Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Chelmsford
Established in 2010, Claws and Paws has provided dedicated pet care services across Chelmsford for over 14 years. Our founder, with 25 years of animal care experience, built this business after personally experiencing the shortcomings of traditional kennels. We specialise in tailored pet solutions including home visits, daycare, and house sitting, ensuring each animal receives individual attention.As a DBS-checked and insured service, we prioritise pet comfort through daily updates with photos and messages. Our family-run approach extends beyond dogs and cats to small pets, offering a home-from-home environment that alleviates owner anxiety during absences.
Services
Cat Sitting
Dog Sitting
Doggie Daycare
Dog Walking
Newborn Baby Support
Small Pet Sitting
House Sitting
Emergency Walks
Group Walks
Pre-booked Walks
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of experience in personalised pet care
- Our DBS-checked and insured service ensures your pet's safety
- Daily photo updates keep you connected with your pet's well-being
- Flexible services tailored to your pet's unique needs
- Family-run business providing a home-from-home environment for pets
What people say
Loved every minute
Peace of mind
Well looked after
Happy and safe
Highly recommend
Services
Cat Sitting
Our cat sitting service provides essential care including feeding, litter tray maintenance, and companionship in your pet's familiar home environment. We accommodate specific dietary requirements while ensuring regular interaction to keep your cat content. Clients appreciate our ability to maintain feline routines while providing reassuring photo updates during absences.
Dog Sitting
Tailored dog sitting solutions include walking, playtime, and overnight stays at our home or yours. We cater to individual exercise needs while maintaining established routines. Our service particularly benefits anxious dogs through consistent care, with clients noting improved confidence and reduced separation stress during extended owner absences.
Doggie Daycare
Our daycare service offers socialisation opportunities with supervised group play sessions at our home. Available as half or full days, this option suits working owners seeking mental stimulation for their dogs. Regular clients highlight improved behaviour and visible enjoyment in their pets through our structured yet nurturing environment.
Dog Walking
Flexible dog walking services include regular scheduled walks, ad-hoc bookings, and emergency requirements. We accommodate individual pacing needs while ensuring thorough exercise. New parents particularly value our support in maintaining canine routines during disruptive life changes like newborn arrivals.
House Sitting
Our house sitting service maintains your home's lived-in appearance through curtain management, mail collection, and plant watering. This service extends to pre-return preparations like grocery restocking. Clients appreciate the dual benefit of pet care combined with property security during extended absences.
People
Samantha Christie
Founder
Samantha established Claws and Paws in 2010 following a negative kenneling experience with her Springer Spaniel. With 25 years of animal care expertise, she combines professional standards with genuine compassion, maintaining DBS checks and insurance while prioritising individual pet needs.
Questions
What pet services do you offer?
We provide cat and dog sitting, dog walking, small pet care, house sitting, and emergency walk services tailored to individual requirements.
Do you cover areas outside Chelmsford?
We primarily serve Chelmsford and nearby areas like Writtle and Great Baddow, with additional travel charges for more distant locations.
Are you insured for pet care?
Yes, we maintain professional insurance coverage and hold DBS checks to ensure complete peace of mind for all clients.
Can you care for multiple pets?
We specialise in multi-pet households, handling combined care requirements while maintaining individual attention for each animal.
