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ABOUT US
Meet Heather
Hi, I’m Heather, the owner of Small Paws. I’ve been lucky enough to share my life with Chihuahuas and other small-breed dogs for over 15 years, and for many years I’ve dreamed of creating a business dedicated to caring for little dogs and other small pets.
Throughout my journey with my own pets, I’ve learnt so much about their individual personalities, needs and quirks. I wanted to take everything I’ve learnt and create a service where small dogs are truly understood, cared for and treated as individuals.
Alongside my experience with dogs, I also have a wealth of experience caring for many other animals, including cats, rabbits, small furries, reptiles and exotic pets.
My dream is now a reality!
With the amazing support of my husband, we make a great team and are both incredibly passionate about the care and service we provide to you and your pets.
At Small Paws, we want every visit to be more than simply daycare or boarding. We provide a fun-filled, stimulating and enriching experience, with carefully chosen activities that encourage confidence, socialisation, curiosity and positive experiences in new environments.
And, of course, I couldn’t introduce Small Paws without mentioning the two very important members of our family - our Chihuahuas, Spice and Hannah.
They are our life, our passion and our world, and they are always ready to welcome your little ones to Small Paws!
I feel incredibly lucky to be living my dream, and I would love the opportunity to welcome you and your precious pet to the Small Paws family.
Boarding Licence Number: 19/1109/ANIMAL
FULLY LICENCED DOG BOARDER
Animal Reiki Practitioner
MEET THE BABIES
Meet the special little paws who have filled our lives with love, laughter and unforgettable memories - past and present
Each one has played a part in our journey and helped make Small Paws what it is today
HANNAH
Hannah is one of the special little members of the Small Paws family. She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but once she gets to know you, her sweet personality really shines through.
She absolutely loves her brain games and cardboard box hunts, putting her clever little mind to work while having lots of fun.
Hannah is definitely not a fan of the rain, cold or mud and would much rather spend her time running around with her little pals or finding a lovely warm spot to enjoy the sunshine.
But above all else, Hannah loves nothing more than cuddles from her favourite human and a good sunny spot to stretch out and relax.
PARIS
Paris was our beautiful Chihuahua princess and a very special part of the Small Paws family.
She absolutely hated muddy puddles, but loved nothing more than finding a sunny spot to stretch out and sunbathe. She adored everyone she met and was always happiest when she was being given cuddles and showered with affection.
Her favourite game was hunting for hidden food around the garden, putting her wonderful little nose to work and showing us just how much she enjoyed the fun and enrichment games.
Paris may no longer be with us, but she will always hold a very special place in our hearts and in the Small Paws story.
SPICE
Spice is one of the special members of the Small Paws family and is a little whirlwind of fun, curiosity and adventure!
She loves running through muddy puddles, trying to catch flies and doing zoomies through the long grass. She’s also quite the little thief and will happily steal anything she thinks she can get away with - especially pegs and socks!
Spice quickly learnt to use her natural instincts through our fun food-hunting and confidence-building games. She’s a very friendly little girl who loves meeting and playing with everyone, and she especially loves following little Laura wherever she goes.
With her cheeky personality and endless enthusiasm, Spice certainly keeps us on our toes!
BANDIT
Bandit was our very special boy and a real character who had a wonderful way of stealing everyone’s heart.
He loved nothing more than playing with his little pals and was always ready for some fun and attention.
Bandit absolutely adored food of any description, and his favourite pastime was raiding bags and sneaking into open cupboards in the hope of discovering a tasty treat! He certainly knew where the good stuff was kept!
He also loved going on walks and having fun in the pool - always ready for his next adventure.
Bandit may no longer be with us, but his cheeky personality, loving nature and countless memories will always be a very special part of the Small Paws family.
LAURA
Laura was our very special little girl and one of the most loving and clever members of our gang.
She was definitely no fan of mud or puddles and especially disliked the rain! But she absolutely loved to swim and was a little star when it came to brain games and learning tricks.
Laura adored her “baby” - a little toy duck that she treasured dearly. We would often find her curled up somewhere cosy with her favourite duck, or snuggled up alongside one of our visiting furry guests.
Although Laura could be nervous around unfamiliar people entering our home, she absolutely adored her furry friends and loved having our little visitors around.
Laura may no longer be with us, but she will always be deeply loved and remembered as a very special part of the Small Paws family.