The Year of the Staycation – 2020

Pet Sitting Staycation 2020

It has come to that time of year when the sun is shining, nights are longer and summer holidays are being booked and planned. With Covid-19 still affecting travel and holidays- this year is the perfect time to explore your home country and have a staycation!

Your 2020 Staycation

Although this year may have disrupted some of your original summer holiday plans, there is no reason you can’t venture to another part of the UK and make it the holiday of a lifetime. Take a beach holiday to the coast; explore the countryside or an adventure in the mountains, wherever your staycation takes you, use the time to appreciate your home country.

Who doesn’t love a summer holiday? Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a busy family holiday, find time to escape reality and the home you have been in throughout lockdown and have a change of scenery. Enjoy your time away by having a non-stop active holiday or a relaxing one, and don’t worry about a thing!

Our Pet Sitting Services

Whilst you embark on your holiday adventures, whether it’s to the coast, mountains or countryside, take the time to be worry free, unwind and relax while we look after your pets.

Not only can you relax once on your holiday, but also beforehand by not having to worry about asking your family, friends, or a kennel to look after your pets.

When you go away, we can keep your pet relaxed in the comfort of your own home whilst being looked after, because Scamps and Champs offer a pawsome pet sitting service! We have a range of experienced pet sitters who will take excellent care of your pets, keeping them in your own home, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings and ensuring that all of your pet’s usual routines are maintained.

When looking after your beloved pets, we can visit as many times a day as you need or stay overnight if you prefer, depending on your furry-friends’ individual needs. We complete feedback reports after every single visit, to update you and allow you complete peace of mind. These reports will include updates and photos.

In addition, all visits are tracked by GPS to again reassure you that your beloved pets are receiving the service we promise.

If you are looking to go away on a staycation Scamps and Champs Chichester can look after your pets. Check out our Puppy Sitting Service. If you have any questions or queries don’t hesitate to contact Scamps & Champs Chichester for further support and advice by emailing chichester@scampsandchamps.co.uk, calling our Branch Manager Sarah Young on 07931 526514 or contacting us via our Facebook Page.

Professional Pet Sitter In Cardiff

Professional Pet Sitting - Cardiff

Hi my name is Katrina and I own Scamps & Champs in Cardiff.  

Although I am based in Cardiff I also provide my cat/pet sitting service in Penarth, Sully and Barry.

I hold a Diploma in Canine Psychology and I have been fully trained in Canine CPR and first aid. I have shared my life and home with dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, parakeets and tropical fish, but I have a particularly soft spot for older pets and rescue animals.

At Scamps & Champs Cardiff we provide pet sitting for cats, rabbits, parrots, puppies, a real wide range of animals.

This is beautiful Dottie, she loves to eat, explore, chase toy mice and settle in your lap for a snooze

Cat Sitting - Cardiff
Dottie

This is the fabulous Leo, master mouse catcher. This picture does not do him justice

Cat Sitting - Cardiff
Leo

I will always make sure the pets have enough food, give fresh water, clean litter trays/cages/hutches if required and give lots of fuss and attention.

I can come and do puppy visits if you want to get a new puppy but are out at work all day.  

I am DBS checked, fully insured with Pet Business Insurance and have extensive references.

If you are looking for a professional, reliable pet/cat sitter in Cardiff and Barry then look no further.

Click here to book a Pet Sitter in Cardiff, Penarth, Sully & Barry.    I look forward to meeting you and your pets.

What Happens At A Scamps & Champs Meet & Greet

What Happens At A Scamps & Champs Meet & Greet

Free Meet & Greet at Your Home

The first thing that we do after you sign up for our services or enquire about our services, is come out to meet you and your pets at your home at a time that suits you.

You can take us through your pets usual routine and talk us through the information you have provided in your pet’s profile on our pet sitting software.   This way we can always be sure that we are providing pet care to your exact instructions.

You can show us where the pet food is kept, pet bowls, water bottles, leads and harnesses, favourite hiding places and anything else you think we might find useful.

We will be able to answer any questions you may have about our services and show you around the pet sitting software if required.

You can introduce us to your pets and talk through any habits or behaviours that you think we ought to know about and also any medications that need to be given.

We will bring our folder and show you our company insurance, references, dog home boarding arrangers licence and dbs checks.

You can update/add additional information to your pets profile at any time, upload photographs of your pets and also upload vaccination records.

If you are interested in dog walking services, we would then arrange for the dog walker who will be walking your dog to pop round to meet you and collect a key so you can meet the person who will be coming into your home.    We do have a team of dog walkers so we will always provide cover if your regular dog walker is on holiday or off sick.

Contact Us

Interested in finding out more about Scamps & Champs Dog Walking & Pet Care and how we can help?  Call us on 0333 200 5827 or contact us through our online form on our website www.scampsandchamps.co.uk.


How Much Does Pet Sitting Cost?

If you want your beloved pets to experience in-home pet sitting while you’re away, hiring an experienced and professional pet sitter is the way to go.    Our team of professional pet sitters are dedicated animal lovers who will lavish love and attention to your best friends, just like you do.   

Our overnight pet sitting services start from as little as £28.00 for an overnight stay from approximately teatime until around 7.30am the following morning but the rates may go higher depending on the services you want to request for your pet.  Our overnight pet sitting service includes a morning and evening walk for dogs if required, feeding and of course lots of attention and cuddles.

Benefits of pet sitting as opposed to dog home boarding or kennels and catteries

Wondering why at home pet sitting is a better option to consider as opposed to putting your pets in kennels or catteries or dog home boarding? Here are some reasons:

Less stress

Taking your furry friend to somewhere new is likely going to stress your pets since they’re not used to the environment. Pets can get accustomed to being at home and that includes sights, sounds and smells such that leaving an environment they’ve always known can make them anxious.  Choosing at-home pet sitting for your pets makes it easy for them to feel safe and secure even when you’re out of town.

No extra travel for you

If you decide to take your furry friends to a dog home boarder, kennel or cattery, it means you have to drop your pets off and pick them up again when you return. The extra travel can cause a lot of stress and loss of valuable time you could have spent doing other things.  When you choose pet sitting, you don’t have to worry about taking them to the dog home boarder, kennel or cattery or picking them up again when you’re back in town.

No travel trauma for your pets

Some pets dislike travelling regardless of how comfortable you try to make the trip for them.    Hiring a pet sitter to stay with your pets can be less stressful for them than travelling with them.

Pet sitting experience and insurance

Hiring a pet sitter means you’re requesting the services of a professional who has vast  experience with pets and is fully insured. What this means is that you can rest knowing that your pets are in the care of someone who is a huge animal lover and would know what to do in the event of an emergency.

Additional services/Security for your home

Apart from caring for your pets, pet sitters can help keep the house clean, water the plants, bring in the mail and newspapers, and put out recycle bins, all giving your home that lived-in look.

Health concerns

When pets are in a group setting like a cattery or a kennels, your pets are at risk of coming home with an illness they contracted from other pets.  That could result in pains for your furry friend and a visit to the vet which may cost a lot. On the other hand, your pets are less likely to fall ill when being cared for in their own home and even if they do, you can rest assured that they will receive personalised care from the pet sitter.

Personalised care

Pets in a kennel or cattery don’t always receive personalised care and this might negatively affect your pets but a pet sitter who stays with your pets can care for your pet exactly as per your instructions, leaving you with no doubt that your pets are in safe hands.  You will receive daily feedback emails with photographs of how your pets are doing for your peace of mind so you can relax and enjoy your holiday, worry free.

Scamps & Champs pet sitters look after your pets as we would our own.

To find out more about our pet sitting service, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Looking After Your Dog Whilst Working Full-Time?

BLEEP – the alarm rattles you out of bed, as you groggily pull on your workwear. While you’re getting ready for another long, coffee-filled morning at work, your pet looks up at you with shining eyes: ‘Where are you going?’ they seem to say, ears perked, nose snuffling around the breakfast leftovers…

It’s heartbreaking to leave our dogs in the house for eight, nine or ten-plus hours at a time. They aren’t built for it, and neither are we. Isn’t there a way to ensure your pooch has company when you’re gone?

Follow Scamps and Champs down several options for looking after a home-alone pet:

Ensure they have everything they need

Before leaving for work, it’s important to care for their thirsts, appetites and sense of comfort until you return. Fill up the water and biscuit bowls. Then prep the doggie bed with soft, warm blankets, and leave any rooms open that you don’t mind your pet wandering between (conservatory, kitchen hallway etc.) with a favourite toy.

Some dogs are fine with being left outdoors when the weather permits. Just remember that they need to have topped-up food and water, guarded by a secure gate, fence or paddock.

Make a schedule for coming back halfway through the day

Anyone can reasonably think that eight or more hours is too long – we’d go a little mad ourselves in that time, without anything to distract us! To keep your pooch stimulated, why not see if you can head back home, on a lunch break, for a brisk 20-minute walk around the neighbourhood?

During these periods, try to wear the dog out as much as you can, either through walking, a Frisbee session, or tugs of war with a rope. That’ll tire them out until the evening; they might make a habit of falling asleep, only rousing when you walk through the door again.

Embrace professional dog sitting

Many people, however, aren’t able to flex their schedules, or make it to and from the workplace in a short span of time. Long commutes, single living and/or tough bosses can make caring for your dog a hardship in the week… That is unless you take on a dog sitting service like ours.

Scamps & Champs offer dependable carers who will turn up several times a day (if required) for a dog sitting experience like no other. We take on only the warmest, most capable pet lovers, so you’re guaranteed a fine friend in lieu of your own presence. Every dog gets their own dedicated sitter, and an updated feedback report every time we turn up at your doorstep. You’ll be aware of what happened in the day, how your dog was behaving, and anything else crucial to your peace of mind.

See what dog sitting can do for your home-bound hound – we’re very happy to have a chat, as Scamps & Champs continue to help hundreds of full-time workers in the UK. The stark choice of ‘dog’ or ‘career’ shouldn’t be drawn so deeply in the sand… With us on your side, we can rub it out altogether.

Contact us if you would like to enquire, make a booking or ask us a question about our services, via our online enquiry form.

Pet Sitting VS. Dog Home Boarding: The Great Debate

We’re never thrilled about leaving our pooches behind, but certain situations, like holidays abroad, dictate we must. When you can’t take your dog along for the ride, there are generally two courses of action available: pet sitting or dog home boarding.

But which option is best for our furry friends? We’re going to throw you a couple of bones, if we may, as we gauge the benefits and drawbacks of both choices…

Dog home boarding – Pros

Dog home boarding is a popular alternative to kennels, giving you peace of mind that your pup is being cared for in a comfortable environment, whether that’s a friend’s house, or that of a professional dog sitter.

It’s ideal for dogs who have had bad experiences with kennels in the past, struggle with socialising, or simply require a few home comforts – especially older animals. With dog home boarding, your pet can be taken for regular walks, plied with cuddles, kept safe and healthy, and enjoy some companionship for the days ahead.

Most top-tier services (like us!) ensure you’re totally comfortable with the boarding experience beforehand; only when you’ve had a chance to meet the carer do we ask for a deposit.

Cons

While dog home boarding may sound like a luxury escape for your pooch, it’s not suited to every animal. For starters, if your dog isn’t toilet trained, or struggles with basic obedience, you could lose your deposit in the event of an incident at your carer’s home.

Plus, even though home boarding is a much nicer alternative to kennels, it can still place a lot of stress on animals with a nervous temperament, or those who are sick or injured.

Pet sitting – Pros

Most dogs take a while to adapt to a new place; they like to sniff, sleep and feel their way around a territory. With pet sitting, a committed carer will turn up at your door – armed with treats, toys, or just an overnight bag – and stay in your home for a prescribed amount of time.

By staying dry, fed and loved in a space they recognise, any dog will be calmer, mediating their separation anxiety. The pet sitter can have as much or as little influence on the day-to-day routine of your pooch as desired: merely popping over to walk them and filling up their biscuit bowl, perhaps, or camping over for a week or two. They can even water the plants…

Cons

Depending on the levels of service you ask for, pet sitting can be pricier than dog home boarding; after all, we’re asking someone to (potentially) spend every minute with your furry pal. It also requires a much greater degree of trust; while this shouldn’t be a problem with a reputable service, like ours, some people feel uncomfortable giving strangers free roam of their home.

There isn’t a single answer to what’s preferable here; it all comes down to your personality and, of course, the needs of the Main Mutt in question. Still can’t decide on the way forward? Contact Scamps & Champs Today, or delve into our range of pet care services, each of which can be tailored to you.

Pet Sitting: An Alternative to Dog Home Boarding

Although dog home boarding can be beneficial in several ways, this option might not be the best for your pet for several reasons. For example, even though your dog will be staying in a home, it won’t be the same as staying in his/her home as the unfamiliar routine and environment may cause your pet stress.

An excellent alternative to dog home boarding is pet sitting, a pawsome service offered by Scamps and Champs.

Why consider pet sitting?

Wondering why you should opt for pet sitting? Here are some amazing benefits you should know:

  • Less stress for your pet

When you choose pet sitting for your dog, your pet is going to be staying in the comfort of his or her home where all the sights, smells, and sounds say home! Since it’s an environment they are familiar with; your pet will feel safe and secure. This will help keep your dog remain calm and relaxed while you’re away.

  • Daily routine of your pet remains uninterrupted

Pets tend to get used to set routine overtime and interrupting their routine can make them anxious and stressed. A routine includes your pet’s customized diet, medication, and exercise. Pet sitters from Scamps and Champs understand the importance of a routine and stick to it so your dog can be safe, healthy, and happy.

  • Security

It’s not unusual for many pet owners to have security concerns about their home while they’re away. Pet sitters from Scamps and Champs can help ensure your home is protected from security risk by bringing in your post, turning lights on and off, bringing in and putting out recycle bins and closing the curtains in the evening.

  • No extra travel for you

With dog home boarding, you have to travel to where the host family of your dog stays to check whether the setting is right for your dog as well as to drop them off and pick them upon your return. You might be unable to make the extra trips due to time constraints or the inconvenience it can cause. But when you choose pet sitting, you can leave your dog at home, which will help save you time.

  • No travel trauma for your pet

Some pets don’t handle traveling well as they sometimes get traumatized during the trip in the vehicle or travel sick.   Even if you do all you can to make them comfortable during the trip, there’s no guarantee that they will enjoy the experience.  With pet sitting there is no travelling involved.   

  • Pet sitting experience, license, and insurance

Since you’re planning to be out of town for a while, it’s essential to hire a professional pet sitter who is experienced, licensed, and insured. An experienced pet sitter has seen it all with dogs and knows how to handle an emergency. They also have a vast network of resources at their fingertips. Similarly, they’re licensed to operate and are fully insured.

  • Special services

Apart from caring for your dog, pet sitters can provide additional home services such as keeping the house clean, watering the plants, bringing in the mail and newspapers. You can even ask them to run errands for you while you’re gone.

  • Health concerns

Since your pet will be staying at home where they are used to, there’s minimal exposure to illness from other animals. And should your pet fall ill, you can rest assured that they will receive adequate TLC from the pet sitter.

  • Peace of mind

While you’re away, you can feel confident that your pet is in the right hands, and that your dog will be relaxed because they’re in a familiar environment. Your pet sitter will send you daily updates with photographs so you can monitor the wellbeing of your pet. This will contribute to your peace of mind and make you feel more relaxed as well.

Conclusion

Whether you need to go out of town urgently, take a long holiday or need some help caring for your pet because you’re unwell, a pet sitter from Scamps and Champs can help give your dog the care, love, and individualized attention he or she needs at all times.

Please do contact us if we can help in any way at all with your Pet Sitting Service Enquiries via our online form and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible. To view our full range of Pet Care Services please visit our Scamps and Champs Website.

Overnight Pet Sitting in Dartford

Do you have pets and worry about what you are going to do when you go on holiday or can’t be there? Do you worry about them not being well cared for and having to be kept in an unknown environment while you are away? Well if you live in and around Dartford then we have the perfect solution for you with our overnight pet sitting service.

A member of our overnight pet sitting team in and around Dartford will come and stay in your home and take care of your pet as if they were their own, as well as ensuring your home is looked after while you are away. All of our overnight pet sitters are fully insured, police checked and most importantly all massive animal lovers. They have a lot of experience with all pets, big or small, and will give your pets the love and attention they deserve during every overnight pet sitting visit.

If your pet is easily stressed and likes their usual routine then our overnight pet sitting service could be the ideal option for you. Your pet would get to stay in their own home in familiar surroundings, avoiding any unnecessary stress and ensuring they are comfortable, which will leave you free to enjoy your holiday without worrying!

At Scamps & Champs Dartford we understand how difficult it is to trust someone to care for your pet, as they become part of the family. Your pet deserves the best care and our team of overnight pet sitters will be sure to provide this while you are away. To ensure we offer the best care we take the time to get to know you and your pet before any overnight pet sitting visit. A member of the Scamps & Champs Dartford team will come out and undertake a completely free no obligation visit. During this visit we get to know your requirements and your pets routine, as well as any special quirks your pet may have. This ensures our overnight pet sitting team can offer a tailored service and make sure your pet remains happy and stress free during your holiday.

At Scamps & Champs Dartford we also know how many things there are to worry about when you go away. Our overnight pet sitting service takes away some of those worries like whether your home is secure. Our team of overnight pet sitters will stay at your home and ensure no one will be breaking in. The team of overnight pet sitters can also undertake tasks such as watering plants, tidying, sorting post and other small tasks that can often get overlooked when you go away.

So if you live in and around Dartford and need someone to care for your pet while you are away please do get in touch. We will be more than happy to discuss our overnight pet sitting service in more detail and arrange a convenient time for a free meet and greet session.

Overnight Pet and House Sitting in Bristol

It is natural to feel apprehensive about leaving your pet behind but sometimes it cannot be avoided. If you take holidays abroad or travel with work, or have a night out or social event you may need to leave your best friend behind.

When you can’t take your pets with you, you can now leave them at home with our Bristol overnight pet sitting service. A professional overnight pet sitting service, like Scamps & Champs Bristol take the worry out of leaving your pets.

We offer daily pet sitting visits or overnight pet sitting where we will have a sleepover with your pets.

Maintain Your Pets Usual Routines

One of our professional Bristol pet sitters will stay at your home overnight and take care of your pets and home according to your exact requirements. This maintains your pet’s usual routines. We will feed them at their usual times, give medication at exact times and walk your dogs at their usual times.

Security

Our overnight Bristol pet sitting service helps ensure your home is protected from security risks. We can bring in your post, put out recycle bins and close the curtains in the evening all giving that lived-in look whether you book daily pet visits or an overnight stay. Scamps & Champs Bristol pet sitters provide their own food and drink and only use appliances in your home with prior permission.

Your Pets Remain at Home

Getting used to a new environment, whether it be dog home boarding, or a kennels/cattery can be very stressful for our pets. With pet sitting, your pets can stay in the comfort of their own homes

Lots of Love and Cuddles

Your pet sitter will give lots of love, cuddles, and attention to your pets, they can even sleep on the bed at night with their pet sitter if that is what they are used to. With overnight pet sitting in Bristol, you can go away and not having the worry and stress about your pets knowing they are being looked after by a professional pet sitter in the comfort of their own home. Your pet sitter will send daily updates with photographs. All of the Scamps & Champs Bristol pet sitting team are passionate animal lovers with experience of all different pets. All of our pet sitters are vetted, DBS checked and fully insured. We offer a free initial meeting where we come to meet you and your pets. This allows us to fully understand the pet and your requirements to ensure we offer a fully bespoke service. Scamps & Champs Bristol offer overnight pet sitting in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

How Much Does Overnight Pet Sitting in Bristol Cost?

Prices start from £34.00 for an overnight stay between 5.30pm and 7.30pm and finish 12 hours later. We can tailor the service to your exact requirements and add in a midday walk or several daily visits. Contact us for more information and a detailed quotation. To learn more about Overnight Pet Sitting visit our main Scamps and Champs Website.

To ask us a question, check service availability or to make a booking with us, complete our simple online form.

What Does A Stockport Pet Sitter Do?

What is a Pet Sitter?  People considering a pet sitting service are usually people who don’t want to ask family or friends, don’t want to put their pets in a kennel or cattery and are looking for a reliable, professional Stockport pet sitting service.

A Stockport Pet Sitter takes care of your pets in your own home.  Your pets remain in their familiar surroundings maintaining all routines, with added loving companionship.

We can visit your pets as many times a day as you need or stay overnight if you prefer, depending on their needs. After every visit we then send you a feedback report which updates you on the visit and includes photos of your pets enjoying their time with their Pet Sitter.

You will be allocated a primary pet sitter but we also have back up sitters so if your primary pet sitter was on holiday or off sick, no visits would ever be missed.  You would never receive a text to say we couldn’t visit your pet. We always have pet sitters available.

All visits are tracked by GPS for your peace on mind and checked regularly by the office.  We have an online scheduling system to monitor visits daily.

Our Stockport pet sitting service helps to ensure your home is protected from security risks.  Your pet sitter will bring in post, put out your recycle bins, turn lights on and off, draw and open curtains and blinds, and take immediate action in the event of a flood or emergency.

It is much less stressful for you and your pets. Your pets don’t have to get used to new surroundings as they will be in their own, familiar environment.  You don’t have to worry about dropping your pets off and collecting them at a specific time.  You schedule your pet sitting visits at times to suit you.

If you choose the overnight pet sitting service, we sleep over with your pets. This is perfect for any pet that gets very anxious when you are not around.

If you are going away for two weeks, you may decide to book visits three times a day for your pets, opt for our overnight pet sitting service, book visits twice a day but then daily dog walking.  You can create a schedule that suits you, based on your individual pets needs.

Scamps & Champs Stockport offers pet sitting in Stockport, Offerton, Marple, Bredbury, Woodley, Romiley, Davenport, Cale Green, Bramhall, Reddish, Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey and Heaton Norris.

To learn more about our range of pet sitting services simply view our Scamps and Champs Website. Contact Scamps & Champs today to find out how we can help you and your pets.