Chris Pattinson @ Happytails Area: West Yorkshire Contact Details | Interview | Recommendations Interview with... Chris Pattinson @ Happytails
What services do you offer?	Dog/Cat Sitting. Dog and Small Animal Boarding. Dog Walking. I am Local Authority registered and fully insured.
If you do pet sitting in your house, is your garden secure?	I have a secure back garden and the dogs are never left out on their own.
Which animals will you care for?	Depending on the age of the dog they have up to 4 walks per day. In between they are out in the garden most of the day but this obviously depends on the weather.
How many animals do you take into your house?	I take up to 2 dogs into my home. When I do a dog walking service I walk the dog individually so that I can concentrate on the dog and give him/her all my attention.
Do you offer any activities for the pets in your care? For example Kong toys, search exercises, etc	I always speak to the owner and encourage them to bring with the dog any toys they play with at home. To me this is very important and helps the dog settle in with us easier.
How many pets do you have yourself and what are they?	I have one dog called Bobby and a cat called Smudgie. Smudgie tends to live upstairs when we have doggie visitors.
What are your hobbies?	I love all creatures both great and small. Love walking, swimming, reading and travelling abroad (when I get time).
Is there anything that you would always recommend others to try?	Always meet the clients and their doggies before taking any booking. This helps the doggie settle in easier when it returns for his/her holiday.
Do you have dreams for the future?	My dreams for the future would be to permanently have a smile on my face and the dogs to all have Happytails.

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Chris Pattinson @ Happytails

21 January 2007

Chris has been coming to my home and looking after my 3 cats for over a year now.  Its so reasurring that someone is going into my home to feed the cats and sit with them whilst I am away.  The cats now know Chris as she spends time not only feeding them but also talking to them and giving them all a brush.  I have complete peace of mind and could not do without her.  Penny Mansen with Porsche, Lollypop and Vosney

26 October 2006

I spent weeks worrying about where to put my little daschund Jessica when my first holiday abroad was approaching. I took a chance ringing a local number advertised in a shop as I did not want to put Jessica into kennels. It turned out to be the best decision I had made. After meeting Chris and her husband Alan , Jessica stayed for 2 weeks, I could see how well my dog was when I returned and how much she had enjoyed her holiday. Now I would not take my dog anywhere else, in fact, I would cancel if Chris could not take Jessica in. Chris has become a good, trustworthy friend and Jessica loves her and her dog. Laura Smith Hemsworth

13 October 2006

Choosing to have a pet is a big decision but, I think to have to leave them with someone while you go away is a bigger one. I have a very affectionate Llasa Apso called Alfie, so leaving him behind was a big worry. I then met Chris and Alan her husband. Since leaving Alfie with them all that worry has been taken away, I know when we go on holiday Alfie is on holiday too. He is given as much love and affection (if not more) than he would if he was at home. It's a pleasure to see him race up the drive straight into the room and normally on the sofa (sorry Chris and Alan) he doesn't give me a second glance. We go away happy and return to a very happy little chap. Chris makes owning a pet easier and so much more enjoyable. Julie Fry

12 October 2006

My basset hound, Woody, has stayed with Chris on several occasions now & I know I can leave him with complete confidence. I know he will enjoy his holiday as much as i will enjoy mine. He trots into her house, tail wagging & doesnt give me a backward glance! It really is home from home & each dog is treat as an individual with their special needs catered for. Thank you, Chris, for your wonderful care--I dont know what I would do without you!!! Kath, Ian, Tim, Patrick & Woody

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