Pet Sitting, Pet Boarding and Dog Walking Testimonials

Hi Jac, Boo and I just wanted to say thank you for all your help when you were puppy visiting Boo! We are sad to have moved away from you but really appreciate how you accommodated our ever changing timetables and requests! We would highly recommend you to anyone who is looking for someone to look after their furry friends! xxx

We've used Petpals for just over a year now to look after our dog Gus when we are away . Having used them a number of times for weekends away & our summer vacation, we really wouldn't want to put our dog anywhere else. He clearly loves being there and has made himself at home on his numerous sleepovers. Jac and her family go that extra mile to put your mind at ease about leaving your pet. They even texted pictures of him so that we could see he was fine and settled.... Can't recommend Petpals enough !!!

The best home from home service money can buy!

My labrador Oscar is one of Jac's regulars at Aberdeen Petpals. We are very happy with the service she provides and Oscar loves his walks too!

We were very pleased with the service we were provided. I did not hesitate to leave my dog with them. The providers were genuinely caring and catered to my pampered pet's needs with ease. Thank you for all your help!

Jac /Petpals were wonderful I have never left my cat but didn't want to stress her out in a cattery so this service is excellent cat well cared for and happy when I got home, and I intend to use every time I go away now,very happy with them

Hi Jac. We are home from Barcelona so just wanted to thank you for looking after Harley so well when we were away. It was his first time away from us so I was a bit worried he would be stressed out, but he looks great and is his usual bouncy self. You did a great job with him.

Thank goodness for my local dog kennels and Jac (Pet Pals). Without them I don't know what I would have done - Baxter's care now sorted whilst I literally and metaphorically get back on my feet.

Really pleased with the service we were provided. Felt comfortable with leaving my cats in theyre care whilst we were on holiday and had no reservations about leaving the door keys with them! really lovely people who clearly cared about what they did. Wont hesitate to use them again and much prefer to have someone come to the house rather than stress the cats out by going to a cattery. Many thanks Mr & Mrs Reeve

Thanks so much to Liz for looking after our puppy Ernie for two weekends now! He absolutely loves it, so much so I'm a bit worried he won't want to come home the next time! He really loves all the attention! Such a great option rather than leaving him in kennels when we're away and knowing how happy he is makes a huge difference!

Many thanks to Liz, who has been recently looking after our cat Buster. He is a very timid cat but has responded very well to Liz. It certainly gives my wife and I peace of mind to know that Buster has a daily visit to enjoy.

Tara my Dalamation spent a weeks holiday with Jac and family he was looked after so well she did not want to leave. I will definitely put Tara there again and will recommend her to every pet lover.

I would like to thank Murray at Petpals for looking after my elderly cat so well whilst I was on holiday. She was so much happier staying in her own home, and I had peace of mind knowing that she was getting professional care. I will definitely use Petpals again and recommend them to all my pet owning friends!

It's been great to know that our puppy has been fed and played with while we're at work. Jac is a reliable 'puppy visitor' and loves both our dogs - and they love her! This is a marvellous service and ensures very happy pets.

Just a wee note to thank you very much for taking Rascal out for a walk while we were away on holiday. It really gave us peace of mind to know such a kind and genuine person was popping in to take him out. It also took a huge pressure off our daughter as she started her new job. Many, many thanks and I am sure we will be using Petpals again. We will certainly recommend them and you to other friends who may need the service.

I used Petpals to care for my cats whilst I was on holiday. I found Petpals professional and friendly, they understood my needs and I was comfortable leaving my cats in their care. The cats were definitely more happy than if they'd been in a cattery. And the house was a little tidier than I had left it!

We have used Maureen and Russell for over 4 years now both as house sitters and for cat visits. They afford a very professional, flexible and friendly service and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Their trustworthy service enables us to enjoy our holidays and breaks. Well done !! Simon & Anne

I would like to thank Fiona for everything she does for my 3 little pugs. They love walking with her and she has made such a difference to their state of mind and well being!. They mix so much better now with other dogs, they are more relaxed and less insecure. They are happy and chilled when we come home and I would not leave them with anyone else!! They are happy to stay with her when we go away, and this in itself is very important to us. She always puts the dogs welfare first and thinks of everything to make sure they are happy!! Well done Pet Pals!!!

I came across the services of Fiona and Dave at Petpals (Amber Valley)about a year ago. Right from the beginning I knew my precious dog was in safe and loving hands. Not only that, he LOVES going out with them and is so excited to see Petpals when they come to pick him up, I know that he loves his time with them too. More than this though, they have been amazing in looking after my dog when my partner was suddenly taken ill - they have held onto him when I was called to the hospital, kept him late when I had to stay there, and offered to pick him up from my house if it suited- they have basically been on call and an incredible dog emergency service. I cannot thank them enough.

i would like to take this oppertunity to thank petpals for allowing us to re-home jessie the pug,,we already have 2 pugs,a puggie cross and a staffie and jessie fit straight in,,it was like she was always here..she is full of boundless play and has made a great addition to our family,she loves running in the park and has loads of fun snaffling around.petpals did a good check and made sure we were right for jessie,and her for us and that she settled ok,,took the time to make sure her needs were met..i think from reading some other feedback i know why jessie was up for adoption,,rest assured shes landed on her paws,and you can thank petpals fiona and david for that.

I would just like this opportunity to thank Fiona & David. I rarely share my views especially on a website and open forum. But there kindness has been amazing,my wife was taken ill recently and had to be rushed into hospital 200 miles from home, with 2 dogs and cats to feed at look after myself and my wife were worried and to be truthfull a little scared. One phone call to fiona and everything was sorted, for anyone that knows fiona it was simply stop worrying i will sort, it it is no problem.(And she did) i could not return back for 4 days, but i knew that the pets were in safe hands When my wife returned home, the illness was more serious than we thought and we could not look after the dogs. Fiona and David kept on looking after them and when i told fiona she helped me to rehome them. Fiona & David had a number of people who would take the dogs and vetted them for me In another twist of fate, i spoke to the breeder and she had just lost her dog and wanted our dog back has her personal pet When i told fiona & David this there was no, you have wasted our time or any criticism at all, but fiona said she would transport him up to fife,scotland. When i spoke to the breeder later she said when Fiona & David arrived they inspected his new home and would not leave untill he was settled Thankyou David & Fiona, what you did was not just kind but it shows the immense love & respect for your animals health & wellbeing We will always be gratefull for your kindness not just for the animals but also the owners

Fiona and Dave have been walking our Border Terrier,Bert,five days a week for almost three years. Bert also lives with them when we go on holiday which is a comfort to us because he doesn't like kennels.They are lovely people who provide a first class service.Bert loves them and i'm not sure what we would do without them.I would strongly recommend them for dog walking and boarding.

Fiona ,David and Laura have been walking my dog Hendrix for the last 3 years. He adores his pack walks with them and loves going out with his doggy mates.He is such a special member of the family and they are totally committed to his care and welfare. He also boards with them when I go on holiday or for a night out! Fiona has also been a fantastic advisor when it comes to my cats welfare as well - is there no end to her talents!!? thanks so much xx ( Love you Auntie Mummy from Hendrix xx)

Max, our Labrador has been pack walked / day boarded with Petpals since he was 4 months old. The care and dedication that Fiona and Dave have given Max has been fantastic and has really helped develop him into a lovely, gentle, sociable dog. We have complete trust in Petpals and their ability to look after Max, so much so that we felt confident in leaving Max with them for two weeks whilst we went on holiday. We received daily text messages which was a very kind touch. I would have no hesitation in recommending Fiona and Dave, Their care, dedication, professionalism and support have helped enormously with the development of Max.

Hi Fiona and Dave,I would just like to say a massive thankyou for the way you looked after our puppy bobby while we had our two weeks holiday away.i would not hesitate to recommend your home boarding!because thats exactly what it is......home from home and i am almost sure that bobby enjoyed every minute of it....and of course made new doggy friends and human family in the process.i would also like to thank you for the regular updates you gave us while we were away as this stopped me fretting about how he was(anxious mother and all that)lol.i think you do a great job and ensure that any animals in your care are very well looked after and have their individual needs met.thanks once again and no doubt we will be seeing you again.linda and bobby.by the way bobby sends you a huge kiss.xxxx )

Having used Petpals since we first got our labradoodle when we were living in Wirksworth, we were lost when we moved to Scotland. How delighted he was to be back with them in June when we were on holiday and couldn't take him. It's clear he feels a real bond with Dave and Fiona and it's lovely to be able to leave him without any worries at all. We'll be back!!

We moved over to England from Northern Ireland last summer and were anxious to find a dog walker as our new jobs meant we would be out of the house for the majority of the day. We needn't have worried - Fiona and Laura came to the house to meet Magic and within a week I think Magic would have happily gone home with them! Fiona provides a superb service - the whole team epitomises professionalism and a real passion for the dogs they look after. Magic is like a new dog since she was taken under Fiona's wing - she is confident, outgoing and relaxed and that is testament to the hardwork and dedication that the Petpals team put in . We also use the Home Boarding service - something we were also anxious about and again, something we needn't have worried about! Unlike many boarding kennels, the dogs actually stay in the house, and on her first stay, Fiona kept in close contact with me through texts and picture messages reassuring us that our baby was ok! I cannot praise Amber Valley Petpals enough - fantastic service at a very competitive rate! They take their jobs incredibly seriously and it gives us piece of mind that our wee dog is in safe hands.

Thank you for looking after our 2 Border Collies, Lady and Tess, whilst we have been away. It is so reassuring to know they are so well cared for, particularly now Lady, at 14, has a few additional health needs. It really is a home from home for them and we would not want them to stay anywhere but with you.

just returned from 10 days holiday having left our two year old labradoodle with fiona and dave. never having left him for more than two nights at a time before we were a little concerned as he is so loved and cared for at home. Why did we worry? he dragged me into there home and had a brilliant time playing with all his friends. he came back very tired but happy and fitter than ever from all the excersise. to be able to go away and feel confident about leaving your pet in safe hands is invaluable. he certainly will be going again

We have been with Pet Pals since we got our rescue Springer, Tasha, in May 2007. Fiona and Dave took over in October 2007 and so we have been with them since the beginning. We acquired our second rescue Springer, Toby in May 2009. Fiona and Dave have been fantastic with both dogs and have always been willing to be flexible and change arrangements at short notice. We have used a range of services including regular pack walks, doggie day care and boarding. The dogs always return tired and happy.

For the last two years since we moved to this area, whether it's for a weekly walk, a play day or when we go abroad for a few days, we trust totally Dave & Fiona to look after Coco, our Labradoodle. She is always happy to go with them and has a great time with her four-legged pals too. When it's an overnight stay or longer, we like that she is treated like family and stays in the home, not placed in an kennel outside. Highly recommend care for your best friend Geoff Monk www.globalcoachtours.com

A heart felt Thank you. I am the Manager of Blackwell Nursing Home in Alfreton. I Approached PetsPals neally 2 years ago.Fiona Wallis and her dog Chester have been visiting the residents,every month. Every saturday the home is full of smiling faces, the joy to have chester visiting is overwelming. Chester is so well behaved and beyond a pleasure to have. the residents adore him , giving him a love stoke and the occaisonally chocolate button with permission from mum. We at present have just won an 2 awards for the the care we give in the End of Life, and have recently been visited by the journalist and photographer for the NHS documentations new publication. At short notice Fiona very kindly fetched Chester so that he could have his photo taken with the residents and staff. Chester has become a great part of Blackwell and everyone knows him by name. He has to be the most obediant, well natured, and adorable dog I have ever met. He posed beautifully for the photos. he really does know that he's cute!!!!!!!!!! If anyone is thinking about joining pet pals or having one of the therapy dogs... DON'T THINK DO IT. Its one of the most humble, tranquil things I have ever done and have absolutely no regrets. definately recommend FIONA & CHESTER YOUR BOTH STARS AND THANK YOU

Dave & Fiona from Petpals Amber Valley have provided us with a fantastic service over the past 2 years looking after our Labradoodle since he was a puppy and taking him out every day while we are at work on a pack walk. They've been at the end of the phone when we needed advice, and have been extremely flexible if we needed to change arrangements. We would certainly recommend them to anyone who requires type of dog care service.

What an excellent service provided by Fiona and Dave. Ollie is our rescue dog who has only been with us for 3 months and I could not bear the thought of leaving him in conventional kennels. Regular text updates stopped us worrying and were really appreciated. Ollie spent 2 nights at Petpals and came home a very happy and grateful dog. Thanks for peace of mind and one contented dog.

This is the third time we have left our Old English Sheepdog Millie who is now 21 mths old with Fiona and Dave, two week holiday last year, another couple of weekends and then this Sept 2011 and we must say what a wonderful time Millie must have had as she really missed them when she came home and when taking her back she flew into the house, Home from Home, Millie must be thinking eh! Millie is not a well dog and I am very fussy who I would leave her with and there is no doubt in my mind I feel very at ease with Fiona and Dave in leaving Millie with them, they look after her with true devotion as they do with all their little darlings. They keep you updated with texts and photos when your on holiday which keeps us very much at ease. I would highly recommend Fiona and Dave without any hesitation, so thank you both for a wonderful job you do and a big woof woof from Millie Moo xx and of course Angela, Mike and Katie Weston.

This was the first time I had left my bunny rabbit with anyone other than friends/family and I wasn't disappointed! In fact, I was extremely pleased that he had so obviously been well cared for and looked after. I only dealt with Fiona and she was wonderful. Very accomodating and helpful. I would certainly recommend Pet Pals to anyone and I'm sure I will be seeing them again in the future! Thank you so much

Fiona & Dave were wonderful with our elderly dog Penny, who required daily insulin injections and is also blind. They sent daily information and photo updates. I would recommend Petpals and would never consider leaving Penny anywhere else now!

I have taken my dog Harvey to kennels onece before and he was not at all happy he came back very stressed so we decided never to do the kennel stay again.My friend told me about Fiona and Dave and said she was shure that Harvey would love it and im glad to say she was right .Harvey pulls me down Fionas and Daves yard because he knows that that house means fun he loves it and we can go away and know that he is in safe hands this sevice is the best thing that we could of wished for i would tell anyone to go to Fiona and Dave they love the dogs as much as the owners .

This was the first time our dog cookie had stayed with petpals & i must say its been a fantastic experience from start to finish ! fiona & dave have taken care of our special girl like there own ..this is a very special service that fiona & dave provide & cookie will be back when we go away again as we know she is very safe & loved ...plus the daily texts while we were away put our kids minds at rest ...what more can we say FANTASTIC !

I have been leaving my dogs in the care of Fiona and David for about three years. I go away fairly frequently as I'm in the TA and I have to attend weekend training and also annual camp. In January of this year I was on an operational tour and I was away for sixteen weeks. I was obviously concerned about leaving my dogs for such a long period but there was no need. Fiona and David looked after them brilliantly. They gave me regular feed back and sent me weekly photo blueys which was great to receive. When I eventually returned home they were in the best of condition and were still very extremely happy girls. I have no qualms about leaving my dogs in the capable hands of Fiona and David.

We have 2 Border Collies, Lady and Tess who have recently stayed with Fiona and Dave for a week while we were abroad. We deliberated for ages before deciding on Petpals, as I am sure all you dog owners will understand, our dogs are very precious to us and we wanted to be sure they would be well cared for while we were away. Fiona and Dave were brilliant from the beginning, very professional and their obvious love of dogs shone through. We received regular updates and photos of our dogs by text and this was so reassuring for us. When we returned it was wonderful to see Lady and Tess looking so content, they had obviously had a great time. The following day after we fetched the girls back, we received a follow up call from Fiona to see how they were. We would not hesitate to recommend Fiona and Dave, it is a first class service and we will definately use them again.

Brilliant is the only word to describe the service offered by Fiona and Dave. Having acquired a beagle puppy (Nelson) and his mum (Flora) in November it was a steep learning curve for us and a little daunting. We found Petpals on the internet and Fiona came to the house to introduce herself and their service, the dogs both loved her instantly. Fiona walks them regularly and we always know when they have been out as they sleep all afternoon and evening! When Nelson was ill recently Fiona's knowledge and advice was fantastic at a time when ordinarily we would have been running to the vet in a state of panic. I cannot praise them enough and would highly recommend the service to anyone.

We were recommended to Fiona and Dave by friends who also have a labradoodle like us. As soon as we started the walks we new straight away how much Coco enjoyed them, jumping quickly into the van and always happy when she came back. Since then she has stayed for play days as I like to call them and been for a week while we were away, and we couldn't be more pleased. We had daily updates on how she was and came home to a very happy dog. We can't thank you both enough for the peace of mind and the care you give to our Coco x

We were told Jake's photograph was on here - lovely to see him lookin so cute and also so many of his friends! He is making new friends in Scotland and as great as ever. Looking forward to seeing you in August!

As always are labradors Charlie and Henry look forward to their visit with Fiona and Dave.We have been using Amber Valley for the last three years.They come back happy and healthy and enjoy their friends who also visit Amber Valley!We have just booked in again for this year. thanks again Kate Ian and Chloe Charlie and Henry xx

Well what can I say about Fiona and Dave from the moment you first call them, they put you at ease and give the confidence that they are the right people to look after your dog or any pet for that matter. When Maximus, my 11 month old German shepherd puppy, who lets say to be fair is a handful, and i went for our socialisation at their house they were both welcoming and friendly, straight talking and very fair, which is a credit to them. Max was accepted into the pack and stayed with them for a 5 day stint, true to their word they contacted me every day giving me updates on how max was doing, well of course! On collection Max was calm, happy and content in his surrounding and that again is to Fiona and Dave's credit. Even when your pet's are not boarding with them, they have all the time in the world for a question, even when max whet missing and returned, they did all they could to help and support us both, they truly go out of their way for the love of animals. I would highly recommend Fiona and Dave to anyone. Thank you both for all your help and support and max can't wait for his next visit. Elaine Robson Ilkeston

we have used Fiona and David on a number of occasions to home board 'Rafferty' our Labradoodle. In addition to this, Fiona and David take him walking with his pals every week. We have been delighted in every aspect of the service and what is more Rafferty loves it too - he can't wait to get into the van each week and it is clear to us that he is in very safe hands and that he is loved, just like all the other dogs. At the end of the day, Rafferty is the best arbiter on whether the service is good and judging by his reaction when he sees Fiona and David, I'd say he is a very satisfied customer - and so are we!

We have been leaving our beloved pet Pop with Fiona and Dave for about a year now and he loves it. He is clearly a very happy dog when he stays as he gets very excited when we turn up to drop him off! Definately highly recommended.

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. Fiona and Dave stick to their routines and our rules re disapline etc and we have a gulit free break with no ill efects afterwards! I cannot praise this service highly enough. Its flexible, friendly and safe and my dogs love it! Thank You

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

We have now been using Louise and now Lindsay for two years now and have never had any issues and our cats have been very well looked after. We love reading the diary when we get back which is a nice touch. Just a very nice friendly, and most importantly reliable service.

I would like to thank Louise and Debs for making our 10 month old Cavalier puppy a very happy dog! Charlie has regular walks with Debs and is always a very happy customer! Petpals leave reports on his walk so we can see what he has been up to with his day! Thank you Louise and Debs for a very professional and friendly service

Louise provides a great service - I wouldn't be able to go on holiday without her! I know my cat Dino will get visited every day and he's in good hands. There must be lots of people like us, who don't know their neighbours or trust them enough to look after their pets, it's a sad fact of modern life, so Louise fills a valuable role in visiting your pet for you without having to put the poor cat or dog into horrible kennels. thanks very much! Rachel and Dino.

Louise and Debs have looked after our cat Lulu on three occasions this year. Each time they have pandered to her idiosyncracies and looked after her with care and kindness. We like the notes which are detailed and instantly recognisable as normal Lulu behaviour. It's great to have such good and reliable care in place. They do a great job.

Louise recently looked after Oscar and Milly, our two cats, for five days. They are rescue cats and we hadn't had them very long so we were concerned about leaving them for the first time. We were delighted with the Petpals service - Louise came to meet Oscar and Milly about a week before our holiday and it was clear she is a 'cat' person. When we came back, Oscar and Milly were both well and happy. We hadn't realised Louise would leave us a written report of what they'd been doing every day - rather like a school report. It made interesting reading! We would recommend Louise to anyone - we felt it was much nicer than putting our cats into a cattery.

I've just had Louise visit my house to look after my birds whilst I was away for a long weekend. I was very impressed with the log book giving daily details of my birds activities, moods etc. It has given me so much peace of mind to know that my birds were looked after so well. I will not hesitate to use petpals again and can highly recommend them.

We were very happy with the great service Louise provided. The booking process and assessment were handled very professionally and we were introduced to one of Louise's 'Dog Boarding' families. Louise was thoughtful and caring throughout and the family our two Labradors Barney and Jaz stayed with were brilliant. We especially appreciated the reassuring update we received (by email) while on holiday. All in all, this arrangement was a great success!! We would definitely recommend Louise and Petpals Thanks Louise. Woof Woof!!

What a great service when Louise came to my house and was introduced to my cat Jazz I felt extremly happy that she would take great care. I love the daily updates on whats happended when she visits it shows great care. Having used this service since April 2010 I have booked Louise throught this years and I would highly recommend Louise to anyone.

Finding someone local to come and look after my cat, Mim, allowed me to go on holiday and not worry. I absolutely didn't want to put Mim in a cattery and ideally wanted someone who could come and stay overnight - it wasn't necessary to have someone there during the day as all Mim does is sleep anyway - and Louise found someone (the lovely Hollie) who was happy to do this. I got text messages to say Mim was happy and healthy which was hugely reassuring. Knowing how well they looked after my furry girl, I wouldn't hesitate to use Louise and Hollie again. Thank you!

Absolutely delighted with the professional, caring service received from Petpals Banbury & Daventry, who have just looked after our three cats and fish pond for 10 days. True animal lovers who are committed to the wellbeing of the animals. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Louise and will definitely use her service again in the future. Thank you for a great job. Alison Gott

Louise has looked after our cats, guinea pigs, hamster and chickens twice now, once at very short notice ... and to be honest it seems they didn't notice we were gone! Louise came round to meet the clan and find out all their little idiosyncracies and left us in no doubt they would be in capable hands. I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again. Thanks Louise! :)

Bailey our Spaniel stayed for a week with Louise during August. If he could speak he would say that he thoroughly enjoyed his stay and the level of care and attention was great especially the walks. Thanks Louise hopefully it won't be long before he visits again.

Louise was brilliant she came and had a long chat with us before we went away and met our cats.Louise is a natural with animals even with our shy cat Huey. We both enjoyed reading the notes it made us laugh. Both cats were well when we got back and the house and plants had been looked after too.Louise also gromed our cat.Both cats were happy and content with louise.We cant thank you enough and will be happy to have louise look after our cats again. We also have a new Kitten called Dewey. I recomend louise to my friends too. Thanks Louise job well done. Mr and Mrs Holloway

I can't thank Petpals enough for the service I was provided. We moved to the area in November 2010 and when we arranged to get married and honeymoon abroad for 3 weeks I felt I couldn't ask neighbours who I barely knew to look after my two cats. Luckily I found an advert for Petpals who even though we lived right on the edge of their area were more than happy to visit and see if they could help me. The whole experience from initial enquiry to house visit to the actual looking after of Hamilton & Ariadne was extremly smooth and very much appreciated at a busy time in our lives. Thanks Louise for your hardwork and thanks for making a fuss of my two tearawys for me. I will most definetly be using this service again (oh and it's great value for money to - cheaper than putting 2 cats in a cattery).

I've finally found someone who I can trust to look after my cats whilst away! Louise offers a professional yet caring service and I was thoroughly impressed with Her factual (and funny) report at the end of every day and the fact my two terrors took to Louise. I can't recommend Louise highly enough. Thank you.

The initial contact was very thorough and professional which gave us the confidence to leave our cats in louise' care, and we were delighted with how well our cats were looked after whilst we were away on our hols. She is very good with the cats (our youngest cat is skittish with everyone but is fine with louise) She left a log for each visit which is a nice touch. Our cats and home were in very good shape when we got back. Will definately use this service again.

Petpals are simply the best. If anything Hector's 6 night stay was so great that he was sulky for half a day on our return from holiday! We were devastated! A totally professional and truly caring service. In our opinion total value for money and peace of mind for us and one very special spaniel XXX

Louise came to visit following my response to her advertisement and was immediately engaged to provide a regular walking service for my 2 year old collie. She is very well organized and has been 100% reliable. I was very impressed with her thoroughness on the initial visit and the way in which the dog greets her tells me that they get on very well together and have good times when I am elsewhere! I love to read the notes Louise leaves, letting me know where they have walked and who they have met up with.I have not hesitated to recommended her to others.

Louise is very professional and approachable and I am very pleased to have found out about her service and that Luna is walked by her. I love coming home to Louise's comments about Luna's walks and what she has been up to that day.

We toally trust Louise to care for our elderly cat who needs medication due to a heart murmur. Louise is professional and caring with an obvious love of all creatures. Her reliable and thorough service also includes a visit log which provides useful daily information about William and his condition. I would recommend her with no hesitation.

Louise and her PetPals service are second to none. From the moment Louise came to perform the initial assessment to my return having utilised her cat care service I was incredibly impressed by her professionalism, animal focus and warm interaction style. Of particular note was the daily log Louise completed that provided great insight as to my 2 cats' routine over the time I was away. This was an incredibly nice touch and again demonstrated Louise's animal skills and understanding of that special pet / owner relationship. I would recommend Louise wholeheartedly to anyone - she is a star!

petpals is a fantastic service,ran by very friendly staff, louise has been very helpful, my dog took to her as soon as they met. petpals helps me out when i need to take my dog to the vets,so i am very grateful to louise for this service.

Thank you so much for a wonerful service. Louise is a very warm person whom I felt totally comfortable leaving my beloved dog Schartz with. I was able to relax whilst I was away knowing Schartz would have all her home comfrts that she is used to and not be stuck in a cold boarding kennel. And Scahrtz made a new friend in Oliver. Thanks Louise we will back and I have already recommended you to a friend. Claire Duxbury xxx

I would have no hesitation in recommending Petpals Basingstoke's dog walking service. It was reassuring that Paul came to meet Nell and I prior to taking us on as clients and he did not let her off the lead until I was happy for him to do so. Paul is always incredibly flexible when I need him to walk Nell at short notice and she always seems to enjoy her walks. It is lovely to be able to see pictures of her adventures too.

Last month I had a replacement hip operation and Paul has been invaluable looking after Tammy my JRT. She loves when he comes round to walk her with her new friends and cries when he brings her back. I know she's going to really miss him when I get back to walking her again.

Hi I used Paul from PetPals in Basingstoke in June 2012 for my two cats while I was abroad for 12 days. Not only did he provide a regular twice daily visit to look after the cats he even took my Father in Law to the hospital after a fall - great service! Will use again and would recommend.

Judging by the photos and the sleepy puppy I come home from work to, our puppy Trixie is having a brilliant time walking with Paul and her new friends. Not only is she being socialised but is also getting used to the car (van!) and experiencing some new and exciting walks. You should bring out a 'good walks for your dog' book Paul!

Hi Paul, thank u for doing such a great job of looking after Magic while we were away. Really appreciate all your help. Many thanks Sallianne

We have used Paul to come in and look after our cats and tropical fish for a couple of years now. Sorry its taken so long to say THANK YOU for a wonderful service. Katy & John

Paul, many thanks for looking after Boris & Ksrloff, great to get back to happy cats, not the usual stress heads we pick up from the cattery !!! Will need you again in September. Thanks Ali

Adopting a rescue dogs has many rewards, but can also be challenging. Paul has been wonderful with our Lola, she is much more sociable with other dogs that she meets and is getting the much needed exercise appropriate for her breed. I would definatley recommend this service to anyone that has a pet that needs an afternoon run. Paul is very aware of the dogs needs and has made amazing changes in our dog.

We use PetPals 3 times a week for our 2 large breed dogs and couldn't be happier with the service. The dogs are so excitable when Paul knocks for them and pull my arm off to get out with him so he must be doing something right! Our dogs are happy so we are happy and would recommend!

Paul has walked our puppy Charlie for a few months now. I am very happy knowing that Charlie will get a great fun walk with other dogs to play with. Complete peace of mind..great job! Basingstoke

A massive thanks from both Kayleigh and myself on the service you provide; Ozzy seems to really enjoy walks with you, he is always pleased to see you and is always tired in the evenings, which is great for us! Should anyone we know need a dog walker in the area we will definitely recommend you.

If you are looking for a professional dog walker then I would recommend Petpals. My dog loves his walks, he gets to socialise with other dogs and gets a very long and interesting hour or so of exercise. Paul is very experienced and knowledgeable and I feel comfortable that my dog is being looked after 100%.

Paul from Basingstoke has been looking after Oscar, our Rhodesian Ridgeback, for all of this year. He came and met Oscar and evaluated him and was happy to take hi on. As a dominant breed, Ridgebacks need a firm but, fair hand and it is absolutely clear that Oscar trusts Paul 100% and that Paul get's the best out of Oscar as he always comes back ready to sleep! I can't recommend Paul or PetPals highly enough.

We have used Paul from Petpals for the last 6 months.His service is excellent.He is trustworthy and always 100% reliable,Paul has helped our dog socialise with other dogs and we have noticed an vast improvment on her lead which Paul has assisted in her training.Excellant service and would recommend to anyone.

Really pleased with the service from Petpals, knew we were in good hands right from the assessment. Impressed with the flexibility, professionalism and would recommend to anyone. Thank you.

Great professional service, we had peace of mind that our pets were in great hands. Many thanks J

My hubby and i got Molly 2 months ago and she is most definitely our baby, she is very loveable and we are very protective of her. My job means that I am able to work from home some of the time but other times I away for a few days at a time and my husband doesn't work from home. Paul comes around and looks after Molly ensuring she has her food and comfort break and even cleans up!!!! Paul texts me once he has been to say all is ok and that's such a relief for me so i can concentrate and focus back on work. Molly is now 4 months old and i feel it's now time to get her out on some long walks with Paul and i look forward to coming home to a tired puppy. Paul, is great with advice and i cannot thank him enough, he offers a flexible, friendly and reliable service, I wouldn't hesitate in recommended him.

My husband and I got Alfie 9 months ago and as we do not have children he has become our first child! My job means that I am able to work from home some of the time but other times I am out all day. It is such a weight off my mind that Paul can come around and take Alfie out for a walk with his pals. I not only can concentrate on my work but Alfie gets socialised with other dogs and Paul has also incorporated training into his walks! We get regular updates from Paul, advice and photos. I cannot thank him enough, he offers a flexible, friendly and reliable service, I have recommended him to lots of people!

Hello Paul, Just wanted to say a big thank you for Maisie's stay at Fiona and Steve's. I was absolutely delighted with their care of Maisie and will not hesitate to contact you in the future. Many thanks Steph and Maisie

Fantastic professional service, gave us peace of mind that the cats were in good hands. Excellent idea of the key holding service, many thanks Charles

It was such a relief to have Paul look after Our Cocker Spaniel Ollie while we were away for a week. He adores his daily walks with Paul and to know he was in his care while we were away was fantastic . We do not know what we would do without Pauls flexibility, helpfulness and kindness. We are big fans!!!

Paul has been walking Belle since September and she clearly enjoys it! The photos of the dog walks are lovely to see and gives us peace of mind knowing that Belle is being exercised and well cared for whilst we are at work. Not only is the walking service excellent but Paul and his team are very caring and have taken on the task of given Belle her eyedrops once a day-which trust me - is no easy task! We are very happy with the service and wish we had contacted Paul sooner! Many Thanks

Paul has been walking milo for a few months now and I couldn't be more pleased with the service he offers. Milo loves his time with Paul and his doggy friends, his socialisation skills have improved big time. I always look forward to seeing pictures of milo on here and can see just how much fun he has! Thank you Paul!

Hi Paul, First time I used Pet Palls I was a little nervous leaving my babies (kittens), shouldn't have been, they were well looked after and I have been delighted with the service, thanks Paul - Helen

Hi Paul Just wanted to say thankyou for looking after Mouse for me on a Monday - she seems quite happy and is very relaxed (and tired)when I get home so at least I know she has had fun instead of being abandoned for the day! Lisa

Hi Paul, just want to say many thanks for all your help and walks. We've seem a massive change for the better in the boys since you started walking them. Will recommend to our friends. Cheers John

Hi Paul I would like to say a hugh thank you for looking after the animals for us. We will definitely be booking you for our next holiday. Regards Hayley

Paul recently walked Saffy, our 9 month old Golden Retriever, for a few days whilst we were away on holiday. Judging by the photos on the website, she had a great time with Peanut, Brady, Baxter & Marley. We were very pleased with the service and would not hesitate to use Paul's services again. Liz & Jeff Broomfield

Hello Paul Just wanted to say thank you so much for looking after Nelson: he certainly was very happy to see us and gave both Keith and I a wonderful welcome home. You did a wonderful job: thank you so much. Danielle

Great investment - sorted Marley out a treat and she would greatly miss her "club" days as we call them - great value for money and a really good company for trying to accomodate all changes that have to be made - personable - friendly and most of caring of their charges

Boz and Mica seem very happy with their weekly walk. I was glad to see them in the pictures at last. They seem a bit reserved with other dogs but with increased socialisation, I look forward to them looking more friendly! Hopefully they will build up a good rapport with other dogs over time. I am sure that the socialisation is doing them good. Many thanks for your good work.

Hi Paul Thanks very much for looking after the Cats, I hope they didn't give you any trouble and it was comforting to know they were being well looked after. We shall definitely use you again. I would also add that the text messages gave me complete confidence so I could relax and didn't have to worry... Thanks again Carol

Paul regularly takes our two Jack Russells, Brady and Peanut, out for walks and day care. The great thing about Paul's service is that he texts me to let me know when he has picked up the dogs and also when they have been dropped off. The dogs are always tired on their return which is great for us. Many thanks Paul

Dougie (a three year old chocolate lab) has been walking with Paul for a few months now and it's a great service. He's well looked after and the flexible approach suits my lifestyle perfectly. I'd highly recommend the service to all pet owners who feel guilty when they head out to work!

Paul has helping walking our Golden Retriever Nelson for a couple of months now and is fabulous! He takes Nelson out on lovely country walks with other friends and he always has a lovely time and comes home tired out. Paul is polite, courteous and always courteous and we would have no hesitation recommending him to others. We would be lost without the service so a big thank you!

Paul recently looked after our two cats for two weeks whilst we went on holiday. I was a bit worried about leaving them home alone but equally didn't want them to be cold in a cattery. They were extremely well cared for and happy on our return. Oscar looked really well and had put on weight (he's older and had been a bit run-down). Paul even watered the plants! I wouldn't hesitate to use Petpals again, thanks Paul.

Our two boxers have been with a number of dog walkers over the years - Paul I think is rapidly becoming their favorate! They are always happy to see him, they are back in the house clean and dry and best of all, they are tired and happy to settle down in the evening - suggesting they are getting plenty of exercise. It's a big thing handing over the keys to your house and the leads to your dogs - we are more than happy to do both with paul.

Having recently starting using the Petpals service in Basingstoke my expectations for the level of care of our Labrador, Baxter, has been surpassed in every way. The whole process has also helped socialise Baxter, a 9 month old, with other dogs that attend the daily walk. I would whole-heartedly recommend Paul Kelly from Petpals Basingstoke to anyone looking for pair of qualified and safe hands for their valued pet.

Really impressed with the sevice. Bodie had a great time by the look of the photos. Bodie looks forward to meeting Paul again for more adventures. Thanks (Ps sorry if this dupilcate)

JB was very happy after his walks on days that i was away from home. It was very useful that i could contact Paul the evening before to confirm or re-arrange the next days dog walking. I am very happy with the service and will continue to use Petpals as the need arises. The pictures on flickr are a really good idea. Thanks. Tim

Excellent service; really impressed with the attention paid to both the cats and the property. We will definitely use you again and recommend you to people.

Petpals have provided an excellent service walking our two dogs. The dogs enjoy themselves, are well-exercised and dried off when returning. Thank you Paul!

Hello Paul, thank you so much for coming around and feeding them and thank you for texting me to letting me know how they are. Probably going again sometime in new year will give you a call nearer the time. Take care and thanks once again. Tracey Anns

We had total peace of mind that Mr Sparkes was in good hands, fab communication, liked the daily log and the fact we got texts to keep us informed. Totally recommend Paul & Petpals Basingstoke to anyone who needs their precious ones looked after.

Excellent service, throughly recommend Paul and the walking service. Always look forward to seeing what Ellie has been up to during the day and love the photos. Used other walking services before but none compare...Tracey

Great service, I like knowing exactly when Suggs has been picked up, dropped off and what he has been up to. Love the photos - they cheer me up! it's great to see Suggs out with other dogs and having a great time. Worth every penny. Thank you

We thought your service was beyond fantastic, great pre-communication, felt very safe leaving not only my house keys but my feline babies with you. Suberb contact whilst on holiday and cats seemed very happy when we got back.... cant recommened highly enough... will feel much happier booking a holiday in future.

Thank you so much Paul for looking after the "zoo" whilst I was away. Great job, lots of mouths to feed! Thanks for keeping me informed, was really able to relax and have a great holiday. Highly recommended and I hope you will consider taking them on again in the future... Cheers Don

Paul , Thank you so much for looking after Chocolat for me while i was away last week . We came back to a very happy cat who seemed not to have missed us at all , so much better for her than the whole cattery experience !. Chocolat looks forward to seeing you again in November! Kind Regards , Sally

We were overjoyed with the service of Petpals Basingstoke, when we first met Paul we knew that our Busta was going to be in safe hands for the weekend, and when Busta returned from his holiday he slept from the moment he arrived almost through to the next day, which in Busta's world is a sign of a very good time. Thank you Petpals and especially Paul who made his stay a most enjoyable one ! Jess & Kev

Barbara of Petpals, Blaby has provided a fantastic service for us. We foster older dogs prior to their rehoming and have always used Barbara at Petpals to give them a visit or walk at lunchtime as we are both at work during the day. We have had a number of different foster dogs over the years who have often needed special care and attention due to their sudden change in circumstance or their age related ailments, and Barbara has always provided a very caring, reliable and flexible service to accommodate both our, and their needs. It is very reassuring to know that they are in such good hands when we can't be there and we would wholeheartedly recommend Barbara and Petpals to anyone else looking for such a service.

Hi Having used Pet Pals I was really lucky to have Stacey Chamberline look after my dog Barley. I had absolute peace of mind leaving him with Stacey. Prior to the agreement we had a 'get to meet you' session at her house whereupon, Barley made himself at home and I instantly took to Stacey. She was even good enough to send a couple of texts that made me smile! I have since bumped into Stacey at my local park and Barley greeets her warmly, and we have a nice chat too. I would not hesitate to leave Barley with Stacey again and, look forward to my next holiday abroad!

We have been extremely happy with the service Barbara has provided for our two cats. It's reassuring to know that they are well cared for in the comfort of their own home! We will definitely be asking Barbara to look after our cats again in the future. Thank you for such a great service!

Barbara of Petpals is just fantastic and wonderful. We first contacted her on the recommendation of a friend and have stayed with her over the last 5 years. We always come home to happy healthy pets. Our cats love Barbara, even the indifferent one gets on her knee for a pat and a comb - definitely a Petpal in their book! The service Barbara has provided us with has totally surpassed any expectations we had. We always have rescue cats and we one lovely cat, Louis, who developed diabetes and seizures. She really went above and beyond looking after him when we went away, giving him his daily insulin injections. Barbara from Petpals is completely and utterly trustworthy and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

we used petpals service way back in 2008 when we went away to get married and have our honey moon. We were very happy then and decided to use the services again this March as we were going away again. We got back and our cat looked well and relaxed as always so we are very pleased. It's a very easy service to use and puts our mind at ease. Barbara is very flexable and professional and we could not be happier. Would use petpals again in a heartbeat.

Thanks again for looking after Cinzas for us, he looks very content and it's nice to know we can come home to a clean home!

Another week of excellent service from Barbara - she cared for our elderly cat whilst we were out of the country, ensured he had his essential medication every day and texted us when we asked for news. We returned to find a happy, healthy cat. Barbara has cared for him several time in this way and we feel able to holiday secure in the knowledge that she is looking after him in his home.

Barbara offers an excellent service. My cat hates travelling, and never liked going to a cattery. She likes 'Auntie Barbara' and i know she is happy and well cared for when i go away. I couldnt ask for better. thanks Barbara!

For the past six years Pet Pals (Blaby) have exercised our English Setter Dog and when necessary, cared for our cats. Barbara and her daughter Laura offer a very caring service. Attention to detail is spot on and recently when our now elderly Setter was unwell whilst out on his walk both my husband and self were contacted immediately so that any necessary action could be taken. Setters are noted for going their own way, and ours certainly does that, but, as a result of Laura's patient work with him his basic obedience work has been re-enforced so that he is able to enjoy off the lead time on his favourite walks. She has even managed to teach him to use a ramp for getting in and out of the vehicle that takes him to his walk venue - no mean feat! As we prepare to take on our next English Setter Puppy, Barbara has already been in touch so that we can, together, plan for this. Over the years we have recommended Pet Pals to friends and colleagues and the feedback from them has always been positive.

I would just like to reiterate our comments about the service we received in June when looking after our precious cat 'Skittles'. As you are aware, we were a little nervous as previously a neighbour had looked after Skittles. However, after your visit to meet Skittles and go through the questionnaire, Dave and I both felt really secure in the knowledge that Skittles would be well looked after, and that also our house was in good hands. You demonstrated personal interest in Skittles and her habits and I could see how you approached her was done with the utmost care. She took to you immediately. It was lovely to receive the couple of text messages whilst we were away to let us know that Skittles was well and happy. We are so delighted with your service that we would like to book you again for our holiday in September. I will send the dates e-mail. Thank you so much.

Nigel and the team looked after our black lab Bailey everyday for nearly 5 years! We would not have known what to do without him, on many occasions going above and beyond to look after our boy! Alas, the sad day came when we decided to move out of the area and we had to say goodbye (if we could get Nigel to commute to Eastleigh we would!) Bailey loved his daily jaunts with the petpals team actively waiting by the door from 11am waiting for their arrival. We would definitely recommend Nigel to anyone who is worried about leaving their pet all day, he put my mind at ease from when Bailey was a small puppy that he was in safe hands! Thanks Nigel and team for never letting us down and always being the rock that held Baileys routine together!

Nigel has looked after my cats several times now and has always provided a professional and reliable service. My cats are much happier staying at home than going to the cattery and I have no hesitation using him again or recommending his service.

I have used the Petpals service for many years now and am always impressed by Nigel's care and professionalism in looking after my two cats. I always feel reassured that I will return home to find my pets happy and protected in his care. Nigel is always flexible and realible. I highly recommend the Petpals service to anyone wishing to have a pet sitter.

Daisy has been regularly walked during the week, whilst I am at work, by Nigel and his team for the past 4 years... and loves her PetPals time. I have no hesitation in recommending PetPals for all your pets needs.

We just wanted to say thankyou for looking after Charlie so well. He obviously really enjoyed himself, and knowing that he was safe and having a good time, meant that we could enjoy our holiday too.

Thank you for looking after my doggie, and a special thanks to your boarding lady. We will board Michael with you again. He seemed happy when my husband picked him up.

To Nigel and all at Petpals, Thank you so much for looking after Rocksea over the last 3 weeks. It is an excellent service, with great customer relations. She has been well cared for and I am very pleased and thankful. It is great to know I can call on you in the future.

I would not hesitate in recommending you to those looking for a reliable and friendly pet care service. Thank you for ensuring Katie and Jade have been well cared for on their enjoyable beach and woodland walks.

Peace of mind knowing that Alfie is being walked, while I am out at work and the house is secure

Very friendly and smart

We will certainly use Petpals again and have already recommended them

Very professional, great service and flexible services at sensible prices

It's good to know that Nigel and his team are security checked, insured, trained and genuine pet lovers

We got Nigel's details via the vets

When they work with local pet welfare groups it is very re-assuring

Even my rabbit, which is a little hectic, took to Nigel. Great service

I will not hesitate to recommend your services to my friends.

I just wanted to drop you a note and let you know we are moving out of the area. Thank you for all your help with Tom and Alice over the years, I have always felt secure in the knowledge that they would be well looked after whilst we have been away.

Once again I just want to thank Patpals for their wonderful service in looking after my cat Misty while I was on holiday. I would highly recommend Patpals, I have used them lots of times now and the service is second to none,I can go on holiday with no worries about leaving Misty. The daily log is great to read on my return. Misty enjoys her visits, thank you to Teresa for her cuddles!

Ruth and her team are fabulous. My two cats are so well looked after and its very reassuring to know they are in safe hands. Thank you for your care and commitment on behalf of Alfie and Gromit.

I am always very impressed with the service from Petpals and am never worried about leaving my pet as I know she is well looked after while I am away. This is much kinder than putting her into a cattery as she is in her own home environment.

Just wanted to say that we would be lost without the great services of Petpals! We have used them for a few years now and cannot fault them, they are always polite, efficient and give us great peace of mind when we go away for any length of time. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a friendly, animal loving service. Keep up the good work Ruth :)

Just to say how happy we are with the services provided by Petpals and we cannot praise them enough. From the initial visit onwards, you know the team will treat your pets exactly as you would yourself, and with the same level of care and affection for them, something that is genuine to see. Its reassuring to leave them in such good hands and the daily log is further comfort on your return. We can highly recommend Petpals and their services to all - your pets will be in safe hands.

I could not speak highly enough of Ruth & the team. They treat our 2 dogs as if they were their own, and we only need to see how happy they are when they return from a walk to know they feel the same way. Dedicated, trustworhty and dependable - I would recommend Petpals to anyone in the area who want a team of people who love your pets as much as you do! We would not be without them!

What a wonderful and flexible service and staff Pet Pals have. Our cats had a problem whle we were away, Ruth and the team stayed totally calm and focused, gave us reassurance, dealt with the vet and made extra visits to our home as she was concerned for the welfare of our 3 old cats. We would recommend Pet Pals to anyone who needs a dependable, animal loving service that goes the extra mile to keep you pets safe and happy.

Excellent, cat sitting visits arranged within days of initial enquiry

Very good first impression, your pet taxi is an excellent idea and I will be using Petpals again

Excellent, Petpals were helpful and reassuring about looking after our cat, rabbit and two guinea pigs while we are away in the summer

Very professional and friendly home and pet sitting service

I will not hesitate to recommend your dog walking services to my friends

Very thorough and professional. Seeing how Petpals were with our cats at the care assessment put our minds at ease

We were very, very happy with the cat sitting service - especially the daily log - good to know our cats were being so well looked after

Karen is absolutely fantastic! I know I can go on holiday and know that my cats will be looked after, checked on, fed and I get updates as well while on hols which is great! Doesn't stop me missing them but makes me feel less guilty about leaving them. I would highly recommend Karen and her team as it's a lot better for the pets rather than being locked in a cage.

I'd like to thank Karen and her colleagues at Petpals (Bury) for doing a great job in looking after my babies. Snowball and Purdy (cats), plus Wilson the dippy Cocker Spaniel. I don't drive so it's a nightmare trying to get organised and get them in Kennels. It was so reassuring to know that the pets wouldn't have to go through all the stress of the cattery/kennels just for a couple of nights. Karen was helpful, professional and you get the feeling she'll love and look after your pet as much as you do. Also nice to know that someone was keeping and eye on the house. A big thanks from all of us!

Thanks again for the wonderfully professional service.

Thank you for being Carla's pal while we were away.

We are even going abroad for the first time in years now I know my dogs are happy.

It's so nice to us to be able to relax and know that the dogs and birds are being cared for - makes our trips without them a little easier.

I am really pleased. Molly now travels in the car much better and gets on with other dogs more than she used to.

We were delighted with the professional courtesy and handling your company provided while we were on holiday and this is why we have chosen you for long term assistance.

Truly brilliant service. The girls are reliable and I have complete peace of mind that Charlie is ok and looked after! Brilliant brilliant brilliant!

Hello Deborah, Just to say thanks very much for taking care of Hamish for the 3 weeks in August as I was starting a new job and moving house. He enjoyed his walks with you and I appreciate the good care you took of him. Best regards, Sandra

We highly recommend Deborah from Buxton Petpals. Deborah recently cared for our 3 cats and 2 guinea pigs whilst we were on holiday. One of our guinea pigs is very young and new to our family, so I was a little concerned about leaving him. From Deborah's first initial visit I was completely reassured. Her professionalism in ensuring all questions were asked and all eventualities were accounted for in our absence really impressed me. Any request made for our pets well being were no problem at all.So we left for holiday feeling confident our pets were in very safe hands. On our return our pets were happy, and healthy. Deborah had done a fantastic job, even cleaned the guinea pig hutch out, which I had not asked her to do and put our bins out for us. Thanks Deborah for doing such a great job of caring for our pets. We will be seeing you again when we next go away.

Deborah has looked after our cat Jessica a number of times this year whilst we have been away on holiday. On every occasion we have found her to be reliable, trustworthy and attentive to Jessica's needs. Communication has always been fast and informative and we have felt comfortable leaving Deborah with full responsibility for Jessica's well being. We would not hesitate to recommend Petpal Buxton's services to any animal owner. Thank you.

Can't thank Deborah enough for looking after Barclay while we went to Festival events - he really bonded with her and rushed to greet her when she arrived. It was great to know he was in good hands and having fun as well. Hope to be coming back next year.

Thank you for looking after our two cats Mustard and Tiger Lily so beautifully

Thank you very much for taking such good care of cats Willow, Cobweb and our Rabbit and watering the plants! We will definitely book you again and have highly recommended you to friends

Our Dog Tally seems to have enjoyed her week with you, she's becoming much livelier when out walking. Also thanks for the daily updates, we really appreciate getting them

Maxine and her helpers have looked after our cats for years and we have always been delighted with the standard of care. When we come back the cats always look happy and content and there have never been any problems. There is always a detailed diary telling us how the cats have been whilst we've been away. I've also had texts to let me know how the cats are doing - great reassurance for any worried owner. Our cats need daily medication and that has always been given without problems. When my elderly cat didn't show up for breakfast one morning, Maxine came back later of her own accord to give him his tablets. Once, a lodger was left at home and I didn't fully trust him to look after the cats, so I got Petpals to come in daily as well. I'm so glad I did as it was Maxine who noticed that Rungo hadn't been around and thought to look in the shed. Our lodger had shut him in there and failed to notice. We have an alarm, which they have set without any problems and Petpals are happy to turn lights on and off, water plants etc. It's a fantastic reassurance to know that the cats and the house are being looked after so well when we are away. They will step in for a day or two, or a full holiday. As a veterinary surgeon, I know how important pets are to their owners and I have no hesitation entrusting mine to Petpals, or recommending them to my friends.

We are really very happy with the PetPals service and all of the team are lovely - very professional and reliable. Our dog Mack loves his walks with all his PetPals friends (two and four legged). Would really recommend PetPals Cardiff to anyone.

Maxine has stayed at our house a number of times over the past few years to look after our dogs, and she has never let us down. We always know we can go away with complete peace of mind about out pets being loved and cared for, and also know that our home is secure whilst we're away. Maxine has become a friend to all of us and we highly recommend her.

Maxine has been so accomodating of our ever changing schedule! Our slightly hyperactive rescue Lab adores going out with her and I cannot express how appreciative we are to have her services. I would recommend her and her team to anyone X

Maxine looked after my cat for me when I went into hospital for a knee replacement. I had so much peace of mind my very nervous cat loved her and she brought him treats every time and cleaned up and tidied I was really thrilled .I was really happy and would not hesitate to use her again and I reccomend her to any one who loves their pet

Maxine is a FANTASTIC carer for all animals! She is so kind, reliable and trustworthy and it is wonderful to know the animals you love dearly are in the safest hands in Cardiff!

Maxine, Ashleigh and Alyson have taken care of our cat and chickens while we have been on holidays twice now and even when things have not quite gone to plan have always been very professional and caring. With previous catsitters our Siamese has lost weight and looked distinctly unhappy when we came back; this time, she was clearly at ease. That speaks volumes.

A massive thanks for walking Griff whilst we were on holiday. He appears to have had a holiday too!

I was so worried about going back to work full time and what was going to happen to my 1 year old Golden Retriever, Monty. I really didn't need to worry. Alyson has been walking him since the end of November. He is happy, content, and has such wonderful walks with her. I'm no longer worried because I know he is in caring hands. Today Alyson left a treat stocking and card for him for Christmas. So thoughtful! I also get a written update of everything that he has been up to when on his walk. From someone who was so worried about leaving their dog, I can't recommend Petpals, and Alyson highly enough. They make mine and Monty's days so much easier and pleasurable. Thank you

Maxine,Ashleigh and Alyson have been wonderful with our rescue dog, Tonic. Their daily walks have made such a difference. They work hard to calm and reassure him and are so reliable. I would highly recommend them.

Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic, we were really, really impressed. She put our minds at rest and the kittens loved her - Torty doesn't come out for anyone except for Justin and myself so it says a lot that she trusted Ash enough to come and sit with her. She was very professional throughout and we will book with you again. The cats obviously trust and like her, (Spook was actually a little moody last night when the door opened and it was us instead of Ash!!) Thanks for such a great service and we will see you again soon!

It makes such a difference to our holiday knowing are dogs are happy and well cared for ,we can relax because they absolutely adore Maxine,who is completely reliable and trustworthy. we wouldn't leave our dogs with any one else now.

Thank you Maxine for taking such fantastic care of our cats while we were on holiday. What a lovely caring person you are and very professional too! Would highly recommend you to anyone. Thanks again xx

Maxine has walked our dog Roxy for the last 4 years, she is very reliable and always does her best to accomadate last minute walks. She is brilliant with Roxy who can be a handful at times, it is obvious to see that she genuinely cares about the animals and is comitted to her job. She is professional and dedicated, we don't know what we would do without her!

I should also like to reiterate my comments for the work that Jackie does in walking and looking after Barney. She is absolutely smashing and always leaves us a lovely note about where Barney's been on his walk. She also helped us out in an emergency recently by boarding Barney when we had no alternative. Can't recommend her highly enough.

We can highly recommend Petpals Cardiff. Maxine does a great job for us. She takes our dog, Barney the border terrier, out for walks twice a week and we get a short written report after every trip which our daughter (aged 5) loves to read when she gets home. Barney must love it because he's always shattered in the evening after being out in the day. Barney is a very important part of our family and we wouldn't entrust him to anyone else other than Maxine.

I have two beautiful yet demanding cats called Sahara and Paris, both maine coons. As wonderful as my girls are they both have health issues ranging from having no tear ducts to having chronic IBS. Like most people I have to go away and leave my girls for periods of time and there is no-one I would rather leave them with. In particular one of my cats required consistent treatment to her eyes whilst I was away. I was slightly concerned that her condition might have deteriorated while I was away, but upon my return I found that her eyes were in excellent condition due to Maxine and Jackie's conscientious treatment. I can't recommend them highly enough as there attention to detail is excellent. Maxine and Jackie are kind,friendly, and wonderful individuals and truly put the care of your pets first. Thank you both for years of peace of mind.

This is one of the best services we have used. Maxine is great. Really professional and has never let us down. Our dog loves her and gets really excited when she knows she's off for a walk with Maxine. I would highly recommend petpals. We can't fault it.

A friendly, reliable, professional service. Our 18 month old Red Setter is delighted to be part of the Petpals pack! Thank you Jo

I have used Maxine's dog walking and boarding services on a regular basis since Ruby our treasured Springer Spaniel came to live with us about 18mths ago. The service is second to none and I would highly recommend it! Ruby regularly day boards with Jackie and has also boarded with her for a week while we went on holiday. I was so anxious about leaving her, however I needn't have had any worries-Jackie provided a 'home from home' environment where she was cared for as if she was one of her own dogs. She had lots of fun, plenty of exercise and was extremely well looked after. Maxine and Jackie have provided a professional caring service which I would recommend to anyone and shall continue to use.

Stella, our cocker spaniel was six months old when she came to us and took a while to settle in her new home. I work part time and it was too long a day for her to be on her own. Toilet training was also a big problem. She was unhappy and I felt guilty and stressed the days I had to leave her. Pet pals completely changed both our lives for the better. Jackie, Stella's walker (and best friend!) is absolutely wonderful. She does way and above what I expected. The mess in the house stopped immediately (Jackie adjusted Stellas walk time in accordance to her needs). I've been out for a walk with Jackie and the dogs she walks and have seen for myself what a wonderful time they have. They are safe and cared for. I trust her implicitly with both Stella and the security of my home. My husband is happy because I've finally agreed to book a holiday and leave my precious dog! My mind is at ease because she will stay with Jackie and her family (which includes two lovely cocker spaniels).My only concern is that Stella won't want to come home!

Maxine has been walking Macsen,our 3 year old Doberman,daily, for the last year and a half. She has always been very professional and caring,has a great rapport with Macsen and is always there for us, for the extra walks etc. when needed. We would not hesitate in recommending Maxine to any other pet owners. Nigel & Tricia Phillips

Maxine is absolutely invaluable to me and my 3 year old Lab 'Henry'. She walks him daily and nothing is ever too much trouble for her. She genuinely cares about his welfare and leaves me a note every day to let me know what he has been up too while i'm at work - he clearly has more fun than me! I would recommend the Petpals service to anyone who is away from their pets for a prolonged period of time.

My 2 cocker spaniels and elderly cat were looked after by Petpals last year. I found them to be very professional and caring with the animals. The dogs were walked regularly at the time I had requested and all animals were healthy etc when we got back from our weeks holiday.

Can I just say what a relief it is each day to know that Dream has some company and then the joy we get reading the little report each evening; small things make the difference? You have a great business model providing a great service, keep up the good work! Gareth

I have a pair of Kerry Blue Terriers, who have been walked and loved since last April (2010) when they were just 11 weeks old (at that age they weren't walked just played with). The service is competely reliable, and means I can go out with peace of mind knowing they will be walked and left with water and treats. I have no hesitation in recommending Pet Pals. Special thanks to Tracy and Tammy.

I would just like to express how pleased i have been with my dog sitter Linda. I could not have asked for a better person to have looked after my 2 dogs Oscar and Penny, nothing was to much trouble and everything was geared towards my dogs having fun. I will definately be recommending Petpals to my friends and will be back again. Many thanks to you all.

Peter & the Pet Pals crew have been looking after our puppy springer since he was just a few months old... We couldn't be happier with the services given so far. Pet Pals have been extremely trustworthy, and your mind is always at rest when out for the day. I would recommend to anyone looking for a dog walker etc. without hesitation. Very very impressed!

We have a 13 year old cat who is nervous of strangers and very set in his ways which has made holidays difficult in the past. However we can now go away with total peace of mind as Petpals take great care of him. They don't just feed him, they take the time to give him some attention as well. He is a happy and relaxed cat when we return.

We have an 18 month old labradoodle called Boris and since he was 10 weeks old has been visited by Petpals Chelmsford. All the carers are friendly, 100% reliable and most importantly Boris loves them; he not only gets walks, play & training but also lots of cuddles! We cannot fault the fantastic service provided. We would recommend them to anyone and already have to a number of our friends and neighbours! Thank you Peter, Ellie, Tracey, Tammy and Linda!

Petpals Chelmsford has always offered a fantastic service for myself and my Cocker Spaniel, Pepper. My irregular working hours often mean last minute arrangements, and Peter and Ellie always manage to make time to look after Pepper - who loves his Petpals walks! He gets lots of attention and play every time, and on the occasions I have been at home when someone has arrived to walk Pepper, he only has eyes for them! The home boarders are wonderful and it can sometimes be hard to persuade the dog to return home after a night away.... I feel so secure leaving Pepper in Petpals' safe hands, and their services mean that Pepper has the best quality of life possible at all times. A very, very grateful and satisfied customer - thank you!

Testimonial: 'I have used Petpals Chelmsford since December 2005 and have never been let down, even at short notice. I am the proud owner of two beautiful abyssinian (house) cats, who moved here with me from Bermuda. I feel confident that when I am away "the boys" receive the same level of care as I give them. If you are thinking to use Petpals for the first time and would like to speak to another pet owner then feel free to ask Elllie and Peter for my number.'

Garry has been absolutely brilliant visiting our cat, Marmite, on several occasions over the past 18 months. She is usually unsociable with other people but seems besotted with him! Garry really took the time to tailor the service to meet our needs, and even checks that we are home safely after each trip. Petpals is a really great alternative to a cattery, and it makes all the difference having a true animal lover such as Garry visiting. It really takes the stress out of leaving a pet behind whilst on holiday.

Having used the Petpals service in Chichester for the past 5 years, I want to write and say how excellent we have found it. For the past year Robyn has looked after our cats / fish when we go away and has provided an excellent service. Daily texts keep us up-to-date with any problems or just to say all is fine, which gives us peace of mind if we are overseas. She has telephoned us if there has been a problem and also waters our plants for us! Thank you to Petpals Chichester for making our holiday petcare arrangements stress free.

Garry is an absolute star. After my dog, Bob, was badly attacked, whilst walking with me, Garry was there for us, day and night, and with his continued support helped Bob to rebuild his confidence and socialised him back into 'the pack'. Bob adores Garry and I have the peace of mind that not only has he been exercised but Bob has also had a highlight to his day. Garry has been so sccomodating with working around shift patterns and completely reliable - I never even think to question that he won't be there for Bob come rain or shine. He has a natural calm & gentle authority with Bob which leaves me with a relaxed and happy dog.

I have been very impressed with Garry at Petpals Chichester and my dogs are very pleased with his dog walking service too! It's a great weight off my mind to know that they're getting a good walk whilst I'm at work. I would recommend him to anyone.

Garry is an absolute god send. I've never known him to not be able to walk our lad (Zak) even at very short notice. Zak is always happy when he comes home. On those days when my wife and I get stuck in the office I know that Zak will be well looked after. It lifts a weight from your shoulders. Thank you for your continued great service.

Garry looked after our 9-year old boarder terrier and the fish whilst we went away for a long weekend, he was very professional and friendly, leaving a report log for what he'd done with daily notes. I would recommend Garry to anyone needing this kind of service.

I've been delighted with the service and kindness of Owen, especially when I recently lost Tom, my great dane. Sorry to say goodbye to Owen, but very much welcome Garry and look forward to working with him. Kind regards Val Harper

Petpals has given me complete peace of mind. I work long unsociable hours and I always know that Max is being well looked after. Max is always happy and that is the priority.

We know we can rely on Petpals and will be using them again. So glad to have found you.

This was the least stressful time away from home I have ever had

We are delighted to have found such a reliable and friendly local pet sitting service

My cat was very happy, as if we hadn't been away; not even sulking on our return!

It's so important as a dog owner to ensure that my dogs are in capable and loved hands and trusting someone to take my dogs for a walk is in my eyes a big ask! When I spoke to Sue from Petpals Chilterns she soon put me at ease. She came round to the house, met the dogs and spent a considerable amount of time explaining what services they could provide. By the end of our first meeting there was no doubt in my mind who I wanted to walk my dogs. At no time did Petpals ever let me down and would fit in last minute walks for my dogs if I was struggling. Her team were absolute stars and the dogs loved being walked by them! Each time they would come back really tired and I was so happy and content that I knew my dogs were in capable hands. The dogs required to be looked after over a weekend and it was so nice to receive a text from Sue telling me that they had settled in fine and were fully enjoying themselves. This put my mind at rest. I have nothing but praise for Sue and her team and if you are reading this in order to find a reliable dog walker then her team are a must! Thanks Sue for everything.

Dave has been looking after my cats, Bella and Nikita, whenever I go away for about the last 18 months and I would now never use anyone else. I completely trust him and so leave a key with him permanently, which is so helpful as it means I can go away at relatively short notice and he is always flexible to accomodate us, which I am very grateful for (I do try to book well in advance, but sometimes forget until the last minute when I am really busy). I cannot recommend PetPals more highly, they are absolutely amazing and make my life so much easier! Dave is always so cheerful and my cats absolutely adore him, I never worry about them at all when I am away, as I know they are being wonderfully looked after. Dave you are a star! Thank you for everything. PS Happy for any new customers to phone or email me if you want reassurance of fantastic service (and people!) from existing customer.

Dave and Michele walked my cocker spaniel for nearly three years till he sadly passed away. He was a rescue dog and didn't take readily to strangers. However Dave coaxed him to trust him and Jarvis soon became a regular lunch time walkies customer and I didn't have to worry about him for one moment that I was at work or during the times he went to board if I went away. Now my new Field Spaniel puppy happily goes off to day boarding and plays with the other dogs and gets nice walks. He even boarded overnight at the tender age of three months with no problems. Dave and Michele are accommodating and flexible and full of good advice. Thank you PetPals Chilterns. Sian.

We have two springer spaniels who, in the past, have refused to be taken for a walk by anyone other than myself or my husband. Poppy is almost 15 and Homer is almost 11. I had a spell in Hospital in August and the poor dogs needed walking. Even though they are getting on in years they still walk over an hour and a half each day. I was recommended by three friends to ask Michele and Dave at Chiltern Petpals for their help and I have to say we've been absolutely delighted with them. They have walked our dogs each day for the past five weeks and even came to take them out on a Sunday. Now that I am back on my feet I am able to walk the dogs for an hour in the mornings. However, they are both very unhappy about Michele and Dave not calling for them for a walk. As they seem to be missing their walk so much we've decided to ask for two walks a week. They love getting in the van and walking with all the other dogs. It's also helped Homer to be a bit more sociable. THANK YOU MICHELE & DAVE. YOU HAVE BEEN A GOD-SEND

I can't thank Petpals enough. They have been walking my two dogs for two years now and have had them for a "sleepover" as well. It has been great to know I don't have to worry about them whilst I am at work. Michelle & Dave are a lovely couple and you know they have a real empathy with the pets they care for.

Thank you so much for having Millie at Christmas, it was a real peace of mind to know that she was being looked after so well.

Many thanks, excellent service.

I will recommend you to my family and friends.

We have to say a huge thank you to you, that really was 'above and beyond' and we're very grateful to you

Julie took fantastic care of our cat and home. Having booked a holiday of nearly 2 weeks and being left without a carer for our (very needy) cat at the last minute, we were considering not going away. Having met Julie, we were immediately reassured that Smokey was in good hands. Upon our return, it was evident that he had received more than just a quick daily feed but instead the love and attention he needs (as did our plants, which strangely grew to astronomical heights). Going away has suddenly become a lot less daunting, and we will be certain to rely on Julie again.

We are always delighted with the excellent service Julie and Jenny give us when looking after our cats Max and Molly. We are always left excellent diary notes to read when we come home which gives us an update on how our cats have been while we are away. Julie and Jenny are always friendly, professional and trustworthy. I would always recommend them if you are considering finding someone to look after your pets.

I have two dogs, a very nervous Lurcher and an ancient, often incontinent Labrador with Canine Dementia. I was away four days, and returned to find them both relaxed and happy, the house clean and fresh, and a detailed diary of how they'd been in my absence. I have no hesitation in recommending Julie and her team. My girls undoubtedly received very professional care, tailored to their needs.

I was extremely pleased with the service I received from Julie at Petpals Chingford. Our cats were both happy, safe and well fed. I loved that the time was taken to clean the dirty cat dishes and to fill out a form daily detailing what was done each day and how the cats were. Fantastic service! I look forward to using Petpals again in the future.

Petpals Chingford really took care of our cats Max and Molly when we went away for a week. We had an updated diary sheet which told us how our cats were doing on a daily basis. Julie was very professional and we will use you again. Thank you very much. Paul and Bex

A great service - it's wonderful to go away on holiday knowing that our two cats are in good hands! Julie and Jennifer have made us feel reassured from the start, and I enjoy coming back and reading the notes to see what Tabitha and Ruby have been up to in our absence. Thank you for removing one of the stresses of planning a holiday - we will recommend you to our friends.

I would like to say what a professional and caring service Julie gave me. Having suddenly been put in the position where Daisy my dog was going to be left alone for 2 days a week I contacted Petpals. From the moment I met Julie I felt that Daisey would be in very safe hands,and indeed she was.I totally recomend Julie and will have no hesitation in calling upon her services again.

Fantastic! Have an elderly cat with health problems that I did not want to put in a cattery and a young cat also. This worked perfectly. I came home after a fortnight to two very content, healthy happy cats! (I dont even think they missed me). I enjoyed my holiday all the more knowing that they were home and taken care of. Would like to thank Julie and Jennifer so much. Would recommend 100% and will be using again in the future. Huge thanks to you both.

We would like to take this opportunity and to thank Julie for the excellent service, for all the help and time. Julie looked after our dog Chi-chi, a very special chi-hua-hua girl and our cat Blue, who is over 20-year old now. Julie devoted a great deal of attention and time to our pets. She had Chi-chi at her home and visited Blue on a regular basis at our property, keeping a log book of her well being. Both animals were very happy and in a very good shape when we returned from our holiday. Thank you for everything, July! From Mr & Mrs Stone, Chi-chi and Blue

Just wanted to thank Julie and Jennifer for looking after our cat and hens while away on holiday. Our cat was relaxed when we returned and the daily update was great in letting us know how many eggs the hens produced. They have also walked our dog when we have been unable to and he gets very very excited when they come to the house! Thanks for a lovely, professional service, it means a lot to be able to trust somebody with your pets and home.

Thanks again Julie - great to be able to have a weekend away knowing you will look after Binkie & Tip Toes

Dear Julie and Rick, I just wanted to say thank you for caring for Lucy and Remy last week, they obviously were very happy staying with you and came home looking and smelling lovely, and in Remys case more relaxed than before. Im very glad I have found someone like you to look after them whilst away, we can enjoy our holiday without worrying, thank you, Joanne Howard.

Leaving our cats in a cattery was the most traumatic experience of their lives & we were never going away on holiday again. However, Julie has changed all of that because not only were our cats happy & well looked after, our 2 bunnies were spoilt rotten! Thank you so much for the care & attention you paid to our family. Can't wait to use you again!

We found Julie online and were worried about leaving our cat alone with a new person, but Snotra looks happier when we come back from a trip than she does when we're here! It's clear Julie spoils her with treats and pets, and it's wonderful to be able to fully trust that an expert will look after our cat when we are away.

Our cat, Gooner, goes ballistic when taken out of the house and our only experience of a cattery left him with Cat Flu. I was nervous about letting a total stranger in to my house to look after a cat they didn't know, but Julie was just great. She gave him all his medication (putting drops in a cat's ear is no mean feat as you all know), groomed him and kept him company as well as fed him. Gooner tends to detonate huge mounds of cat litter from his tray and Julie not only cleared that up his business, she cleaned the bathroom lino too. A service seriously over and above the call of duty. Thanks very much! Paul xx

Fantastic service, Julie is great! I felt a little unsure to begin with when letting a stranger into my home without any prior knowledge of them. When Julie visited to carry out her assessment I felt immediately at ease, I filled in the assessment and was reassured at the amount of information Julie wanted to know about my two cats including their likes/dislikes etc. I went away feeling completely happy and not worrying at all about what i was going to come home to. I contacted Julie during my holiday and received a great message back telling me how well the cats were doing, this is definitely a service I will be using again!

Julie I just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after Binkie and Tip Toes while we were on holiday. The daily diary is great - I had a better idea of what they had been up too while away than I do when I am at work. The service is above and beyond - watering the garden andsorting the mail into real and junk. What can I say - an excellent service that I will definately be using again. Thanks Michelle & Family

I first met Julie after I contacted Petpals when a friend was unable to look after my two cats when I was away due to his work commitments. It was very reassuring to know that Julie and her family were very professional and give an excellent service. Once again thank you Julie for looking after Samson and Rose. Carole

We were extremely happy with the service that Petpals gave us. It's very reassuring to know our cats are being well looked after when we are away.

I have two cats who hate being in a cattery - I've had Petpals Chingford look after them in the house three times in the last couple of months and can honestly say I'm bowled over by the level of service and would not hesitate to recommend them most highly. Whilst I was originally nervous about having a stranger in the house, having met Julie for a detailed introduction before my first holiday, I was put totally at ease and impressed by the level of detail and security Petpals expect and provide. Coming back from holiday to very relaxed cats and a written daily record of how they were, confirmation that they ate, and knowing that the post was moved everyday was wonderful. Julie has even cleared up the odd furball - real service over and above!!

When we contacted Petpals we were a bit hesitant in letting a stranger look after our little "Precious" but as soon as we met Julie she put us at ease. We are always rest assured when we come home to find our pampered feline looking content and very well groomed. Julie is very accommodating when we contact her at the last minute which we do quite often. We can't recommend Julie enough.

We made contact with Petpals as we needed a home for three weeks for our 10 month old puppy,Oscar. Julie said that she wanted to meet him so that she could assess him so we arranged to meet her at her home. Oscar was fine and Julie said that she would be more than happy to look after him. We were very pleased that Julie asked lots of questions about Oscar in respect of his likes, dislikes, habits etc so that she could look after him without disrupting his normal routine. Whilst away, we contacted Julie and were assured that Oscar was well,having fun and enjoying his cuddles. Oscar was pleased to see us when we came home but it was evident that he enjoyed his time away! We would definately recommend using Julie and have already booked her for later in the year.

Just wanted to let everybody know about the fantastic service that we recently received from Petpals. Our dog Tilly suddenly developed a huge cyst on her leg the morning we were due to leave her. However Julie was not phased by this in any way and while we were away gave Tilly the best possible care that any dog could have received. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she spent time regularly bathing the cyst and rubbing in the prescribed cream. On her return home, although pleased to see us, Tilly actually whimpered as Julie drove away!!! That says it all for me! Thanks again, Julie.

We were delighted to find Petpals operated in our area and upon meeting Julie we realised she was just the lady to look after our 'Little Princess'. We are quite aware we have possibly the most pampered cat in the UK but nothing phased Julie at all! The moment she arrived she stroked Sweep and they seemed comfortable around each other which put us at ease from the start. Julie was so great in letting us know that Sweep was fine and dandy whilst we were on holiday and we loved the little report we found when we got home. The Magnet with Sweep on it is pride of place in the kitchen - such a nice touch. We so appreciated it when Julie's hubby watered the garden too! She is so pleasant to deal with and is clearly one of those people who animals just love...We have already booked her services for later in the year!

We have a Westie called Pickle who we used to place in a kennels when we went away but upon seeing a sign in our local petshop for petpals I knew we were going to be more than satisfied. I called Julie and immediately she had reassured me in a professional but friendly manner that they would be happy to take in Pickle for the night. Within minutes of being there Pickle clearly seemed at ease, we met the family and we were so elated that this was the case. They were all extremely accomodating. When we returned the next day Pickle,it was visible had a great time and without hesitation we booked for 3 other holidays on the spot. Julie and Rick are immensely talented in their time and patience, they are happy to give constructive critism and advice on certain points on training and looking after our little scamp, we have had 2 lovely presents from them in a magnet with Pickle's photo on and then a keyring with the same, and even had an e-mail this week from Julie saying that she is missing Pickle!.

So grateful for this service! We have a diabetic cat who needs 2 injections a day plus timed feeding. Can't thank Sally enough for her help, allows us to actually have a social life! Also much appeciate the bird feeding :) Huge props to Petpals and Sally in particular.

What a delight, I was so scared about leaving my Dogs Trust dog for the first time in 6 years. Found out about Petpals through a fellow dog owner, and what a find, Trixie was collected and returned in an even better condition than she left in.My teary thanks go to the Coventry/Hinkley branch of Petpals, namely Sally, and Jenny for all the TLC Trixie received. As an afternote why did I choose Petpals, because Trixie needed TLC after coming from Dogs Trust, and I would never have considered putting the Old Girl into nother kennel.WELL DONE PETPALS.

What an absolute gem of a service! We were worried about leaving our recently rescued Weimaraner in kennels when we found this service. Shumani had a whale of a time, so much so that when we dropped her off for the day a few days after returning home, she ran out of the car and straight into the house. She was also better behaved than she is at home! We went on holiday relaxed, safe in the knowledge that she was in good hands and that we could get in touch at any time. We thoroughly recommend this service, absolutely brilliant. We wouldn't leave our dog with anyone else now.

this service is amazing!massive thanks to julia for being so lovely with max and storm.will definitely recommend to friends.

Cant rate highly enough we were left in bit of difficulty when our normal dog sitter was not available but Emma soon rallied to our sides and her team (Mum) looked after our two whippets like they were her own, you wonder how they will cope with being with strange family and their own dogs but when you see your own two sprawled out on the sofa and glance up to see you as you pass the window to pick them up and then lay back down you know they have been spoilt rotten...Thank you very much.

Thank you so much to Emma and Christine for coming to let our doggies Mali and Smwt out this week and giving them lots of fuss. It's been great having someone reliable and trustworthy to look after them whilst we have been in work. Hopefully they have behaved well enough that they can be looked after again!! Thanks so much

Our 3 legged cat, Rolex, was looked after by Emma and her team for a week whilst we were on holiday. Emma filled out a daily event log, so that when we came home we were reassured that he had been well looked after and fussed. This was such a good service and we would definately use them again.

My dog went to petpals for 3 weeks Jan 2012 it was his first visit. I found Emma to be very thorough in her assesment asking lots of questions to his likes and dislikes. We were extremley impressed with the service and our dog was very happy when we collected him she had even bathed him. We will definatley be taking him back and I would not hesitate to recommend pet pals to anyone

A big thank you to Petpals. Our cats had clearly been well looked after and seemed very calm when we returned.The cat litter and any cat accidents had been dealt with and all left clean. Thanks also for the detailed feedback from visits. We'll certainly be using the service again.

Emma and her team have been absolutely fantastic with my whippet puppy - they've really helped to build his confidence and stop him from getting bored on his own so I've not had any problems with house training or chewing! I really look forward to coming home and reading their comments each time they visit. They are worth every penny!

Emma and her petpals looked after our four cats; Cassie, Cocoa, Molly and Tess(M&T are semi-feral) while we were on holiday (10/09/11 to 16/09/11). When we returned home we were relieved to be greeted by four contented cats! We cannot express how thankful we were to find our cats as we had left them. They had obviously been the objects of kindness, care, attention and adequate medication. We would not hesitate to use Emma's services again.

Emma and her team looked after my dogs for the last 2 years and we have now moved out of the area. I just wanted to say how wonderful the service is and I could see from the dogs' reactions to the handlers that they were treated as if they were their own pets. Very comforting to know they were being looked after so well and obviously cared for a lot. I would highly recommend Emma and her team. Alison Taborda (Lucy, Alfie & Paris) xx

We have had our two cats for over two years and brought them home from RSPCA Stapley. They got very upset every time we left for work and were waiting for us when we got home. We realised we couldn't disappear off for weekends and leave Smudge and Felix and then we found petpals. We tried the service and it was purrfect!!! We cam home to a log of times of where and how the cats were. We also came home to two totally relaxed cats who just opened their eyes to look at us and went back to sleep! We would thoroughly recommend this service and have booked them again for the future.

Many thanks to Emma for taking such good care of my three lots of chickens, quails and cockatiels while I enjoyed my first holiday in years, I had total peace of mind knowing that they were being well looked after with the added bonus of having my mail collected and even the bin was put out ! I'm looking forward to taking more breaks now knowing that it will be so much easier for me to go away in future. Thanks again Emma !

Just a quick note to say how impressed we are with Emma's care of our young Vizsla. She is reliable and flexible and brilliant with our dog. Plus she offers us help and advice as first time dog owners. Highly, highly recommended!

I would just like to formally thank Emma and Phil for their care of Molly & Jasper during our recent holiday. The service provided is as good as it sounds and I will definitely be using them in the future. Both cats were far happier on our return than they have ever been previously when left in a cattery, they had evidentally been well cared for, especially Jasper who requires medication daily. The daily report log was very informative and a nice touch. Thank you both. Lindsay Ginders

Thank you so much to Emma at Petpals in Crewe for looking after Jamie and Theo. It's so reassuring to know that they're being well cared for and great to read the comments sheet on our return. I will definately be recommending Petpals to my friends and family.

Emma has looked after my four cats twice now and i am absolutely thrilled with the service. They had obviously been well cared for whilst we were away and the daily diary was very reassuring to read on my return as one of my cats is very old and frail and it was like a medical update on her. Recommend Emma and Petpals to anyone.

Completely reliable and very approachable and friendly with a lovely sense of humour. We came back to two very contented pussies and the veggies were still growing!

Fantastic service. Really pleased, didn't expect a daily update - very impressed! Will definately use again. Thank you very much.

We have used Emmas pet sitting service with great success, so when we needed a dog walking service there was no hesitation in contacting Emma, Emma and all her dog walkers have been fantastic, I really can't praise them enough, they pick up and drop Gilly off from our home and Gilly loves it. I can certainly recommend them. Andy Billington.

Many thanks to Emma and her team. Our dogs are always looked after really well and are always happy when we get home. A big bonus is that the house is well cared for too. Great to be able to go away and not worry about our 'boys'.

Great discovery - great service. Left our two ragdolls (cats), rabbits and fish in the care of Emma and felt they were being looked after really well in the comfor of their own home. Will definitely use this fantastic service again.

Emma looked after Gilly our 2 year old Beagle in her own home whilst we enjoyed our holiday. The service Emma provides is excellent, Gilly had human contact all day long, a good long run each day and a play pal in Emma's own dog, we will certainly use Emma's service again. Thank you.

I would thoroughly recommend the service provided by Emma - the diary sheets were really useful. Our 2 cats were well cared for whilst we were away. Would definately use again.

I can't thank Emma enough for looking after my two cats so well. Every time I have used a cattery my tom cat has found the whole experience to be really stressful and he doesn't eat properly while he is there. When I discovered Petpals in Crewe it really was the solution to all the cattery problems I had experienced in the past. My cats much prefer staying in their own home and Emma does a wonderful job looking after them. They aren't the type of cats that take to strangers very well but they really like Emma. My husband and I can now enjoy our holidays guilt free knowing that our pets are happy at home.

Petpals Crewe is the perfect solution to my frequent short business trips - it is like a holiday for my puppy, Poppy, and the interaction with the kids and dogs does her more than good! Thank you so much for the continued good service, and providing the home away from home for my best friend!

What a wonderful service. I came home last night from a week away, to find to very happy and well fed cats. Ruth visited before we went away and spent a good 90mins getting to know the cats and making sure she logged exactly what was required. You can tell she is an animal person and my fussy, unfriendly cat took to her immediately. I texted twice during my holiday and the fast replies that both cats had been chatted to and cuddled and were fine, meant I was able to enjoy myself without worry or guilt. The logsheet is a lovely touch too. A much better option than a cattery. This meant my little beasts had run of familiar surroundings and were not at all upset that they weren't invited on holiday. Thank you so much, I will definitely recommend you.

Teresa did a wonderful job of looking after our cat, Dotty, whilst we were away for a long weekend. We had peace of mind enjoying our break and came back to a contented cat who had obviously made a new friend. We will be booking Petpals again.

Thank you once again for taking care of Suki Garf. We never have any worries when you look after them and appreciate the daily updates you leave for us.

Thank you for looking after Bella. I came home fom holiday and she was fine which is a great relief. It is the first time I have used Petpals but will use them again.

Boris & Harvey thank you for their holiday care. Really nice seeing a log of how they are each day - very reassuring:)

Many thanks for taking such great care of all our animals while we were away for two weeks! It was reassuring to know that they were in safe hands and that we had a daily visitor to our home. The daily log sheet was a lovely touch and much appreciate. We will definitely use you again.

Ruth and her team took very good care of my three greyhounds plus Buddy on the day of my son's wedding. I was able to thoroughly enjoy the day knowing my hounds were in excellent hands. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Many thanks.

Just got back from a fortnight away. After we were let down by the people who usually look after Sophie, we had to make a last minute booking with Petpals. Nick was great about setting up the arrangement at short notice, and on our return our cat Sophie has obviously been well looked after, and we have a detailed log of how Sophie has been whilst we were away. Alongside caring for Sophie, Nick and his colleagues have also kept an eye on the house, including ensuring that the rubbish has been put out on the right day. They were even able to reset our internet router for us when a power cut caused the remote access to fail. Fabulous service, highly recommended.

I'd like to say a big thank you to Petpals, I wasn't keen on leaving my two cats at local kennels and wasn't sure what options I had until I found the Petpals site - on contacting Nick at Crowthorne I found the process of booking up their services very straightforward and easy to arrange. On returning from my holiday, both my cats were very well, lively and happy and on top of that, we found a daily report on how they had been while I was away. This was a great service and really feel that our cats benefitted from staying at home in a familiar environment rather than getting carted off to the local kennels. Once again, thanks Petpals - we'll be in touch again soon.

I have used Petpals for a few years now to look after my two cats in our absence. I have nothing but praise for the service I receive from Nick and his colleagues at the Crowthorne branch and I would not consider putting Tigger and Hamish in a cattery again with Petpals around. I've just got back from my holiday this year to find that Sue has done all that I asked, my cats are very happy and contented, my home is secure, and Sue's report tells me all I need to know about what my two have been up to! For extra peace of mind, I check in with Nick while I'm away and he is always happy to let me know how my cats are doing. Also, I know that if there was a problem, Petpals would deal with things in their usual calm, professional way. I recommend Nick and Petpals Crowthorne to you if you want your pet to stay at home and be well looked after while you're away.

Excellent, cat sitting visits arranged within days of initial enquiry

Very good first impression, your pet taxi is an excellent idea and I will be using Petpals again

Excellent, Nick was helpful and reassuring about looking after our cat, rabbit and two guinea pigs while we are away in the summer

Very professional and friendly home and pet sitting service

I will not hesitate to recommend your dog walking services to my friends

We were very, very happy with the cat sitting service – especially the daily log – good to know our cats were being so well looked after

Very thorough and professional. Seeing how Nick was with our cats at the care assessment put our minds at ease

Sugar is very well, we were delighted to see that her fur is growing back so nicely and also to read the report from Petpals visits. We will definitely consider Petpals for our future holiday plans - simply because it does minimise the disruption to Sugar and gives us peace of mind.

Thank you so much for looking after Tizzy while we were away as usual she was very well looked after and it is so good knowing she is in great hands when we go away, makes it easier to relax and not worry about her.

Thank you all for the excellent care you have taken of Perdy. Best wishes and warm thanks.

I contacted Nick at Petpals Crowthorne at very short notice prior to our summer holiday. The family cat, Tigger, needed looking after for nearly three weeks and our original arrangements had fallen through. Nick arranged a meet and greet with Tigger and me! Nick went through the cat sitting process, we completed a couple of simple forms and the deed was done. Nick also agreed to water the plants - indoors and outside, so another weight was removed from our minds. Nick visited Tigger once a day, fed him and fussed him - we even got a written log of Nicks visits, detailing Tiggers activities and eating habits, plus a text during our holiday to assure us that Tigger was fine. I am more than happy to recommend Nick and Petpals Crowthorne. In my opinion the service offered by Petpals far exceeds anything a Cattery can offer and your cat gets to stay at home in familiar surroundings.

Nick looked after my two cats Belle and Munchkin whilst I took a last minute family holiday. We came back to find very happy contented cats, we had a wonderful daily report letting us know what the cats had been up to. There was no strange phase that comes from them being in a cattery, and no unusual behaviour - the cats had clearly been well cared for and I am ready to book in for our next holiday - thanks again Nick, your team are stars.

Fantastic service, extremley professional and reliable with the ability to care at a very hight standard, for my cat Lynna in my absence during one month. Lynna was very happy, beautifully groomed and even had put on weight which was a delight to see. I recommend petpals to anyone who reads this comment. Great company and fab people to deal with

Smashing! So helpful when my Mum was sick and could not walk her dog herself. Petpals was always professional and prompt, Mum's dog loved going out with Sallyann. Thank you Petpals

Thank you so much for looking after Midnight, my 18year old cat. It has been a much less stressful time for him being looked after in his own home. He has been totally spoilt. I look forward to being able to use your services in the future.

What a great service. We usually use friends (and their teenage children) to look after cats and chickens while away but with a 3 week holiday booked that wasn't an option. I was expecting the service to be very commercial by comparison, but was thrilled to find that it was very tailored to our needs and absolutely professional. Sallyann and her team have all the bases covered and seem totally unflappable. Very impressed - will definitely use them again.

Thank you so much for looking after our pet rabbit Honey whilst we were on holiday....loved the photo you sent to us and she was very well looked after...will definately use your services again and would highly recommend you. Many thanks again from us and Honey!!

I would like to compliment Sal & her staff on the fantastic service they provide. Whether it's for the occasional sleepover or our holidays, we can always be totally relaxed knowing that our spaniel Murphy is going to get as much love & care as he does at home.

Sal and her team have to be the best business going. I sometimes forget they are a business because they've just slotted perfectly into our life. They've looked after our dogs for almost 8 years now and helped us through two escaping springers - one bonkers working cocker - and the time when one of them had a litter of pups. I have two incredibly happy dogs and I know it's largely due to Darlington Petpals. Thank you :)

Dear Sallyann, We just wanted to say a big thank you to you and to Darren and Dawn for your excellent organisation and service. Our Sidney and Tia were treated like Kings and it was clear to see that they were welcomed into a very loving home. We were very pleased with all aspects of this service and will deinitely be using you again. Many thanks again, Mark and Emma x

I can not praise Sally Ann and her team highly enough. They are just fantastic. We discovered Petpals 6 months ago and it has been the best thing we ever did for our Black Labrador Bailey. We both work long hours so we have Bailey out for walks 5 days a week plus the occasional sleepover. We have a happy content dog thanks to Petpals. Sal and her Team are amazing and they always leave us lovely notes about where Bailey has been and which pals he has been out with. We would just be lost without them. A Fantastic team of lovely caring people.

Sal and her team provide a top class service. Having used them to walk our beagle Snoopy for the last three years I can highly recommend them! They are so flexible and able to help when ever you need it most, recently I had a baby and went into labour, sal was able to walk Snoopy with barely 24 hours notice - now that is what I call good service! It gave us total piece of mind and Snoopy will be desperate to get back to walks after my maternity leave!

What a fantastic service Sal & the team deliver - don't know what we would have done without Pet Pals who have been coming to our home for more than 2 years to walk our beloved Choccy Lab Molly while we are at work, Molly loves her walks with her other Pet Pal friends & gets so excited when they come to collect her, they always leave a note saying where she has been and who she has been running around with. Paul & I especially like meeting up with Molly's Pet Pal friends and their owners on the Monthly walks, (work permitting) - Thank you again for a wonderful service you provide and the peace of mind we get knowing our Molly is being well looked after, Maureen & Paul and big licks from Molly x

Just to say thankyou after brian's first week with petpals. He loves it so much and is obviously having a wonderful time with his new friends. After my husband Charlie became ill a good run for Brian was very difficult for us to arrange and we worried about Brian. Not any more! Would recommend your service to everyone! Thanks again. And see you next week. Jane and Charlie miller ( and Brian )

We would be lost without the wonderful people at PetPals Darlington. It is very reassuring to know that both Mollie and Toby are so well looked after when we go away, in fact we wouldn't be able to go on holiday without the home sitting service which means that we can have a holiday without feeling the slightest bit guilty. I love reading the daily diary of exploits when we get back, you know that the dogs have had fun and that they have been loved by the comments, the personality of the dogs shines through which reassures me that they have been properly cared for. The team are also great at fitting in walks at short notice, and I am sure the dogs enjoy the walks they have with Petpals far more than the walks I take them on. Thank you Petpals, especially from Mollie and Toby.

Great friendly service and support. I arranged a dog walking service remotely for my Mum as I am not living locally and due to an injury Mum was finding it difficult to manage all the walks herself. Sallyann came round for an initial visit and has continued to check and provide feedback regularly. The dog walker also took the time to get to know my Mum and the dog and has also been very helpful in providing feedback. A great service and a very accomodating team, dedicated to making sure everything works.

Vicky at Petpals Darlington looks after our guinea pigs when we go on holiday. She clearly loves having them, and we know they receive the best of care. If the piggies could talk I'm sure they would say they love their visits to Vicky too!Vicky and Sally Ann provide a friendly, helpful, flexible, professional service. No matter what your pet you have - I would recommend Petpals.

At the slightest mention of the name "PetPals" our 7 month old Westie puppy Ruby's ears prick up, tail wags and she looks longingly at the door! Sal and her team are so friendly, enthusiastic and think the world of Ruby and all their walking pals! Even last minute requests, the team take Ruby out and about al over mixing Ruby into different groups of dogs and walkers to get the best of all worlds. A message left detailing what Ruby has done each walk and alongside a photo of her and her pals mid fun is always well received and enjoyed by both of us! Sal and her team are second to none and thanks for them, we can go to work knowing Ruby is being cared for, loved and treated with respect. Thank you! x

Sally Ann and her team never fail in their friendly, caring service, making it more like using a trusted family member to look after your pets.

The Petpals (Darlington & Yarm) run by Sallyann Grey and her team is an invaluable part of our lives. My wife and I are both busy professionals and Petpals ensure thta our Bella our dog is well cared for on those days when we are both away. In addition to this the dog sitting service provided when we are overseas offers Bella a low stress home from home and peace if mind for us as we know she is receiving the best attention and care. If you live in the Darlington area and need help with your pet care then in our view you need look no further than Sallyann's team at Petpals. Mike, Alison & Bella

We use Sally-Ann regularly and are alway impressed with her flexibility! Even at the last minute the team can help out with our dog and cat. The walkers are always reliable, professional and 100% dedicated. I wish I was a dog!

Archie loves pet pals and walking with the other dogs! I work long shifts and can text pet pals last minute and they always fit Archie in! When I go away Archie loves the home boarding so much so that he doesn't even miss me when I'm gone. Brilliant all round service xx

i have been using petpals for a number of years now,both with walks and board. Benny is a favourite of theirs,and i am so hppy with the service,bennys always in a good mood after he has been to them. i love them to bits too, keep up the fantastic workxxxxxxx

Charles seems happy every Thursday when I come home and its clear that he has had a few swims and generally got himself mucky so seems he has a bit of fun too which is nice. I love the notes from your team...its like having kids at school again and getting a good report. Thanks for your help

Sallyann is fantastic. She always manages to sort out a space for Charlie, even at short notice, and I know that he is happy and well looked after. Many thanks Sal, there are times I couldn't have managed without you.

Sal, a huge big thank you to you and your team. Its been a weight off our shoulders knowing Holly was in good hands whilst we were at work. She has loved running around with her new friends. Just sorry we have to take her away from them due to our move to Scotland. Its been short but very sweet, only wish we'd found you sooner. Take care Lots of love Marie and Steve and woof woof from Holly xxx

Sallyann and her team are fantastic. Service provided is ideal and suits are needs perfectly. Couldnt be happier! :D

I cannot recommend Sallyann and her team highly enough. I knew my cats were in good hands and one cat, who is very timid would have every effort made to make him feel settled. The regular updates and photos were great too. Also my toilet sprang a leak that Sallyann noticed causing damage to my kitchen ceiling. She dealt with it on a temporary measure and let me know which averted a disaster. Thank you Petpals of Darlington!

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Broch. It was nice to see such a happy and settled dog when we got back from our holiday. I know you had listened to my concerns about looking after an older dog. He was definately treated like royalty while we were away! Thanks once again for all your hard work

Don't know what we would do without Sal and her wonderful team. Bella loves her walkies with the Patpals girls, the minute she sees the Petpals blue jumper her tail starts wagging! It's great to know she is always exploring somewhere new. The daily feedback given after her walks is a lovely touch. They are extremely flexible and accommodating to any last minute requirements, we would be lost without you! Bella also loves spending her holidays with Sandra and her family. I never have to worry about her and know that she is always having a great time. Would highly recommend Sal and her team and wouldn't trust anyone else to take such good care of Bella. Thank you once again for all that you do for us. Claire & Scott McDonald x and a woof from Bella

I recently left my guinea pigs in the care of Petpals as no willing relatives were available to look after them. I felt confident about leaving them from the moment that I met my piggy-sitter and my boys returned to me healthy and happy. In future I will leave my guinea pigs with Petpals, rather than my not-so-experienced relatives!

Once again, thank you so much for providing such a caring home for Purdie whilst we were away. It makes our holiday complete.

just wanted to say i big big thank you from Skye and Ellie for the great way we were looked after while our owners were away in London. We will try to get them to go away more often.

Exceptional! Simple as that, SallyAnn and her team are tremendous. I love my dog so much and to know that he is in safe, capable hands with people and dogs who he also loves provides me with pure peace of mind. I cannot imagine life with petpals. Polite, friendly, knowledgeable, kind, understanding, accommodating, treat my dog as their own, quite simply fantastic. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my best friend. x

Over the last 6 months we have found Sal and the whole Petpals team extreemly supportive, flexible and genuinely interested in the welfare of our Westie Pup 'Abbie Bear'. The availability of a professional and well trusted service has given us peace of mind on a daily basis knowing Abbie is having fun with her petpals 'buddies' when we are both at work. Thank you all so much. Andi, Paul and Abbie Bear! xx

My Labrador Sam has been with Petpals for about 2 1/2 years now and he loves it! they are amazing with Sam who isn't the best at making canine friends and he has made loads through Pet Pals. They are extremely flexible and accomodating and I can't praise them enough. Thank you Petpals Darlington & Yarm!

Hegel and Delphi our two cats barely knew we were gone and from the excellent report on their behaviour we got from Sal were clearly happy and content - we should go away more often!It's great to know they are fine and cared for by people who like them - and they are happy in their own home, not unhappy in strange surroundings. We'll be ringing you again soon!

I don't know where I would be without Sal and her crew! She always finds time to feed my two cats, even at short notice. She looks after them so well and it is so nice knowing they are being so well looked after. My two cats are very happy in her care and don't seem to notice I am away!! Thankyou so much for keeping them so happy, I wouldn't trust anyone else. Your service is second to none.

Thankyou for providing an excellent service.I felt at ease on holiday knowing that my rabbits and guinea pigs were going to get the best care. Sooty,Rocky,Squeak,Zippy and Smudge all thank you x

Since discovering Petpals it has been great to be able to go away safe in the knowledge that our cats will be cared for - especially our old one who is too old for the upheaval of a cattery and who needs his daily medication. The daily log also keeps us informed of what has been going on which is very reassuring. A brilliant service and highly recommended.

Many thanks for your excellent service yet again. Judy has done a smashing job looking after our two geriatric dogs! It was good to know they were being looked after by someone who obviously knows what they are doing - it helped us to enjoy our holiday without the worry. Thanks again for a wonderful service.

I would recommend Darlington Petpals to anybody - I don't know how we would manage without them! The dogs love them, and going out with Petpals has done them good - especially our ex-racer greyhound, who has lost her nervousness and gained loads of confidence by going out with a variety of helpers (all so nice!) and socialising with the other dogs. A wonderful service.

Sal & the gang have been fantastic with Ollie since we got him in September, from puppy visits to walkies, I never worry about him when I am out as I know he's being well looked after & having an absolute ball with his many 4 legged pals. I love the fact that walks are off-lead & can involve water & mud & are full on fun but also the fact that Sal & Co will deal quickly with bad behaviour and daily feedback is given! I wouldn't have got through my final year at Uni sanely without Ollie but I couldn't have had Ollie without the fantastic service & support of Petpals! Thanks to all & Ollie looks forward to many more walkies with you, Shirley

Petpals Darlington & Yarm is fantastic far superior to other similiar companys due to their structure & resources they are able to cope with last minute bookings and pre planned as a dalmation owner invaluable .. my pet has been placed with petpals over 4 years for walks and home boarding he loves it , when the van pulls up , he knows its fun and games .. and their staff are so polite and trustworthy i have total peace of mind especially when having to work shifts and unsociable hours , thanks sally / david and co.. from buster the dalmation and owner..

I don't know how i used to cope without petpals. No matter how short notice, they somehow always manage to fit Minstrel in for home boarding or a walk. I have complete piece of mind that she will be having a ball whenever she is out with the petpals gang. Whenever she goes out, either for a walk or for homeboarding, she always comes home a tired and happy dog.... I can't recommend the petpals service enough. Thankyou from me and the dog!

We just love Sal and co! They are nearly as good as our owners (we've got to say that as they are helping us type this). They take us on fab walks - feed us gravy bones when we're good (and actually good is most of the time because they've trained us so well - we just keep them on their toes every now and again). We wouldn't like life without petpals and hope that Mam and Dad are listening properly.

Sally is wonderful - cares for her charges very well and does a great job. Two staffies, two cats and the fish were well looked after.

As always, a brilliant service received. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Petpals to anyone!

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.

I can't speak highly enough of Sal and her team. Although usually we only need the occasional dog walk, we're always treated with the same friendly, first class care and attention as regular customers. We've just had our first long weekend away in years, confidently leaving dog, cats and home in Sal's safe-keeping - and you can't put a price on that kind of peace of mind. In any case, the service is incredibly reasonable; it would certainly have cost far more to put Bryan, Jeffrey and George into kennels and catteries, they wouldn't have been together (which would have really distressed them as they've never been apart or away from home), their routines would have been disrupted and, at the end of a long, exhausting journey, we would have had to run around collecting them from their various locations before we could relax. Instead, we walked in to settled, contented pets, a cheery word from Sal before she dashed off to her next assignment and were able to unwind over a cup of tea.

I can only say what an excellent service! Sallyann has been great with our staffy (Stella) who can sometimes be grumpy with other dogs! I got sallyann through a recomendation from a friend and would not hesitate in passing her details on! A big thankyou! D. Gray

I just feel so fortunate to have found PetPals of Darlingotn and Yarm. Sally-Ann and David run an amazingly efficient, incredibly friendly and innovative service for people like me who need help with our doggies. Nothing is too much trouble for them and I know that I can count on them and their talented team absolutely. Furthermore, their attention to detail and ability with animals is second to none. I have just come back from a 3 week break and have been given detailed feedback PLUS photos of my dogs' stay with them. In short, I cannot recommend them highly enough and I wish them and their incredible team every well-deserved success for the future. Many many thanks.

Petpals provide a great service! We have a 7 month old beagle that loves his walks with petpals, he has made lots of new friends! It is great to come back from work and read what he has been up to on his walk. They are very flexible and if I need a walk changing to a different date it is never a problem. They have also lent us a crate to stop our naughty beagle from chewing through everything in our house, they are fantastic!

Sal and her team are brilliant with my dogs. I couldn't do my job without them and when I go on holiday I can rest easy knowing my pets are in good hands. Thank you all.

I love my walkies with Sallyann and her team! I get to play with lots of other doggies and get to socialise with doggies which I wouldn't otherwise meet. I've stayed wtih Sallyann and her family for my holidays last year and had a wonderful time! I've even asked my owner to ask if I can go again this year. Being a doggy that likes to play, get lots of cuddles and feel safe I'm so pleased my owner contacted Sallyann. I even had a poorly leg last year and Sallyann was fantastic helping to look after me.

Finding out about Petpals and meeting Sally Ann and some of her carers has been the best thing that has happened since we got our dog. Care can be sorted at very short notice, and all the families Kal has stayed with have been fantastic. I would happily recommend Petpals (and often do) to anyone who doesn't want to put their pets in kennels.

Petpals is a very well run, professional organisation. I recommend them who I suspect may benefit from their excellent services. Pet Pals Darlington and Yarm, run by David & Sallyann Gray is in my opinion a superb service. I have come to know them both very well over the past couple of years. I have also had the privilege of meeting several of their members of staff, from walkers to sitters. I am sure people want the best for their pets. I have no hesitation in saying that with Pet Pals Darlington & Yarm one receives a professional, knowledgeable, caring and very reliable service, and they are all very nice people too!

We used Sally Ann (Petpals Darlington) to visit our 3 cats, 1 rabbit and fish while we were on holiday. It was so nice to relax by the pool knowing that someone was regularly visiting our home and cats. It was fabulous to return home to a day by day log that was left for us and a wee gift, especially as we have a painfully shy cat who even he seemed to take to a "stranger" visiting him. We'd like to say a big, big thankyou for such a wonderful service and we will definitely be using Sally Ann and her fab team again!!

The service that Darlington pet pals provide my 2 dogs is 1st class. We have 2 King Charles spaniel's one 8 months and one 6 months old. We have used Sal and her team's services since August 2008 and the team have tailored our walks and visits to suit our dogs. For an example of how great the service is, when our eldest king Charles got his new friend in November 08 and she was not able to go out doors, a puppy visit was combined with a walk for our older dog so that he didn't go without. Also the puppy service that the team offers is such a life line, When we got our King Charles in August we had 3 weeks of work and then the wrench of going back to work and leaving our baby was eased knowing that Sal was coming in twice a day to complete a puppy visit.

Now both our dogs are seen to by pet pals 3-4 times a week, the walks help them to learn to be social with other dogs and humans, We also love to read the daily diary that is kept for the dogs when we come home from work. The dogs know and love Sal to bits, when we visit Sal at her home they drag us up to the front door and when Sal visits the house there little tails polish my wooden floor a treat.

This is a service that we could not do without as it allows us to have a working life and the love and joy of still having our dogs without them being left alone all day.. Also I would like to say a massive thanks to Sal for the short notice visits that she has done for us over the last few weeks. No request ever seems to be a problem. We have complete peace of mind with this service and will use the service for many years to come. We would highly recommend you and your team to anyone who is thinking of using a dog walker/pet sitter. Again, A massive thank you.

i have just spoken to debbie to ask if she would have my 2 dogs and she sounds very caring my dogs are very old and its lovely to know that they will be in a loving home for 2 nights really looking forward for her to meet my babies xxxx

Once again Oscar went away happy and came back 2 1/2 weeks later in fine fettle and a tad more obedient than when we dropped him off. Cheers deb, job well done again! Until the next time, Chris, jackie & Oscar :-)

Debbie is wonderful with my 4 lhas's, they are very relaxed in her company. very professional & safe environment. Thankyou russ & pen

Debbie has walked my dog Grace 3-4 times a week since April. I have never had a complaint to make. Grace really seems to enjoy playing with her 'friends' and I like to read what she's been up to. My dog means alot to me and I wouldn't leave her with just anybody I totally trust Debbie and rely on her alot. Many thanks from both Rebecca and Grace.

Thanks Debbie, I think it's fair to say you went above & beyond our expectations & Oscar is certainly better for the experience (although how you improve perfection I'm not too sure....). Thanks again!!

We were so worried about leaving Bella but she seems to have loved her little holiday with Debbie & friends. Debbie kept us updated with how Bella was getting on & really put our minds at ease. Thank you so much Debbie for taking Bella at such short notice & really caring for her xxx

Huey is a 12 month old Collie Alsation cross nutter, he met Deb and her dogs before going to stay he had agrear time as per the photos Deb sent me .a full report regarding his health and well being during his stay and I would trust her with him any time .{He,s going back for a week in June. Thanks Deb Phil and Pat

Last Sunday 17 April 2011 our dog Whiskey became unwell. Don't know if it was something he had eaten or picked up while he was out, but he was not eating or drinking and looked very sorry for himself. His tummy was grumbling and he was sick. We took him to the vets on the Tuesday and he prescribed antibiotics. On Wednesday Debbie comes to collect Whiskey for his weekly walk, but I texted her before I went to work to ask if she would check on him and if possible take him to her home to keep an eye on him while me and my husband were out at work. She collected him at 11.30 and kept him till I got home and called her to bring him back home. He had enjoyed being with her dogs and looked better when he got home. Just want to say thanks Debbie for putting our minds at rest while we were at work. Whiskey means so much to us and has taken to you as if you are part of the family. This is very reassuring when you have to go to work and leave him. Thank you. Bev and Phillip

My dog Whiskey, who is a rescue dog, had his first walk with Debbie on Wednesday 06 April, and enjoyed it very much, cause he was worn out and fast asleep when I got home. Thanks for the pictures of him on his walk, it is very reassuring to see him enjoying his walk.

We left Casper with Debbie at Doncaster she collected him on a Friday and brought him back Monday we where very pleased and supriused to get a text everyday letting us know how Casper was and when he returned he was very happy and had obviously enjoyede the experiance we will be using the service again and have already booked his next holiday

My Dog Gracie (9 months old) has just spent 2 weeks with her new friends Debbie,Jack Charlie & Molly Ive got to say i was a bit worried at first as i had never used this kind of service before (and i,ve got to admit was in 2 minds as to whether i could go on holiday and enjoy it knowing i,d left Gracie) but my fears soon disappeared on meeting Debbie who has been exellent going above and beyond to ensure i was aware Gracie had settled in, needless to say i did enjoy my holiday Gracie Definatley enjoyed her stay (I have pictures of her playing with her new friends and making herself at home at Debbies which Debbie sent to me via e-mail) I would definatley recommend Petpals Doncaster without any hesitation.

Archie is a regular client of Petpals. Debbie's home is his 'second' home. I would thoroughly recommend Debbie, she has walked Archie for me when I was at work, and he stays with her when I go on holiday. Archie is a much loved pet, but I nevger give him a thought when I am away because I know that he is being well cared for. Debbie also does a home visit and feeds my Cockatiel. I have booked them both in for this year, and also for March of 2012.

Just used your petpals in doncaster to go to the vets brilliant service will definatly use again.

My working cocker spaniel Zeb, spends two days a week with Billy and he loves it. He always comes home tired and ready to crash out after his tea. The personal touch fom Karen and Billy is fantastic, texts advising that Zeb has had a great time, which dogs he's spent the day with and photos of his frolics are always greatly appreciated. I can highly recommend Karen and Billy, the prices are great value and we can't complain about the service at all.

My amazing Honeymoon was made even better knowing my Lab Pudding was well cared for and having a wonderful holiday herself. She stayed with a lovely lady, Sue in her home and was totally spoilt with super long walks,lots of fun with other doggie friends and lots of love and cuddles. Pudding actually came back to us a lot better behaved and looked the picture of health. Sue had even made a little diary of Puddings holiday complete with photo's. The whole process was dealt with very easily. Karen only ever has the dogs interests in mind and I will definitely be using Petpals in the future, in fact just about to book in for next month as we have a another trip. Both Pudding and I have new friends in Sue and her lovely boy Shep. Thanks to all at Pet pals

I began using Petpals in September 2012 as I needed a flexible, reliable service to fit in around my shifts. Billy and Karen provided this along with sooo much more...Care, attention, company and affection for Nero. Always reliable and very trustworthy. Also unlike others they actually do walk the dogs in their care too! (My Mum used to see them out and about when she walked my dog before Petpals and I see them too when walking Nero myself!) I liked that Karen and Billy took the time in the first instance just to meet Nero, get to know him and his needs, routines etc...Anyone who knows me knows my dog is my baby, my world and Karen and Billy are two of the very few people I trust to take care of my dog. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone and as long as they work as walkers I'll always choose them first! Finally, I just have to say how much Nero loves his walks with their spaniel Marley as well as all the other dogs! Now when I leave the house on a morning I tell him when Billy and Marley are coming and his ears prick up, tail wags like mad, he sits at the door and looks around for them! If that's not a sign of a happy dog I don't know what is! All thanks to Karen and Billy and the Petpals service!

Hi, bit of belated feedback, sorry. Harvey our Border Collie stayed with Jill from Pet Pals for the first time for 7 nights back in November. He absolutely loved it and it was great for my and my Partner to have peace of mind Harvey was in Good hands while we were away. It makes such a difference to our Holiday knowing he was in good Crae. Will def use Pet pals again. Thanks again. Stephen & Becky

The service was fantastic and I would definitely use you again. My cat is quite picky but you looked after him really well and I especially liked the little report card you left to tell us how he had been while we were away,

Billy walks my dogs every week, he has always been 100% reliable and 100% trustworthy. My dogs stay with Billy when I go on holiday, Its great to be able to leave them somewhere where I am sure that they are happy and content.

I had no hesitation using Petpals again when we were going away. It's great to know somebody is visiting my home each day and making sure the cats are OK. They do so much more than just the basics of feeding etc. also spending the time to play with the cats and give them treats. Every day they write report to let me know how things are and they fed our fish as well.

Our 12 year old dog Ollie spent nearly 2 weeks last year on holiday thanks to Karen & Billy and my husband and myself will have no problem in booking him in again with them this year as soon as we have our dates we will be on the phone! Ollie came back looking great and bouncing with good health plus he had dropped a little weight which he badly needed to so all round fabulous holidays had by all. Thanks Karen & Billy see you soon Sandra, Don and Ollie

We started using Petpals in Hartlepool approx 2 months ago to start walking our Male 10 month Lakeland Terrier. I can honestly say meeting Billy and Karen has been the best thing for us and for Teddy. Their knowledge and attention to detail is top class and Teddy has struck up a great relation with both Karen and Billy (particularly Billy as he carries the treats!)They are both so easy to communicate with and accommodate our needs effortlessly with their flexibility. I know Teddy is in great hands and we do not need to worry about him. Thank you both so much for all your efforts over the last few months. Charlotte.

I used Petpals Hartlepool to provide daily visits to our home to look after our two cats when we were on holiday. Karen and Billy's communication and attention to detail were excellent and very re-assuring they clearly care about the animals they look after. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

from the 1st contact to our pet been minded the whole experience was 1st class and we will be using the service again

Rosie and Zebededee were Petpals Hartlepool's first boarders! First class. An excellent time was had by all, and Karen and Billy could not have been better carers for the little dears. I have no hesitation in leaving them to be looked after by Petpals H'pool. Wishing Karen and Billy every success in their new venture.

Just wanted to drop a quick line of feedback about the Eastleigh branch of Petpals: both Diane and now also Fern have been absolutely splendid in taking care of my cat Boost during my various travels, and I always return to find him perfectly happy and non-traumatised - thank you! :D

Your Home Sitter is an angel. I am very happy and the pets are very content

Excellent, visits arranged within days of initial enquiry

Very good first impression

Petpals have been walking and fussing Harley & Regis our 2 labradors for nearly a year now. We are so pleased with the service Janet & Diane give us, and the dogs we know are always really happy to see them. Diane has also been very helpful with general advice and especially about the new dog trainer leads she has recommended.

Excellent, helpful and reassuring

Petpals have been walking my 2 German Shepherds, Kaila & Zak, for the past 2 years - what would I have done without you Diane!! An excellent, friendly and reliable service - not the same routine daily is a definite bonus. The dogs love their walks and have developed a great rapport with their new walker, Louise. My appreciation and thanks

Great service, totally reliable, even when it snowed in February the team were out walking, real dedication! Fern has taken the trouble to really get to know the dogs and their different personalities.

Petpals have been walking our dog for a number of years and we have always been very happy with the service. We especially enjoy reading the little stories on the logsheet letting us know what our dog has been up to that day.

Petpals have been walking Barney and Spike since they were 4 or five months old, they are two very Liveley Jack russells, the boys love playing with the other dogs. we think Diane and Fern are doing a great job and would really recommend the service!

Just a quick note to thank you so much for looking after Misty while we were on holiday. Although he was obviously pleased to see us on our return he did not appear at all stressed or that he had missed us overly much as is usual on our return. Many thanks again for looking after him so well, it was nice to be able to relax when away knowing he would be well cared for.

Petpals provide a first class service for our area in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. They are very reliable and professional and we would never hesitate to recommend them. Our two cats are able to stay in the comfort of their own home when we go away and we are assured in the knowledge that they are given every attention possible - so much better than a cattery. Petpals attention to detail is great - an event log is filled out each day which is useful to refer to, and it is good to know that someone is going into the house each day for security. We will always use Petpals -FANTASTIC!

Very professional and friendly

I will not hesitate to recommend your services to my friends.

Hi Sandra Just wanted to say thank you for taking care of Simon whilst we were away. Really happy that I found you and am sure we will be booking you again next time we go away rather than a cattery. Thanks again Sue

Thank you again for all your help Thank you - without you having a dog would equal a small drama Anna x

This will be Radley's last week with you, so many thanks for all your help over the last 6 months. We know he will really miss you and Boris!!!

Hi Sandra. Thank you for looking after Matty over Easter and for your report! He was clearly on best behaviour! Bruges was lovely and we had a great trip. Hope to see you soon. Ian

Hi Sandra Just wanted to say a huge thank you for looking after Star. And her very anxious owner! I can't think of anyone else I'd trust as much and it's great to be able to go away knowing my furry purry is in the best of hands. Thanks for all the visits, but special thanks this time. I know she needed a bit more TLC and both Star and I are really grateful!

Just a quick note to say thank you for taking great care of Emma, fish and the house last week. I found the service to be very professional and we were both really pleased when we got back and Emma was much happier than we have left her with previous sitters. Kind regards Alex

Hi Sandra, This comes very late for various reasons, but I just wanted to say how very happy we were to have been able to leave Amber with Jenny in the summer. Jenny is so kind, caring and calming and Amber came home in absolutely prime condition. Many thanks and so sorry it has taken me so long to respond. With very many thanks and best wishes, Karen and family and Amber.

Just a note to let you know we are now safely back home, thank you very much for tending to our pets while we were away, they all seem very happy! Please could you drop the key back when you are next passing. Thank you again

Thank you so much for looking after our cats over the last 3 years. It means so much to have someone so trustworthy, kind and caring to look after them while we are away. We will miss you and I'm sure Marmalade, Marmaduke and Jinxy will do too. Thanks again for being so wonderful.

Sandra, just to say Thank u for taking such good care of Billy & Jenny whilst we were away. Am sorry, I didn't realise they would be keeping u so busy with small "gifts"! Billy seems to have lost his bell so was taking advantage of that! Thanks again - Kate.

Thanks so much Sandra. We're delighted to have discovered your great service!

Sandra has taken care of letting our dog Neo out a few times when we went away for the day. Sandra has always delivered the service with a smile and is very trustworthy.

Sandra looks after our 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, chicken and 13 ducks when we go away. She's great with all of them, following all my many instructions re: feeding and watering all of them!

Jazz obviously had a great time with Jenny - she was very tired and content when she got home!! Many thanks.

Sandra has walked my Staffie for many years now and my dog just loves her. He will not walk with other people when I am around....apart from Sandra, who he most happily deserts me for! Sandra is caring, professional, but firm with over enthusiatic doggies when necessary. You can tell when Alfie has had a good walk - and he definitely gets some great exercise with Sandra and friends - she is truly my best friend's best friend!

Sandra has looked after our 2 cats for a number of years now and really has got to know them well, fully understanding their personalities and little quirks! I feel fully at ease knowing they have their visits each day, and we always look forward to coming home to their report. The boys are very fond of her.

We really appreciate Sandra walking our 2 dogs each week and we couldn't manage without her! The dogs love going out with her and playing with their doggy friends! I think they are better behaved for her than they are for us! Sandra is very friendly, professional and flexible; fitting in with our busy family arrangements. Thank you!

I have complete confidence in Sandra - it's great to go away with peace of mind knowing that our cat, Tilly will be well-cared for and that someone is keeping an eye on our house. What's more, Tilly loves her!

Sandra at Petpals Farnham has looked after my cats and rabbits several times in the last couple of years. She does it so well that they barely notice our return, and I do now check Sandra's availability before confirming my holiday plans. Thank you Sandra!

We have used Sandra's services on many occasions and would like to thank her for the professionalism and dedicatoin she shows looking after our animals. Sandra is absolutely fantastic and we would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone.

Thank you so much for looking after our cats so conscientiously and kindly. They both seemed very happy on our return. Thanks also for watering the tubs, dealing with the post and putting the dustbin out. I am sure that we will be calling upon your services again.

I really do appreciate all the attention you give our dog while you are walking him

Thanks again for your help. I have never known my dogs as relaxed coming back from a pet sitter and quite honestly, you would never have known I had been away so a HUGE thank you for that! Worth every penny!

My dog is certainly so much better with other dogs since you started taking her out.

I am pleased to be able to recommend Sandra Walls of Petpals. She looked after my menagerie and home while I was away. She is very caring and responsible and provided a very useful service

Thank you so much for having Pepper - It has been a great comfort to us to know she is well looked after whilst we're away - Keep up the good work!!

Thank you so much to Angus who has been walking Dolce everyday for over a year. Excellent service and 100% reliable giving me peace of mind knowing my dog was in very good hands whilst I was at work.

Smudge loves his walks with Angus and Lesley - We couldn't manage without them and are now part of the extended family!

Petpals Ferndown have provided my family and all our dogs over the last 7years with a totally consistent & highly reliable service - we are most grateful to them.

Petpals Ferndown & Wimborne have been providing great company and walks for Jasper our Springer Spaniel for 5 years and we don't know what we would have done without them. They provide complete peace of mind, knowing that Jasper can go out for nice walks and be in safe hands on the days we are not able to take him. We have no hesitation in recommending them.

Being relatively new to the area we needed care for our pets. I found Petpals online and from the first visit was impressed with the professionalism of the service. i would highly recommend Petpals to anyone needing responsible caring care for their pets.

Angus has been brilliant to deal with. Sometimes both my wife and I have to be out for meetings and Angus is always on hand, sometimes even at the last minute! Brilliant service!

Professional, helpful and friendly. I know my dog is in safe hands and will have a good fun walk.

Very professional, well informed and very caring

Very friendly and efficient

My daughter and I were very impressed

Professional and caring about welfare & Smart appearance

All went well & No problems

The service seems to provide the solution to every pet care problem.

We have been with Clare now for two years and we are very happy with the service that she provides. We don't always know when we need our two dogs walked but Clare is always accommodating. She walks the dogs in small groups and makes allowances for our big old dog as he can no longer always keep up with the others. Best of all, our dogs are always delighted to see Clare and her assistant Carol should we meet them on our walks. We do wonder whether they would prefer to move in with them!

Bruce has been enjoying twice weekly walks by pet pals for ten years now. He loves his petpal friends (human and canine). The service is reliable and flexible, and has Bruce's best interest at heart. As owners, we enjoy reading the note that is left each walk explaining where Bruce has been and who with.

We have been using Clare's services for years now. I wanted to move away from relying on friends to look after our various animals (cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, fish) and to formulate a business relationship that I can rely on. We began with a bit of a 2-way interview and I was instantly happy to trust Clare and she has held keys for our house ever since, mainly due to our usual last minute bookings! I love the little school type report that Clare leaves for us about who she has seen among the cats and how they have all been. I am so grateful to Clare for her flexibility and helpfulness. As a couple with very busy weekends away, I don't know how we would manage without her.

We are so pleased with the service given by Maia and Clare.We utilise the day and overnight bording service and can negotiate convenient drop off and pick up times, which enables us to meet our outside responsibilities without additonal stress. We consider the standard of care to be equivelant to that given at home and feel at ease when our dog is with Petpals. In addition, we believe the visits enhance our dogs life. He has opportunity to socialise with other dogs, in a measured and appropriate manner; and experiences other people, which was particularly important to us as he suffered with separation anxiety when we first started at Petpals. We have little doubt that Petpals was one of the factors that helped to resolve this condition. He generally comes back exhausted from the wonderful levels of stimulation given by Petpals, the continuous play and the wonderful walks. We have erratic working patterns and find Petpals very flexible in helping us care for our dog. As such Petpals has enabled us to have such a wonderful addition to our lives....we would particularly like to thank Maia.

I met Clare prior to taking on a friend's ex rescue dog. I knew that Sasha, my working cocker spaniel would need special levels of care as she suffers from anxiety and a hearing impediment and can become very stressed in unusual situations, and that i would need someone that was totally reliable to assist with my dog's needs. It is now nearly 5 years later on and Clare has looked after Sasha 2, 3 or 4 times a week from day 1. I trust Clare implicitly with Sasha's care. Sasha enjoys travelling in the Petpal's van, going for interesting walks and spending some afternoons at Clare's house, where she can socialise with the other dogs freely (Sasha cannot go off the lead). Clare also looks after Sasha when we go on holiday. Clare has a lovely gentle way with Sasha and is very consistent with her high level of care which is exactly what is needed. I would really recommend Clare to anyone that needs assistance with enriching their dog's life - she is extremely reliable and trustworthy and the dog's really enjoy being with her.

Clare and Carol walk our two dogs on an ad hoc basis approximately six times a month. They are friendly, reliable and accommodating. We appreciate the note which they always leave telling us about that day's walk. Most importantly, if we happen to meet either of them whilst out with our dogs, our dogs rush over to say hello and get some attention. - which is a good sign that they happy. We have also boarded our dogs on one occasion with Petpals and were pleased to find out that they lived in the house as members of the family rather than being placed in kennels. We would definitely recommend Petpals to anyone that needs this service.

Clare has been looking after our cats, Lottie & Leo, during our holidays for around 4 years now. Right from the start we have always had a professional, reliable and friendly service. Clare genuinely cares about the pets and will make a big extra effort to make sure they are safe and well. Lottie's favourite toy is still one which Clare gave her! It is a great comfort to know that they are happy and well looked after when we are away. We only chanced on Petpals when our regular cattery was fully booked and we have never looked back, it was the best thing that could have happened. Many thanks to Clare and her team.

We have used Petpals for several years to look after our two cats at our home whether we have away for a short break or long holiday and Clare and Jackie have provided a fabulous and reliable service and we would highly recommend them to anyone.

Our dog Bruce loves his walks with his friends at Petpals. He knows the sound of the van as it arrives to collect him, and enjoys the circle of doggy friends who share the walks with him. As owners, we appreciate the handwritten notes when we return from work, that detail the adventures Bruce has had on his walk. Also, the reliability of the service and the readiness of Clare and her team to fit in extra walks if we need them, and the odd times Clare has alerted us to Bruce appearing 'under the weather'. The Simpsons

Clare and her team have been looking after Bertie, our golden retriever, since he was a puppy. He adores her, and the walks are definitely the highlight of his day! He has made some fantastic doggie friends through his walks and knows more people then we do when we take him out. He often spends his holidays with Clare, and she too looks after the other members of our menagerie while we are away. We would be truly stuck without Petpals! Thanks so much.

Claire and the team have been fantastic. My dog waits for them to come and is so excited when they arrive. Biggles has stayed with Claire loads of times and I would not hesitate to recommend Claire and her team. You could not leave your dog in a more caring set of hands.

Clare is our Westie dog's second Mum. She is absolutley adored by Millie. We have been using Petpals now for over 5 years,the daily walks are a God send for a working Mum, like myself, and come rain or shine Millie thoroughly enjoys her romps with her other doggie friends across fields, woods etc. Reliable, trustworthy and with a genuine love of dogs, Clare, is also our Dog Sitter when we go away on holiday. I feel completely content and reassured to know that whilst we are away, Millie is staying with someone she knows and loves, in the comfort of a family home and more walks with her dog friends - so much nicer than kennels! I thoroughly recommend Petpals.

Every Monday we have to leave our labradors all day but Theo or Clare from Petpals are there to let them out for a play and feed them. It's a wonderful service, the dogs love them and greet them with licks and waggy tails. Thank you Petpals for all you do.

A 5* excellent service from Clare and her team. My dog is out the door running to the van before I have a chance to say goodbye. A VERY reliable and flexible service, who really do care about all the dogs. Clare is much more than a dog walker, she has made a friend for life with my dog!

My dog absolutely loves Petpals ! They walk him and look after him whilst we go away. Whenever they come to collect him is is so excited he is like a little puppy ! Clare and the team are lovely and you can tell how much they love the animals.Its great peace of mind to know he is being looked after by people who care about him and that he is happy. I have already recommended Petpals to friends and will continue to do so !

I have used Petpals for a number of years and have always received excellent service. It is so reassuring to be able to leave our 2 cats in the comfort of their own home knowing that someone they like and trust is looking after them. I think they believe Anna and Clare are actually part of their family!

I am very happy with Petpals, they are reliable, flexible, caring and most importantly popular with my dog! Claire from Petpals went the extra mile recently rushing him to the vet when his neck became very swollen very quickly and keeping me informed of his progress. Thank you v much!

Cindy has been a very satisfied Pet Pals customer for around 6 years now - she loves her walks with Clare, Jackie and Anna and all her pet pals dog friends. I find she actually sulks if I'm at home for the day and she doesn't get a walk with Pet Pals! She also loves to stay over night or for holidays with Clare and the gang and it helps me to have a more relaxing break and real peace of mind if I know she's happy in a home from home. Thanks Clare and Pet Pals don't know what I or Cindy would do without you. Nicky

Clare and her team have been looking after my two dogs and small critters for a few years now. We can go away knowing the pets are safe and being well cared for. The dogs adore her and don't even bother looking back when we drop them off. I would not hesitate to recommend Claire, she's very caring trustworthy and never let us down.

clare and the team are a great assest to help with walking sam, they are very flexible with dates and times. They are fantastic with the dogs and treat each one like their own. it is so good to know that when you have to be out sam will also be out and enjoying himself - highly recommended

Our dog Leo has had great fun with Clare and her team during their daily walks and has enjoyed his 'holidays' and weekends away with them too. Sadly, Leo died in April but we will always remember with great affection the love and fun that Clare gave to him. It's lovely to see him featured on the website too. If any dog owner is looking for peace of mind whilst they are at work, Clare provides that in abundance. She is committed, reliable and 100% trustworthy. Thanks Clare!

Clare, thank you very very much for looking after our 2 cats, Roni & Fergie, so extremely well. They have never looked better after we have returned from a holiday. They seemed so much happier spending their 'holiday' in their own home amongst their own surroundings and Fergie appreciated the cuddles & grooming - thanks. I will certainly recommend you and Petpals to everyone with pets and I certainly will make you the first choice when we next go on holiday. Once again a huge thank you and your help at short notice was very much appreciated by us and Roni & Fergie

I wanted to leave you some fgeedback so you can put it onto your website if youde like to. I have found Wendy at Petpals to be a complete life saver. When we first got our dog, my inlaws were fit and able bodied people able to walk her quite easily. However time moves on and they still wantd her to stay with them but they couldnt walk her. This is when i found Wendy and i must say Becci (the dog) just loves her! A happy solution to a sticky problem.

great services as always

I have used petpals for my doggy for a few years now. Never a problem. He enjoys his walks whenever and where ever he goes with them. He always loves the walks and is thoroughly tired when he comes home. The ladies are lovely and caring in nature.

Just to say Thank You for all your help. You have been amazing! Mel

we have just returned from a couple of nights away and once again Wendy has done a wonderful job looking after our furry friends. We cannot recommend Wendy highly enough, she truly is such a lovely person and has an amazing way with animals. Our two British Blues are very selective on who they allow to speak to them and they are so happy with their Aunty Wendy we would only ever go away knowing that Wendy has arranged their care. It is lovely to come home to a clean and tidy house with two very happy faces. If you love your pets their is only one lady who can organise for them to be cared for in the best possible way, which allows you to go away and relax knowing those important friends in your life are being cared for to the same standard you do yourself. Let alone the fact they are in their own home being cared for and also your home is being taken care of while you are away. In this life there are very few people who go the extra mile,Wendy would do a couple of hundred extra miles to make sure you and your pets are happy and well. We all need a Wendy in our lives.

Petpals in Grantham was recommended to me when I was looking for a cat sitter for my cat Cookie who would have been absolutely heart broken to have been put into a Cattery, I was then introduced to Wendy and the services were fantastic and not only that she has a lovely, kind and caring personality also, it`s great to go on holiday and be reassured that my little furry friend (and the house for that matter) will be in good hands, I think it makes your holiday experience all the more relaxing, I am so very grateful to her for everything she does while we`re away so Thank you again Wendy :-)

We have just returned home to be welcomed by a very happy Toddy and Tilly. From the first time that I met Wendy you just known that she will do an amazing job looking after your treasured pets and home. When you have nervous pets it is always a worry to know how they are going to cope, Wendy has such a way with her that she puts both you and your pets at ease. Also to receive her reassuring text messages makes her service even more special. We will ALWAYS use Wendy and never ever will our two friends have the ordeal of going away from home, as we know Wendy treats them just as you want her to and it is clear that she loves animals, not only that she is a very very special lady. We cannot thank Wendy enough for giving us the confidence to leave our young friends in her care, to enable us to have a few days away. Lucy and Martin.

Appreciate helpful and friendly service, (so do the dogs) Very useful that you can be flexible and appreciate things like getting bins in etc. Thanks. Look forward to working with you next year. J&B Osment

I would really like to thank Wendy at Petpals for looking after our cats for us while we were away. The service provided was exceptionally friendly, professional and exceeded my expectations. I was particularly concerned about our really old, timid cat who is very shy, but need not have worried at all. Wendy was marvellous with her and we came home to two well fed and 'chilled out' felines! I will be recommending Wendy and Petpals to my friends.

Wendy,Thank you so much for looking after Molly for us. We had a lovely time & a much needed break but missed her terribly & couldn't wait to see her! She seemed very content & I'm glad that she's made another human friend. Thanks for everything, Clare & Ellen x

Wendy, I think Bobs love you just as much as she loves me - thank you x

Thanks for a great job Lisa x

We wouldn't be able to go on family holidays if it was not for Wendy and Ginny looking after our three cats and 7 chickens. We can't thank them enough for the superb service they give us - and it's not just looking after our animals. Sorting out locks, putting out bins when required and even watering plants inside and out if necessary comes as all part of their service. Highly recommend Petpals!!

we couldnt work without knowing Stan was so well cared for C xx

Fabulous, fabulous team

Very happy, wonderful service, lovely staff. Great to have peace of mind that dogs are happy and well looked after! Thank you.

A brilliant service!

I moved to Grantham about nine months ago. I knew nobody there to help out with my dog Tiger and was apprehensive at first about using someone I didn't know. The moment I met Ginny I instantly knew she could be trusted with my precious boy and I have been proven right in every way. I don't know how I would manage without petpals. Thank you all so much.