call 01536 266886 and we'll help look after your pets

call 01536 266886

  • professional pet care in your home

    dog walking, daily visiting, cat feeding, puppy care, small animal care and pet taxi

  • Are you interested in owning & running your own pet care business?

    Then please contact Jackie on 01536 266886 for further details

your pet your home animal care

Our passion for animals

We have a passion for animals and through the years have kept a variety of pets. It’s common knowledge that it’s better for pets to remain in their own home when you go away.
It’s less upsetting for them, they’re happier at home and it’s more convenient for you. Our services can be tailored to suit you and your pet’s needs.

If you need your dog walking because you're out at work, ill, need help or just out for the odd day we can help! We offer long or short walks, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Or for puppies and elderly dogs, we'll provide companion visits.

If you want a friendly, caring service and have the peace of mind that your animals are being given care, love and attention from someone you can trust, then please contact us.

We’re fully insured and police checked. Trained at the College of Animal Welfare in animal first aid and correct animal handling.

Before confirming any booking, we’ll visit you at home for an initial consultation which is free of charge. We like to meet you and your pets to discuss the services you require, answer any of your questions and complete our paperwork. At the end of the consultation, you’re not under any obligation to book.

No enrolment or joining fee is applicable – unlike some other companies!

The family and the cats would recommend Jackie's service

"We first asked Jackie to take care of our two rescue cats while we went away on holiday, as one has previously had cat flu and could not be put in a cattery. We now use her every time we go away. It is better for the cats, who don't have the stress of being in a new environment and it has the added advantage of someone coming to the house everyday while you are away. Jackie cares for the cats in their own environment and with their usual routine, so for them there is very little disruption, even the food is the same!
On our last trip away Jackie noticed that our elderly cat was poorly and immediately took her to the Vet, keeping us informed all the time of what was happening.
The family and the cats would recommend Jackie's service to anyone who wants their pets cared for the way they would themselves." Darren & Liz, Desborough

Well, I never ...

tibetan terrier
  • Did you know if your dog has flews, it has pendulous upper lips! Smile……
  • Dalmations are thought to have come from northern India. They make a good family pet for the energetic type and yes, they can be deaf so you don't want 101 of them…..
  • Cats can happily stand high temperatures – that's why they can sit in front of a roaring fire or on a boiling hot radiator when it's too hot for us humans.
  • Some cats will play 'fetch' and indeed, some cats can be trained to fetch but then some will just ignore you!
  • Burmese cats come in a variety of colours: Brown, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac and Red just to name a few. Sounds like Joseph's Amazing Technicoloured Coat!
  • If you're having trouble getting your cat to take tablets – try a little bit of smoked salmon pate or soft cheese such as diarylea. The vet won't like it but it works a treat with mine!
  • Cats can suffer from Acne. If it doesn't clear up by using a warm saline solution to burst the spot and then applying a mild antiseptic suitable for cats, then consult your vet. Your cat may need antibiotics if it persists.
  • English Pointers colourings can be Lemon, Orange, Liver or Black with or without white or tricolour markings. They make a good family pet but need a good amount of exercise.
  • If you're dog is 4 years old then that's around the human age of 32 years. If you're dog is 14years old then it's about 72 years in human terms so be gentle with them!
  • Make sure your rabbit's claws don't become overgrown as they can get caught up on flooring and wires/mesh in their cage. You can clip the claws yourself though I think I'd go to the vets and save myself the scratches and bites you may get from your rabbit – let alone the risk cutting the claw too short and cause bleeding.
  • Pregnancy in gerbils lasts about 24 days after mating. Around 5 cubs will be borne. They will be about 2.5cm in length and are without fur.
  • Every year, the Cats Protection rehomes around 60,000 cats and kittens. For ways you can help more cats, visit www.cats.org.uk
  • Each year, the Dogs Trust cares for over 13,500 stray and abandoned dogs. Most find new homes quickly and healthy dogs are never destroyed. Visit www.dogstrust.org.uk for the details of your nearest Dogs Trust centre.
  • Newborn puppies will begin to hear after about 12 twelve days. When borne, the ears are folded and the ear canals are sealed off. The eyes start to open around 10 to 14 days and puppies are generally able to focus about a week after that.
  • Pet hamsters generally live for around 2 to 3 years. There are different species and breeds of hamster with a wide choice of colourings.
  • Siberian Huskies are friendly, intelligent and quiet. They don’t often bark but howl like a wolf. They need company and are unhappy without it. Being lonely can bring out their destructive nature in the home and garden!
  • Rabbits love company and make great family pets. A single rabbit can become lonely so it’s best to have a pair or a group. You should also provide chew toys and gnawing blocks to help wear their teeth which grow continually.
  • Tibetan Terriers were used by nomads in Tibet to protect their camps. They also considered these dogs to be a token of good luck.
  • Cats are good for you! They can help you to relax. Stroking them slows the heart rate and lowers blood pressure.
  • It’s thought that dogs see colour differently to people. They see the world in pastel shades.
  • British Shorthairs can have a tendency to obesity more than other cats. Their diet should be monitored – particular if you cat is less active and has been neutered.
  • Guinea pigs are rodents but they don’t have a tail. If tamed when they are young and get used to being picked up, they make a good choice of a pet for children.
  • German Shorthaired Pointers are very gentle, placid and affectionate dogs. They make a good pet, little grooming is needed but they do need adequate exercise and interaction.
  • At six weeks old, kittens should be weaned and eating solid food. At about ten weeks old, they can have the first of their two inoculations. The next inoculation takes place at around 12 week old.
  • Remember folks, chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions and garlic are all poisonous to dogs and cats! There's plenty of information on the internet about this so please check it out.
  • Did you know that the shih-tzu originally came from China. They tend to be alert and active. They do need regular grooming but generally need minimum exercise and can be a good choice as a family pet.
  • Cats purr for a number of reasons. A gentle purr is a demand – usually for food – followed by a loud purr as a thank you to their human slave! Sick, injured or ill cats will purr to comfort themselves and to let others know that they don't feel well.
  • Did you know kittens are born with blue eyes and they will remain blue for several weeks. Eyes are shut to start with but will be fully open at 9 to 14 days old.
  • Save money! Don't buy expensive cat toys – ping pong balls, string, ribbon, bits of rolled up paper, cardboard boxes and 'tunnels' of newspaper will keep them entertained. Though the odd catnip mouse or toy and a scratching post are usually worth buying.
  • Bearded Collies are energetic, friendly and affectionate. They make a good family pet but they do need plenty of physical and mental stimulation. Also that long coat needs regular grooming!'.
  • The Saint Bernard breed was developed in the early 18th century by monks in Switzerland. They wanted dogs that could rescue and guide people in the snow.

Don't forget ... help you can trust 365 days a year

If you have a hectic lifestyle, work long hours, go on holiday/short breaks or even have to stay in hospital, then we can help. We provide cover over a ten mile radius from Corby, including Great Oakley, Stanion, Brigstock, Weldon, Desborough, Rothwell and the surrounding villages.
Call us on 01536 566886 or 07957 807008.

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