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VIPets Dog Walking, pet visits. House Sitting, Holiday home cover, Small animal boarding. A bit about Me! I moved to Monmouthshire in 1997. Kate Humble & Ludo Graham

For many years I had the privilege of enjoying the rural life on a small holding near Raglan raising and tending pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens and Norfolk Bronze turkeys. I have been animal mad all my life and was the youngest member of the UK Phasmid Society (now the PSG) caring for, amongst others, the pink winged variety much to the rest of my families horror as I invariably let them out

for exercise then couldn’t find them! I will let you look that one up! Over the years I have looked after and / or rescued terrapins, tortoises, parrots, sugar gliders, budgies, ferrets, swans, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, rats, dogs, cats, donkeys, goats, hedgehogs, snakes, fish (cold water and tropical but not marine), lizards and of course hatched butterflies and tadpoles at home for the children to see! I have enjoyed riding since childhood and am qualified to BHSAI. I was Captain of Nottingham University Riding Team for two consecutive years qualifying for the University Championships twice but unfortunately was always soundly put in my place by a young Mr Fox Pitt! I represented Great Britain at the International Student Equestrian Games in America in 1990. I own two Working Cocker Spaniels who accompany me on a daily basis. I am a keen gardener although recently I don’t seem to get much time to do any at home! I am fully insured with Pet Plan business and have an up to date clear DBS check. Copies of the certificates and references are available on request. Testimonial from Kate Humble:

31 Dec 2020,

Heather Morgan has been walking our 3 dogs and house sitting for us for the last # # years (how many is it?!). Our dogs are not entirely straight forward - one is blind, one is an ex-cruelty case with numerous problems and the other is a working dog who needs a lot of stimulation and exercise. Heather’s knowledge and understanding of animals, her patience, kindness and faultless reliability have made her invaluable to us - and the dogs love her! We know if we have to be away for any length of time, our dogs, livestock and house will be looked after with scrupulous attention to detail and care. We cannot recommend her highly enough.

Thankfully todays weather turned out better than expected. Stunning views of the gateway to Wales.
29/11/2025

Thankfully todays weather turned out better than expected. Stunning views of the gateway to Wales.

Oh the memories.......!!Stay safe in storm Claudia tomorrow.
13/11/2025

Oh the memories.......!!
Stay safe in storm Claudia tomorrow.

19/06/2025

How do you walk dogs when it's hot?

Avoiding hypothermia today!
12/06/2025

Avoiding hypothermia today!

That's my revision done for another few years. Keeping everyone safe I hope.
12/06/2025

That's my revision done for another few years. Keeping everyone safe I hope.

Spring has definitely arrived in Penterry. Even the swallows have made it back to the stables but didn't stay still enou...
25/04/2025

Spring has definitely arrived in Penterry. Even the swallows have made it back to the stables but didn't stay still enough for a photo.

VIPets to the rescue!! Actually on a dog visit but while there noticed a fish had managed to strand itself on top of the...
18/03/2025

VIPets to the rescue!!
Actually on a dog visit but while there noticed a fish had managed to strand itself on top of the heron net. Not entirely sure how as there are no holes. A quick nip home to retrieve a sieve, tape and my new window cleaning pole that arrived only that morning. The fish safely scouped up and returned to the pond seemingly none the worse for it's adventures!

Wash day for all the dog towels, blankets and toys. What are the chances of this happening?!
26/01/2025

Wash day for all the dog towels, blankets and toys. What are the chances of this happening?!

First client of 2025 what more could you want!!
01/01/2025

First client of 2025 what more could you want!!

Happy New Year to all my furry clients. Bryn decided on his resolution last night and I heartily approve!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all my furry clients.
Bryn decided on his resolution last night and I heartily approve!

What did you get for Christmas?I received the perfect gift for the dog walker!!
25/12/2024

What did you get for Christmas?
I received the perfect gift for the dog walker!!

Last job before stopping for Christmas. Hay up the hill for the little Shetland rams. Happy Christmas to all VIPets clie...
24/12/2024

Last job before stopping for Christmas. Hay up the hill for the little Shetland rams.
Happy Christmas to all VIPets clients and their animals.

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A bit about Me!

I moved to Monmouthshire in 1997 with my husband whose father is from a Pontypool mining family. For many years we had the privilege of enjoying the rural life on a small holding near Raglan raising and tending pigs, sheep, ducks, geese, chickens and Norfolk Bronze turkeys.

I have been animal mad all my life and was the youngest member of the UK Phasmid Society (now the PSG) caring for, amongst others, the pink winged variety much to the rest of my families horror as I invariably let them out for exercise then couldn’t find them! I will let you look that one up! Over the years I have looked after and / or rescued terrapins, tortoises, parrots, budgies, ferrets, swans, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, rats, dogs, cats, donkeys, hedgehogs, snakes, fish (cold water and tropical but not marine), lizards and of course hatched butterflies and tadpoles at home for the children to see!

My personal favourite children’s pet is the Guinea pig and we are great fans of Suzy’s great work at her piggy rescue centre. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GlynneathGPR/

I have enjoyed riding since childhood and am qualified to BHSAI. I was Captain of Nottingham University Riding Team for two consecutive years qualifying for the University Championships twice but unfortunately was always soundly put in my place by a young Mr Fox Pitt! I represented Great Britain at the International Student Equestrian Games in America in 1990.