Pet Care and Pet Transport in Lichfield and Surrounding Areas
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31/08/2025
My next puppy class starts in a week!
If you know anyone who may be interested please get in touch!
Location : Aldridge (WS9)
Time : 19:00 Monday Evenings (Lasts around 1 hour) www.maritzas.co.uk
Call / Text / WhatsApp : 07936 473234
I keep classes small to ensure everyone gets as much interaction as possible without overwhelming the puppy's.
This class is aimed at dogs up to 8 months old but anyone can join if you want to master the basics!
Classes all take place in an indoor hall so we can still train our furry friends in the unpredictable English weather!
All dogs must be up to date with all vaccinations and flea and worm treatments!
28/08/2025
26/08/2025
🌟 A Big Life Update from Donna & Jeff 🐾
After almost a decade of caring for thousands of beloved pets, working with the most incredible team, and growing First For Pets (our beloved pet care business) from the ground up - the time has come for a new chapter.
We’re both feeling a mix of emotions as we share that First For Pets will officially be under new ownership from 29 August.
This has been more than just a business to us - it’s been a huge part of our lives. It’s been our purpose, our passion, and our community. We’ve had the privilege of looking after our clients' dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, and reptiles! We’ve been trusted to walk into their homes and hearts - something we’ve never taken for granted.
Running this business together has been one of the most fun, challenging, rewarding (and at times exhausting and emotionally draining!) things we’ve ever done. From 6am walks in the snow to 3am emergency vet visits and everything in between - we’ve laughed, cried, and carried treats and poo bags in every coat pocket we own 😂
The sale of First For Pets is part of a wider plan for our future: Jeff is winding down toward retirement (though still very much involved until the handover is complete!), and Donna is now running a coaching and therapy business to support people going through major life transitions.
We’ll be working closely with the new owners, Mike & Andrea, during a 4-week handover - and continuing to support some pre-booked clients until the end of this year.
It’s bittersweet, but it’s the right time.
It was important to find new owners who share our values, our love for animals, and our desire to make a difference. We believe Mike & Andrea are the right people. Take a look at the video of their home below. It's pet paradise!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us - clients, friends, family, and our amazing team - we couldn’t have done it without you. ❤️
The fightback against spiralling vet bills has begun....
With costs continuing to spiral, angry pet owners and independent practices have had enough of the big companies dominating the industry
24/08/2025
Bank holiday weekend fun ❤️
24/08/2025
23/08/2025
When assembling your dog, be sure to follow the instructions carefully 😂
23/08/2025
23/08/2025
🌿 Can You Help? Field Wanted for a Horse (Lichfield Area) 🐴
One of our lovely pet carers is looking to relocate her horse closer to home and is searching for a field (not a yard) in or around Lichfield.
✅ Ideally 1–2 acres (or more) of grazing
✅ Safe fencing (post & rail or electric, not barbed wire)
✅ Access to water (trough or natural source)
✅ Shelter (field shelter or natural hedges/trees)
✅ Reasonable access for owner, vet & farrier
If you have something suitable - or know someone who might - please comment below or message us with details (including price/availability if possible).
Thank you so much for supporting our community - it really does make a difference 💚
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Animals at Home - offering a great alternative to a kennel or cattery!
We are Jeff and Donna Garratty and we live in the beautiful cathedral city of Lichfield. We share our home with our cats Meena and Timmy, and our black Labrador sisters, Jasmine and Jade.
When we started our pet care business four years ago, it was a decision driven by frustration. Finding good quality pet care when we were at work or away on holiday was always a real challenge. We believe people and their animals deserve better, so we gave up our jobs and so began our journey in professional pet care!
We became part of the Animals at Home franchise on 01 June 2016 when we began a new start-up branch in North Warwickshire. We grew it into a thriving business before selling and relocating, just so that we could do it all over again in Staffordshire.
So that we can provide the very best, safest, and most professional service possible to you and to your furry folk, we have both received professional animal training at an RCVS veterinary hospital which involves first aid, animal handling, hygiene, and pet nutrition.
Each of our team members is trained, insured and DBS checked for your peace of mind, and we hold 5 star-rated animal boarding establishment licenses across all of our host families (dog home boarders).
Since we began, we have loved and cared for the most amazing pets. We’ve learned so much from each and every one of them. We never take for granted the trust that is given to us by our clients to look after their homes, and their beloved furry-folk. For that, they can expect a first-class service, backed up by pet industry qualifications and best practice.
Choose from a whole range of pet care services:
• Dog Walking
• Cat Feeding and Companionship
• Dog Holidays
• Dog Day Care
• Pet/House Sitting
• Animal Ambulance
• Pet Taxi/Pet Transport
• Rabbit and Guinea Pig Care
• Small Fluffies and Exotics
• Horse and Pony Care
• Smallholding and Hobby Animal Care
• Pet Cremation
We provide an individual care package, tailored to meet the needs of your pet so why not contact us now to see how we can help?
