Little Paws Lodge

About our Small Pet Boarding

We board: RabbitsGuinea PigsBirdsHamsters, Mice etc.Dogs

Little Paws Lodge is a friendly, caring & professional family run business that offers home from home accommodation for small animals. (no dogs or cats accepted)

All pets staying at Little Paws Lodge are cared for as if they were our own. They will be fed, watered, kept safe & warm, cuddled & have play time everyday.

For peace of mind, we are fully insured & we can offer additional insurance for your pets whilst they are staying at Little Paws Lodge, so you will not return to a vet's bill in the unlikely event that something should happen (Please note that pre existing conditions are not covered).

Little Paws Lodge has recently moved to exciting new premises in Southend-on-Sea, Essex (with excellent transport links & close to both the A13 & the A127). We can provide a collection/delivery service upon request and collection/delivery can be arranged from Chelmsford- please request at the time of booking.

Accommodation:

All pets staying at Little Paws Lodge stay in our family home, so all animals stay in a warm, draft free environment where temperature can easily be adjusted.

We ask that you bring your pet's cage with you to enhance their home from home experience.

Cages are lined with wood shavings or chipsi (whichever is your preference) & plenty of fresh meadow hay or shredded paper. Cages are cleaned & freshened on a daily basis so your pet will always be dry, clean & comfortable

NOW AVAILABLE.....Little Paws Lodge can now accommodate outdoor bunnies & guinea pigs. We have 5 purpose built hutches which are housed in an outbuilding in our garden. Pictures of our outdoor boarding accommodation will follow....

Exercise:

All animals will be taken out of their cages on a daily basis for exercise, whether it be to run around in an exercise ball, or run around in our indoor pen.

On warm, sunny days, birds will be placed outside.

We do have a selection of harnesses for rabbits & birds so if your pet requires walking, then this can be arranged.

When pets are out of their cages, they have our full undivided attention. Cuddles are also plentiful during exercise time.

Health & Hygiene:

The health and welfare of all pets is paramount to us. Each guest will be given a daily health check which doubles up as a cuddle session!

Rabbits must have up to date vaccinations against Myxomatosis and Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD) - at least two weeks prior to arrival. These vaccinations have to be given at least two weeks apart. We require you bring your pet's certificate as proof of vaccination- if you do not provide us with these certificates, we will not be able to board your bunny.

Should your pet require any medication, we are able to administer this, however we request that you notify us of this at the time of booking.

Cages are cleaned & freshened every day.

Fresh water, fruit & vegetables & treats (sparingly) are given daily. We ask that you bring your pet's own dried food as small animals have delicate tummies.

Small Pet Boarding Tariff

ACCOMMODATION PRICES- prices are per day & show 1st pet/2nd pet in same cage/3rd pet in same cage.

Indoor rabbits- £5/£3/£1.50
Large caged animals, eg Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas- £4/£2/£1
Medium caged animals, eg Rats, Degus- £3/£1.50/£1
Small caged animals, eg Gerbils, Hamsters- £2/75p/50p
Large caged birds, eg African Greys, Parakeets- £5/£2.50/N/A
Medium caged birds, eg Parrotlets, Lovebirds, Budgies- £3/£1.50/£1
Small caged birds, eg Canaries, Finches- £2/75p/50p
Exotics, eg Hedgehogs, Tortoises- £4/£2/£1

Outdoor rabbits £4/£2
Outdoor guinea pigs £3.50/£1.50
NB The above list is not exhaustive, if your pet is not listed above, please contact us & we will advise which category they fall into.

During their stay, we will provide your pets on a daily basis with; fresh fruit & vegetables, treats (sparingly),fresh hay (if required), fresh water, tubes, balls & boxes to prevent boredom,exercise, lots of attention & cuddles, health check. All cages will cleaned & freshened up every day to ensure that your pets have a dry clean home at all times.

We request that your pet is brought to us in their cage to enhance their home from home experience. We also request that you bring your pet's normal dry food to avoid upsetting their delicate tummies during their stay.

INSURANCE

We have Public Liability Insurance & we are fully insured to transport your pet for collection/delivery & to a Veterinary Practice should the need arise.

We also offer an additional insurance which covers your pet against any unexpected vet bills that may arise should your pet become unwell whilst in our care. This insurance is available at £2 per pet per stay. Please note that this insurance does not cover any pre existing medical conditions that your pet has before their stay with us. Unfortunately this insurance is not currently available for birds.

COLLECTION/DELIVERY SERVICE

We understand that some people may not be able to bring their pets directly to us, so we offer a Collection & Delivery Service. Your pet will be transported safely & directly between your home & Little Paws Lodge. This service is available for 45p per mile- we are based in Purfleet, Essex.

HOLIDAY JOURNALS

Holiday journals are persoanlised to your pet & include pictures of your pet during their stay at Little Paws Lodge along with a daily diary of what they have been up to & what they have eaten, etc. Journals are bound together & presented to you at the end of your pet's stay.

Journals are charged at 50p per day cage

Other Services

Services: GroomingClaw Clipping

PAMPERED PETS

Pampering includes a shampoo & set, check & clip/file claws, clean & polish their ears & make sure they are nice & sparkly for returning home.

Indoor rabbits- £6
Large caged animals, eg Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas- £5
Medium caged animals, eg Rats, Degus- £4
Small caged animals, eg Gerbils, Hamsters- £3
Large caged birds, eg African Greys, Parakeets- £5
Medium caged birds, eg Parrotlets, Lovebirds, Budgies- £3
Small caged birds, eg Canaries, Finches- £2
Exotics, eg Hedgehogs, Tortoises- £5

Boarding Facility Images