Dexters House Animal Services

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Today we completed our animal first aid course 🥰

29/04/2026

More needs to be done to protect horses and riders after they were involved in more than 1,500 road incidents in the South East in 10 years, a charity has said.

More here: https://bbc.in/4tY27GB

29/04/2026

Some new members of the team 🪿🦆

22/04/2026

20 x 40 soft track school available for hire
£15 per hour - additional horse £5 per hour.
Use of jumps available, plenty of parking.
To book in 📞 07939 473736

21/04/2026

Would you like your dog/s to attend your wedding ?

Introducing our new Wedding service (also available for other events)

Mini Package:
Collect your dog from chosen location
A pre-wedding walk
Arrive at the venue for photos
Drop your dog back to chosen location
Package duration 3 hours including travel time.

Maxi Package:
Collect your dog from chosen location
A pre-wedding walk
Arrive at the venue 1 hour prior to ceremony for photos
Attend ceremony
Attend post wedding photos
Assist photographer with getting the best photos with your dog
Drop your dog back to chosen location
Package duration 4 hours including travel time.

Please contact us for prices and further details, all packages can be amended to your requirements.

[email protected]
07939 473736

20/04/2026

We provide a whole range of equestrian services:
🐴 yard cover
🐴 poo picking
🐴 farrier visit cover
🐴 Ragworting
🐴 bathing
& much more ……
Please contact us with your enquiry, available 7 days per week.
Allison - 07939 473736
Scarlett - 07557 944522

08/03/2026

Dog walking Price list:

Dog walking
30 minute solo walk £12.00
45 minute solo walk £15.00
60 minute solo walk £18.00
Additional dog £5.00

Overnight house sitting £40.00
Additional dog £12.00
Additionsl small pet £3.00

Day house sitting £15.00 per hour

Areas covered for dog walking and house visits: Aldington, Ashford, Bilsington, Bradbourne Lees, Brook,Challock, Finberry, Great Chart, Hamstreet, Hinxhill, Kennington, Kingsnorth, Mersham, Ruckinge, Sellinge, Sevington, Shadoxhurst, Smeeth, Wilesborough,& Wye.

08/03/2026

Boarding and house visit Price List:

Rabbit boarding from £7.00 per day
Rabbits are boarded for £7.00 per day, £10.00 per bonded pair in the same cage. Indoor boarding with access to the outdoors during the day. Myxomatosis & RVHD vaccination required.

Guinea Pig boarding from £6.00 per day
£6.00 per day, bonded pair in same cage £8.00 and £10.00 for 3. Secure indoor accommodation with access to the outside during the day. We do ask you bring their own food to avoid upset tummies.

Hamster, Gerbil & Mouse Boarding From £4.00 per day
£4.00 per day, 2 sharing £5.00 per day. We do ask that you bring your own cage and food to limit any upset to the smaller animals.

Hen boarding from £6.00 per day for up to 4 hens
£6.00 per day for up to 4 hens, £7.50 for 5-7 & £10.00 for 8 -10. Large secure fox proof accommodation, we provide all food and bedding.

Birds, lizards & Tortoises from £5.00 per day

Collection Service 80p per mile
If you are boarding an animal with us we are able to collect and return at the cost of 80p per mile for the full return journey to Dexter’s House.

Out for the day from £15.00 per visit
If you are out all day at an event and need your animals letting out, feed time or putting to bed we are able to come and do this for you.

Emergency Care from £15.00 per day per visit
We can help look after your or a relative’s animals in the event of an emergency. At short notice we can take over the care of the animals in the house hold and give you less to worry about.

Wedding day Service From £15.00 per visit
Please ask for a bespoke package price. We can take care of your animals on your wedding day, from walking your dog, to putting away your hens. We also offer the letting the dog out for a wee service.

Home holiday visit service £12.00 per day for 1 visit, £16.00 for 2 visits.We will come in pick up your post, feed your animals and clean out, including litter trays. we can also water your plants, open/close curtains. Visit time of around 1/2 an hour. Fully DBS/CRB checked.

Yard cover from £15.00 per hour

Poo picking and Ragwort pulling service £15.00 per hour

Large animal visits and small holding cover price to be confirmed on inquiring dependant on number of animals and distance.

08/03/2026

Meet the team: Helen Boorman – Animal House Visits, Farm & Horse Care - cuxton, Rochester, Meopham & Istead Rise.

Helen Boorman is a highly experienced and dependable animal care provider with over 30 years of hands-on experience caring for a wide range of animals. Based in Cuxton, near Rochester, Helen provides reliable animal house visits, farm animal care, and horse care for pet owners in the local area. She also manages and covers bookings throughout the Cuxton and Rochester area, ensuring animals receive consistent and professional care.

With decades of experience working with animals, Helen has developed strong practical knowledge of animal behaviour, welfare, and daily care routines. Her background includes caring for farm animals, horses, and dogs, including large breed dogs, giving her the confidence and ability to handle animals of all sizes and temperaments.

Services Offered

Animal House Visits – Feeding, exercise, companionship, and general care for pets while owners are away.

Farm Animal Care – Feeding, checking livestock, and assisting with daily routines.

Horse Care – Feeding, grooming, turnout, mucking out, and general stable duties.

Dog Care – Experienced in handling and caring for large breed dogs as well as other sizes.

Experience & Approach

Helen’s many years of practical experience mean she understands how important routine, patience, and calm handling are when caring for animals. She takes pride in providing reliable and attentive care tailored to each animal’s individual needs.

Being locally based allows Helen to offer dependable support for pet owners in the Cuxton and Rochester area, ensuring animals are well looked after in their own familiar environment.

Values

Over 30 years of animal care experience

Trusted and reliable local service

Calm, confident handling of animals

Experience with farm animals, horses, and large dogs

Dedicated to animal welfare and wellbeing

Helen Boorman is committed to giving owners peace of mind, knowing their animals are being cared for by someone with extensive experience, dedication, and a genuine love of animals. 🐾