• ‘After visiting various kennels, I came to the conclusion that we wold not be having a holiday for a while because our dogs, Cherry & Lucy, would not like staying at any of them. However fate stepped in one day whilst walking them in Ashover. I happened to bump in to Fiona who was out doing her dog walking in the same area. We got chatting and she told me all about Petpals. After looking at the website, we decided that this was perhaps what we required, and they went for an overnight stay to see how they went on. However we needn't have worried and now Cherry & Lucy go on their own holiday to Fiona and Dave's home whenever we go on ours. From an overnight stay to a fortnight away, Fiona & Dave have always been friendly, professional and very accommodating, and we would not have any hesitation in recommending them. Thanks for everything - Sue & Steve Marsden, Ashover Hay. Sue Marsden’
• ‘Dave and Fiona have walked my Golden Retriever Holi for over a year now. They always take really good care of her, and she love's to play with her pals and can't wait to jump in the car/van. I would highly recommend Dave and Fiona to care for your beloved 4 legged friend and they are always happy to help with any change of arrangements. Thank you. Louise x Louise’
• ‘When my dog goes to Pet Pals he has a good time, is treated well and is looked after properly. He has a great time while his is there and is exhausted when he gets home. I know that my dog is cared for very well. He even recognises the van as it goes past our house! A brilliant service. Thank you. Maria x Maria’
• ‘Since moving to Derbyshire and having never used a cattery when we went away as we lived close to family, it was great to find a service such as petpals to take the worry out of leaving our cat in a strange place whilst we were away. When Fiona and Dave took over the Amber Valley area we were at first anxious that the levels of service would change, however after an initial visit to our home by Fiona and Dave and after meeting Leo, our cat, I was more than comfortable with leaving her in their care. We have found the service to be even better than we expected. My house keys are left with them and I know, that if required, and more than often at short notice, they will always be there to look after Leo, my 14 year old cat. Fiona and David even ensure that my household plants are kept watered, and alive on our return, which is more than even my family members could be persuaded to do whilst we were away. Nothing is too much trouble. All in all I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for the great Shelley ’
• ‘we put our 9 month german shepard LILLY in the trusted care of Fiona and Dave on a regular basis and when they come to collect her she cant wait to get to them.They are willing to take LILLY at short notice and have helped her along with the assisstance of CHESTER their own dog to socialise and become more acceptable to our community neighbourhood.We would highly reccomend the services they offer along with the free knowledge and advice given on your pets welfare to make live easier for you and your pet.They are extremely professional in the way they operate and you feel safe for your pets welfare while they are with them be it for a day visit or over night stays.Kennels are a thing of the past since we have been so fortunate to come across Fiona and Dave chris/pauline mcgrath’
• ‘Fiona and Dave walk Archie (our German Shorthaired Pointer). Being walked by them has really helped Archie to be more relaxed around other dogs. He comes back after a long walk almost "smiling" as he's enjoyed it so much and is worn out! I have found Fiona and Dave to be on hand whenever we've needed them which is very reassuring to know. They've really helped us to be able to keep Archie (and not have to re-home him) due to an illness in the family. They have an excellent understanding of dogs and their needs and have a genuine love for animals. I feel very relaxed around them and have no problem in them letting themselves in my house to take Archie out. They even came in heavy, heavy snow!! We go away on holiday knowing Archie is happy with them and that really does mean a lot to us and our children. We find the in-house boarding an excellent service as Archie doesn't cope with kennels very well. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you both! Mary-Ann Smedley’
• ‘Dave walks our greyhound, Cleo, twice a week and has also been happy to come in and help us out at short notice. Being walked by Dave has been great for helping Cleo to socialise with other dogs - a task which other people were nervous of doing but which Dave and Fiona happily took on. Cleo always comes back well walked and happy and seems very disappointed on the days when she is only walked by me! I can highly recommend Dave and Fiona for a professional and reliable service. Anne Watson’

Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire. Local Links to Services in the Local Area

This is a list of local Resources which we hope you may find useful whilst caring for your pet. We do not endorse any of these and are provided for information only.

• Vets
• Pet Shops and Supplies
• Charities/Dog Wardens
• Groomers/Trainers

Petpals Amber Valley, Derbyshire News

News Article from Derby Telegraph

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Motor sport: Wallis now facing a big bill after his TT sidecar spill Saturday, June 13, 2009, 07:30

SIDECAR racer Dave Wallis faces a race against time to repair his outfit for an appearance at the British MotoGP meeting.

The Alfreton driver crashed heavily at more than 100mph during practice for the Isle of Man TT races.

Now he is aiming to get his badly-damaged machine ready for the Donington Park showpiece on July 24-26.

Wallis escaped serious injury in the accident but spent a night in hospital.

His passenger, Sally Wilson, a TT specialist from Castleford, suffered ankle damage and had to undergo a number of operations but is expected to make a good recovery.

Injuries apart, the crash, at the famous course's 13th Milestone, dealt Wallis a double whammy.

For not only was his bike badly damaged but it meant any chance of much-needed prize money was wiped out.

He said: "I don't really know what happened. I was going into a right-hand bend and the back of the bike just broke away as if a tyre had punctured and we hit a wall.

"The bike is quite a mess and is going to take some time to sort out.

"I have been going to the TT for years and I had been hoping to finish in the top 10 this time.

"The crash happened on the Tuesday evening practice session and I came home on Friday – I was there to race and there was no point in staying on.

"I am very disappointed and frustrated at what happened."

The 49-year-old, a TT regular, has been racing since the early 1990s.

He had a six-year lay-off from the sport after breaking his back in a crash at Oliver's Mount, Scarborough, but returned, with the British Championship and the TT his main focus.

Wallis, who runs a dog-walking business, Petpals, added: "Not only have I got a big expense but I haven't made any prize money. So we have a quite a bit to do to get the bike ready for Donington."

If he is able to repair the machine in time, he will be accompanied by regular passenger Steve Wareham, from Leicester.