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Rupert Stays - Professional Pet Care

Professional Pet Care | Basingstoke 🐾
Thoughtful, Attentive, Comprehensive
DBS / Insured / Pet First Aid / Experienced
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31/10/2026

Buster, the Jack Russel, is taking things at his own pace on a peaceful exploration in the quiet woodlands with limited disruptions. He is a lovely boy with a gentle soul and a little bit timid in his outdoor life. I am providing him with some trial care before his pet sit booking next year. Getting to know dogs gradually over time helps to build a trusted bond, allowing them to feel comfortable in my presence when their owners go away for a short period of time. This kind of preparation is essential for your dog's comfort so if you are looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter, it's always a good idea to make your plans in advance so that you have peace of mind knowing your pets are in good hands. Buster is wearing a muzzle because he is quite opportunistic when it comes to finding interesting things to eat! So this is simply a good safety precaution but you tend to find much less litter in natural locations like this.

31/10/2026

This Halloween, I have a spooky pup playdate with Yumi & Koji 🖤✨ we're all set with our scary movie treats today 🍿 🎃 🐶

As your Pet Sitter by day, Cinema Vigilante by night, I ventured out last night for my early Halloween treat : Donnie Darko 25th Anniversary Harbour Lights Picturehouse in Southampton 🐰🖤 🎬

Today's Film Recommendation for Pet Parents : Donnie Darko
P.S I know a special secret about this cinema, so keep following for more.

Until next time, enjoy your Halloween celebrations with your fur babies 🐾🖤✨

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30/10/2026

In order to operate sustainably and provide pets with the undivided care and attention they deserve, our booking arrangements are being reviewed and updated with a few important, healthy boundaries ❤️🐾

This little guide simply covers the basics. All policies are communicated with clients directly.

I don’t publicly advertise my pricing, as every service I provide is bespoke and tailored to the individual needs of each pet and their owner. For new clients, I always take the time to explain what the service involves and the value behind it before providing a quotation. This allows you to make an informed decision about whether the service is the right fit for you and your pets.

My pricing reflects the time, care, travel, experience, expertise and responsibility involved in providing a high standard of individualised pet care. Rates may be reviewed periodically to ensure the service remains sustainable and that I can continue to provide the level of care and attention my clients and their pets deserve.

I value the trust clients place in me when caring for their beloved pets and endeavour to create the best working relationships. I absolutely love what I do and take great pride in providing attentive, compassionate care. I aim to deliver the standard of care I want to be known for.

Thank you to all my wonderful clients for your understanding, support and continued trust. 🐾

29/10/2026

As a Professional Dog Walker & Pet Sitter, not a Dog Trainer, there's only so much I can manage during an hour's walking session.

Having said that, I have been able to help the dogs in my care to a certain extent through the way I manage them on the go. A lot of this actually comes down to how I manage myself, being mindful of what to do and what not to do.

I care for these dogs occasionally, helping their owner as and when needed, however, pup Zodiac is noticeably improving in her leash walking as part of her little family pack each time we head out together.

28/10/2026

The Joys of Dog Walking 🐾 🌿 ♥️

Best Dog Friends, Frank & Zippy, love their weekly adventures together and it's the highlight of my week as the Professional Dog Walker who has the pleasure of walking them! ✨

The boys have a tremendous amount of fun playing together during their sessions but they also share a positive dynamic in which they help one another grow. As they explore together, they learn from one another in the best way and that's such a beautiful thing to witness. I love all their quirks too, their cheekiness, their playfulness, their bold attitude and also their gentle, caring side, both towards each other and to me, regularly checking in. If all of that wasn't enough, as you can see, these gorgeous boys are top pup models, very photogenic indeed!

A wonderful pair, but equally, they are social butterflies and I'm sure they'd be very welcoming of some new friends. So, if your dog loves social interaction with other dogs and could benefit from walking within a small, harmonious group, get in touch to book your Meet & Greet 🐶

Sophie | Rupert Stays
Professional Pet Care : Pet Sitting & Dog Walking

📍Basingstoke
📩 [email protected]

27/10/2026

We take our post Walkies rituals very seriously at Rupert Stays ♥️🐾 Mr Frankles always gets his goodbye biscuits with a little chat while he gives me his paws and tilts his head as if he knows exactly what I'm on about!

27/10/2026

Frank says, what do you mean it's too early for Christmas? 🎅🏻 well, he's not wrong! 🐾 Sandy Paws is sending the Rupert Stays Elf out on a mission to care for the pups this December 🎄✨🐾♥️ there's only so many homes she can visit so it's especially important for the pet parents to start booking now 🔖

Send your pet care wish via DM or email : [email protected] 🐶

P.S don't forget to leave your Pet Sitter some cookies 🍪 but NO carrots! 🤮😆
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26/10/2026

Monday Motivation with Mr Zippy ⚡️ I love that my start to the week gets to be spending time with Zippy on outdoor dog walking adventures! 🥰 Monday mornings can feel like a slog but not when you've got a cute pupdate to look forward to 🐶❤️ Life Hack: If you hate waking up to emails like I do, just say nah, and go grab your dog's leash instead! 🤭🐾

26/10/2026

Lifted spirits on a gloomy day - a Dog Walker's Life 🐕♥️ I know that not every pet care pro is enjoying this current soggy weather which is totally understandable but I'm actually loving it, surprisingly! ☔️

After such a difficult summer, struggling with the heatwave, losing work, expensive van repairs and MH struggles, barely getting out the house, that was a big hit all at once. The stress of it all made me question everything regarding my career and future plans which was all very stressful and scary!

I think we are all going through a lot of difficult challenges at the moment as a collective. From my experience, I can tell you that 1. It does get better and 2. Struggle can help you grow and become more resilient, pushing you further to achieving your goals.

It can be very helpful to take a step back in the challenging moments and look at everything from a wider perspective. A temporary break can help you to reset and choose an approach that works best for you in the long run. I'm so glad I had my reset, because it helped me gain clarity and come back stronger with more confidence, allowing me to do what I love in a healthy and sustainable way.

So, dog walking in nature, perhaps especially on the rainy days, is what I love to do and as long as the dogs are safe and happy, I'm happy too! 🐕🐾♥️
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