Pet Home Visits

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Care, company and a familiar face while you're away. Sometimes your pets just need someone to pop in, check they're okay and spend a little time with them. Perhaps you're working a long day, going out for the evening or heading away on holiday. You might have a puppy who needs regular toilet breaks, an older dog who needs a bit more attention, or cats who are perfectly happy staying at home but still need someone looking after them.

Whatever the reason, we're here to help. We've been caring for pets across the New Forest and Waterside since 2008, and we know how much easier it is to leave home when you're confident your animals are being properly looked after.

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Home Visits for Dogs

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Not every dog needs a walk during the day. Sometimes a visit for a toilet break, some company or a little playtime is exactly what they need.

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Depending on your dog's routine, we can help with:

• Toilet breaks and time in the garden

• Feeding and fresh water

• Playtime, games and enrichment

• Company, fuss and attention

• Medication, where agreed in advance

• Checking they're comfortable and settled

• Photos and updates while you're away

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Home visits can be particularly helpful for puppies, older dogs, dogs recovering from illness or injury, and those who need someone to break up their day. They're also useful if you're running late, working unusual hours or simply need an extra pair of hands. We'll talk through your dog's usual routine beforehand so we know what they need and how they like things done.

 

Cat & Small Pet Visits

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Cats are often happiest staying in their own home, surrounded by familiar sights and smells, rather than having to adjust to somewhere new. The same can be true for rabbits, guinea pigs and many other smaller pets.

We offer home visits for cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles and other small animals, including suitable exotic pets.

 

During visits, we can take care of:

• Feeding and fresh water

• Cleaning litter trays, cages, hutches and enclosures

• Playtime, company and gentle handling where appropriate

• Medication given in food, where agreed in advance

• Checking your pets are eating, behaving normally and appear well

• Bringing in post and newspapers

• Opening or closing curtains and turning lights on or off

• Checking your home is secure

• Sending updates and photographs

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Some pets love attention, while others would rather watch us from a safe distance. That's absolutely fine.

We'll respect their usual habits and won't force interaction on an animal who would prefer to be left alone.

If you have several different pets, we can often look after everyone during the same visit, provided there's enough time to meet all their needs properly.

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A Little Extra Help for Your Home

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While we're visiting your pets, we're happy to take care of a few small household tasks too.

That might mean bringing in the post, adjusting lights or curtains, or checking that doors and windows are secure.

We understand that being trusted with someone's home is a responsibility, and we'll always treat your property and belongings with respect.

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Before Your First Booking

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Before we start caring for your pets, we'll arrange a visit to meet you and get to know them.

This gives us a chance to find out about their feeding arrangements, routines, personalities, any medication or health concerns, and anything else we should know. We'll also go through veterinary details, emergency contacts and arrangements for getting into your home. It's a good opportunity for you to ask questions and show us where everything is kept, so we're not hunting around for the cat food or trying to work out which cupboard contains the guinea pig hay!

We can arrange key collection and return where needed.

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Home Visit Prices

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30 minutes    £15

45 minutes    £18

60 minutes    £22

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We'll help you decide how long each visit should be based on the animals you're caring for and what needs doing.

If your pets have more involved care requirements, we'll discuss these beforehand to make sure enough time is allowed.

 

Keeping You Updated

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We know it's reassuring to hear how your pets are getting on while you're away.

We'll send updates and photographs during your booking, whether that's your cat enjoying their dinner, your puppy having a play in the garden or simply confirmation that everyone's settled and doing well.

And if we notice anything concerning, we'll get in touch rather than leave it until you return.

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Need Someone to Pop In?

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Whether you're going away for a few days, working longer hours or simply need occasional help, we'd be happy to look after your pets.

Tell us a little about your animals, where you're based and the dates or times you're looking for, and we'll see what we can arrange.

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New Forest Pet Services – Love and Care Whilst You're Not There.