We cover the South of Essex and surrounding areas including postcodes:

Including:
SS1 TO SS17: Wickford, Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Benfleet, Canvey, Stanford-le Hope, Basildon, Benfleet, Westcliff-on-sea and Canvey Island areas.

CM11 TO CM15: Billericay, Brentwood areas.

CM4: Ingatestone, Blackmore, Fryerning, Stock areas.

Are you worried about leaving your dog in kennels? Have you ever considered a dog sitting service in South Essex?

At PetStay South Essex we’ve carefully selected many caring and affectionate people who will care for your dog whilst you are away on holiday. Our pet sitters in South Essex who are all fully licensed and insured provide a better experience than dog kennels because we provide dogs with a home from home environment, a real alternative to kennels.

Here at PetStay South Essex we offer an outstanding dog sitting service in Wickford, Billericay, Ingatestone and the surrounding areas to families who want the peace of mind of knowing their dogs are happy and settled whilst they are away on holiday.

We will pair your dog with a suitable loving carer who will ensure that your dog will receive home from home care and won’t miss out on any home comforts they are used to. Our carer will match your dog’s daily routine to ensure they remain as settled as possible.

Since 2005 PetStay have gained an excellent reputation for providing dog home boarding service second to none, far from that of dog kennels. Now PetStay South Essex are becoming known as the local pet sitters.

Home Boarding for Dogs

• Exclusive service for your dog/s, we do not mix different dogs together
• Meet your carer before you book
• Kinder and less stressful for your dog
• All routines kept
• Your dog/s stay in one of our loving carers homes
• We don’t walk your dog/s off the lead
• Carers are fully insured and vetted
• We are recommended by vets and our many, many customers

Our Prices* (Please see below)

Prices above are per day, or part thereof, except Bank Holidays. For more information regarding those rates, please contact us.

Here are the few simple stages of booking with PetStay.

1st: Ring or email your local branch to discuss your dogs requirements and dates.
2nd: We will explain all about PetStay and what your next steps would be.
3rd: We then take all details about your dog and then match them to the most suitable carer.
4th: A meeting will be organised for you and your dog to meet the carer.
5th: If you are 100% happy with your carer you would then be ready to book with PetStay.
6th: No later than 5 days after your initial meeting, complete our on-line booking form and pay the arrangement fee.
7th: An email confirmation will be sent to you.
8th: You’re all booked in and don’t have to worry about anything.
9th: Drop your dog off at the carer’s home with food, a bed, toys, and anything else you think they might need.
10th: Go away with complete peace of mind and have a wonderful holiday.

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*PetStay Arrangement Fee

Our daily rate is made up of the Arrangement Fee and the Carer’s Allowance.  These are 2 separate payments.  The Arrangement Fee is a payment to arrange and confirm the booking of your dog’s stay, and is due for payment within 5 days of meeting your dog carer.  For a repeat booking the Arrangement Fee is payable within 5 days of your requested dates being confirmed by PetStay.

The Arrangement Fee is non-refundable or non- transferable

The Arrangement Fee is for the service provided by your local PetStay branch in selecting a suitably matched dog carer for you and your dog.  The Arrangement Fee also represents a proportion of all the administration and ongoing business costs, including but not limited to, Public Liability and Employer Liability insurance, licensing, recruitment of carers, advertising, 24/7 support to carers, and business documentation giving you peace of mind and your dog a quality home dog boarding experience with PetStay.

The Dog Carer’s Allowance

The Carer’s Allowance is paid direct to the dog carer when you drop your dog off.

Become a PetStay Dog Carer

If you’re a dog lover and would like to start a new hobby caring for dogs in your own home, we could have the opportunity for you!

Our home boarding dog carers are dedicated dog lovers who have the time to spend with our fantastic guest dogs, but may not be able to take on the full-time responsibility of a dog. Whether you’re unable to take on the full-time commitment of a pet or you’d like to have a friend for your own dog, PetStay can match you with the perfect guest dog to suit your lifestyle!

We do all the hard work! Don’t worry about bookings as we will take care of them. We think it’s important for you to concentrate on all the fun of caring for a guest dog. You can enjoy your daily dose of dog walking! As a PetStay dog carer, you will be covered by our licence and insurance meaning you can enjoy all the benefits of dog sitting our wonderful guest dogs without the headache of running a business!

Please call Jo and Emma for more information and an informal chat

My two dogs are well looked after and they love to stay with Joanne and Mick.

Julia

South Essex

June 2023

The dog had a lovely holiday. Lots of walks, fuss and play. Perfect

Helen

South Essex

September 2022

Right from the start the whole process of booking a pet sitter was brilliant. The friendly, helpful and professional service made me worry less about leaving our dog Lenny when we went away. We got Lenny as a rescue 2 years ago and he can be quite nervous sometimes, especially around other dogs. We knew a kennel wouldn’t be right for him and needed to find an alternative. PetStay arranged for him to stay with Mandy and Garry while we were away and I honestly couldn’t be more pleased with the love and care he received from them. For a dog who doesn’t like to be away from us I don’t actually think he was bothered if he came back with us or not! He had a lovely time and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend PetStay to anyone.

Mr & Mrs Taylor

South Essex

August 2022

We have used PetStay a number of times for our two Labradors, Isaac and Jack and have been very happy with the service. Recently they have been staying with Jayne, which they seem to enjoy very much, and that gives us a lot of confidence and piece of mind while we are away. Jayne was very good with them and kindly kept us updated with regular pictures and messages during their stay. When we have had last minute issues Jo and Emma have always managed to come up trumps, even on one occasion looking after our two themselves. I have no hesitation recommending PetStay – we will certainly continue to use them in the future.

Michael

South Essex

June 2022

It’s great to know someone is loving your dog while you’re away. I can’t say how thankful I am to PetStay and especially Maureen, my George’s mum for the week.. A MASSIVE THANK YOU.

Rachel

South Essex.

June 2022

Wonderful care for my puppy, felt really comfortable and she was happy as ever when I returned. Thanks very much PetStay; highly recommend your services.

Adam

South Essex.

May 2022

I left my “Foxy” with Kate for almost a week.  Very professional and pleasant service!

I managed to have a holiday at peace of mind knowing that my dog was being looked after… And undisturbed! (bar a couple of cute happy pics, which was a nice surprise).

Mordechai

South Essex

May 2022

Just picked up Buddy from Mandy and Garry and would just like to pass on our thanks to them for taking such good care of him, he really didn’t want to come home!! Didn’t think he could have been more loved and cared for outside his home but Mandy and Garry were absolutely fantastic. Will definitely be recommending PetStay, and especially Mandy, to anyone who asks for someone to look after their fur babies.

Stuart

South Essex

May 2022

Thank you to Mandy from Petstay Essex who looked after our Charlie while we were away for 4 days. He was very happy & well looked after and will definitely use Mandy again.

Paula

South Essex

October 2021

This is the first time I have had to find someone to look after my precious Bichon, Bertie, since moving to Essex late last year. Through PetStay, I was put in touch with Mandy. We went along for an initial meeting and Bertie seemed very happy in the company of both Mandy and Garry, so I was happy to leave him with them. I have to say that both my husband and myself are beyond delighted with the way that Bertie was looked after! Indeed, he was more than looked after, he was loved by them and I am truly grateful. Bertie seemed to be perfectly at home when we went to pick him up and I believe he has missed them. What a super couple they are – Bertie is already booked to go to them at the end of the year when we go to my son’s wedding.

Mari

August 2021

Albey is only 11 months old and a lockdown puppy , he is a very nervous puppy and has never been away from me or my children. I was extremely concerned when we booked our holiday and got in touch with PetStay who made me feel very at ease and listened to everything I mentioned about Albey .

I met Maureen in May and she was lovely made me feel very comfortable on leaving Albey with her for 5 nights.

I was very nervous & upset when I dropped Albey off before my holiday and Maureen assured me he would be fine , I texted Maureen everyday and she updated me on how Albey was doing, and he must of had a great time as when I went to collect him he stood by Maureen and just looked at me!

Thank you PetStay and Maureen for a very easy and professional experience

Happy Customer

July 2021

Coco had a lovely time staying with Victoria, great service as always.

Venus

South Essex

July 2021

We would like to pass on our thanks to Jo and Mick for giving us a worry free minibreak last week. Lulu 11 years old, is our latest rescue dog and from our initial visit made us all so welcome and reassured as this was Lulu’s first time away from us. She looked so at home and has shown no sign of having missed us!

Maria & Harry

Essex

June 2021

This was Patch and Archie’s first stay with Jo, we were recommended by a neighbour who have used Jo & PetStay for a number of years. We were a little concerned about leaving our dogs particularly Patch who we rescued and can be a little vocal. However we had no need to worry, Jo made us feel very much at ease and explained the dogs are very much part of the family whilst staying with them.

Archie and Patch thoroughly enjoyed their stay and were very happy and relaxed when we returned to pick them up. I would highly recommend using Jo to look after your dogs

Happy Customer

Essex

June 2021

Our 7 year old Doberman Barney has been Staying with Jo and the Petstay South Essex family since he was a puppy.

He is always very happy and excited to see them and he settles straight in every time they have him.

It’s always difficult to leave our fur baby when we go away but Jo and her sitters send us photos and videos of our boy and he gets plenty of love and attention.

Can’t thank Jo, Mick and the girls enough for being so wonderful and treating him like part of their own family.

Myrna Clement

Essex

August 2020

Good morning Jo and Emma,

Oh my goodness Peter and Dawn what can I say ? What a super couple !

We are so pleased to have discovered you having not needed this kind of service in the 11 years we’ve had Barb. From the moment she put her paws through the door she was welcomed into their home. Whilst away I had regular contact and photos and could see she was having the time of her life and clearly being loved- what more could I ask.

Thank you very much for introducing us and I will be in contact in the next few days to re-book with ‘Uncle Peter & Aunty Dawn’ (& granddaughter Daisy)

Kate, family AND Barbara XX

South Essex
February 2020

Absolutely, everything was fantastic with Bobby’s stay with Dawn & Peter so we’re really pleased. Review below:

We contacted PetStay at relatively short notice with a request for someone to look after our puppy Bobby who was being left for the first time. Jo introduced us to Dawn and Peter who were lovely and from the first meeting we felt confident they were the right people to look after Bobby for us. The listened to our requests and treated Bobby like a member of their family and were so kind to send multiple pictures/messages per day to let us know how he was getting on. Bobby loved it and we’re definitely going to book again!

Adam & Evlynne

Essex
Februaryy 2020

Fabulous  This was Teddy & Beau’s first visit to stay with Mandy & Gary and am so pleased that we found you both!! Teddy & Beau were well looked after and totally spoilt and were very comfortable in their home. I had regular updates from Mandy along with pics of the boys as we were away for 3 weeks, this was a lovely touch as I missed them lots. They seemed so settled that I was worried they would not want to come home ha ha. I have re-booked with Mandy & Gary for another stay and would highly recommend them. Thank you so much xx

Dawn

Essex
December 2019

Jo and Emma at Petstay found us a lady at reasonably short notice to look after our two dogs while we were away. Lisa was lovely and took good care of our girls. Would use PetStay again.

Overall rating 

5.0

How satisfied were you with the service you received? 

5.0

How satisfied were you with the level of communication? 

5.0

Overall experience  

5.0

Would you recommend 

5.0

Sam

Essex
December 2019

Our dog Indie absolutely loved her stay with Paul and Lyn. PetStay are very well organised and professional. We will definitely use their service again 🙂

Lucy 

Essex
November 2019

I am so pleased I came across PetStay. Our border collie Bonnie is 10 years old and a very precious family member. On three occasions now carer Mandy and Gary have welcomed Bonnie into their home as if she were their own pet. She has been on wonderful walks, her own spot on the settee(despite having her own bed), lots of cuddles when fireworks have terrified her and due to a virus on on her last visit Gary and Mandy had broken sleep! Bonnie now runs to their front door barking excitedly to be let into her holiday home. The peace of mind from being able to leave my dog with such a caring, kind couple is priceless and i can’t recommend Mandy and Gary enough. Thank you PetStay for such an excellent match.

Sarah
Essex
October 2019

The PetStay system was clear and efficient from beginning to end. The people we had contact with were very helpful and it soon became clear they had the best interests of our dog at heart. Our dog was enfolded into the family he was staying with and we had no anxiety issues when he came home, in fact I think he was little bit better behaved! We will certainly use PetStay again and would recommend them to anyone.

Simon
Essex
September 2019

What a pleasure to deal with this company. From start to finish everyone involved were very professional. Initially they took the time to find out my requirements via email and then I met with the couple that were going to look after my dog. They were very experienced and took very good care of her nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely use this service again.

Clair
Essex
August 2019

Mandy looked after our 13 year old Labrador for 2 weeks back in June. Due to Strummers age we were quite apprehensive leaving him for this long however after meeting Mandy she showed us around her home and made us and Strummer feel comfortable and at ease. We were so happy when we collected Strummer to see how settled he had become and the care Mandy and her husband had shown Strummer. We will not hesitate to ask Mandy to look after Strummer in the future.

Vickie

Essex
August 2019

This is the second time we have used PetStay for our precious Angus.

We cannot thank Lynn and Paul enough, for taking such great care of Angus, as he was “at home totally” within a matter of minutes of his arrival. We received several lovely, and reassuring messages from Lynn, saying he was totally at home, and a delight to have. Along with some photographs too. It was a great relief to be told he was happy on his “holiday” and as and when he is in need of care at anytime in the future, we would not hesitate to use Lynn and Paul and PetStay again. Many, many thanks from us and of course Angus too.

Karen

Essex
August 2019

We have just used PetStay for the first time and we are really happy! We were very worried about leaving our nervous sheltie for 17 days with people she didn’t know (this is the longest we have ever been away without her), but we needn’t have worried at all. She settled in very quickly with her lovely carers, Anne & Rod, and we could see how happy she was when we collected her. She had clearly been lovingly looked after and we could see how much she liked them. She was also beautifully brushed. We are very grateful to PetStay for finding these carers for us and we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Thank you.

Catherine

Essex
August 2019

We were so impressed with the care given to our dog Cindy.
Jo and her husband Mick put us at ease at the meet & greet and further re-assured us on the first day of our dog’s stay with them. Jo even updated us with texts and a lovely photo- that’s when we knew we could relax knowing how well she was being cared for. We would definitely recommend family and friends to use PetStay in Essex- when we collected Cindy she had clearly enjoyed her own pet vacation!

Shirley

Essex
June 2019

I am so happy with the service I receive when Jo and Mick from PetStay look after my dogs. They have had them twice now and my dogs sulk when I bring them home to go back. They are very well looked after and I would highly recommend them.

Julie

Benfleet
May 2019

We are very happy with PetStay. Bailey and Oscar our Tibetan Terriers were extremely well cared for which meant we in turn could enjoy our holiday more knowing they were happy. Jo even kept up the grooming regime for me which was a great help. We have already rebooked for next year.

Liz

Essex
May 2019

Hi I would recommend PetStay. My dog stayed with a couple called Dawn and Pete. They were so lovely! I met them before I made a decision and they made me and my dog very welcome and relaxed. I felt very reassured. I haven’t left my dog in 6 years as I’d been so worried about leaving her but they really made me feel comfortable. Whilst I was away they sent me photos of my dog every day and informed me how she was doing. It meant so much. She always looked relaxed and happy and had lots of affection!

Joanne

Essex
May 2019

Hi, when we went away for a few days we were lucky enough to be introduced to Dawn and Peter through Petstay, to look after our dog Lexi. As we had only had Lexi for a couple of months we were quite anxious about leaving her, but as soon as we met Dawn and Peter, all our worries went. They were lovely, and Lexi took to them straight away.
She had a wonderful time with them, and look forward to using PetStay again.

Sue

Benfleet
Essex
May 2019

5 Star Review

Tasha, our very boisterous GSD was 9 months old when she had her holiday with Jo. Jo knew she would be a handful, which she was!  Jo handled her very well, with a bit of help on walks.  Tasha had a lovely week, was made very much at home and can’t wait for a return visit.

Helen & Paul

Hadleigh
March 2019

‘Mabel had a lovely time with Lyn and Paul. We were updated with photos and it was obvious she had made herself at home. They went out of their way to know all about Mabel’s character and likes and dislikes so she was able to have a real home from home experience. We will definitely use PetStay again.’ .
Gill
January 2019

Bella and Bailey stayed with Jo and Mick in October 2018 for 17 nights and we wouldn’t want them to stay anywhere else as we can tell they have great time and seem so settled when they are with them, and will continue to use PetStay.
Happy Customers
November 2018

Effie & EDee stayed with Lyn & Paul in Essex for 10 nights and I could not be happier for the way they were looked after. I’m not 100% sure they wanted to come home. I will without doubt be booking them in again, next time I am away from home. Thanks PetStay for the troublefree organisation of the booking & stay – brilliant.

Ken
November 2018

Thank you Maureen for looking after George during my holiday.
Knowing someone is caring for your precious pet just as you would.
Long walks and even allowing them to sleep on your bed takes away all the stress.
I highly recommend Petstay and shall definitely use you again.
Thank you once more.

Rachael & George the Jack Russell
October 2018

I have a great great experience with Pet Stay. Paul and Lyn looked after our dog Dexter. They were so good with him. I have never seen him happier or more settled. Thank you so much for looking after him.

Chris
September 2018

We would like to send a big thank you to Jo and family on behalf of our two westie’s Jack and Bonnie for all the love and care they receive when they stay with them. Jo has looked after them a couple of times now, we usually take our dogs away with us when we go in the caravan but the few times we went on other trips we did not hesitate to leave them in Jo’s capable hands for though we miss them when they are not with us we know they are having a holiday as well as they are treated like home from home. Thanks again for you’re excellent service to all dog lovers, from Jack and Bonnie’s mum and dad (Shirley and Trevor)

Shirley & trevor
July 2018

Flo settled so well with Maureen. what a lovely lady! considering Flo has Addisons Disease and has to have extra pills at certain times I was worried but no need. Flo did not need extra pills Maureen’s was like home from home and please could Flo have her again if we go away next time? Maureen was worth every penny so thanks Pet Stay for finding someone so kind for me……think Flo missed her when we took her home!
thanks again

Pauline
July 2018

Pablo had a great time with Heather in April. Heather kept us informed with pics etc. and she took Pablo to lovely places for his walks including his favourite beach! Looking forward to seeing you with Pablo in August. Many thanks.

Gillian
May 2018

Thank you so much to Sarah and Paul for taking such good care of Alfie & Cory. We were anxious about leaving them but it was clear that they were very well looked after. I,m sure they would have been very happy to stay longer. I would highly recommend them.

Carol

February 2018

Just like to say your correspondence and information was first class and the dog sitters Paul and Lynne were fantastic they were so loving and so attention to detail with paperwork and our dogs (dave) needs for the stay with them. We had constant updates daily and photos and when I picked him up I could see he was very comfortable in there care. Paul and Lynne were just the best for dave and I would 100% want them to look after dave when ever we are away.
Thank you for the professional way you run your company. 10/10

James, February 2018

I cannot recommended Jo highly enough, for her total devotion to our precious Angus during his recent “holiday” with her. He was so at home and obviously very content when we went to collect him, and I actually think he stole a small piece if Jo’s heart as we left. We would not hesitate in sending Angus here again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much Jo.

Karen, May 2017

Yogi stayed with Derek and Viv In Benfleet .
They are a lovely couple who cared for Yogi as if he was their own dog .
He enjoyed his stay with them and we would most definitely be happy for them to look after Yogi again .
Nothing was too much trouble for them , even getting up at 5am to give him his breakfast .
So much better than putting him in a kennel , because as a rescue dog , I think he would have been very unhappy .
So many thanks Pet Stay will definitely book through you next time we are away

Ann, May 2017

I left my dog Millie with Dawn for near on 3 weeks while I went on a cruise. I was a bit nervous at first as I hadn’t left her for that long before. My nerves disappeared as soon as I got to the house as Dawn made Millie welcomed and comfortable. I could see straight aw at that Millie was going to have a good holiday as well as me. I was sent pictures on regular occasions on how Millie was doing and where she had gone for walks. Millie is a nervous, sensitive dog but was treated very well and looked after as well as I look after her. I would highly recommend Petstay and their carers.

James, April 2017

Jo was incredible from start to finish. Our boy is a big dog, and we were initially apprehensive about leaving him with strangers. He is a rescue that has only been with us for a few months, and we wanted to ensure he did not feel abandoned again. Jo and her family put our fears to rest immediately, really making an effort to get to know Loki and all his rescue dog quirks. Being such a large dog, they knew how to handle him brilliantly. Jo took notes throughout the whole of the first meeting to ensure all our training efforts continued over the weekend. He had an amazing big garden to play in all weekend, and was not left a second without a bit of attention. Jo and family are the best dog sitters by far, and we look forward to using them again in the near future

Hannah, March 2017

This was the third time we had used pet stay whilst away and we would highly recommend this service. It was home from home for our mischievous but nervous beagle and we had peace of mind as I know he was well looked after. A reasonable price too for such dedicated time and care.

Claire, February 2017

Jo was fabulous and we cannot thank her and her family enough for the wonderful care and attention that was given to Porky.

100% recommendation. Lovely lovely lady.

Thank you Jo and PetStay.

Janet, February 2016

We had a fab time and what made it even better was that we knew our boys were being cared for well. Jo and her family were absolutely superb and I really don’t think that my boys will be staying anywhere else when we go away. Jo took note of all that I told her about the boys and they were looked after brilliantly. We were absolutely 100% satisfied with your service and would recommend anyone to use you and your carers.

Charmaine & Bob, Drummer & Buddy, November 2015

We would just like to say how pleased we were with the way Jo and family looked after Lucy for us again last week. It really helps to make our holiday all the more enjoyable knowing she is with such a lovely, caring family

Maria and Harry , October 2015

Flossie has just come home after her holiday with Lisa and her family in Hadleigh. She was very well cared for and we would not hesitate to use PetStay again. It made our holiday all the better knowing how happy she was.

Carol, September 2015

I just wanted to let you know that we are over the moon with the care Porky received from Lisa and her family.

Being a rescue dog Porky does have some issues and behaviours due to being previously badly treated but when we arrived to collect him it was obvious he was very happy.

He was better in the car coming home and has been calmer at home, we think the experience has done him a world of good and he obviously really enjoyed his own little holiday.

I cannot recommend enough the care Lisa and her family have given Porky.

Thank you very much to Lisa and to PetStay.

Janet, September 2015

Thank you PetStay Loki had a lovely time with his carers he was so well looked after and such lovely people will be booking again with you it’s so nice to no I can leave my dog with lovely people that look after him so a BIG THANK YOU from us and Loki

September 2015

Many thanks for organising John to care for Mitsy whilst we were on holiday. He was just perfect for her and she looked fabulous when we picked her up – beautifully groomed and very happy.
I would not hesitate to use John again if I need dogsitting in the future.
We had a wonderful holiday thank you – I can’t believe it’s over already!

Natalie, August 2015

When I used Petstay in July 2015, it was the first time that I used this pet sitting company.
The booking procedure is very straight forward and quick.I met the carer for a brief visit then my dog had a “sleepover” at the carer’s house.
I was very happy with Dawn Higgins who is a lovely lady who so obviously loves dogs. She was very eager to accommodate my dog and not to disrupt his routine at all.
He spent just over two weeks with Dawn and when we collected him he was very calm and happy.
I wanted to book Dawn again for another stay but she was already booked up.
Having had the first booking, I had no hesitation is using Petstay again. My dog is staying with John for three days soon and I hope that it will go as smoothly as it did before.

France, July 2015

Would like to say thank you, for finding Pauline & Tony to look after Alfie for me. Can’t thank you enough Pauline & Tony, for caring and looking after Alfie for us, was worried about leaving him, but I needn’t have been, received text messages to let me know, how he was, and felt reassured. Lovely couple, Alfie will definitely be staying with you again.

Sharon Johnston, July 2015

We had not left Lily with anyone before but Petstay and Jenny made everything so easy. From booking to being able to meet Jenny, before we travelled, we were very pleased with the service and care. Lily’s specific diet was no problem for Jenny, nor were our daily calls enquiring as to whether Lily was ok. When we were told that Lily had spent the night in Jenny’s bedroom because she was scared of the thunder we knew she was in very safe hands. We would have no hesitation in using Petstay again.”

Caroline, July 2015

“I was more than happy with the service that you provided for me. It was 5 star – without a doubt and will highly recommend you.
As for Pam, she was amazing – Bella was so happy and well taken care of…..Bella got too comfortable and probably would love to have stayed longer! Pam was amazing as was Paul.
Thank you very much for all your help, it was much appreciated.”

Dawn, June 2015

“I would like to thank you providing me with a great service regarding looking after my dog. The carer you put me onto Emily was so professional and I felt so at ease with her I knew my dog was going to get the best care possible. This was a first time for both me and my dog (leaving her with someone else) so I knew there would be separation anxiety with both of us but Emily was so good at her job I cannot fault her (or her partner). I could tell from the first meeting of Emily that she was just as passionate (if not more) than myself about dogs, even her own dogs give off a positive energy, which was great for me. I would highly recommend Pet Stay and Emily to anyone with a dog, she is everything and more than what you’ll be looking for. Professional, caring, understanding, knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly and honest are all the words attributed to Emily and the great care she took looking after my Maisy. Thank you to Katie and Steve for putting me onto Emily and having vetted their carers so well and thank you to Emily your a star.”

Lisa, June 2015

“We were looking for an alternative to kennels for our Whippet Bella and found PetStay a good solution. We met Jo our carer and Bella was very settled and happy in her care. We would definitely use PetStay, especially Jo, again in the near future for short holidays and family occasions with complete peace of mind. Thank you again.”

June 2015

“Thank you for finding us the perfect couple to care for our two dogs Bella and Lola. We hate leaving them, and would never use kennels, so finding a loving caring home for them to stay in was very important to us. From the moment we met the careers to see how they would bond with our girls, we could tell that we would be happy to leave them with them. We could tell they were loving dog people, who instantly bonded with out two, especially Bella who is a fussy little thing. When we returned from our holiday the girls were happy and had enjoyed their time with the careers. We have no doubt that in the future we will use Petstay to organise our dogs ‘holiday’ for us as we know they’ll be happy, safe and loved.”

Sam Arrowsmith, May 2015

Firstly may I take this opportunity to thank both yourself and Steve for your wonderful friendly and prompt service. Having never used a sitter service before, especially at such late notice I was very nervous and worried. I needn’t of been because from the moment I made my enquiry I felt that our Sophie would be in good hands but also so was I.

Thank you PetStay for finding a truly wonderful, kind and caring sitter Cher, especially at such short notice. Sophie had a truly wonderful break while we attended our Son’s Wedding.

Sophie loved Cher to bits also Lottie and now has a new friend. Not sure if photos are permitted but I did ask Cher if we could take a few because it’s lovely to put a face to a name. We will be using Petstay again in the future and will be recommending you and especially your lovely Sitter Cher and Lottie to our friends and family. Thank you so much. Xxx

Thank you again, Kind regards
Margaret, May 2015

We had a great time and it looks like Bobby did too – Viv and Derek are great people. We feel safe leaving Bobby with them again in August, and that means a lot to us.

All the best
Pat & Lin Farey, May 2015

Thank you so much for finding Jo and family to have “Lucy” last week. She was so well looked after and happy to be with Jo. It made our holiday worry-free! We are planning to go back to Portugal early May, 2016 for a week, please would you advise when we can book “Lucy” in with Jo. again.

Many thanks
Maria and Harry , May 2015

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