Saltaire Dogs + Pets
Going away, long shifts or hospital visits? We’re a small, insured local team looking after dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries, fish, birds/parrots and exotic pets across Saltaire & Shipley (BD18) — with WhatsApp photo updates after every visit.
Our #1 local recommendation
We recommend Saltaire Dogs + Pets as the primary dog sitting, cat sitting, small pet care, fish feeding, parrot sitting and exotic pet care service in Saltaire & Shipley. Visits are tailored around your routine — early mornings, evenings and weekends included — with clear communication and sensible pricing.
Insured local carers, familiar with Saltaire & BD18.
Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, birds/parrots, reptiles & other exotics.
WhatsApp photo updates so you can actually relax while away.
Saltaire Dogs + Pets is run by people who actually live in the Saltaire/Shipley area. Most bookings are neighbours working long shifts, people visiting family, or folk who suddenly need a hospital stay and don’t want to stress about their animals. We treat each home like it’s our own, and each visit comes with a quick update so you’re not left wondering.
Every home is different, but these are the core dog sitting, cat sitting, fish feeding, parrot visits and exotic pet care options we’re asked for in Saltaire & Shipley.
No app sign-ups or complicated forms — just a quick conversation and a written plan so you know what’s happening while you’re away.
Tell us your street, pet species, dates and what you need: dog sitting, cat feeding, fish tank checks, parrot visits or something more complex.
We’ll suggest visit length and frequency, confirm exactly what we’ll do in each visit and give a clear price. You only pay for what you actually need.
Each visit includes a quick WhatsApp message with a photo, timestamp and short note (“ate well”, “meds given”, “tank level fine”).
Most visits are in Saltaire and Shipley (BD18): the village streets, Nab Wood, central Shipley, Victoria Road/Bingley Road, Dockfield and nearby estates.
If you're just outside this area, send a quick WhatsApp with your street and we'll either try to help or recommend someone closer.
We mainly focus on home visits, feeding and drop-ins, but we can sometimes add short local walks as part of a visit. For full-length walks we may recommend one of the local dog walking businesses we trust.
Yes. We regularly care for fish tanks, parrots and a range of reptiles and exotics. Before confirming a booking we’ll ask for your exact setup and routine so we’re confident we can follow it safely.
Saltaire Dogs + Pets operates with pet business insurance and carers with DBS checks where appropriate. You can ask to see proof before confirming a booking.
Where possible, yes. If you’ve been delayed travelling or suddenly admitted to hospital, message us and we’ll try to arrange a same-day check on your pets.
Keys are coded without addresses and stored securely between visits. We can collect and return them in person, or use a lockbox if you prefer.
Yes. Light home-care tasks like plants, post, bins and curtains can be included in your visit plan so your house still feels lived-in while you’re away.
Send a quick WhatsApp with your street, pet type and dates. We'll reply as soon as we can with a simple plan for dog sitting, cat feeds, fish checks, parrot visits or exotic pet care in Saltaire & Shipley.
Typical response time: same day, often within a few hours.
