Policy

At Soph's Walks and Whiskers, I am committed to providing reliable and professional care for your pets. To ensure everything moves smoothly and fairly for everyone, I have implemented the following cancellation, booking policy and terms and conditions. 

Booking Policy🐾 - 

  • A deposit is required to confirm your booking.

  • Bookings will not be confirmed until the deposit has been received.

  • The deposit will be deducted from your final invoice.

  • Payments are accepted via bank transfer or cash.

  • All bookings include a free meet & greet before the service begins — this helps me learn all about your pet’s health, behaviour, and routine.

  • The owner must inform me of any behavioural issues or health conditions before the service starts.

  • Any changes to routines, feeding instructions, or medical conditions must be shared before the booking.

  • Each overnight stay covers a 24-hour period from the chosen time to the same time the next day.

    • Extra time beyond 24 hours may be charged as additional day care.

  • For the safety and comfort of all pets, they must be able to remain on their own for up to 4–6 hours at a time.

 

Cancellation Policy🐾- 

  • If you need to cancel your booking, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled service will result in the deposit being retained.

  • For cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance, the deposit can be refunded or credited toward a future booking — whichever you prefer.

 

Terms & Conditions📋-

  • Dogs will be walked on lead unless written consent is given to walk off-lead in safe areas.
  • In extreme weather (e.g., heat, storms, snow), walk durations may be adjusted for safety, but the visit time will still be spent caring for your dog.

  • I will treat your home with full respect and ensure it is secure at all times.

  • In the event of illness or injury, I will contact the owner immediately and, if necessary, take the pet to the nearest veterinary practice.

    • Any vet costs are the owner’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed.

    • In an emergency where the owner cannot be reached, I will act in the pet’s best interest.

  • While every care is taken, I cannot be held liable for injury, loss, or death of any pet that results from pre-existing health issues or situations beyond my control.

  • I am not responsible for any damage or accidents in the home that are outside of my control.

 

 

If you have any questions or need to reschedule, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Thank you for choosing Soph's Walks and Whiskers - I look forward to hearing from you and caring for your pets!