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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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Hello, we’re Ritchie and Amber, the husband-and-wife team behind Pets, Homes & Gardens Southampton, a top-rated dog walking and pet-sitting business serving Southampton.

Since 2018, we have been proudly caring for dogs, cats and other incredible pets, providing a personal and extremely reliable service from two people who take the time to get to know every pet in our care.

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19 August 2026

Amber and Ritchie have been looking after my Guinea pigs for a few years now whilst I am away on holiday. I cannot recommend them enough, their care and understanding is exceptional! Amber was so reassuring as I was concerned about having to leave my Guinea pigs for a week, sending photo updates every day which put my mind at rest as I could see they were in good hands. Seeing the photos along with a written update made all the difference, allowing me to enjoy my holiday. Nothing is too much trouble for them, they are the kindest couple ever. Thankyou Amber and Ritchie for a 5* service. More...

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28 May 2026

We couldn’t recommend The Pets, Homes and Gardens Company highly enough! Richie and Amber were both absolutely amazing whilst we were away, providing daily updates and giving our two cats the very best care. It was such a comfort knowing they were in safe and caring hands. Professional, reliable and genuinely lovely people — we’ll definitely be using them again. Thank you both so much! More...

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28 August 2025

I have been using Pets, homes and gardens Southampton regularly for a few years now. Their care for my two house rabbits has been exceptional. Both my bunnies enjoy their twice a day visits from Amber and it’s so lovely knowing they are so well cared for, getting the daily photos and up date is really helpful and means I can enjoy my family time away. I feel Amber goes up and beyond in the care she gives and is extremely thoughtful in the care she gives. I always return home to happy bunnies and their room being clean and tidy! Highly recommended service. More...

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8 April 2024

We have been away for a whole week ,Ritchie was looking after our 11 months old baby cat i cannot recommend him enough! everyday we have received update on our baby plus pictures so we could enjoy our holiday in full knowing our baby cat is safe and well! The service provided was extremely well not only looking after our cat but also cleaning after him, He did received proper care with lots of love! Ritchie is very nice and approaching person there was no issues with adding extra visit last minute , there was no issues with contacting . I will also add this 5* service is very much affordable!! would like to thank you and will definitely get in contact when going away again! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED More...

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12 March 2024

Absolutely wonderful! Cannot recommend them highly enough. Our three cats were all happy and well looked after. Plus the daily updates helped us to relax and enjoy ourselves whilst we were away, knowing that they were in good hands.

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1 January 2024

Amber is amazing and always does a wonderful job with regular updates. Would 100% recommend

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1 November 2023

Amber took really good care of my cats while I was away. She took time to get to know them beforehand and sent me photos every day. She even cleaned the muddy paw prints from the floor so I came home to a clean house (and a welcome home note). I would highly recommend PHG Southampton More...

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1 September 2023

They have been great with my cat. Caring and professional. Sending updates and my cat loved them. 5 stars!!

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1 September 2023

Can’t recommend pets homes and gardens enough! Friendly, professional and trustworthy. The cats received great care and so reassuring to receive the updates and pictures each day. Would recommend to anyone and we are looking forward to having them look after our cats again in the future. More...

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1 July 2023

Amber is absolutely amazing! She came and looked after our house and guinea pigs while we were away. We got regular updates and photos so we didn't worry for a minute! We had a meeting prior to our holiday and Amber was very thorough to ensure nothing was missed! We will definitely be having Amber again to pet sit More...

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1 June 2023

Our guineas had a great time with Amber & Ritchie. They are very tentative and caring people. Communication is excellent, with daily updates and pictures to keep you assured. Guineas are looking forward to coming back next month! Would definitely recommend! More...

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1 May 2023

Ritchie and Amber are superb and helped us massively at short notice. We had complete peace of mind our rabbits were in safe, caring hands. We received daily updates via WhatsApp and the care they provided was professional and well planned. They took the time to ensure everything was organised prior to our holiday so we had no issues whilst away. I would 100% recommend Pets, Homes and Gardens for a professional, caring and wonderful experience for your pets! Thank you so much for all your help. We couldn’t have asked for any more from you both! More...

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1 March 2023

Ritchie and Amber provided the most thorough, reliable and loving care for our rabbits while we went away on a family holiday. They visited twice in advance to get to know our pets carefully and to understand their routine and their preferences. We received daily updates with photos and video clips, and they even kept an eye on the house and garden during a heatwave. We can't recommend Ritchie and Amber at PHG Southampton highly enough. Thank you from our family and from the bunnies (H&R)! More...

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1 February 2023

Excellent service from Ritchie when he looked after my cats over Christmas 2021. I loved the daily updates and photos.

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1 February 2023

What a fantastic company. Ritchie is so friendly and helpful and reliable. My cats were very happy to be looked after by him and I felt very comfortable being away, knowing that they were being so well looked after

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1 February 2023

I would highly recommend Ritchie to anyone, he truly cares about animals and I know my dog Bailey is in safe hands with him. Bailey has been having group walks now for a few months he has made lots of new friends and always comes home happy and tired.Ritchie also sends photos and updates after every walk so i know what Bailey has been doing while I'm at work. More...

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1 February 2023

well what can i say about Amber & Ritchie. They are utterly amazing people and the love and care that they put into there business is second to none. If you need anyone to look after your pets for you whilst your away and want to be kept at ease knowing they are being well looked after, then look no further. From the minute we messaged him, we felt so comfortable. Ritchie did a house visit before we went away to ask all the relevant questions and to get to know the little ones before we left, and it was nice to see how he acted with them. We awoke every day too many pictures of the kitties looking very happy and being smothered with love, a service you wouldnt get in a cattery. I would 1000% recommend and reuse Amber & Ritchie over and over again. More...

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1 February 2023

They provided an excellent service, visiting Martini, our cat twice a day during the Christmas period - and at such short notice, too. They fed him, played with him and gave us daily updates, coupled with gorgeous photos. We knew Martini was safe under their care. They showed him so much love and we are truly grateful. We will definitely use them again in the future and we wouldn't hesitate for one moment in recommending their professional and caring service. Thankyou. More...

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1 February 2023

Really happy we found someone we could trust to watch out Pepe while we were gone for Holidays. We had daily updates and we could see he was comfortable , fed and generally very well taken care of! Definetely recomend them !!!

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1 February 2023

I can’t thank enough. Ritchie and Amber are amazing and helpful. My cat was very happy. Me as well, I don’t need to worry when I’m going away. Ps: He takes much better pictures of my cat than I do 😺 More...

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1 February 2023

I would be absolutely lost without Ritchie!! He looks after my dog amazingly and nothing is too much trouble. My dog has a fab time and is well looked after and comes back so happy and tired!!

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2 August 2022

All round excellent service. Amber came to our home prior to our holiday to meet our pet rabbit, understand his routine and fill in the all important paperwork. Whilst away we got daily updates and pictures which put my little girls mind at rest. When we got home we saw that our plants had been watered, bin taken out and a few bits tidied up. Definitely went above and beyond. Would highly recommend. More...

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1 June 2022

I definitely recommend Ritchie. He looked after my cat very well and sent wonderful updates. She did not punish us when we got back which she would do in the past, my cat approves to 😺

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26 February 2022

Ritchie and Amber looked after my cat few times and I can definitely recommend them! wonderful, pet loving couple 🥰

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4 February 2022

Ritchie looked after my two cats for the first time over Christmas 2021. He came over as warm and caring from the first contact and the true test was that my picky Bengal took to him straight away. In fact, from the pictures he sent me, it was clear that she loved having him visit and spend time with her! The daily Whatsapp updates and pictures were much appreciated too. I won't hesitate to book Ritchie to petsit next time I have to leave my cats. I can't recommend him enough More...

4 February 2022

Ritchie looked after my two cats for the first time over Christmas 2021. It was the first time I had left them in over 2 years, and my eldest cat is very choosy who she goes to, so I was nervous about leaving them.

Ritchie was fantastic. He came for introductory visit to meet the cats and see what was needed. My eldest cat took to him straight away and he was clearly very interested in my cats and also others he visits.

Whilst we were away, he visited twice daily, even on Christmas day, and sent me a daily update including photos. I could see for myself that my eldest cat was loving having him visit and the attention she was getting, which was very reassuring.

We will definitely use Ritchie when we next go away.
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31 December 2021

Cannot speak highly enough of Ritchie who came to look after our cat while we went away. Lovely updates with pictures and lots of communication, we knew she was in great hands. Would confidently recommend to anyone ☺️ thank you! More...

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29 December 2021

Brilliant service! Loved getting daily updates about how my cat was doing and knowing that she was so well looked after! Thoroughly recommend!

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15 November 2021

Fantastic. The daily morning updates, images and videos means you can relax and enjoy your time away from home totally reassured about the wellbeing of your pets.
Ritchie has taken the time to get to know all our pets, understand their particular needs and care for them to an incredibly high standard. My son trusts him to care for his Lizard and keep an eye on his menagerie. So he has his hands full with three cats and and house full of beasties. Ritchie goes above and beyond each and every time, I could not recommend him highly enough.
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15 November 2021

Amber undertook twice daily home visits to look after our bunny rabbits Sugar & Spice whilst we went away for a week. As a nervy new bun parent and self confessed control freak, Amber patiently spent an hour with us beforehand taking notes and reassuring me that they would be well looked after. The buns had a great week, well looked after and we got sent some fab daily photos and updates. I’m sure they didn’t even miss us for a minute!! Thanks Amber! More...

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12 October 2021

I was so happy with the cat sitting we had. The initial meeting was professional and detailed and immediately settled any nerves about the experience. During our holiday, we got regular photos and updates and we saw how comfortable and well looked after our cats were. The value of not worrying at all during our holiday was invaluable and we will certainly be return customers! More...

12 October 2021

I was so happy with the cat sitting we had. The initial meeting was professional and detailed and immediately settled any nerves about the experience. During our holiday, we got regular photos and updates and we saw how comfortable and well looked after our cats were. The value of not worrying at all during our holiday was invaluable and we will certainly be return customers! More...

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13 June 2021

Ritchie is just fantastic, he’s looked after our cat a couple of times now and we’re happy leaving Buddy in Ritchie’s capable hands. He sends regular updates and Buddy is always so happy to see him which speaks for itself! Thanks Ritchie! :D More...

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15 December 2020

Dog Walking

Ritchie is very reliable and very enthusiastic, our dog frank always comes back from his walks shattered and is usually snoring within minutes. The updated pictures and videos are really nice to Receive, it’s very rare to find someone who we feel comfortable with to leave our dog with, since finding Ritchie with have that now 👍 More...

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15 December 2020

Dog Walking

Ritchie is very reliable, very enthusiastic .our dog frank always comes back from his walks shattered and is usually snoring within minutes of returning. It’s very rare to find someone who we can feel so comfortable with having our dog, since finding phg we have found that. And the pictures and video updates from there walks are great 👍 More...

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Hi Nicky, thank you so much for leaving us this fantastic review. Frank is such a pleasure to walk and we’re so pleased with how quickly he has settled in. Thanks again and have a great evening :-)

1 November 2020

My bunny Momiji was staying over for the weekend, and I could not have been happier. He was well looked after and Ritchie and Amber are such lovely people. Definitely could recommend to everyone looking for a pet lodging in Southampton area! More...

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24 August 2020

My two bunnies, Bobby and Benji, had a lovely stay with Ritchie and Amber last week. I was so pleased with the care and attention they received. The updates and photos they sent each evening were lovely and helped us enjoy our holiday even more knowing they were being well looked after. More...

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26 February 2020

I have absolutely no qualms in recommending Ritchie. He has been wonderful with our beloved dog, Sylvie. His enthusiasm is contagious and he is honest and trustworthy. She loves her time with him. Thank you! More...

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2 February 2020

I can’t recommend PHG enough! They have made it possible for us to have a puppy and go to work knowing that they are there to take him out for his walks, some playtime and much needed company! We have a happy, healthy, friendly dog with thanks to them! Very professional with a genuine love of animals! Thank you!!! We couldn’t do it without you!!! More...

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3 January 2020

I'm a new pet owner of two kittens and had the obvious concerns about leaving them whilst I was away. Those concerns went away with the service Ritchie provided. He was extremely thorough in going through my own routine so that he could copy it. The cats really warmed up to him and I had no concern that they would be properly cared for when I was gone. Not to mention - I got daily photos and videos of my cats [definitely the highlight of my day] His prices were affordable but the service he actually provides - goes above and beyond that. He is definitely going to be my go-to cat sitter! More...

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6 December 2019

Rated highly for: Punctuality, Responsiveness, Quality, ValueGreat service provided - extremely professional, friendly and polite. Would highly recommend.

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23 November 2019

Wurzel is always a very happy dog to go with Ritchie and have fun playing in the enclosed field with his friends.
Always comes back suitably tired and content.
When wurzel hears the knock on the door the next time , he is raring to go all over again! Thank you Ritchie
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6 November 2019

A wonderful experience and I really appreciate the extent Ritchie went to to look after my two pets. I enjoyed the visit prior to my holiday where he met them, he was very eager and lovely, and although my pets were a little bit shy they didn't seem afraid at all! It was extremely nice receiving photos during the period I was away, I was able to share them with family and friends, and it made me feel better knowing that my pets were well looked after. Ritchie took extra care of my pets and went beyond expectations! I would really recommend choosing Ritchie to look after your pets, and I'll be returning to his services when I'll be on holiday again. More...

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7 October 2019

Ritchie was very friendly and got on brilliantly with my 1 year old whippet looking after her when I was away on holiday! Fantastic service and even got a few photo updates too! Would recommend to all

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7 October 2019

I think all the previous reviews have said it all!Ritchie is just brilliant & so professional.He has been wonderful with our Border Collie, Finn. Recently he has introduced "Gary "who walked Finn during our recent holiday.. I knew if recommended by Ritchie I wouldn't have any worries.He was fantastic with Finn & kept me updated daily. I would highly reccomend Ritchie's company to look after your pets, to give you complete peace of mind.. More...

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27 September 2019

Very caring and kind,Looked after our 2 cats, got daily updates and lots of communicationWould recommend :)

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27 September 2019

I and my husband had the chance to meet Ritchie and Amber while looking for a pet sitter for our loved cat Cleofe. We realized immediately they were professional, organized and with a great passion for pets. While away they would provide daily photos and videos of Cleofe and we could see she was well looked after and playful. We then felt she was safe and well. They even prepared a welcome back note with Cleo's best pics and a lovely message that really made us realise even more how lovely these they are. We do recommend Ritchie and Amber 100%. It is so important and rare to find serious, organized and well behaved pet sitters and we will definitely have them looking after Cleofe again. Thank you ever so much xxx More...

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31 August 2019

Can’t recommend Ritchie enough. Very friendly, very punctual, very competent and loves his job and the animals he cares for. You LITERALLY couldn’t ask for more! More...

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31 August 2019

Ritchie and Amber looked after our cat Boston while me and my girlfriend Justyna went on a holiday. I'd like to give them the best possible recommendation, we came back home to meet a very happy and healthy cat. They have send us updates every day with details about how Boston is doing along with pictures and videos. Thanks to them our holiday was great as we did not have to worry about him and our home as well as they were coming in every day. They are certainly professionals and Boston was very happy around them and he is a very shy cat ! He had urinal infection a week prior to their visits and they have followed his diet routine and took a good care of him. Will definitely use them again as they are lovely friendly people thanks to whom we could focus on having a good time while we have been away. Thank you ! More...

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30 August 2019

Richie is so wonderful with my Labrador Poppy, she is always so excited to see him for her walk. He’s so friendly, trustworthy and professional. I couldn’t recommend him more. Just fab. More...

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The thing I love most about what I do is, without question, working with the animals. I absolutely love working with all sorts of breeds of dogs, cats and various other pets, all of whom have their own characters and personalities. It's amazing how quickly you can form a bond with them and I honestly cannot see myself doing anything else for the remainder of my career!

I always wanted to work for myself in an industry I am both passionate about and knowledgeable towards. I got to the stage of my life where it was the perfect time to set up a business and, having thoroughly researched the pet industry, it was clear that setting up a pet sitting business was the way to go. The decision to set up a dog walking and pet sitting business also stemmed from the huge love I have always had for all types of animals, and I was often the first to volunteer to help feed and care for my family's pets whenever the opportunity presented itself. Making the decision to set up my own pet sitting business is proving to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.

When you browse through our fantastic reviews, you will quickly realise that we love what we do! Looking after pets is our passion and we go out of our way to make sure that the service we deliver blows our customers away. For every pet that we look after, we tailor our services in line with your specific instructions and if we say we're going to do something, then you can rest assured that we will do it! Additionally, we are fully insured, have up to date police checks and are qualified in Advanced Pet First Aid, Dog Walking and Pet Sitting. So if you're looking for a company that is competent & experienced in pet care, extremely trustworthy and passionate about what they do then we would love to hear from you. To reach us over the phone, our mobile telephone number is 07902 127 835, or to reach us via email, please kindly send your message to phg.southampton@gmail.com

Services

Our group dog walks run at lunchtime from Monday to Thursday, with both morning and lunchtime walks every Friday. Collection and return are included, with every dog transported safely in our fully kitted-out van.

The walks take place in our exclusive, fully secured private field just outside Romsey. We rent it exclusively from the landowner, meaning we have the entire space to ourselves. With a good-quality shelter, plenty of natural shade, fresh water and lots of fun toys, it is a fantastic place for friendly dogs to run, play and explore together safely.

We completely understand how much trust it takes to place your dog in somebody else’s care. We are fully insured, DBS checked and advanced pet first aid trained, carrying a comprehensive pet first aid kit with us at all times. We also hold multiple professional pet care qualifications and have been proudly running our dog walking service since 2018.

We are one of Southampton’s top-rated dog walking and pet care businesses, with 82 five-star Google reviews as of August 2026 and over 200 five-star reviews on Trustist.

After every walk, we will send you an update with fantastic photos, so you can see exactly how much fun your dog has had with their best friends.

If you live around the West of Southampton and are looking for an extremely trustworthy dog walker offering safe and friendly group walks, please call us on 07902 127 835. We would love to hear from you!

Our cat visit service allow your cat to remain happy and settled in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by familiar routines while you are away, .

We’re Ritchie and Amber, and our own cat, Tilly, helped inspire us to start PHG Southampton in 2018. We personally carry out every cat visit, so you will always know who is caring for your beloved cat.

Every booking begins with a meet and greet, allowing us to understand your cat’s personality, feeding routine and individual care needs. We can provide one or two visits each day, carefully tailored around them.

Each visit includes fresh food and water, clean feeding areas, spotless litter trays and a thorough welfare check, along with play, cuddles and companionship entirely on your cat’s terms.

We can open and close curtains, turn lights on, bring in post, move bins and carry out simple perimeter checks, helping your home appear occupied. After every visit, you will receive a detailed update with fantastic photographs.

We are fully insured, DBS checked, advanced pet first aid trained and carry a comprehensive first aid kit. We hold multiple pet care qualifications and are one of Southampton’s top-rated pet care businesses, with 82 five-star Google reviews and over 200 five-star reviews on Trustist.

If you live in the West of Southampton and would like five star, reliable care for your cat while you are away, please call us on 07902 127 835. We would love to hear from you!

We offer trusted visits for small pets in their own home, plus a caring home-from-home boarding service for rabbits and guinea pigs.

We’re Ritchie and Amber, and we personally provide all of the care ourselves, so you will always know who is looking after your beloved pets.

During home visits, we will follow their feeding routine, provide fresh water, keep living and feeding areas clean and carry out a comprehensive welfare check. We will also provide companionship and enrichment in the way they enjoy most.

Our rabbit and guinea pig boarding offers a safe, caring home from home. We take time to understand their routine, personality, diet and individual needs, helping them feel comfortable and settled throughout their stay.

You will receive regular updates with fantastic photographs, so you can relax knowing your pets are happy and receiving excellent care.

We have proudly run PHG Southampton since 2018 and are fully insured, DBS checked and advanced pet first aid trained. We hold multiple pet care qualifications and are one of Southampton’s top-rated pet care businesses, with 82 five-star Google reviews and over 200 five-star reviews on Trustist.

If you live in the West of Southampton and need reliable small pet visits or rabbit and guinea pig boarding, please call us on 07902 127 835. We would love to hear from you!