Want your pet’s to enjoy a holiday while you do too? Our ongoing aim is to provide the best pet care facilities and service Hull, East Yorkshire and the UK offers. You can find out all about us below.
We understand it can be a concern leaving your pets in someone else’s care for the first time. Pets who come from a safe and secure family home require the same care when being left with someone new. We work hard every day to ensure your pets have the best care and attention here at our family run business.
We’ve been caring for the regions since we opened in February 1993. Over the years we have cared for thousands of different dogs, cats and small animals. Just like us, they have different personalities and individual needs. Through our experience, we have gained the knowledge in giving the very best of care to pets young and old. We understand that it’s the people who matter in caring for your family member. With this always in mind, we employ the very best qualified and caring team. Find out more about us below.
Pet Care is our passion
All our fantastic team of pet care professionals have a great love of animals and an affinity for their wellbeing. They hold qualifications in animal management from foundation diploma through to degree level qualifications. We also help those looking to enter a career working with animals. Passing on our knowledge in our apprenticeship program which has been running for over 20 years. And by providing work placements to Schools, Colleges and Veterinary 1st years students.
We always aim to provide the greatest level of care. The whole team here will strive to ensure your pets have a healthy and stress-free holiday whilst with us. And this leads to happy pets on your return.
We’re also proud to be members of the Pet Industry Federation. The UK Kennel & Cattery Association. Also The British Dog Groomers Association. Peace of mind for you that we strive to give the very best care to your pets.
Accommodation & Facilities
Our accommodation and facilities are designed so your pet can have the most comfortable experience away from home. We are the largest pet care resort in the region giving all the space your furry family member needs. Be it relaxing in our luxury Hillside accommodation for our canine guests or sunbathing in our POD’s for our feline guests. To running free on our large grassed paddock, agility park and play centre. Our Pet Care Resort is the perfect getaway for adventurous pets. We also offer dog grooming in our dog grooming salon. Expert tuition for your dog at our dog training centre. And a great range of pet food, toys and accessories in our pet store.
Why choose us?
We put your pets needs and cares at the forefront of everything we do. One way we achieve this is by providing the largest team of passionate pet professionals the region has to offer. We have 33 members of staff who give a high standard of care and attention to our guests. Our facilities are continually the best they can be and improved year on year. We’ll also always aim to give you the best customer experience. From ease of booking, even at short notice. Offering a range of services for your pet at the best value. Regular updates when your away through social media should you require them. To always being available should you need us 365 days a year for pet care.
Why we started…
We first opened our doors to Swanland and the local area in February 1993. Our family wanted to continue in the dedicated care of animals. We wanted to provide a better service than was available to our dogs Sherry and Wanda. Tony and Mandy invested a great deal of time and energy creating large and comfortable accommodation for dogs. Accommodation for cats and a small reception area. Our first guest all those years ago was a Golden Retriever called Branston.
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Who we support
We support a range of local Schools, College’s, Universities and charitable organisations. We also provide work placements to students wanting to further their knowledge in animal care. Experience is the most important part of working with animals. Gaining first hand knowledge helps the next generation of pet care professionals have empathy and understanding of animal needs.
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Charity partners
We have a long standing relationship with our 3 local charity partners who do amazing work in our local community. We think it’s important, now more than ever, that businesses support local charities. Entrusting us with the care of your pet? Your choosing a company that works actively to help our local community.
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Our fantastic team of Pet Care Professionals are at the heart of everything we do. Meet them here ....
Gemma P
Dog Training ManagerI first stated with Home From Home Pet Care as a young worker at the age of 15 on a weekend position. I joined the army in the Signals after some years here and after a few years returned and was keen to take a dog training position. I've built up a great deal of knowledge working with all breeds of dogs and cats, and through my years of training I've helped many hundreds of dogs and their family's have a closer relationship through our Dog Training Center and helped Hessle Dog Rescue rehome many of their dogs. I have a Lab called Toby and two Springer called Bracken and Darcy. I look forward to giving your pets the best care whilst you are away.
Qualifications
IABTC Dog Training Instructor
IABTC Dog Agility Instructor
Canine First Aider
City & Guilds Level 3 in Animal Care (Pending)
Samantha W
Pet Care AssistantI currently work a part time position having a young child. I joined Home From Home in 2016, having previously gained experience working in pet care at MyPetStop in Newcastle as the Pet Care Manager. For a brief spell I worked at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter before moving to Yorkshire. I worked at Lowna Kennels before it closed in 2014. I have a number of reptiles, 6 Boa Constrictors, a Rat Snake, 2 Frogs, 2 Tarantula's and a Tortoise who holiday's here whilst we take some family time away.
Qualifications
Degree in Archaeology (BA Hons)
Level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Childcare
Francesca S
Pet Care Assistant ManagerUpdating
Qualifications
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Happy Customer Comments
Already absolutely love this place! We booked our French Bulldog puppy for two day care sessions and both times he came home super happy and definitely ready for a sleep! Our pup, Tobie, was only just old enough to be going out and everyone at Home from Home Pet Care was reassuring and gave us every ounce of confidence that he will have the time of his life.Tia BennettDog Care
Happy Customer Comments
My cat is my baby and I don't entrust her care to anyone lightly but Home from Home have looked after her very well and she has come back happy and content. I can tell she has had a great time.Melissa JaneCat Care
Happy Customer Comments
Just picked my German shepherd up,very pleased with the results,he is a difficult dog to groom and the guys just got it done with no drama,I would definitely take him again.Billy GormanDog Grooming
Happy Customer Comments
An amazing place that does so much for so little,our big rescue dog loves going to agility and obedience classes.I cannot recommend this place enough!!Scott LomaxDog Training
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