Pet Home Visits
Home visits for your animals
Little Dolittle provides a home visit service for the following animals:
• Amphibian
• Cat
• Degu
• Ferret
• Fish
• Gerbil
• Guinea pig
• Hamster
• Insect
• Mouse
• Poultry
• Rabbit
• Rat
• Tortoise/turtle
Pricing
Home visit prices (based on a maximum of 30 minutes per visit)
£10.00 for one daily visit
£15.00 for two daily visits
For visits of longer than 30 minutes, price on application.
Each visit includes:
• Feeding and watering
• Cleaning
• Exercise and handling
• Giving medication (if necessary)
• Other services, including watering plants, collecting post, putting out bins, etc.
Mileage
Mileage is charged in addition to the visit at 40p per mile. We can only accept home visit bookings within a 4 mile radius of Tibshelf (one-way trip). Little Dolittle does not charge mileage for any home visit in Tibshelf.
Enclosures and equipment
Little Dolittle cannot be held liable for costs relating to damage to cages, vivariums, other animal enclosures, accessories (such as lighting, etc). If lighting or heating stops working then Little Dolittle will do its best to replace the item but the cost must be reimbursed by the owner on their return.
Food
Little Dolittle requests customers to supply their own dried/live/frozen food, hay/straw, fruit, vegetables and plants to cover the duration of the booking. In the event that additional items need to be purchased (pet food, litter, cleaning supplies or other necessary items that contribute to the health and wellbeing of your pet), Little Dolittle will purchase these and retain a receipt. The pet owner is responsible for reimbursement of these items within 7 days of the customer’s return.
Booking
A completed booking form and pet registration form is required for each booking if you are a new customer. If an existing customer requests home visits then unless the information already held by Little Dolittle is confirmed as still correct by the customer, a booking form/pet registration form will need to be completed and submitted to Little Dolittle.
Reviews
"Where do I start about James.... friendly, professional, caring. Just an all round amazing animal lover.
James looked after our tribe of 4 cats, 2 turtles, 1 tortoise and a giant African land snail for 10 days while we were on holiday. He did a fantastic job and I loved all the updates and photos he sent. Needless to say, I don't think our animals wanted us to come home because James looked after them better than we do. Thank you so much from Blue , Mylo , naughty Bert, Ernie , Margaret, Alan , Norman and Kristoff"
- Mrs Fletcher
"James looked after my 2 house cats while I was away and I couldn't recommend him highly enough if you are looking for a pet sitter in Tibshelf.
James is fully qualified and checked everything thoroughly and professionally before hand so they were both kept happy and in the same routine. He sent photos and updates every day as requested.
I had complete peace of mind and not a moments worry."
- Ms Binch
"Exceptionally friendly & caring. James & Louise are very thorough when preparing to visit, and when visiting send daily updates and pics, so you can be confident your pet is well looked after. Millie loved her daily cuddles and fuss from them both. I'd highly recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat. 1st class Pet care. Very happy customer. Thank you both" ❤
- Ms Walker
"Very happy with the service and standard of care by James and Louise. The regular updates and photos are a joy to receive and ease any worries about your pets, James is clearly very passionate about animals and their wellbeing and I would recommend Little Dolittle without hesitation!
The little extras, like taking the bins out at the appropriate time, are really helpful and much appreciated!
Thank you James and Louise!"
- Mrs Anderton
“James made twice daily house visits to our rabbits Pixie and Peaches whilst we were on holiday. He provided us with regular updates, including photos and even videos. His passion, knowledge and eagerness to learn the individual animals quirks and needs is above and beyond what is required to pet sit but makes his service premium. I would 100% recommend and definitely plan to use in the future. Thank you James and Louise.”
- Mrs Kennedy
"James is amazing! Very knowledgeable, would 💯 recommend, My cat Maiya loves him a special his cuddles and treats.
Thank you James you make going on holiday so much easier knowing Maiya is safe and well with daily update and also keeping an eye on the house."
- Mrs Summerfield
"James came round to our house to give one of our rabbits her medicines whilst we were away, he is a little star. Nothing is too much trouble and he kept in regular contact with us, with lots of pictures, put me at ease knowing that my pets are well looked after, think they miss James once we are back."
- Mr Renshaw