Pet Sitting for All Creatures: Why In-Home Care Isn’t Just for Dogs
At Sniff and Stride, dogs might take up a big part of our hearts (and our camera rolls!), but our love for animals goes far beyond wagging tails. From confident cats to curious rabbits, every pet deserves comfort, safety, and care that feels personal — and that’s exactly what in-home pet sitting provides.
🐾 The Comfort of Staying in Familiar Surroundings
While kennels and catteries can work for some pets, many feel safest when they can stay in their own home, surrounded by familiar scents, sounds, and routines. In-home care helps reduce stress — especially for cats, small animals, and older pets who thrive on stability.
Whether it’s a shy cat who likes to nap in a favourite spot, or a rabbit who feels safest in their own hutch, keeping them in their usual environment makes all the difference. It allows them to feel relaxed, secure, and loved even while their owners are away.
🐕 More Than Dog Walking
While daily walks are a big part of what I do, Sniff and Stride is about providing full care tailored to each animal. That means popping in to check on a cat, feeding guinea pigs or hamsters, or simply sitting quietly with a nervous pet to help them feel calm and reassured.
Every animal is unique, and I take time to get to know their routines and personalities. From topping up food and water to playtime, cuddles, or giving medication — each visit is made with care, patience, and understanding.
🐰🐹 Caring for Small Animals, Birds, and Beyond
Small animals often get overlooked when people think of pet sitting, but they need love and attention too! Whether it’s refreshing hay, cleaning out hutches, or giving enrichment activities, our goal is to keep their days interesting and stress-free.
I also offer care for birds, reptiles, and other small pets, ensuring their environment stays safe, clean, and consistent — just how they like it.
🐾 Building Trust with Every Visit
For me, it’s not just about feeding and walking — it’s about connection. Some pets greet me with excitement, others need a little time to warm up. I always move at their pace, using positive, gentle methods to build trust and make each pet feel secure.
That’s what makes in-home pet care so special: your pet’s routine stays the same, but they gain a new, trusted friend along the way.
🐾 Why Choose In-Home Care with Sniff and Stride?
- ✅ Reduces stress and anxiety for pets
- ✅ Maintains normal feeding, play, and sleep routines
- ✅ Keeps pets safe in their familiar environment
- ✅ Perfect for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and more
- ✅ Trusted, insured, and experienced care provider
Whether you’re heading on holiday, working long shifts, or just need an extra helping hand, Sniff and Stride offers reliable and compassionate care for all kinds of pets — not just dogs. Because every animal deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved while you’re away.
💚 Book a free Meet & Greet with SniffandStride
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