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To find out more, please contact:

Leanne Williams
Chartered Human & Veterinary Physiotherapist
Phone: 07801 261926
Email: leannewilliamsphysiotherapy@outlook.com

Alli Mason Veterinary Physiotherapy
Optimising animal health, welfare and wellbeing
Phone: 07597 970408
Website: www.allimasonvetphysio.com

Cats Whiskers Country Cattery
Based in Grittenham near Wootton Bassett. High Levels of individual care and the only FBA listed cattery in the area. Quiet countryside cattery.
Tel: 01666 510750
Website: www.catswhiskerscountrycattery.co.uk
 

Flaxland Kennels and Cattery
Are you looking for loving care & attention alongside luxury accommodation for your pet?
Tel: 01793 853686
Website: www.flaxlands.co.uk

Goldborough House Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Goldborough House's aim is to provide their guests with an excellent standard of service and care and make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
Tel: 01793 853970
Website: www.goldboroughhouse.co.uk
 

Highmead Cattery - Blunsdon
Highmead Cattery is a fully licensed cattery and offer excellent accommodation for all our furry feline guests.
Tel: 01793 721948 or 07967 004875
Website: www.highmeadcattery.co.uk

Shangri la Cattery
At Shangri-La, a fully licensed, family cattery we overlook the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.
Tel: 01793 770514
 

Chimneys Cattery
Chimneys Cattery are a long established family run cattery.
Tel: 01793 539537 or 07914 266090
Website: www.chimneys-cattery.co.uk

Flaxland Kennels and Cattery
Are you looking for loving care & attention alongside luxury accommodation for your pet?
Tel: 01793 853686
Website: www.flaxlands.co.uk
 

Goldborough House Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Goldborough House's aim is to provide their guests with an excellent standard of service and care and make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
Tel: 01793 853970
Website: www.goldboroughhouse.co.uk
 

Park Kennels
Park kennels is a high quality luxury boarding kennels, based in Wantage, Oxfordshire.
Tel: 01235 772043
Website: www.parkkennels.co.uk
 

Fluffy Paws Boarding
Boarding for - Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Tortoises, Hamsters & more.
Contact Zoe at 07889 211680
Website: https://fluffy-paws-boarding.business.site/?m=true

Walkies
I'm Tali and I run a small, personal dog walking and pet sitting service.
Flexible to individual needs and happy to do both 'one offs' and regular jobs. I'm fully insured and DBS checked.
Call or text for more information and prices.
Tel: 07736 876976

Walk Sit and Stay!
A friendly home stay dog sitting service run by dog lovers who have years of dog owning experience. Based in Cricklade, we have knowledge of many local walks to excite and give your dog a great time during their stay with us. Fully insured and DBS enhanced.
Tel: 07876 472634
Email: Kerry.garrad@gmail.com
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Purton Paws
Do you need a dog walker? If so, please contact Jenny Kinnett to discuss what services we offer, including;

• Up to 1hr walks per session
• Variety of exciting walks
• Doggie cuddles
• Pet visits, feeding and watering

Tel: 01793 772394
Mobile: 07876 598569
Email: jennykinnett@gmail.com
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Walkietime
Walkietime provides a dog walking service tailored to your dog's individual needs. Based in Cricklade, we are available for dog walks 7 days a week. Morning, lunchtime and evenings, we are here to give your dog a walk. Puppy visits and elderly dog visits are also available if a younger/older dog needs extra toilet breaks. We are fully insured and DBS checked. We are able to walk your dog in your local area on solo walks, and also offer group walks. We have transport, so are able to give your dog varied walks in beautiful locations, to keep them stimulated whilst socialising with other dogs.
Pet sitting is also available for Fish, Hens, Cats and any other pets that need daily care, we are here to help whenever you need us.
Tel: 07920 147298
Email: walkietime@hotmail.com

Barking Mad Pet Carer
Barking Mad believe in providing individual care so that dogs have the very best experience possible. Their dog sitters are committed to maintaining home life routine for exercising and feeding whilst ensuring your dog’s likes and dislikes are accommodated.
Also provides:

• Dog walking
• Pet feeding
• Pet Taxi Services

Based in Blunsdon
Tel: 07983 977811 or 01793 725945
Email: barkingmadpetcarer@mail.com
Website: www.barkingmad.uk.com/franchisees/swindon

Lucy Pet Carer
Offering dog creche for full days and half days, plus care of all domestic animals small and large, with experience in goats, chickens, geese, donkeys and lots more. Dog walking is also available.
Tel: 01793 325240 or 07977 099058
Website: www.lucypetcarer.co.uk

Crackerbury Pet Carer
Crackerbury is a specialised pet carer service and is individually tailored to meet each clients needs. They offer pet care as well as dog walking and grooming. Please call to discuss your needs.
Tel: 01793 702609 or 07930 121729
Email: pet.carer.crackerbury@gmail.com
Website: www.pet-carer-crackerbury.co.uk

Caroles Pet Sitting
Taking the worry out of leaving your pets while you're away, friendly professional service. Also offers dog walking.
Tel: 01793 702098
Mobile: 07904 734758
Website: www.carolespetsitting.co.uk

Animals at Home
We look after your animals in their home while you are away. Our Pet Taxi & Animal Ambulance that will collect you and your pets and transport you anywhere you need.
Services:

• Dog walking and feeding
• Animal Ambulance / Pet Taxi
• Cat Care
• Pet Feeding

Tel: 03701 126613
Website: www.animalsathome.co.uk

Pets and People
Individual local care for dogs when owners are away. An Alternative to kennels. Our service provides ‘home from home’ care and boarding for your cherished dog while you are away.
Tel: 01789 297577 or 0800 0420121
Website: www.petsandpeople.co.uk

ValsPals
Provides a professional, insured and police checked service in and around Swindon by an animal loving person who will give your pet all the attention it needs when you are not there. They offer:

• Home Pet Boarding for Cats and Dogs
• Dog Creche
• Home Pet Sitting Services
• Dog Walking Services
• Pet Taxi Services
• Puppy & Dog Behaviour Training Classes

Tel: 01793 348358
Mob: 07951 567282
Website: www.valspals.co.uk

Harleykins Pet Care
Dog walking, pet sitting, and much more.
Based in Cricklade.
NARPS Registered, Fully insured, Criminal Record Bureau Checked.
Tel: 07511 636487
Email: harleykinscare@hotmail.co.uk

Purton Cat Sitting
Looking after Cats in their own home. I always go round to meet the cats and their owners on enquiry and talk through their routine, food, drink and toilet requirements and medication they are taking. I request that all clients leave me details of their registered vet and access to their cat baskets just in case.
Please call Angela on 01793 772301.

T'S Petcare Services
Teresa Patterson Dog Walking Service. Please call for more information.
Tel: 07910 763347
Email: tree06@htomail.co.uk

Holiday Homes for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
Going on holiday? Need a holiday home for your Guinea Pig or Rabbit?
All food and housing supplied. (All small pets considered)
Mrs A Turner
Tel: 01793 772475 or 07412 083479

Waggy Tails
Waggy Tails pet care is here for all your pets needs, love, care and attention. From walks to feeds to pet sitting day/night. Prices vary to your needs.
Contact Rachel on: 07585 339380
Email: Puuurfectpets@hotmail.co.uk
NARPS Registered and Fully Insured

Walks with Paws
We are called Walks with Paws, and we cover Swindon and surrounding areas. We offer Dog Walking, Pet Feeding & Check-In Visits, Home dog boarding, Small Animal Boarding. Mobile Microchipping and Puppy Interaction Visits. We are fully insured and qualified. We are now also licensed by Swindon Borough Council.
Pet Care Tel: 07786 264 635
Grooming Tel: 07453 288350
Email: walkswithpaws@mail.com
Website: www.walkswithpaws.com

Animal Angels
Planning a holiday or business trip? When you're away - have an angel to stay!
Service for dogs and cats, small household pets, farmyard animals and horses. Our sitters are mature, fully vetted and policed-checked animal lovers who reside in your home, keeping your pets to the routines you have established. 
Tel: 01256 764141
Email: customerservice@animalangels.co.uk
Website: www.animalangels.co.uk

SPRUCE Cricklade Dog Grooming
Professional grooming services in a happy and convenient 'home from home' space.
Contact Heather Muir on 07740 029233
85 The High Street
Cricklade
Wilts, SN6 6DF
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Paw-La's Dog Grooming
Friendly Dog Grooming Services. All breeds of dog catered for - bathing and blow drying.
Nails clipped, Ears, Hand stripping. Based in Purton.
Fully equipped and insured, fully trained: city and guilds 775.
Tel: 01793 772665
Website: www.paw-las.co.uk

Bella's Canine Care
Grooming for all breeds of Dog offering bathing, clipping, scissoring, hand stripping, nail clipping, ears and glands. Collection and delivery service. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.
Tel: 01793 876992
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4 Paws
All breeds and sizes welcome, bathing, nail clipping, handstripping. Friendly, caring service.
15 Bath Rd,
Cricklade
Swindon, SN6 6EY

Ladymere Dog and Cat Grooming
28 years experience, grooming, nail clipping & hand stripping.
Tel: 01666 510227

Hotdogs Groomers
Trained in London grooming academy. Bathing, clipping, scissoring, attention to ears, nails and handstripping.
Tel: 01793 881572 or 07984 564493

Kates Dog Boutique
Top to toe grooming for dogs of all sizes and breeds with 20 years experience.
72a Salisbury Street facing Bathurst Road,
Swindon.
Tel: 01793 615672

Mucky Pups
Mucky Pups professional dog grooming service specialise in small and medium breeds. Full grooming service including clipping, bathing, scissoring and handtsripping. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
Old Town, Swindon.
Tel: 07766 176693

Jazzie Paws Dog Grooming
Jazzie Paws Dog Grooming cater for all your pet's grooming needs, based at Stone Lane Lydiard Millicent.
Tel: 01793 771600 or 07531 079923
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The Dog Studio - Grooming and Hydrotherapy
The premier Canine Care and Rehabilitation Centre located between Swindon and Oxford in the shadow of the White Horse. The Dog Studio is an established, family owned facility, devoted to canine exercise, performance and conditioning.
Trish Bedford - Fully Qualified Dog Groomer and Hydrotherapist.
Cowleaze Farm
Woolston
Oxfordshire
SN7 7QS
Tel: 01367 820060
Fax: 01367 820120
Email: thedogstudiolive@live.co.uk
Website: www.thedogstudio.co.uk

The Mobile Cat Groomer
Cats are much easier to groom in their own surroundings with their owner on hand!
Unfamiliar smells and other felines and dogs can make a cat extremely tense and nervous, before the the Groom is even attempted. Add to that the journey in the car there and back a very stressful experience for the CAT and the owner!
This Service provides as much as possible and in the majority of cases a more successful Grooming experience for the Cat and the Owner!
Tel: 07522 456710
Website: www.themobilecatgroomer.co.uk

John Toomers
Stone Lane, Lydiard Millicent.
Tel: 01793 771766
Website: www.toomers.co.uk

Paradise Pets
Manor Garden Centre
Cheney Manor
Manor Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2QJ
Tel: 01793 512400
Website: www.paradisepetsswindon.co.uk

Animal Fayre
88 High St
Cricklade
Swindon
SN6 6DF
Tel: 01793 751888

Petshed LTD
Studley Grange Craft Village
Hay Ln
Studley
Swindon
SN4 9QT
Tel: 01793 840300
Website: www.petshedonline.co.uk

The Dog Studio Grooming and Hydrotherapy
Trish Bedford- Fully qualified Dog Groomer and Hydrotherapist. 
Cowleaze Farm, Woolston, Oxfordshire, SN7 7QS
Tel: 01367 820060
Email: thedogstudio@live.co.uk
Website: www.thedogstudio.co.uk

Woozlebears Hydrotherapy and Grooming
Tel: 01793 953222
Website: www.woozelbears.com 

Your Dog Art
Welcome to Your Dog art. Modern Pet art. 
Started by artisit/muralist Julie Jones after many years painting murals in and around Swindow area. 
Tel: 01793 877923 or 07776047720
Website: www.yourdogart.co.uk

Lynne Duncombe Pet Portraits
I work from clear photos, preferably a selection and my prices start from about £75 which would be a framed and mounted painting in a 12 * 10 inch frame. I usually work in pastel, but also can produce work in graphite, coloured pencil and acrylic paint. I have been painting pet portraits for 20 years after wanting to have my own dogs captured on paper.
Telephone: 01793 778165
Email: duncombe20@btinternet.com
 

Barking Mad Pet Carer
Barking Mad was established in 2000 as an alternative to kennels. 
Tel: 01524 220202
Website: www.barkingmad.uk.com

Animals at Home
Animals at Home provide a real alternative to dog boarding kennels and catteries. We provide specialist care through our pet sitters, dog walkers, pet sitting host families and animal ambulance / pet taxi services. 
Tel: 03701 126613
Website: www.animalsathome.co.uk

Veterinary Partner
Your first stop to search for information relating to your pets wellbeing and health. The site is based in the USA and includes disease, drug and behaviour articles. If you need to know about a condition or a drug we recommend you look here first.

Pets Get Slim Website
Is your pet battling the bulge? Do you find it hard to resist those puppy dog eyes appealing for treats? Well you're not alone; half of Britain's dogs and cats are now overweight! Which is why the RSPCA has joined forces with TV vet Joe Inglis to set up petsgetslim.co.uk to help you to help your pet lose weight.

Feline Advisory Bureau
The Feline Advisory Bureau (fab) is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge, to help us all care better for our cats. The FAB website is an excellent resource for feline information and they have some of the best "fact sheets" we have seen.

Canine Epiliepsy
A useful source of information if your pet suffers from seizures.

Animal Drug Information
Here is a listing of all the data sheets of drugs currently licensed for use in animals in the United Kingdom. Information includes the drug, the dosage, the indication, and the side effects. This information needs to be interpreted carefully and many factors are considered by us when prescribing.

The Merck Veterinary Manual
This is a comprehensive veterinary professional biased website. It does use rather technical medical jargon but is quite comprehensive.

The House Rabbit Society
An international non-profit that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behaviour.

The Rabbit Welfare Association
Health information leaflets and rabbit care articles.

University of Cambridge Database
This web site contains a guide to diseases/conditions of pure bred dogs which are likely to be transmitted wholly or partly through a genetic mechanism.

Genetic and Hereditary Conditions of Cats
This web page contains a list of cat breeds and the genetic or hereditary conditions which have been reported in that breed. A brief description of the diseases and references to published papers can be found on the genetic and hereditary diseases of cats web page. Please note that these pages are intended for veterinary surgeons and that technical terminology is used throughout, with no translation for the lay person.

Genetic Welfare Problems
In order to help towards improvements in breed-related welfare problems in companion animals, UFAW has started this website to provide information for prospective pet owners, breeders and others. The idea is that if you are thinking of buying a dog, cat, rabbit or any other other companion animal of a particular strain or breed, you will be able to find information on what inherited welfare problems may occur, and what checks you may need to make with breeders or suppliers in order to avoid buying affected or carrier animals and, in so doing, unintentionally perpetuating the problem.

Pet Bereavement Support Service
Open every day 8:30am - 8:30pm.
Will put you in touch with your nearest telephone befriender.
Tel: 0800 096 6606

SupportLine
Emotional support to children, young adults and adults on any issue. Also keep details of counsellors and support groups throughout the UK.
Tel: 020 8554 9004
Email: info@supportline.org.uk

Ease Pet Bereavement Service
When we deeply care about our companion animals they become part of the family, and losing them can be devastating. At EASE we recognise the depth of the human/companion animal relationship and understand that one of the greatest challenges for guardians is when this bond is broken through death or separation. We offer a comprehensive range of literature to assist people who have lost, or anticipate the loss of, a beloved animal companion – be that a dog, a cat, a horse or any other pet.
They have anumber of helpful podcasts, which can be found on their website.
Tel: 07870 740 605

Animal Samaritans Pet Bereavement Service
We all encounter tragedy and personal loss at one time or another in our lives. When we are overcome, confused or defeated about ourselves or someone else, we can always contact The Samaritans who will help us through our dark days.
If you are saddened and dejected at losing a beloved pet, you will find a sympathetic ear, understanding and support at our pet bereavement service.
Please call 020 8303 1859 for help and advice.

Cats Protection - Wootton Bassett Branch
Cats Protection is the UK's leading cat welfare charity. Devoted to all things feline, we find loving homes for cats in need, promote the benefits of neutering and provide a wealth of cat advice for all. Always lots of loving cats needing homes. Purton Veterinary Group are proud to support and be associated with the work of the Cats Protection.

The Dogs Trust
Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust, formerly known as the NCDL, has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.

The RSPCA
The RSPCA's vision is to work for a world in which all humans respect and live in harmony with all other members of the animal kingdom.

Cat Rescue Shelters
Right now, there are thousands of incredibly loving, intelligent and unique cats waiting patiently, in rescue centres all over Britain, for someone like you to give them a new life. If you could you make a cat's next life their best one ever, then what are you waiting for...

The Dog Rescue Pages
Organisations that rehome all breeds of dogs, both cross-bred and pure-bred, are listed on these pages by region.  In addition, about 700 contacts for breed-rescues are listed, each specialising in a single breed of dog.

PDSA
PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for the pets of people in need. There are criteria for eligibilty for treatment. For further information please either call  0800 9806000

Pets As Therapy
Pets as therapy visit people in Nursing homes, hospitals and hospices etc. If you have a friendly Dog or Cat and have good people skills and would like to become a volunteer please contact us on 01844 345445
Email: reception@petastherapy.org

British Veterinary Nursing Association
The British Veterinary Nursing Association is the national representative body for Veterinary Nurses.  Find out about nurse training here.

RCVS
The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK.  Find out about becoming a vet here.

Dog Training Textbook

Dogs will be dogs. They are guaranteed to pee, poop, chew, dig, bark and bite. So if you invite a dog to live in your home, it is up to you to teach them where, when and how.

Raising a puppy can be a wonderfully enjoyable, or horribly frustrating experience, depending on what you know. We believe that proper dog training information is so important that it should be freely available to all, with the hope that dogs (and their humans) will be happier and healthier because of it. This is why we have created the:

The Dog Star Daily Online Digital Dog Training Textbook

It is our hope that many owners will read this information before they get their puppy, so that they will be fully prepared when they bring their pup home. If you are thinking about getting a puppy, we suggest starting at the beginning with Chapter One: BEFORE You Get Your Puppy.

However, if you already have a puppy or dog, you can go immediately to the age-relevant section for your pet. If you not only have a dog, but also have a specific behavior problem, you can go immediately to Chapter Six: Dog Behavior Problems for help.

Ourway Dog Training

Helping you to train your dog in a relaxed friendly environment.

Thula Animal Behaviour and Training
Jos Lander RVN DipCABT is qualified veterinary nurse and certified behaviourist and dog trainer. She offers one to one behaviour training and consultations, as well as puppy classes in Cricklade on a Monday and Tuesday night. Jos only uses positive, reward based training and also runs pet first aid courses. See here for more details.
Tel: 07717 175824
Email: thulathula@icloud.com
Website: www.thulathula.co.uk

Poultry Keeper
This is a hobby site run by a small group of poultry keeping enthusiasts. Here you will find over 500 articles and lots of useful resources on keeping chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl and other poultry together with a poultry forum to ask questions.

British Hen Welfare Trust
The British Hen Welfare Trust (formerly the Battery Hen Welfare Trust) is a national charity that re-homes commercial laying hens, educates the public about how they can make a difference to hen welfare, and encourages support for the British egg industry. Its ultimate aim is to see consumers and food manufacturers buying only UK produced free range eggs, resulting in a strong British egg industry where all commercial laying hens enjoy a good quality life.

Chicken Vet
Provides owners of pet chickens, fancy fowl and small flock keepers' advice on the care, health and well being of their birds and offer recommendations on products to treat or maintain good health.