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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... Read more...
London Pet Care Service Looking for Pet Lovers
Scamps and Champs, a hugely successful national pet service franchise, has expanded into London. Helen Cunningham, who has lived in SE London all of her life, has recently set up the new branch, covering SE London, east London, Bromley and Croydon. With a background working in the NHS and education, Helen is offering a discount of 10% on the first 3 services to NHS and education employees. Helen is keen to recruit other local pet lovers to provide the high quality services we are known for, and is looking for dog walkers,... Read more...
Dog Walking Services in Bristol – Why Bother?
Using dog walking services over the past 5 years has been become increasingly popular by dog owners in the Bristol area. No more are loving dog owners finding it acceptable to leave their dogs unattended for the whole day while they go to work. With the use of professional dog walkers in Bristol our Bristol dogs are getting to go out, stretching their legs and have stimulation during the day, despite their owners being at work. Having this type of dog walking service available has also opened up the possibility of having a... Read more...
Pet Care Reviews Chichester
Dog Home Boarding Chichester Review I don’t normally leave reviews, however, this is worthy of one. I have two Irish Setters and since puppies they have always gone into kennels. Never done home boarding before, but because my youngest Setter has been quite ill recently, I didn’t feel comfortable leaving them in kennels, so approached Scamps and Champs and was put in contact with Mike. Wow, what a guy – if you have any worries about home boarding – v – kennels – don’t. Mike goes above and beyond (seriously... Read more...
Why Hire a Dog Walker?
Are you considering hiring a dog walker, but not sure it is worth it or not sure you should trust anyone with your dog? Scamps & Champs Dartford have considered the benefits of hiring a dog walker below to help you make the right decision. If you are at work during the day and not able to be around for your dog, hiring a dog walker can ensure they have the company they require and also allow them to socialise if your dog enjoys the company of other dogs. Scamps & Champs Dartford will carefully match your dog... Read more...
Is your Dog Home Boarder Licenced?
It was a great step forward last week when I could finally apply for a Reigate Home Boarders licence with Reigate and Banstead council, believe me it has been a long and arduous task and I am sure I am not alone. At Scamps and Champs we are championing the right, just and appropriate way your animals are looked after which is why we are adhering to all the Defra Regulations which went into effect from October 2018. I have been slowly building an animal loving team to provide Reigate dog walking, cat... Read more...
Will You Visit My Cat Every Other Day?
The answer to this question is no and the reasons why we don’t do every other day cat visits are below. Cats in general can be very independent, they give and receive affection on their terms, play only when they feel like it, if at all but as independent as they may seem they still need supervision. Some people think that leaving their cat alone with only a pet visit every other day and an automatic cat feeder will be okay. A cat left home alone for more than a day at... Read more...
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... Read more...
Our Favourite Toys for Home Alone Dogs
Our Favourite Toys for Home Alone Dogs
We often hear that owning a dog is like having an eternal toddler at your beck and call. Why, you ask? Because they’re obsessed with fun, games and entertainment. A... Read more...
What happens during a Scamps & Champs puppy visit?
Would you love to get a puppy but are out at work all day? Scamps & Champs puppy visits can help. I think any animal lover would agree that there is nothing as cute as a young puppy. The puppy breath, the floppy ears and those adorable puppy eyes. Proper care, training and routine is so important. Scamps & Champs puppy visits are typically two to three times a day, around three to fours apart, depending on the age of the little one. When we arrive, the first thing we do is take the... Read more...
Scamps and Champs Chichester is Growing!
In the last 2 months Chichester Scamps and Champs has taken on 4 new team members. Requests for services are increasing weekly and with great reviews and plenty of happy pet lovers it can only get better.  If you are looking for a reliable premium per service then look no further that Sarah and her team at Scamps and Champs Chichester. ‘I am really pleased that Scamps and Champs Chichester has taken off so well and this is due to great service from the team of pet lovers that we... Read more...
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... Read more...