Exciting News Due to expansion Poppy and Pals are now excited to offer our weekday dog walking and doggy day care services in Ditton, Aylesford and Larkfield. As well as Maidstone, Loose, Fant, Barming, Allington and Penenden Heath. Fully Insured DBS Checked First Aid Trained Friendly team with a qualified dog trainer and a vet…
Find out more about our referal scheme . Recommend us to your friends, family and neighbours who live in Maidstone (must be in our coverage area). Make sure they mention you. Once they book set walks (minimum of 5) or other services such as cat or house sitting (value of over £50) we will credit your…
Medical care for your pet is very important The short time after an operation or other medical procedure can be very dangerous for your pet. At this point, their body is very sensitive. But, they are unaware of this. This means that they will try to live their life normally; while you have to pick…
It’s THAT time of year again… cat sitting season. The season we love to hate. Why? Because we get told how to do our job, that it’s easy, that we are too expensive… blah blah blah. Cat Sitting Maidstone – What is included So what is REALLY included in our cat sitting service. A free…
Reasons to get a rat as a pet In honour of world rat day, yes that’s really a thing here so here are reasons to get a rat as a pet. I know you have heard the myths they bite, they smell they carry diseases. Blah blah blah. Well yep chances are if you get bitten…
Cats and dogs love being outdoors. And they love being our companions in the garden. But have you thought about designing an outdoor space to meet their needs? You may not have the space to provide them with their own separate area, but there are several adjustments you can make to allow you all to…
Cat Sitting Maidstone Felines are friends too! Some people seem to have the preconception that cat ownership is easy. I mean throw them some food, change their water and install a cat flap, sorted! Right? Well yup, some cats are easy to own but they all just like us have their own quirks and ideas…
Adventure Dog DaysEveryone loves an adventure… including your dog. Welcome to Poppy and Pals Adventure Dog Days! Your dog and a small group of his friendly buddies are taken on a little adventure. They usually last between two and four hours and start from £25 per dog. We can’t guarantee that they will come back clean. However, you will know…
Did you know that your cat has an incredible sense of smell? Cats have scent glands along their tails, on their heads, faces, chin and their paws and they use these to mark your home as their own. Every time your kitty rubs himself on your sofa or up your leg he is if you…
Who is looking after your furbaby? How to pick the right pet service… Over our years of pet care, we have seen many ‘companies’ come and go and this year has been no different. However what we have noticed is a worrying trend in quick buck companies. What we mean by this is those who…
Does my tortoise need a bath? Your local Maidstone Pet Sitter investigates. And yes we know that’s a question we bet you never thought you would hear. We have a real love for exotic pets at Poppy and Pals and have taken the effort to learn as much as possible about many species care…
Rolling in poop. The majority of dog owners will know that feeling of dread as their dog stops, takes a deep sniff and then almost in slow motion puts one shoulder on the ground, followed by another and then for full furry mushy poop affect their whole bodies. And that smell of Eau de poop…
New Year Resolutions aren’t just for humans you know. Ok so it is a little dark out still and you may not be able to stick to a hiking resolution or no slobbing on the sofa days when it is pouring with rain (especially the amount of rain we are having at the moment!) But…
Do you have an emergency plan in case disaster strikes? Ok, so it isn’t likely a cyclone will hit like some disaster plans my fellow pet sitters have to follow in other parts of the world but like they say… stuff happens! What if the car breaks down, you get stuck at work, or you…
Meet some of ‘our’ Happy Pets both past and present in our photo gallery. After our complimentary meet and greet sometimes we don’t see our owners for weeks or months and in the case of holiday clients YEARS. But we want our owners to see how happy their beloved pets are in our care. As…