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Hi, we’re Chris and Mark and we run Derby’s branch of PetStay. Having both grown up with dogs all our life, it’s always been our aim to take our love of dogs and turn it into a career… and to be actually doing it is a dream come true for both of us.
On taking holidays ourselves it always took plenty of planning to ensure our own dog was well looked after without the need of having to go into a kennel and when Mark’s parents started caring for another branch of PetStay and seeing what they had to offer we knew we had to get involved and bring this much loved alternative to Derby.
Personalised, Home-from-Home Care – Your dog stays in a cozy, caring home, just like their own.
Solo Boarding Only – We never mix dogs from different families, ensuring a calm and relaxed stay.
Tailored Matching Process – We carefully select the perfect carer for your dog’s personality and routine.
Meet & Greet Before Booking – You and your dog get to visit the carer’s home beforehand to ensure a great fit.
Fully Insured & Licensed – Your peace of mind is our priority, with full insurance and licensing in place.
Ongoing Support – Our team is here to help, offering 24/7 support for both owners and carers.
With PetStay, you can enjoy your time away knowing your furry friend is safe, happy, and being cared for like family.
1. Get in Touch – Call or email your local PetStay branch to discuss your dog’s needs and your preferred dates.
2. Learn About PetStay – We’ll explain how PetStay works and guide you through the next steps.
3. Matching Your Dog – We’ll take all the details about your dog and match them with the most suitable carer available.
4. Meet the Carer – We’ll arrange a meeting for you and your dog to meet the carer and ensure a good fit.
5. Ready to Book – If you’re 100% happy with your carer, you’re all set to proceed with your booking.
6. Confirm Your Booking – Complete our online booking form and pay the arrangement fee within 5 days to confirm your booking.
7. Confirmation – You’ll receive an email confirming your booking details.
8. Stress-Free Booking – You’re all set! No worries, just anticipation for your time away.
9. Drop-Off Time – On your dog’s drop-off day, bring their food, bed, toys, and any other essentials to their carer’s home. At this point, you’ll pay the carer’s allowance directly to the carer.
10. Enjoy Your Holiday – Head off on your trip with complete peace of mind knowing your dog is in great hands.
NG1 – NG25
Retford area: DN22
We’re proud to offer our trusted PetStay service in your city, providing local, personalised dog care that ensures your pet feels right at home. With a dedicated PetStay branch in your area, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your dog will receive the best care from experienced, fully vetted carers who are part of your local community.
Our daily rate is made up of two separate payments: the Arrangement Fee and the Carer’s Allowance. Together, these payments cover the full cost of your dog’s stay, ensuring they receive loving care in a safe and happy home.
Prices listed are per day (or part thereof), except for Bank Holidays, when the Carer’s Allowance is doubled — because we believe our wonderful carers deserve extra for their dedication during these special times!
The Arrangement Fee secures your dog’s booking and is due within five days of meeting your chosen carer. For repeat bookings, this fee must be paid within five days of your requested dates being confirmed by PetStay.
This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, as it covers the service provided by your local PetStay branch in carefully matching your dog with a suitable carer. It also contributes to essential operational costs, including:
The Carer’s Allowance is a separate payment, made directly to your chosen carer when you drop your dog off for their holiday. On Bank Holidays, this allowance is doubled, reflecting the extra commitment and care our carers provide during these times.
Together, the Arrangement Fee and the Carer’s Allowance make up the full daily rate for your dog’s stay.
For more details on Bank Holiday rates or any other inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Have you ever dreamed of welcoming adorable dogs into your home while enjoying a flexible, home-based role? As a PetStay dog carer, you get to spend quality time with lovable dogs while their owners are away on holiday, enjoy the companionship they bring, and receive a daily allowance – all without the full-time commitment of owning a pet!
As a PetStay carer, you’ll have the joy of looking after dogs while their owners enjoy their holidays, knowing their dog is in safe hands. We carefully match dogs to you, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Whether you want regular four-legged guests or just occasional visitors, you have complete control.
So, if you love dogs and want to enjoy their company in a way that fits your lifestyle, why not join the PetStay family? It’s the paw-fect role for any dog lover!
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You must be a genuine dog lover, have experience of looking after dogs and you need to be home during the day so you have plenty of time to give to the dogs you are caring for. You must have a secure garden and agree to abide by PetStay guidelines. You are allowed to have a dog of your own as long as your dog gets on with other dogs.
If you meet all the requirements listed above, we will come and visit you at your home. We will check the security of the garden, explain PetStay procedures and show you the guidelines each carer needs to follow. If you are happy with everything and we feel you would make a suitable PetStay carer, we would follow up a reference and arrange public liability insurance for you.
Our service is on a one-to-one basis, so only dogs from the same household will stay with you. You are allowed to take up to three dogs from the same household, BUT you choose what you are happy with. We will ask you how many dogs you would like to look after and what sized dog/s you would be happy to care for.
No, the owner will bring any food or treats for the duration of the stay. Any toys, bedding, medication and leads will also be brought.
Yes each dog MUST have up to date vaccinations, have been wormed and treated for fleas. Proof of the vaccinations will be brought to the meeting and shown to you.
Our Staffie girl Phoebe seemed to be really well looked after and made to feel part of the family, we had daily updates and photos of her stay showing her out on walks and relaxing on the sofa or in her bed, this all helped us have a stress free holiday knowing she was being well looked after, I would definitely recommend PetStay and her lovely carers Nicola and Lee, thank you.
Marie
This was the first time I had left my dog (Bailey) with PetStay and Carole the carer, the whole experience was brilliant from the initial meet and greet to Bailey’s 5 day stay Carole made Bailey so welcome into her home I knew he would have a lovely time On the first night Carole sent me a photo of Bailey all snuggled up and content on the couch and this just set me at ease knowing he was fine I would like to thank PetStay and particularly Carole for the excellent care provided
Peter
Poppy had a brilliant time with Carole and Brian. I was kept well informed and she had the best time. She is an anxious dog so it was a worry for us but it needn’t have been!
Anna
This was the first time we used PetStay but after speaking to Chris it soon became apparent that this was a well organised outfit . We were paired with Lee and Nicola to look after our boxer Spencer and we couldn’t have got a more perfect match . From the initial meeting with them they put us and Spencer at ease All the time that we were away they updated us with photos which put us at ease knowing he was in good hands .thankyou Lee and Nicola ! We will definitely be using PetStay again and hopefully Lee and Nicola
Mick
This was our first holiday without Reggie and was anxious about leaving him, but I’m so glad I found PetStay! From my initial enquiry, to the family Reggie was paired with, made the whole process a lot easier. I think Reggie had a lovely holiday too and it was great to receive updates & photos every few days. Will definitely use PetStay again and thank you so much.
Lucy
Loki had a great time with Caroline. We could not have asked for more. We received regular updates and photos from Caroline. She treated Loki like he was her own. We would highly recommend both Caroline and PetStay. We will definitely use PetStay and Caroline again.
Michelle
Second time Prince has stayed with a PetStay family , we are so happy to have found such a great couple to look after him whilst we go away. He is sure spoilt and we can tell he is so happy with them, puts our minds at complete rest leaving him, PetStay is a very well ran company and would highly recommend .
Ali
It’s the first we’ve used PetStay so we were obviously a bit cautious. However, the dog carer, Janet, was a lovely person and obviously loved dogs and our dog came back very happy and healthy after our week away. We would certainly use PetStay again with confidence. Setting up the contract with the company with Chris was also very straightforward and professional.
Jonathan
PetStay did a brilliant job at matching us with Olwyn and family. Everything was super organised and Molly was so well looked after. We will definitely let her stay there again.
Thank you so much.
Kathryn
After our initial meeting with Janet, we were happy with your selection of host. Janet understood Laddie’s needs and routines and PetStay helped the process greatly.
Happy Customer
Dexter, our 9-year-old Chihuahua had a lovely stay with Glenis in August this year and made our holiday so much more enjoyable knowing that he was happy and safe while we were away.
Chris & Kathryn
I want to say a big thank you for arranging the stay at Carol’s for Finn. We had video’s of him every day, it was great for us to see him being looked after lovely, he was watching Emmerdale on the sofa with Carol in one of the videos.
We will definitely recommend you to anyone who asks about their dog being looked after.
Thanks again to you and Carol
Kathy
Jasper stayed with Janet for a week – his first time with PetStay . He has to take medication and can be a bit of a thief with food . I was very impressed with the professional way Janet handled all of this . Jasper clearly had a great time , and some great walks , and was very well looked after . He’s going back later this year.
Lynn
I’m writing to say that Baileys care by Olwyn has been outstanding. She made him feel so loved and content in a new situation and I couldn’t praise her more.
Her husband John was also supportive in his care and I felt like I could relax leaving him in safe hands.
I was given updates regularly and I highly recommend the care Olwyn has given.
Karen
I’ve been using PetStay for a few years, they are always very helpful. The website is easy to use. Any emails I send are very promptly replied to, Archie is very happy staying with any carer he’s had with PetStay…. Totally recommend this company for your pet!
Louise
Olwyn looked after our boy King for a week. She was kind and caring and looked after him as well as we do, if not more and it was a home from home experience for King which was essential for us. Thank you Olwyn!
Ranya
Really pleased with the service offered by our sitter Janet and Chris who arranged it for us. It was great to be able to visit previously and be reassured that our cocker spaniel Pippin would be in good hands. We were able to enjoy our holiday knowing that Pippin would be enjoying his too. Thank you so much.
Natalie
To find out more or to arrange a visit to one of our carers in the Nottingham area, please get in touch using the details below.
You can also get in touch to find out more about becoming a PetStay dog carer
Mark Skorupa and Christopher Sutton are licensed by the following local authorities:
Amber Valley Borough Council – 21/03824/ANIWEL
Derby City Council – 090516
Erewash Borough Council – 62731/22
North West Leicestershire District Council – NWL/HB51
South Derbyshire District Council – AWA/HBOARD/018
Broxtowe Borough Council – 21/00274/EHHB
Nottingham City Council – 162625
Gedling Borough Council – 21/02333/ANHOME
Vets, dog groomers, dog trainers and those in the profession of dog care recommend PetStay knowing that we have every safeguard in place.
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Hull HU4 7DW.
info@petstay.net
07983 418068
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