Paw Pals

Paw Pals began as a family run pet sitting business in 2005, established to offer an innovative alternative to dog kennels and cattery, or having to rely on neighbours or family for holiday pet care. A bespoke service was created which allowed pet owners to go away on holiday or out to work, and relax, knowing their home is safe and their pet cared for in accordance with their exact wishes. Due to the overwhelming success of the first Paw Pals branch the opportunity to franchise the business nationally was created.

With branches across the UK, Paw Pals is now run by Managing Director Susanne Cooke, who originally started out a Paw Pal herself. She managed her successful Salisbury branch for 4 years before selling on to the current owner. Now, with help from her dog Moe, Susanne runs the Paw Pals Franchise operation across the UK. Only the most genuine, caring and professional people join the Paw Pals team and our franchise recruitment process is extremely thorough.

All of our dog walkers and pet sitters are police checked, fully insured and are pet first aid trained. Our Paw Pals are also registered with the Pet Industry Federation, a trade association promoting excellence across the pet care industry in the UK. They also undertake a professional Pet Sitting qualification, accredited by the Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training.

In addition to this, our branches offering a doggy home boarding service are also officially licensed by their local authority. This includes an annual inspection as well as strict regulations that we adhere to, so you can have peace of mind that your pets are in the safest hands possible.