It’s that time of year again when many of us will be thinking of booking our summer holiday or perhaps a spontaneous weekend break to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

If you have pets at home, it’s not always easy to organise a break away, especially at the last minute, and you’re usually left with only two options to care for your animals; either booking a kennel stay or persuading a relative to take on the duty.

However, Billericay’s premier pet shop and pet grooming business Creatures Great and Small is now offering customers the perfect alternative - looking after your beloved animal in the comfort of their own home. Their professional pet carers will provide round-the-clock attention to your pet including regular walks, grooming, food and water and checks in case of illness or accident and will make a fuss of them just as you would to ensure they feel loved and well-cared for. 

The unique service is not just for holidaymakers. It’s also available for those who work full-time or those recovering or suffering from illness giving them peace of mind their pet is still receiving regular exercise while they concentrate on getting better. 

Keith Wood, managing director for Creatures Great and Small, which runs the service from its pet shops in Brentwood and Billericay, said it was already benefiting a number of residents in the area. 

“We have a lady who suffered an ankle injury. Her pet dog is rather agile and rather than see him miss out she’s asked us to walk him everyday while she recovers. We have another lady who is busy planning her son’s wedding abroad and has asked us to come and look after her dog at home so he doesn’t experience any upheaval.

“The service gives people a lot of peace of mind and they are extremely grateful for it. We’ve really set this up in response to what our customers have said they wanted over the 17 years we’ve been in business. 

“The wonderful thing for our customers is the fact we’re not a faceless website on the internet, we have two well-established pet shops which offer the whole pet care service from retail and medical supplies to grooming and dog walking and now pet care in your own home.”   

The Billericay pet care service has built an untarnished reputation in Essex and employs caring, fully trained staff who understand what is best for your pet. If you would like to find out more about its services, contact Creatures Great and Small on 01277 724894.