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Contact me to book for March 2026 onwards

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Hi, I'm Jo,

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I set up Homeward Hounds to provide a discrete and professional service, helping people provide the best care for their pets in their own homes. I offer exclusive, tailor made care for pets and smallholdings. I also offer holiday relief management for boarding kennels.

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Take a look around and see how I can help you.

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I look forward to seeing you soon.

A Little About Me

I have loved animals since a very young girl and have spent the better part of my career ensuring animals in my care are safe and happy.

 

My career started as a Guard Dog Handler in the British Army, working with German Shepherds, Dobermans and Rottweilers. I was then selected to train as an Arms, Explosive Search Dog Handler. During this time, I worked with many different breeds and learned about first aid, behavioural issues and management, training and grooming. I have owned Weimaraners and Rhodesian Ridgebacks and have first hand knowledge of training and working HPRs and high energy dogs. I also fostered for Great Dane Rescue. I have owned or cared for a number of other animals, from snakes and reptiles, to guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters. I have even cared for lions on a game reserve in South Africa!

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For 6 years, I owned and ran a busy luxury boarding kennels in Devon. We catered for up to 32 dogs and their welfare and happiness was always my  top priority. We had many repeat customers and recommendations from across the country.

I have now traded the busy environment of a commercial facility to provide a premium pet and smallholding sitting service in people's own homes, where I can combine the reliability and safety standards of a licensed boarding kennels with the warmth and individual attention of a private sitter.  I have hands on experience of caring for many different animals so you can be sure all your pets will be in very safe hands. 

 

I am DBS checked, fully insured and hold a current certificate in Canine First Aid.

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I am based in Shropshire, but I am happy to travel for a house sit of more than a couple of days anywhere in the UK.

Take a walk through my website

How I Can Help You

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