Happy Paws

Business Details

Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Newcastle

Happy Paws Newcastle Dog Walking & Pet Sitting was founded on a lifelong passion for animals, offering professional care for dogs, cats, and small pets across Newcastle and surrounding areas. With decades of combined experience in pet care, we provide tailored services including supervised dog walks, home visits, and holiday pet sitting. Our team holds certifications in pet first aid and CPR, and we operate with full insurance and DBS checks to ensure your pet's safety. We prioritise individual needs through free consultations, flexible scheduling, and regular photo updates to keep owners informed.

Our commitment to treating pets as family members ensures they receive the same love and attention they experience at home. Covering Gosforth, Kingston Park, and 10+ areas, we specialise in group walks, solo walks, and medication administration. Clients appreciate our reliability, thoroughness, and the peace of mind provided by daily communication. As active members of the local pet community, we continuously adapt our services to meet evolving animal care standards while maintaining transparent pricing with no weekend premiums.

Services

Dog Walking Cat Sitting Puppy Visits Dog Home Visits Small Animal Sitting Group Walks Solo Walks Medication Administration House Visits Holiday Pet Care

Highlights and features

We have over 20 years of combined experience in professional pet care.
We offer free initial consultations to understand your pet's specific needs.
Fully insured and DBS checked for your peace of mind.
Certified in pet first aid and CPR to handle emergencies.
We provide daily WhatsApp updates with photos of your pet during visits.

Associations and certifications

DBS (formerly CRB)

What people say

Reliable and professional Loved the updates and photos Pets well looked after Excellent service Highly recommend

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Services

Dog Walking

Professional dog walking services in Newcastle with supervised group walks for socialisation or solo walks when preferred. Our experienced walkers ensure pets receive appropriate exercise, attention, and safety during each visit. We tailor routes to suit different energy levels and provide post-walk updates to owners.

Cat Sitting

In-home cat care services maintaining familiar routines with feeding, litter management, playtime, and medication administration. We provide regular updates with photos to reassure owners during their absence, covering multiple Newcastle areas.

Puppy Visits

Specialised puppy care including feeding, toilet training, play sessions, and short walks post-vaccination. Our visits help with socialisation and development while providing owners with peace of mind during work hours.

Dog Home Visits

Tailored home visits for housebound dogs including feeding, medication administration, and toilet breaks. Our 20+ minute visits ensure pets receive necessary attention while maintaining their comfort in familiar surroundings.

Small Animal Sitting

Care services for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small pets including cage cleaning, feeding, and playtime. We maintain proper husbandry practices and provide regular updates during owner absences.

People

Darrin

Founder

With over 20 years of pet care experience, Darrin established Happy Paws from his lifelong passion for animals. He personally oversees dog walking services and specialises in caring for elderly pets.

Julie

Co-Founder

Joining Happy Paws in 2020, Julie brings extensive small animal care expertise. She manages cat sitting services and medication administration, ensuring thorough attention to each pet's specific needs.

Questions

What pet care services do you offer in Newcastle?

We provide dog walking, cat sitting, puppy visits, small animal care, and dog home visits across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

How do you ensure my pet's safety during visits?

Our team holds DBS checks, pet first aid certification, and full insurance coverage for all pet care services.

Can you care for pets with special medical needs?

Yes, we administer medications and provide tailored care for elderly or medically dependent pets during home visits.

How do you communicate with pet owners during service periods?

We provide daily WhatsApp updates with photos and texts to keep owners informed about their pet's wellbeing.

What areas of Newcastle do you cover for pet sitting?

We serve Gosforth, Kingston Park, Fenham, and 8+ other Newcastle areas with flexible service options.

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Christina Christopher

Aug 11, 2021 Report

Positive:Reliability
Julie and Darrin have looked after our labrador since she was a puppy. I couldn't recommend them more. They have been life savers during my maternity leave and Rosie waits at the window for them. She is more sociable, relaxed and happier dog as a result of their care.

Nimerta Virdee

Aug 31, 2018 Report

Julie and Darrin did a fantastic job taking care of my two young cats twice a day for a week this summer. I received lots of picture updates and reassuring messages to let me know they were fine and I will definitely be using the service again!

Sara Phillips

Sep 08, 2017 Report

Happy Paws always take fantastic care of our our kittens Bond and Miss Moneypenny, very reassuring to know they are in such great hands and lots of lovely pictures to cherish xx

Melissa Whitehead

Jul 17, 2016 Report

We were initially worried to leave our cat at home given that he's 15 and has both kidney disease and regular bouts of pancreatitis. Darrin was brilliant though and made us feel really confident that our cat would be well looked after in his care. When we arrived home it was clear that Whiskers had been absolutely fine all week and his food/litter needs had all been catered for perfectly. The regular emails and photos are also really great and gave us a worry free holiday! We will definitely use Happy Paws again!

Jen Hardy

Oct 17, 2015 Report

Happy Paws are reliable and professional, communication is brilliant and most importantly, my dog loves Darrin! Would not hesitate to recommend.

Elizabeth Allaway

Jul 31, 2015 Report

Happy Paws has cared for my four dogs for many years. They could not have been better looked after. If you are a dog or cat owner you pet could not be in better hands. I thoroughly recommend Happy Paws.