Petpals Tees Valley & Middlesbrough - Pet Sitting, Pet Boarding, Dog Walking, Pet Taxi & to Vet
Covering Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Ingleby Barwick, Nunthorpe

Welcome to Petpals Tees Valley & Middlesbrough

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Following the success of Petpals Darlington & Yarm, operated by his wife Sallyann, David launched Petpals Tees Valley to run in tandem from September 2007.

David is a former Police Officer and spent many years in a senior management role for a top UK retailer before deciding to join his wife in running a business centred on their joint love of animals.

Sallyann and David are committed and experienced pet carers and their current menagerie includes three dogs, a beautiful retriever called Jasper and two rescue dogs (from Dogs Trust) called Gem and Summer, two cats, two rabbits, a five foot corn snake, an aquarium full of fish and a pony – Bob the Cob!

David, together with his pet care team of Suzanne, Elaine, Jayne, Pauline, Jackie, Emma, Sue and Amy have amassed years of experience with almost all types of domestic pets. Obviously lots of gorgeous cats and dogs, but even some of our more exotic friends such as snakes, turtles, lizards, cockatiels, house rabbits, chinchillas, degus, poultry, pigeons, goats, free flying budgies and parrots too - the whole team are committed to giving all pets the very best care and attention.

Petpals Tees Valley offers more than just a service, they create a community for their customers to share, and join in with. Monthly community dog walks, free advice from training and behavioural experts, continuing support for all pet owners, and a fun, informative newsletter are just some examples. You can even follow the fun on Facebook.

Whether you use the service once, or 365 days a year, Petpals Tees Valley will work with you to create the perfect care plan for your pet(s). We constantly review our service to our customers, who are asked to feedback on quality of care, professionalism, ease of use and recommendation. Over 95% of our customers review the service provided with the results published to all. Nearly half of new customers come from word of mouth – an amazing testament to the quality and commitment from all of the team.

So whatever your requirement, be it going on holiday, out at work, or even taking that spontaneous day out, Petpals Tees Valley will provide you with complete piece of mind by taking the very best of care for your family pet – be sure to check out the testimonials from Tees Valley customers.

If your area or village is not covered in the list of areas above please contact us and we will do our best to help.

If there is a service you require that is not listed above, or you have any special requirements, please contact us and we will do our best to help.

David and Sallyann are registered pet sitters, police checked and insured, who have 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 pet boarding services David and Sallyann can offer, please contact them on 0845 094 0937, send an email to the address below or complete an online enquiry form.

Pet Care, Pet Sitting and Pet Boarding Services offered by Petpals Tees Valley & Middlesbrough

• Dog walking – Petpals Style! – The ultimate fun experience for your dog(s)

  Petpals Tees Valley provides a professional quality service using experienced dog handlers to ensure your dog receives a unique off lead adventure every time. New places, new experiences, play, and challenges are all part of their adventure with Petpals.

  By making use of the many areas of natural beauty found locally in and around the Tees Valley, our dedicated team aim to give your dog a stimulating and enjoyable experience in a safe environment.

  Using our expertise, we will socialise your dog with other similar dogs and take them out for a unique adventure. This in turn means your dogs are also mentally stimulated, thus ensuring we return them home tired but happy.

  We charge for the whole experience not by the hour or half hour. So, if we decide to go to the beach or the forest for the day, it’s all inclusive and your dog will have an experience over a few hours.

  Your dog receives a minimum 'paws on the floor' time of about 40 minutes but may well have a social outing of up to 2 hours.

  Not sure whether your dog is socialised? – Petpals can help – contact us to discuss how we could work with you to introduce your dog into the programme. Still not sure- check out our testimonials page.

• Dog walking – Solo walks

  Petpals accepts that the multi walk is not for everyone therefore if you believe the social walks are inappropriate or simply too much for your best friend then we can also offer a solo walk.

  Using the same expertise we will still create a walk experience for your dog and ensure they receive the same quality of care and stimulation so that they return home tired but happy.

• Puppy Visits and Walks

  Here at Petpals Tees Valley we can help you select the right puppy, and then offer help and support to ensure your new best friend fits right in to their new family environment.

  We can further help by offering puppy visits to walk, play, and if required help with ongoing training, toileting breaks etc along with, of course, lots of TLC.

  Once your puppy can go out we can start socialising them into the dog walking experience as detailed above so that your puppy gets the best opportunity to develop into a confident, sociable and happy dog.

• Doggy Home Boarding

  So much more fun than kennels!!

  We offer a home doggy boarding service where your dog can stay in the home of one of our carefully selected and dedicated boarders. Following a very detailed assessment Petpals will match your dog to the family best suited to provide a home from home environment. Our boarders will cater for your dogs' usual routines and lifestyle.

  You will be given the opportunity to meet the boarder before you go away and to see where your dog(s) will be staying, providing you with complete piece of mind – ensuring you can switch off, relax and enjoy your holiday safe in the knowledge your dog(s)'s on holiday too!!.

  When your dog stays with a Petpals 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 be given all the love, cuddles and attention they deserve.

• Cat Visits

  Petpals provide the purrrrfect alternative to a cattery.

  It's a fact that moving cats causes stress; which is why leaving a cat at home is the vets preferred method of care for when you need to go away. Besides, which cat wouldn't choose all the comforts of home and regular contact from a Petpals carer.

  Our clients can go away safe in the knowledge that we are visiting their cats once, twice or three times a day to feed, clean litter trays if required, play, and of course give lots of TLC. All of our carers attend regular training courses so we can cater for elderly or cats who require regular medication such as injected insulin.

  We also provide complimentary services to ensure your home is well looked after whilst you're away, for example, opening & closing of curtains, post and newspaper collection, putting rubbish out and of course ensuring the house plants survive the holiday!!

• Home Sitting

  Home Sitting is the traditional service where a fully vetted pet carer stays in your home while you are away so that your pets can remain in their own familiar surroundings, enjoying their own routines while you are away.

  The carer will sleep at your home and care for your home as well as your pets while you are away.

• Small Pets, Birds and Exotics

  We have varied experience in caring for small pets and exotics and are happy to provide home visits (see cat visits) or a home boarding option (see doggy boarding) for these types of pets too.

  We have expert exotic bird boarders who would be delighted to look after your feathered friend.

• Pet Taxi

  Petpals Tees Valley regrets it is no longer able to offer a pet taxi service.

  The out of hours vet emergency service 'Vets Now' now operate their own pet ambulance which is now available for emergency trips to the vet. They can be contacted on 0845 313 4994

  If there is a service you require that is not listed above, or you have any special requirements, please contact us and we will do our best to help

Petpals Tees Valley & Middlesbrough Testimonials

Feel free to tell us about your experience of Petpals Tees Valley & Middlesbrough. Click to leave us your feedback

• ‘We were absolutely delighted with the way in which our three Persian cats were looked after by David from Petpals Tees Valley. It was the first time we have used the service but it definitely wont be the last. Dan Bliss’
• ‘We were very wary about leaving our two dogs with strangers as one of them has a very nervous disposition and only trusts people she knows.Petpals matched us with the perfect couple who really took time out to get to know her and now she trusts them explicitly.We can now go on holiday with an easy mind.Thank you Keron & Kevin. Linda Jackson’
• ‘May I take this opportunity to tell you that Ellie had a fantastic holiday staying with Jackie. At the beginning we were a little concerned that she may not settle but thanks to Jackie's care Ellie quickly settled in and enjoyed playing with the other dogs and i think that she was disappointed when it was over. We would recommend boarding Ellie again through your company and found the experience far superior than boarding her in kennels. Please pass on our thanks again to Jackie for giving Ellie a wonderful holiday. Dave and Sandie Boumphrey’
• ‘Rosie would like to give a big thank you to Sue and Suzanne for all her wonderful walks. Many thanks Peter,Tracy,Jack,Ellissa and Rosie 8@) Peter Hodgson’
• ‘We have a labrador puppy called Lilly and have used the petpals service since she was 8 weeks old. I cannot compliment enough how efficent it is. She goes to our local woods and meets up with other walkers to socialise with other dogs and I am always left a report on how she's been. It's a huge weight off my mind to know she is still getting the love and attention needed while I am at work. I would highly recommend you to others. Andrea Stevenson’
• ‘Our very energetic 18 month yellow lab Skye has been walked by Petpals for 6 months now and so its time to say how fantastic this service is. We love the fact that she gets a long long walk with them when we aren't around, but not as much as she clearly does!! A brilliant service by wonderful dog lovers - worth every penny. Thoroughly recommended. Julie Julie ’
• ‘Absolutely brilliant service. Leo and Molly, our 2 black labradors, miss Judith who stayed in our home over Christmas. Not only were the dogs, pony, cat and house very well looked after, Judith was snowed in without a car and even one night without heating when the boiler broke down. The whole experience form 1 st enquiry to payment at the end was excellent. We will always use PetPals again - so long as they will have us!! liz Foster’
• ‘Petpals are totally fabulous, the care and consideration they give my little cocker Spaniel Oscar is beyond compare, he is treated as a member of the family when he stays overnight so much so that he saunters into their home and settles himself down in his favorite spot just like he does with me. When I heard through a friend about Petpals and how they offer a service with genuine care, I contacted them and I can not tell you what a difference it has made to my working life and Oscars and life in general - I have a relaxed happy dog, who wags his tail in delight when Petpals call, I have a clear desk and I have a clear mind, not worrying about my dog, not worrying about how I can fit in a decent walk, not worrying when Im away if he is warm enough, fed, sleeping in a kennel? He is tucked up in his second home, happy and relaxed with people who love him. Because of Petpals we get the best out of each other and that, in my opinion is what having a pet is all about. I would recommend them over and over. Kirstie Handley’
• ‘I would like to say how fantastic the service was again. Jess really enjoyed her stay with Anne and it was great to know she was being well cared for so we could relax and enjoy our holiday without having to worry about Jess. Jess seems to have had her own holiday whilst staying with Anne. Lesley and Mark’
• ‘Tabby is now 20 years old and last year started to get a bit of a handful for our very kind neighbour. Then we heard about Petpals and talked to David Gray at Tees Valley about looking after Tabby. We were particularly worried as we've recently retired and wanting to take longer holidays. Tabby doesn't just need feeding, she loves a daily brush and needs plenty of cuddles. Now Elaine visits Tabby daily and gives her all the love and care we do. We're delighted with Petpals and cannot recommend them highly enough. Elaine really cares for Tabby and it shows - when we get back from holiday, Tabby is fit and healthy and shows none of the signs of stress some pets experience when separated from their owners. Well done Petpals and a special thanks to Elaine! Dave and Jan Rippon’
• ‘I have boarded my springer spaniel, Harvey, three times now with Pet Pals. His first stays were with Jane and most recently with Jackie. Each time I was able to go away and know that Harvey would be having a great time and would receive the same care and attention I can give him. After having a bad experience with kennelling, Pet Pals are a godsend. Thank you so much! Sharon Maddy’
• ‘We would just like to thank you for the first class excellent care Susan gave to Farrah and Sasha over the Bank Holiday weekend. Your company enabled us to enjoy our daughters wedding knowing that we had left our babies in good hands and they were getting all the care they needed. We came back to find 2 very happy german shepherds who had enjoyed their weekend too. Could you say a great big thank you to Susan on our behalf, and we guarantee that the next time we go away you will be the first point of call. Tom, Yvonne Brand and family’
• ‘Just come back from holiday after leaving our pet beagle, Millie with Jackie for the longest period of time since we have had her. We were away for 2 weeks. Very pleased with the welcome and friendliness of our meetings. Millie was made to feel part of the family very quickly and even after a short introduction I knew all was going to be well. David did a brilliant jop of matching Millie's home life to that of the sitters - even if it was probably more exciting for her - not a bad thing! We missed Millie when we were away, but knew she was fine and when we came home it was evident with the photos and the daily log that she had had just as great a time as us if not better. Can't thank you enough. It gives me such peace of mind knowing that Millie is being well cared for - will use you every time and recommend you to friends and family. My only concern now is that she won't want to come home! Many thanks Anne and family Anne Heath’
• ‘We had'nt been away as a family since we got our dog Mel. She is such a special part of our family we could'nt leave her. This time we had no choice a family wedding in Wales. Just by word of mouth someone told us about Pet Pals so we thought we'd give it a go. After meeting David from Pet pals and feeling very anxious we met Amy and her family and new straight away Mel would be fine. They loved her to bits and without a doubt we would send her to them again. We have already told friends and family about Pet Pals and highly recommend them. Big thanks to Amy and her mum and dad. If we have to go away as a family again we hope Amy and her family will have her again cos Mel loved them too. Thanks again, Sharon, Kev, Sean and Kerryanne Sharon’
• ‘My black labrador has been home boarding with Petpals for two years now and, apart from one occasion, always with his Auntie Sandra. The number of stays now total sixteen so it has cost me an absolute fortune. Unfortunately Ole (my dog) insists that my wife go on holiday as often as possible in order that he can go on his jollies too. He is so well looked after that he has to be dragged away on our return....it's so embarrassing! On a serious note, Sandra and her family are marvellous. I never worry about Ole, knowing he is being looked after better than he is at home. I would recommend Petpals and Sandra in particular to anyone.....just be careful that your dog doesn't decide he/she isn't coming home. Ole has also been walked on occasion by David.....again Ole has enjoyed himself enormously. The only criticism I can make is that sometimes he has had to mix with the Boys from the Boro instead of his preferred company, the Wags from Wynyard. Chris Cannon’
• ‘I just wanted to say a big thank you to Petpals Tees Valley for helping me out with Molly, my lab retriever. David has been great in accommodating me and Molly whenever I call. Even if I made numerous changes to the plan, call last minute or even if I get delayed! It is a great comfort to know Molly is being look after really well while I'm away. Thank you so much David (and all the carers)for taking such good care of Molly for me whenever I'm away! Lavina’
• ‘It was my 1st ever time leaving my cats (indoor cats) i have never left them for more than 8 hours, so when i had to go away for a few days i heard about petpals. admitidly i spent alot of time worried about the cats being alone but when i got home they were very happy and petpals had left me a note to say how the cats were. i found this very comforting knowing they had company. I have already booked petpals again for my holiday in may. THANKS PETPALS!! Bonnie & Bailey lee simpson’
• ‘Hi i have been getting my two dogs Tess and Cindy walked now for a few months now, i would just like to say that i have seen a real difference in my younger dog cindy, she was quite shy with people and other dogs and would always stay close, i took them out for a long walk last week down to the river and cindy was off like a shot she was even swimming!she usually just had a paddle.She has even lost some weight which she needed, she is like a new dog.Suzzanne is usually her main walker and the girls have took to her brilliantly so thank you Suzzanne and thank you Pet Pals. Clare Sharp’
• ‘Our 3 Japanese Shiba Inus (Fallon, Amber & Teddy)stayed with the Purdy Family recently. It was the best thing we ever did. We went away very happy and relaxed about their wellbeing. Will be using Petpals again. Thank You so much. Dawn and Tony’
• ‘Thanks David for having Beemer and Aimee looked after by Kevin and Karen - not only great carers but a lovely couple who I would recommend to any Petpals user. Our dogs were obviously looked after even better than I could ever have imagined. Again thanks very much David for sorting out our boarding problem at such short notice. Many more thanks to Kevin and Karen for a great job well done. Hope to use the service again very soon. ’
• ‘We left Harvey, Patch and our home in the capable hands of Petpals while we were away for 4 weeks. We returned to find two very happy dogs and our house in perfect order. We were delayed getting home due to airport closure and Petpals stayed some extra days to help us out. We cannot thank you enough for the excellent service David and Judy provided while homesitting and shall be using the service again. We shall also not hesitate to recommend the service to others. ’
• ‘It was nice to return home to our well cared for cats. Excellent service and good to have a day by day report. We will use this service again and are highly delighted. MANY THANKS DAVID. ’
• ‘I could give no greater endorsement of Sallyanne and David's services than the fact I am prepared to leave the care of my beloved pets and the key to my home in their extremely capable and trustworthy hands. Their services and selves are a much appreciated support to animal owners. A. Saunders’
• ‘I would like to thank David and his team for all their help and care. They have not only been brilliant with walking Shaun our elderly rescue dog but have given invaluable advice regarding his behaviour, so that now I am very proud when I take him out. They are a professional team who I trust completely. H. Brown’
• ‘Really wanted to say that this is a brilliant service, any one who can handle and walk my great dane "trigger" deserves a medal. My dog is a lot happier since pet pals started walking him for me, when i have been at work and on the sick. Dave has developed a fantastic relationship with trigger and the family, we all love to ready triggers walking diary too. Just wanted others to know how fantastic the service is and it is truly worth every penny, plus thanks petpals especially dave. T. Harrison’
• ‘We are so happy with the home boarding arrangement for Katie whilst we were on holiday. She was obviously very happy and cared for. The home boarders did a brilliant job and I am sure went the extra mile. I was a bit concerned when I heard about all the ice and snow and risk of accidents, but you wisely kept her in the garden when things were too bad to get out. We really appreciate all their care and attention and I am sure Katie looks forward to seeing them on some future occasion P & G Cooper’

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• Dog warden

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Other News

Where pets are kings

EVERY pet has its little ways...

One little dog, for instance, had its own bedroom, its own bed and its own routine, which meant that every night when Sallyann Gray was looking after him, she tucked him up in bed and pulled the duvet snugly over him.

"It was what he was used to and what the owner wanted us to do," says Sallyann, "so, of course, that's what we did."

Sallyann and husband David run the local Petpals, which will basically care for your pets as well as you would, right down to its very special routine.

Dog walking, pet sitting, cat visiting.... [read full article]

A year of kindness

Sallyanne Grey and her husband David run Petpals (Darlington and Yarm), an all purpose pet service that includes walking caring, dog sitting and pet taxis. They were very helpful when a darlington reader had to take her dog to the vet. But when a few weeks later, the same reader had to take her dog Nell and have her put down, Sallyanne and David were really brilliant. [read full article]

SAD dogs cured by Petpals

The clocks going back, bonfire night and gathering of leaves in the gardens are all signs that winter is fast approaching and with it the fact walking the dog in the daytime becomes more difficult to the working family.

The PDSA recently published a survey that found a third of dog owners found that their dogs were affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) with the dark winter months inducing depression. Half of all dog owners found that their animal spent longer asleep during winter and 20% said their best friend was less lively. [read full article]