TESTIMONIALS & FAQ’s

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“we would have no hesitation in recommending katherine. you will not find better care for your pet.”

— Richard & Clare, Abingdon

What clients are saying
about the paw smith.

  • "YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER CARE FOR YOUR PET."

    “Before we moved away from Abingdon, Katherine looked after our cat Lucy over a period of 5 years when we went away for short trips. We always considered ourselves incredibly lucky to have Katherine’s services. Not only was she very reliable, she was also incredibly caring towards our cat and developed a genuine bond - and Lucy is not always the easiest cat to bond with! We always had complete peace of mind Lucy was in safe hands when we left her in Katherine’s care. Katherine would always go that extra mile. On one occasion, after Lucy had been sick on a chair cover, Katherine took it home, washed it and had it back in place by the time we came back. We would have no hesitation in recommending Katherine. You will not find better care for your pet..”

    — Richard & Clare, Abingdon

  • "Katherine really went above and beyond when our dog became very ill..."

    “Katherine looked after our dog on numerous occasions, treating her like her own, and it was safe to say our dog adored her. She has an easy and calm approach that pets find safe and reassuring. Even as our dog became old and required more care an attention, Katherine was more than happy to help.

    Katherine really went above and beyond when our dog became very ill whilst we were away, acting quickly and taking her to the emergency vets. She dealt with the vets and kept us informed every step of the way. Katherine really cares about animals, she provides a safe and secure environment for them and gives them that extra bit of love they miss when you aren’t around. We really can’t recommend her enough.”

    — Karen & James, Abingdon

  • "I trust her completely..."

    “Katherine has looked after my darling little cat, Tamara, and our home on many occasions now. I trust her completely to look after both and always come home to a clean and tidy house.”

    — Jasmine, Didcot

  • "I have always found her to be reliable, conscientious and highly attuned..."

    “Katherine has looked after our cat Tolstoy on many occasions and I have always found her to be reliable, conscientious and highly attuned to tolstoy’s needs. I trust her wholeheartedly with both the security of our house and the happiness of our pet when we’re away - I absolutely recommend her services.”

    — Lyndsay, Shippon

  • "THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND, WE WOULDN'T USE ANYONE ELSE!"

    “We have trusted Katherine for many years to look after our array of animals when we have been away on holiday, often being thousands of miles from home, with limited phone signal. To leave such responsibility to look after our dogs and horses in Katherine’s care is commendation to her as a person. We have a huge amount of trust in her ability to look after them, her kindness to them and feel safe in the knowledge that she is extremely experienced and sensible to deal with any issues that may arise. Let’s face it, nutty spaniels and thoroughbreds don’t always make life easy! Thoroughly recommend, wouldn’t use anyone else!”

    — Kathy & Darren, Drayton

  • "She is conscientious, gentle and treats them as her own."

    “Having Katherine look after my precious girls gives me peace of mind to go away and know they are being loved and cared for. Katherine has looked after my dogs for 7 years. She is conscientious, gentle and treats them as her own. They are always happy and healthy when I come back.”

    — Sarah, Southmoor

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FAQs

 

what areas do you cover?

We cover Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage and Oxford as well as the surrounding villages. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see villages included.

do you offer boarding at your own home?

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer this service. All care will be in your own home.

what is your process?

Once you have submitted the form on the contact page, we will get in touch to arrange an initial meeting in your home, so that we can meet you and your pet. If you would then like to make a booking, we will ask you to fill in a form and confirm the dates you wish to be booked in for. There is no charge for the initial consultation.

what are your prices?

Our prices vary depending on the service you are interested in. Please visit my Services & Prices page to find out more about this. If you are looking for something that is not listed on our services list, please get in touch and we will give you a quote.

are you insured?

We are fully insured and DBS checked. We are also Canine First Aid trained.

how is payment taken?

We accept either bank transfer or cash payments. We will send you an invoice once we have finished taking care of your pet on the agreed date(s). For regular walks, we will invoice you on a weekly basis. For house sitting services we ask for a 50% deposit on the date of booking. This is refundable if cancelled with at least 28 days notice. Cancellations made 7 days or less before a house sit will be subject to a charge of 100% of the booking cost.

areas covered

The Paw Smith covers Abingdon, Didcot, Wantage & Oxford as well as the surrounding villages. Please use the drop down menus to the right to see if your village is included. If your village is not mentioned, please get in touch and we will do our best to help you.

    • Shippon

    • Cothill

    • Marcham

    • Garford

    • Kingston Bagpuize & Southmoor

    • Frilford

    • Milton

    • Sutton Courtenay

    • Drayton

    • Steventon

    • Culham

    • Sunningwell

    • Radley

    • Harwell

    • Blewbury

    • East & West Hagbourne

    • Appleford

    • Rowstock

    • Chilton

    • Upton

    • North & South Moreton

    • Long Wittenham

    • Kennington

    • Boars Hill

    • Wootton

    • Cumnor

    • Littlemore

    • Summertown

    • Jericho

    • Headington

    • New Marston

    • Ardington

    • East & West Hendred

    • East & West Hanney

    • Lockinge

    • Grove