17/07/2025
This is a reminder to always use a licensed boarder to look after your much loved dogs!
If you need any recommendations just ask!
Stay safe! ❤️🐾
⚠️ Please read: The hidden risks of using sites like Rover for dog boarding ⚠️
We want to highlight the serious disadvantages of using online pet-sitting platforms like Rover. Many people don’t realise that some boarders on these sites are NOT properly licensed, despite claiming they are.
We’ve just dealt with a heartbreaking case - Reggie the beagle, who went missing after his boarder lost him and then lied about when, where and how it happened. This boarder quickly washed their hands of any responsibility and carried on as if nothing happened. Shockingly, this is the second time the same boarder has l0st a dog in their care that we have helped with.
👉 Please check if a boarder is licensed - you can verify this on your local council’s website.
👉 ALWAYS ask to see their licence and insurance documents - any reputable boarder will happily show you.
👉 If someone refuses or makes excuses, that’s a huge red flag - they have something to hide.
We want to make it clear: we are not blaming Reggie’s owners - they fully support this post to help protect other dogs and owners. Platforms like Rover do not verify licences - anyone can sign up and start taking dogs with no checks.
We are also not talking about your friends boarding without a licence, only companies taking money for this.
It is a criminal offence to board dogs without a licence, and this case has been reported to the council and police.
💔 Please be vigilant — this is your family member. Do your checks, ask questions and don’t be afraid to walk away if something doesn’t feel right.
Let’s protect our dogs from preventable tragedies like this. 🐾✨
Please refrain from commenting about naming and shaming. We won’t single out individuals publicly (at this stage), but we also won’t conceal this company’s actions.
If you are currently boarding in Stewarton we urge you to check it’s licensed! If not look at getting your dog asap. We know there’s other there.
Liz and Team ADDR
