Huge thanks to our clients who have taken the time to give us a testimonial!
Testimonial 1: Housesitting and Petsitting "What are we going to do about Polly? My husband and my holiday preparations are always punctuated by concerns about the welfare of our pets and more specifically our dog Polly. Looking after my rather eccentric and demanding rescue hound requires a special kind of person! The person we have used previously was not replying to my calls (I can't think why) and as we approached our departure date panic was setting in.
Luckily for us someone gave us Nadine's number and the anxiety disappeared. Not only did Polly make an instant attachment to Nadine but so did I. Calm, gentle and clearly very experienced Nadine put us all at ease and setting off on holiday I felt confident that our house, Polly and our big gentle cat Jasper were in the best of hands. At the pre-petsitting visit Nadine provided all the documentation required by NARP and presented a very professional and businesslike approach.
I was delighted to hear that all was going well via text messages whilst we were away and thrilled to arrive back to a very content Polly and an even more chilled out Jasper. As an ambassador for the RSPCA we also arrived home to find that our cleaners had decided to adopt an elderly cat that needed rehoming. At the time of going to press cleaners and cat are delighted with each other!
Thank you Nadine. We will be in touch!" - Ann-Louise, Faversham
2008
Testimonial 2: Cat Visits "Very many thanks for looking after Thai and Eddie over the holiday. They are well and happy and we are very grateful to you for doing such an excellent job. I was particularly grateful for the little text updates letting me know all was well. I'll definitely be in touch next time we go away!" - Liz & Ben, Rainham 2008
Testimonial 3: Dog Day Care "Our dog Barney didn't have a fantastic start in life so for the first year although he attended what we call 'dog school' and we did our best to get him to interact with everyone his confidence was low around people, although it improved over time with dogs. We had a dog walker for a while but the times kept changing during the day which meant Barney ended up more alone while we worked than we liked. We decided to do some research and discovered a new local service provider in the name of 'Paws', a local lady called Nadine took the time to visit us and talk about our requirements. Barney was nervous around her at first, as with everyone he met, but quickly he developed a relationship with Nadine that we were very pleased with. We now take Barney to Nadine's 4 times a week and Barney's confidence and lead walking skills have greatly improved. We value the services of Nadine at 'Paws'. She is compassionate, experienced in the handling of animals, professional and she always goes that extra mile. Barney comes home happy from having the time of his life playing and getting the tailored exercise he needs. We feel that Nadine provided us a great service and hope that others get to read this and realise that she comes highly recommended." - Shirley & Shaun, Sittingbourne January 2009
Testimonial 4: Dog Walking "Nadine has been walking my dog Max every day since early January and between her and her husband have never let me down once, despite some horrid weather and the snow! She is always friendly and courteous and always manages to fit in any changes I might need to make. My Westie often waits at the door for Nadine to arrive, sometimes hours before she is due. My daughter often gets Nadine to walk her bulldog Brittany as well, and they both come back fully exercised! I would be happy to recommend Paws Pet Services to anybody." - Carol & Doug, Rainham March 2009
Testimonial 5: Dog Day Boarding "We were lucky enough to strike gold in Nadine and Mike; who have an obvious love for our dog as well as other animals. Nadine offers a flexible service allowing for out of hours care on a needs basis. Our dog is safe and loved in a homely environment and Nadine takes into consideration our individual wishes for our dog. He looks forward to going to Nadine's' and comes home absolutely exhausted from all the walking and playtime with his doggy chums! A brilliant service which leaves us safe in the knowledge that our dog is well looked after and safe." - Richard & Rebecca, Upchurch February 2009
Testimonial 6: Dog Sitting and Dog Walking "Paws has provided me with an invaluable service over the last two years for both Dog Walking and Dogsitting. Whether I am out at work or away on holiday I am happy in the knowledge that Simba couldn't have a better carer. It's immediately obvious that Lois has a true love of animals and this is reflected in Simba's happiness." - Nicola, Rochester 2009
Testimonial 7: Cat Visits
"Trusting a complete stranger to look after my very kooky and demanding cat was a big decision for me to make. Having already left her in a cattery last year and ending up with a large vets bill on my return from holiday, due to my cat pining and sulking, had made me very nervous, and had made leaving her difficult. However, I have just returned from a weeks holiday having left Boo in the capable hands of Lois Fulton. I could not have chosen anyone better. Lois made two visits to my home prior to my holiday, to introduce herself to me and to answer any questions that I might have. Her manner was one of complete confidence, her sensible, practical tips made leaving the cat much easier for me, and seeing her expertly handling my pet left me with no doubt of her expertise. Text messages while I was away reassured me that things were ok at home and allowed me to trust that Boo was in safe hands. On my return, my cat looked healthier than she ever has, happy temperament , shiny coat and totally undisturbed by my not being at home. Lois had kept all of her feeding bowls spotlessly clean, and had left my house as to my instructions. She had even cleared up a large dead pigeon that Boo had bought in as a gift ! I would highly recommend Lois to anyone considering leaving their pet at home while they are away. She provides an excellent service which is totally professional, and her kindness and attention to detail are second to none. Making her acquaintance has been an absolute pleasure." -Melanie Comber, Rochester April 2009.
Testimonial 8: Home and Dog Sitting "Dear Nadine, I would like to thank you for looking after my 3 precious cavaliers, Lucy, Maggie and Tara for the last week. It was such a comfort to know that you were at home with them and looking after the house so brilliantly also. I can feel that they have been very happy and I will recommend your services to all our friends and family. We will be in touch when we have to leave them again and can feel very confident that they will be well looked after. Of course you can put their picture on your website and if you ever need a reference we will be very happy to recommend you. Thank you again." - Ron & Ros Lecount, Sheppey May 2009
Testimonial 9: Pet visits and Dog Care
"Paws n Purrs pet services have been an absolute god send for us.
I have many animals including rabbits, cats, baby tortoises and a puppy Spaniel and I can honestly say all of them have been looked after to the highest possible standard.
We recently went abroad for two weeks leaving all the animals under paws n purrs care, when we returned it was a lot earlier in the day than previously planned, yet the cats were happy and clean, the rabbits cage was beautifully clean and our puppy seemed very disappointed to leave when collection time came, even the tortoises were lively and clean.
Paws n Purrs will always try to accommodate for all animals individual needs and nothing seems to be too much trouble.
I have already booked them for my next break away and will be returning on a regular basis in the future as they are easy, thorough and friendly.
I cannot recommend them highly enough, if you want to go away without the worry of how the pets are back at home, I can now go away in the future and not even have to worry how my pets are because they will be having a little holiday of there own with Paws n Purrs." - Heidi & James, Sittingbourne Aug 2009
Testimonial 10: Dog Day Care
"Paws n Purrs provides a very friendly atmosphere for my dog every day while I am at work in a relaxed and spacious environment which she really enjoys.She receives first class attention and lots of exercise and loves the company of the other dogs. The service is very reliable and flexible and reasonably priced. My dog also stays overnight when I have to make overseas trips. I would not hesitate to recommend the service." - Charles King, Iwade Aug 2009
Testimonial 11: Dog Care
"We were delighted with the care and attention that our puppy received whilst were away. Merlin could not wait to get out of the car and into Nadine's house to see who was going to be there to play with. He was walked and pampered all day I think! It made our holiday much more enjoyable knowing that Merlin was having such a lovely time too. I would highly recommend Paws n Purrs Pet Services." - Victoria, Milstead Aug 2009
Testimonial 12: Dog Care "We have used Paws'n'Purrs, for our 14 year old Springer Spaniel, Jake. During this time Lois has followed the requirements of Jake, including administering medication. Lois has always been reliable and trustworthy, and has the ability to support the individual needs of our dog. We have been able to enjoy short breaks away and time out, knowing that Jake is well cared for, and happy upon our return." -Lesley, Hoo Aug 2009
Testimonial 13: Dog Walking
"We cannot praise Nadine and Mike from Paws Pet Services highly enough. The standard of care that they consistently provide for our dog is exceptional. Without fail they have always been reliable. Our dog is treated as an individual and his mental and physical needs are not only met, but exceeded. Our dog is collected from our home and our house and garden are treated with the greatest respect and courtesy.
Our dog is young and we feel that obedience training is important and we work very hard to achieve this. Rather than giving conflicting signals Nadine and Mike have reinforced his training and have been a great asset in assisting with his training and socialisation. Their experience and sympathetic approach to animals is evident.
Nadine and Mike clearly take pride in the high standard of service that they provide. We are happy because we have pet care that we can rely on and can trust. Our dog is happy because he has the attention and exercise that he obviously enjoys so much." - Paul & Annie, Lower Halstow Nov 2009
Testimonial 14: Dog Sitting "Hello! My name is Suzi and I am a two year old border collie.
Recently my mum had a 'change in circumstance', resulting in us having to leave our home. We moved to a place where we knew nobody!
Mum was very worried about how she was going to manage caring for me, my sister Ellie (another border collie), and my adopted sister, Tinker; an elderly stray mongrel mum took in about 7 years ago. Mum needs to work full time and her friends live miles away from where we ended up.
Mum looked on a computer and found 'Paws 'n' Purrs'. She spoke to Nadine who came to visit us and arrangements were made for Nadine to help look after us while mum went to work.
Nadine has been a god-send to mum and great fun for us. She plays ball with me, which I love! She gives Ellie strokes and Tinker cuddles. Nadine provides a very reliable service and certainly contributed in lowering mum's stress levels! Nadine is a thoroughly trustworthy person and completely pet orientated. She understands us really well. Nadine has even responded to emergency care requests for Ellie and I, when Tinker had to go to the vets.
We will shortly be moving into our new permanent home, which is excellent. The downside to that is we will lose Nadine as our carer (whine, whine).
I unreservedly recommend her to care for anyone's pet and only hope they have a fraction of the fun we have had! Thank you, Nadine!" - Suzi (& mum :p), Sittingbourne Dec 2009
