Dalarna Lodge tortoise boarding
43 Miller Drive
Fareham
Hampshire
PO16 7LY
Tel: 01329234648
Email: irish_eyes_65@hotmail.com
Web: http://pet-boarding-fareham.co.uk
Please mention you found us on: findpetboarding.com
About our Small Pet Boarding
ReptilesWelcome to Dalarna lodge tortoise boarding, in Fareham Hampshire.
I offer boarding to the following breeds of tortoises: Herman's, Horsefield, European spur and marginated tortoises.
Unfortunately I cannot offer boarding to other breads of tortoises such as the sulcata tortoise (African spur tortoise), Leopard tortoise, Indian star tortoise, Egyptian tortoise, yellow footed tortoise, red footed tortoise and hinge back tortoise.
I only offer boarding for tortoises. I feel this is the best way I can focus on providing the best care to each individual tortoise while they are staying with me.
No tortoises will mix with any tortoises who they do not mix with at home. Aswell as diseases which can be passed from tortoise to tortoise, any tortoises who are unknown to each other will very likely fight which can cause illness, injury and stress. Your tortoise/s will have their own areas whilst they are staying here. Their own tortoise table and their own run area during the day in the warm weather.
I also wash my hands thoroughly between handling individual tortoises to prevent spreading of diseases and illnesses.
All items and enclosure's used by all tortoises are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between guests to ensure no cross infection.
I have a lifetime of experience looking after tortoise's, with one of our tortoises being around (and part of the family) since the 1960's. I feel with my experience of looking after tortoise's not only as a boarder but also a lifetime of experience means I can offer the best care to your tortoise while they are staying with me.
Potential customers will be able to come and view the facilities available to all guests if they wish. Viewing is not compulsory but a 50% non refundable deposit is still required in order to secure a space, whether you view or not.
For safety reasons viewings, bringing and collections round the side gate will only be available during daylight hours. When it is dark any viewings, bringing and collections will be with me seeing you at the door only.
Customers with bookings will also be able to come through and settle their tortoise/s in to their holiday accommodation (daylight hours only).
If you are viewing, dropping off or picking up please knock the door (or ring the bell) as usual and I will come out and take you round the side gate to the back garden.
Viewings, bringing and collection times need to be pre arranged with me.
I hope to welcome new customers, and they are more then welcome to book with me. However a non refundable deposit would still be needed in this case.
You can look on my boarding photos page on my main website or the photos on here, to see the facilities available to tortoise guests. It shows the garden area with run areas and the indoor tortoise tables where each guest will be assigned their own tortoise table to use on days it is not warm enough to go outside. The indoor areas where the tortoise tables are located are heated as and when needed and in the colder months, with a portable radiator.
Please note: I do not offer boarding over Christmas and New year. This is between the 24th of December and the 3rd of January. So latest collection before Christmas will need to be by the 23rd of December and boarding will commence on the 4th of January.
Please also refer to open hours information (dates for your diary page on my other website) where I have listed dates where I am available for boarding but am closed for the day. So if you were looking to bring or collect on these dates you would need to adjust to either the day before or the day after.
I have looked after many different tortoises over the 13 years of boarding. From hatchling tortoises, right up to tortoises who are over 100 years old
Accommodation:
- Any tortoises who live together will not be separated, we understand how important it is to keep companion tortoises together. They will also play in the same run together during the day and stay in the same tortoise table.
- I have tortoise table's here, which will be used in the house or chalet for tortoises on days when it is not warm enough for them to go in their outdoor runs. Just like the outside runs your tortoise will be assigned their own tortoise table for their stay. These will be used on colder days during the spring/summer and the autumn/winter. They have a lamp holder on them, so you will need to bring your tortoises lights and lamps (and a spare light if possible) if they usually have these, especially a stay during autumn or winter, and even during the spring or summer where we have the odd cold day.
-You can bring any bedding for your tortoise to put in their tortoise table for their stay. Please check with me first what bedding you would like to bring.
- If you would like to bring any ornaments/toys, bowls etc for their stay you can etc.
- Tortoises who are not from the same family/live together will not be put together under any circumstances, this can lead to aggression, fighting, and passing of disease.
-Sometimes bonded tortoises from the same family may need to be separated or put in separate runs/tortoise table's from the start of their stay or even part way through their stay. This can be due to aggression, bashing, biting etc which can lead to injury or distress to the tortoise/s.
- In the event of rain, unless you are not happy for them to be in the rain, or If the rain becomes torrential or it turns too cold, then I would get everybody in to the warmth of the house or chalet and to their own tortoise table.
- All animals have daily interaction and handling. Although I know tortoises are not always keen on being picked up. Unless stated otherwise it would be a general daily health check and to handle for general care, baths, putting into the garden, back into the house again etc
- Any vegetables/weeds are provided by us on a daily basis depending on your pets' personal requirements. Although you are welcome to bring any food from home if you would like to. You can let me know what food they like/are allowed, and even anything they are not allowed.
- Any food such as pellets, calcium powder, cuttlefish etc are given as requested by you. You will need to bring these from home for us to use.
-They will all have fresh water changed daily (and topped up during the day if needed).
-All tortoises will be given a daily bath, or twice/three times a day during the very hot weather.
-Unfortunately you would not be able to bring tortoise table's from home. However as above they will be assigned their own tortoise table for their stay. So you will not need to go through the hassle of bringing their tortoise table from home.
Exercise:
- All tortoises are allocated a spacious outdoor run area which are used exclusively by the individual tortoise/s.
- Depending on weather conditions, all animals are exercised daily in runs on an outside area.
In the event of torrential rain or if it turns too cold, then I would get everybody in to the warmth of their own tortoise table.
Health & Hygiene:
- Water bowls, food bowls, & toys are cleaned on a daily basis.
- I always wash my hands thoroughly between handling different tortoises, so there is no chance of cross contamination.
-If you're pet/s need any kind of medication you will need to let us know before your pets stay, and give me details of how much and how often the medication is needed. Any pre existing medication/medical issues I will need to know about and agree to before a booking is confirmed. If medication is needed after a booking has been made you will need to let me know what is needed to be done so I know whether I can administer the medication for you. That's not to say I will not be able to give your pet their medication but I need to be aware of what is required first, as to whether I can still look after your pet.
-If we need to take your pet to the vet we will take them to our local vet, which is located 20 minuits down the road. They have tortoise savy vets, where our own tortoises are registered.
- I cannot board any tortoises who are unwell on arrival which can include symptoms such as runny nose, labored breathing, sunken eyes or swollen eyelids, loose stools, loss of appetite, listlessness, swollen body tissues, prominent bones (in head or limbs), soft shell, noticeable weight loss or weight gain in short period of time. As you can appreciate I am not a vet and am a pet boarder. Of course if your tortoise was to need vet care whilst they were staying I would take them without a delay.
-I will email the agreement forms for you to read. By booking with me you are agreeing to the conditions and agreements.
-If you do not have an email you will need to sign the conditions and agreement forms instead, in person.
-We are very aware of the dangers of overheating for any animal, big or small, so all animals will go out first thing in the morning, into their runs to ensure they do not overheat(in the summer). They will have access to the shade aswell as a sunny area where they can bask. They will also have access to water and regular baths.
- All runs and tortoise table's will be cleaned/tidied each day before the next day.
-All runs/tortoise table's and items will be thoroughly cleaned with hot soapy (and thoroughly rinsed) water and sprayed with a vet approved and reptile safe disinfectant after guests go home. They will be left to dry and air before anybody else uses them.
- I understand how important it is to make sure there is no cross contamination for tortoises using the same items after each other, and am very thorough and careful when cleaning. Some of the outdoor run areas are on wooden decking, so nice and easy to keep clean during stays and easy to clean and disinfect between guests. The other run areas have waterproof bases so they are easy to keep clean during stays and clean and disinfect between guests.
-In the case of bad weather such as rain, unless you are not happy with them being out in the rain, If torrential rain occurs animals will be put back into the warmth of their tortoise table.
-All tortoises will be back in the safety of the house before it gets dark (all year round). If it turns cold I would get all guests back into their tortoise tables where they will have access to their light's if you have provided them for their stay.
Small Pet Boarding Prices
- Tortoises £8.00 per tortoise per day (in own transport box).
Payment is to be made in cash (put in envelope on arrival) or bank transfer (in advance of stay). If this is your pets first stay with us, you will be required to pay a non refundable deposit. Until this is paid a space has not been secured for you.
If for any reason you need to cancel then please let me know beforehand (as soon as you know) as I may have to turn somebody else away who was looking for the same or similar dates to you.
If you have paid a non refundable deposit and need to cancel this is non refundable or transferable to another stay, no matter what the reason, how long ago the booking was made, or how long before the boarding was due to take place. If you pay for a stay in advance and need to cancel unfortunately this would be non refundable/non transferable to another stay. As with the non refundable deposit I have put that space/s by for you where I may have needed to turn somebody else away who would have used that space.
For more information on pricing or anything else you would like to ask please visit my website, e-mail or phone me and I will get back to you. Please visit my website for the full conditions of stay.
Other Services
Aswell as the lovely reviews on find pet boarding, you can also look at my website where there are many lovely recommendations from people who have already used my services.
There are also more photos of my guests, and more photos of the garden area with the run areas and tortoise table's.
I can send you photos of your pet while you are on holiday, whether you have access to your email or not you will be able to see the photos when you arrive back from your holiday. This is at no extra cost.
If you do not have an e-mail and have a mobile, I can
text you to let you know how your pets are doing.
Boarding Facility Images
Guest April 2024
Conservatory tortoise table's 
Conservatory tortoise table's 
Chalet tortoise table's 
Chalet tortoise table's 
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Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table
Inside tortoise table
Inside tortoise table 
Inside tortoise table 
Resident tortoise Summer 
Bath time 
Joni the resident tortoise says come and stay with us, its fun here.
Resident tortoise Skye
Tortoise guest February 2023
Guest February 2023 
Run area 1
Run area 2
Run area 3
Run area 4
Run area 5
Run area 6
Run area 7
Run area 8
Run area 9
Guest March 2023
Guest April 2023
Guest enjoying tortoise table on cooler day April 2023
Guest April 2023
Guest May 2023
Guest enjoying food May 2023
Alfresco bath time May 2023
Reviews from Our Guests
We used Julias' bordering service for the first time in July. And we were truly delighted with the care and attention our tortoise received. Nothing was too much trouble and our tortoise settled in immediately to his new situation. We were sent regular updates and pictures showing that he was well cared for. I cannot recommend Julia's dedication to caring for our tortoise during his stay. I would thoroughly recommend her services to anyone how needs specialist care for their tortoise whilst they have a well deserved holiday.
From Miss H Edwards on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much for the lovely review. I am pleased to hear you are happy with the care and service received. I look forward to seeing you all again another time. Take care.
Julia was lovely looking after our tortoise. I highly recommend her, we will certainly entrust her with our tortoise again.
From Alan Morris on
Boarders Response:Hi Alan, Thank you for your lovely review. I look forward to seeing you again for little ones September stay. Take care.
Julia looked after our tortoise whilst away for two weeks brilliantly. She sent loads of updates and pictures and we were happy that she was being well looked after. Julia is a lovely lady who clearly loves tortoises and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
From Kay Oakshott on
Boarders Response:Hi Kay, thank you so much for the lovely review. I am glad you are happy with the care and service you received. I really enjoyed looking after Primrose for her stay. I look forward to seeing you all again another time. Take care.
Julias tortoise boarding is the best boarding i have ever used. She looked after our tortoise Rocky so well with such expertise & personal care for his needs. Nothing was too much trouble & she took the time to send us email updates & photos of his stay to reassure us. The inside & outside accommodation is fantastic & Rocky was very happy & content in his temporary home. Everything was very clean & he was fed well & bathed dailed. Julia goes above & beyond to look after your tortoise & we feel very lucky to have found someone like her. We would not use anyone else again.
From Faye Long on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much for the lovely review. I am so pleased that you are happy with the facilities and care which Rocky received. I look forward to seeing you for Rocky's next stay. Take care.
We can't thank Julia enough for looking after our little bunnies whilst we were on holiday for 10 days. From the first contact it felt like we'd known Julia years, she showed such a genuine interest and care for Jackie and Marshmallow. We loved the photos and email updates whilst away and it certainly made our daughters days seeing the pictures and reading about what the rabbits were getting up to. We would 100% use Julia again and recommend her without hesitation! Thank you once again Julia! X
From Debbie on
Boarders Response:Thank you for the lovely review. Marshmallow and Jackie are lovely bunnies and I enjoyed looking after them. Take care. X.
We have taken our tortoise to Julia a few times now. He has the best care and we enjoy our Holiday more knowing Julia is looking after him. Julia kindly sends us emails and photos of his ‘holiday ‘ which we love receiving. Would recommend highly.
From Broken on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much for the lovely review. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.
Fantastic pet boarding would definitely recommend. Julia took great care of our Rabbits for 10days. Excellent service. Amazing. Thanks so much.
From Clare Smith on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much Clare. I really enjoyed looking after the bunnies. They were such brilliant guests. I hope to see you again soon. Thanks again. X
Boarded my Hermann's tortoise for the first time with Julia. I wish I had found her two years ago rather than taking a chance on a pet shop. Julia cared for my tortoise as if she were her own. Great care taken only to feed the weeds I'd specified. Julia bathed my tortoise daily, sleeping arrangements were secure and outside pens looked lovely from the wonderful photos Julia emailed me, so no worries about my tortoise at all. All these details are a big deal for tortoise owners and knowing that someone knowledgeable and caring is looking after them allows you to enjoy your trip away with no stress or worry. Thank you Julia x
From Nancy Brace on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much Nancy. I really enjoyed looking after Egg while you were away. I look forward to seeing you again. Take care. x
Left my two piggies with Julia for a long weekend. Only had them for 3 weeks so obviously very nervous about leaving them so soon. Julia is so friendly and caring I instantly felt at ease as soon as I met her and viewed the boarding. My piggies ‘Pigster and Trev' were extremely well looked after. I had email photos and updates while I was away which was so relieving. I have already booked the boys in for next year while we are away. Would definitely recommend Julia, already have to all my friends and family. Thank you Julia for everything x
From Tanya on
Boarders Response:Thank you Tanya. I hope to see you and the piggies again soon. x
So happy we found Julia to take care of our rabbits Miko and Mila, as rabbits are a lot more complex than people think I was not prepared to leave them with a friend while we went on holiday so was delighted to find a local home from home for them! Julia's really friendly and knowledgeable in her communication and can tell she has a love of animals. She's excellent at keeping in touch when you are away and it's so nice recieveing updates and photos! We will be sure to book our bunnies to stay with Julia when we go on holiday again.
From Jess on
Boarders Response:Thank you Jess. I am happy you are pleased with the care the bunnies received. I enjoyed seeing them relaxing in the garden each day. I look forward to seeing you all again next time. Take care. Xx
Julia has looked after my three tortoises twice since Covid restrictions lifted and firstly I have to say, Julia's Covid procedures are second to none! Prior to booking in my tortoises, I was extremely nervous about leaving them with anyone, but Julia reassured me on every level, from preparation and explanation through to her amazing care and attention. She took time to understand their specific needs as individuals, sent me pictures during their stay and gave me a detailed update upon collection. I have complete trust in Julia, knowing that she'll care for my tortoises with complete dedication.
From Ally on
Boarders Response:Hi Ally, Thank you so much for the lovely review. I really enjoy looking after the gang and seeing them enjoying the garden each day. I'm glad you are happy with the care and service received, covid rules etc. I look forward to welcoming you all back again. X
We left our rabbit Niknak for the first time with Julia we were really anxious about leaving him with someone else as he is my sons best friend and lives indoors with us. I don't know why we were worried he was cared for so well we got pictures of him why he was there which my son loved. You can tell that the animals are priority and well cared for as well as being safe secure with plenty of space. we have already booked him back in for our next stay away and would recommend.
From Shelley on
Boarders Response:Thank you for your lovely review Shelley. I really enjoyed looking after Niknak. I look forward to his next stay. Take care.
We've left our bunny with Julia multiple times. She has always been very nice to us and happy to answer any of our questions. She's extremely good care, nice and responsable with Trufi. We always feel he is in good hands when we leave him. She also likes to send us pictures while he's there, which I really appreciate cause I like to see how he's doing. I truly recommend her services.
From Andrea Taboada on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much for the lovely review Andrea. I really appreciate it. I enjoy having Trufi come for his holidays. I look forward to seeing you soon. Take care. X
Left my two piggies with Julia for a long weekend. Only had them for 3 weeks so obviously very nervous about leaving them so soon. Julia is so friendly and caring I instantly felt at ease as soon as I met her and viewed the boarding. My piggies ‘Pigster and Trev' were extremely well looked after. I had email photos and updates while I was away which was so relieving. I have already booked the boys in for next year while we are away. Would definitely recommend Julia, already have to all my friends and family. Thank you Julia for everything x
From Tanya on
Boarders Response:Hi Tanya, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for me. I really enjoyed looking after Trev and Pigster for you. I am glad you are happy with everything. They are lovely boys. I look forward to seeing you all next year. Julia xx.
I contacted Julia to enquire about my tortoises Botsworth and Hoardsley having a 1 week stay at Dalarna Lodge over the summer. I have never left my tortoises in the care of anyone outside of my family before and had lots of worries about leaving them. However, from the outset Julia was so understanding and helped to ease my concerns - Julia and I spoke lots in the weeks leading up to the tortoises' stay, she replied to all of my emails really quickly, answered all of my questions in detail and reassured me. In particular, Julia was happy to describe her disinfecting practices to me as cross contamination between tortoises was one of my biggest worries. When dropping the tortoises off at Dalarna Lodge, I felt comfortable leaving my tortoises with Julia - she was kind and caring and it was clear that she loved tortoises just as much as me! Julia wanted the tortoises to feel as at home as possible, and so she let me set up the tortoises outdoor runs in a way that replicated their set up at home as much as possible - I really appreciated this. During the tortoises stay Julia sent me daily email updates which was great. I also received a mid week photo update - lots of lovely photos of the tortoises enjoying their holiday! During the days the tortoises spent most of the time outside in their runs (weather permitting) and they were bought inside, into the safe and warm at night. I am pleased with Julia's services and will definitely book my tortoises in for another stay. Thank you!
From Evie on
Boarders Response:Thank you so much Evie. I very much enjoyed looking after Hoardsley and Botsworth for you. I'm happy you are happy with the service and care yourself and the tortoises received. I hope to see you again soon.
From the first moment I communicated with Julia, I was confident that max and ruby ( pet rabbits ) would be well looked after whilst we were in holiday. The booking process was simple and she installed me with confidence. During our holiday we were updated with pictures which was a really nice touch. I would highly recommend using her service, leaving you to relax whilst on holiday knowing your family pet will be looked after.
From Gary on
Boarders Response:Thank you Gary. I'm happy you are happy with the service and care yourself and the bunnie's received. Enjoy the rest of your Summer.
Julia looked after our guinea pig whilst we were on holiday, she immediately put me at ease from when i first met her and viewed where she would be boarded. We had pictures and updates on holiday which my daughters especially loved. Julia is lovely and took great care of our girl, we couldn't be more grateful. I wouldn't hesitate recommending her to anyone who is looking for someone to look after their beloved pets.
From Kamini on
Boarders Response:Hi Kamini, Thank you for the lovely review. Thank you for bringing Merida for her holiday. I hope to see yourself and the family again soon.
This was the first time we have gone away since we had our piggies (5 of them at the moment, in two sets) so we were nervous at first. As soon as we met Julia and saw her pet hotel, we were at ease though - Julia really knows what she's doing and you can tell she cares a lot for the animals in her care. The photos and updates we were sent over our holiday were amazing too - the piggies definitely enjoyed their break as much as we enjoyed ours! Will 100% be coming back to Julia next time we have a trip away - thank you!
From Andy on
Boarders Response:Hi Andy, Thank you to you both for bringing the piggies to stay. I am glad you were happy with the service and care you and the little ones received. I am glad you would be happy to bring the boys to stay again. I would be more happy to look after them for you again. That's great you had an enjoyable holiday. Take care.
Cannot recommend Julia's Dalarna Lodge highly enough! Julia is so friendly and helpful and clearly loves animals. Our rabbit Joey had a lovely time there this summer when we went on holiday and was very well looked after. We received a lovely email from Julia whilst we were away keeping us informed as to how Joey was and what he had been doing, accompanied with lots of photos of him, which was very reassuring and a lovely touch. She even checked in with us after we took him home to see if he had settled back at home ok. Would definitely use again and would recommend to everyone.
From Louise Hitchcock on
Boarders Response:Thank you Louise. I am.glad you are happy with the care Joey received and the service you received. I hope to see you all again soon. Take care.
This has been Bunny Fluff's second visit to Julia's 'small animal hotel'. Once more, he has had first class care. Well fed, and his favourite greens and fruit every day. He has had daily attention, which he enjoyed, as he is a very friendly and sociable rabbit. No hesitation at all in recommending Julia to care for your rabbits or guinea pigs. A home from home. The photographs of your pets Julia sends to you whilst you are away is a bonus. You can see for yourselves how happy and relaxed your pets are. A nice touch. Thank you again Julia.
From June on
Boarders Response:Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely to see you all again. I hope to see you again in the near future.
So pleased Julia looked after BunnyFluff whilst we were away. He had his own food which he was used to eating, and Julia made sure he was offered his favourite fruit and vegetables every day, just as he would at home. All pets in Julia's care have their wellbeing as her priority. Lots of paperwork to begin with, so she knows everything about them and their likes and dislikes. My grandchildren loved the photographs of him enjoying his holiday. Thank you Julia for such a thoughtful touch and for taking such good care of a much loved pet.
From June on
Boarders Response:Thank you for bringing Bunny Fluff to stay. A lovely owner and rabbit. I hope to see you again soon. Take care. X.
If you're in any way nervous of leaving your precious pets with a stranger then worry no longer with Julia. From the moment i made the enquiry she was very reassuring and understanding about any concerns and worries you may have. She allowed me to have a look at where the rabbits would stay and asked lots of useful questions for her records. She was very quick at responding to emails and during the actual stay I couldn't of asked for more. She kept in touch and sent lovely photos of my rabbits to show how they had settled in. She made sure they had the food and comforts they were used to which all helped with me feeling at ease. When I collected them they were sunning themselves in the run and fully relaxed. It was great to see how many other happy bunnies and guinea pigs there were too. Would not hesitate to recommend.
From Helen Willis on
Dear Julia, We want to thank you for the excellent care you provided for Dexter. He has always been happy with you and got to know you so well. Your care and attention is clearly visible as he always returns to us content, calm and well looked after. Thank you for bailing us out when we needed you at short notice and all the lovely photos. We recommend you highly to anyone looking for someone to care for and love their pet, like they do. Thanks for the information about the new VHD vaccine...you got to us before the Vet !!😊 Best wishes Pam and Barry Cullen
From Pam and Barry Cullen on
We highly recommend Julia's pet boarding! Julia is meticulous in checking all of the little details including times for daily feeds and vaccination records and makes sure that your pet's daily routine is disrupted as little as possible. We loved receiving photos and an update of how our rabbits were getting on while we were on holiday. Our bunnies were treated to a whole variety of fresh veggies each day and they enjoyed spending all day in the runs. Julia is really knowledgeable and her passion and enthusiasm for taking care of her guests shines through every time we visit. We have always felt that our pets are in safe hands with Julia and our rabbits have always been content and relaxed when we returned to pick them up. Thank you very much Julia!
From Keri and George Blanchard on
Thanks for looking after our two tortoises Mikey and Leo whilst we enjoyed our holiday. Tortoises can be a little tricky to care for and I was put at ease immediately knowing Julia had tortoises of her own. I was pleased to know that they spent the days outside in a safe and enclosed run and were then put back in the house at night safe and warm. We really appreciated the mid week update and photos, my son wasn't expecting this and he loved seeing them enjoying their holiday too. Many thanks again, we'll be in touch for the next holiday.
From Shakira Hiron on
Thank you Julia for taking such good care of my daughter's rabbit, Pancakes, while we were on holiday. I was very impressed with the "admin" before our holiday, all very thorough and organised. The night hutches were clean and spacious as were the day runs. We loved receiving the email and photos midweek showing us how settled and happy Pancakes was with her holiday accommodation. Anyone looking for small pet boarding need look no further - Julia comes highly recommended.
From Jackie on
Beyond impressed with the service Julia provided for my bun, Ramona. This was the first time we had left her with non-family members so we were naturally a little bit anxious, but all of our questions were answered and Julia accommodated to her needs brilliantly. Ramona is partially sighted and is usually kept indoors, and the space that is set up for the rabbits at night is perfectly sheltered, safe and warm. When we picked Ramona up after our holiday, she came home very relaxed and happy, and we even discovered she had a new favourite toy thanks to her stay (we immediately purchased a cat tunnel for her). We would definitely bring her back again if and when we next go away. Thank you Julia, and thank you for the dorkiest picture ever of my bunny - we love this!
From Jessi Hill on
Our precious bunnies Holly and Rowan and degus Tucah and Ricah had a wonderful holiday with Julia and we will definitely be booking up with her again. Julia is very friendly, organised and knowledgeable and while we were away she kept us informed with emails and photos as to how they were all doing. This was particularly reassuring as one of our bunnies is prone to colic and needed extra monitoring and potentially special care. The accommodation for rabbits is ideal with spacious indoor hutches and outdoor covered runs. Highly recommended!
From Krys Bailey on
Thank you very much for looking after my 2 guinea pigs tuff-t and jerry they clearly where very well looked after and I was very happy receiving the photos of them while in your care
From Poppy on
OUR GUINEAS, LOTTY AND BOOTS AND OUR HAMMY MILO STAYED HERE ON THEIR HOLIDAYS FOR JUST OVER 2 WEEKS....THEY HAD A FAB TIME AND WERE LOOKED AFTER VERY WELL AND IT WAS NICE TO HAVE CATCH UP EMAILS ON THEIR STAY.....WOULD RECOMMEND 100% VERY HELPFUL, KIND AND FRIENDLY.....HOME FROM HOME !!!!!!
From ALISON BROWN on
Just want to say a big thank you to Julia for taking such good care of our 2 long haired guinea pigs Itchy and Scratchy over the summer. Julia was very welcoming and was happy to show us around the accommodation that our guinea pigs would be staying in. All the hutches were very clean and all the animals had large runs to play in and were clearly very happy. Julia was very professional and asked lots of questions about how we wanted our guinea pigs to be looked after and their individual needs. Having our guinea pigs boarding with Julia just took all the hassle out of going away. In previous years I have asked friends to look after them, but after having to go through all the aggravation of moving the hutch, run etc on the day before going away I realised this year that just dropping them off at Julia’s where she had excellent accommodation already waiting for them, was a far better option – she even emailed photos to us of the guinea pigs whilst we were away! We will definitely be using Julia again for subsequent holidays and would recommend her to anyone. Thanks again Julia.
From H Barnes on
Just to say a huge thank you for looking after Spike, Sooty and Sweep for the last 2 weeks. They have come home looking fantastic and well cared for as usual and very happy. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for someonre to care for their pets whilst they are away. Thanks again Julia and see you next time x x
From Mandy Edwards on
Note: Map only shows approximate location.
Location
I am located on Miller Drive in Fareham, near Fareham leisure centre and the park.
Open Hours
Opening times are:
Monday - Friday:
9.00am until 6.30pm.
Saturday and Sunday
9.00am - 12.00 (closed) open again: 3pm - 6.30pm.
If you phone, and nobody answers please leave a message with your name, number and reason you are phoning. I will phone you back as soon as I can (when I've heard the message during my opening hours) (If I am closed I will not be able to reply to emails or phone messages, so please check when I am closed, and my normal opening hours). If you do not leave a message I cannot help, as I would not know you have phoned without a message. I will answer the phone when I am around but as you can appreciate I may not be available all the time to answer the phone or during times I am having a holiday myself. Thank you.
There are a few days where I will be closed for bringing, collecting and viewing but will be able to have guests to stay during these dates, as below:
*Monday the 22nd of January 2024
*Monday the 4th of March 2024
*Sunday the 10th of March 2024
*Sunday the 31st of March 2024
*Friday the 7th of June 2024
*Sunday the 16th of June 2024
*Friday the 13th of December 2024
I will also be closed for a few weeks the beginning of October (2024).
I do not take boarder's over Christmas and New year each year (24th December - 3rd of January) so please wait until the new year to contact me (4th of January onwards). As with the other dates I will not be available to reply to emails or phone messages over Christmas and New year. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Please bear in mind the above dates when contacting me, as I will not be available on these days (This means I will not be available to reply to emails or phone messages on these days, aswell as bringing or collection which will not be available on these days). Please contact me on the days when I am not closed. As you can appreciate family time is precious.
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