Addy

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Hi, I’m Addy! I run Open Horizons Pet Care, providing dedicated, trustworthy, and attentive care for your dogs and cats across the Cambridge area. ​Whether your pup needs a fun, energetic walk, or your pets need reliable drop-in visits while you’re at work or away, I treat every animal as if they were my own—focusing on their individual routine, comfort, and safety above all else. ​Why Pet Parents Choose Open Horizons: • ​Tailored Care Routines: Every pet has their own personality. I strictly stick to your feeding schedules, exercise preferences, and home rules to keep stress levels low. • ​Prompt Communication & Updates: You’ll get clear, real-time updates and daily photos after every visit or walk so you have complete peace of mind. • ​Safety & Reliability First: Fully verified, punctual, and highly attentive to your pet’s unique body language and energy levels. ​Services Offered • ​Solo & Small Group Dog Walking – Tailored to your dog’s pace and energy. • ​Home Drop-In Visits – Feeding, fresh water, litter/yard cleanup, playtime, and medication administration if needed. • ​Overnight House Sitting – Keeping your pets happy in their familiar home environment while keeping your house secure. ​Services & Logistics: • ​Dog Walking (Up to 10-Mile Radius): Safe, engaging walks tailored to your dog's energy level, individual pace, and exercise needs. • ​House Visits & Drop-Ins (Up to 10-Mile Radius): Perfect for feeding, fresh water refills, litter box maintenance, playtime, and giving medication or regular updates while you're away. • ​House-Sitting (Up to 25-Mile Radius): Dedicated, overnight pet and house sitting in your home so your pets can stay completely relaxed in their familiar environment. ​Travel Policy & Pricing Details: To ensure fair coverage for travel time and fuel costs from central Cambridge (CB4): • ​Dog Walking & Drop-Ins: ​0–3 miles: Included in base rate. ​4–10 miles: +£0.50 per additional mile. • ​House-Sitting (Round-Trip Distance): ​0–30 miles total: Included in base rate. ​31–80 miles total: +£0.50 per additional mile beyond 30 miles. I’d love to meet you and your pets! Send over a booking request or quote enquiry today, and let's arrange an introductory chat.

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Information Addy would like to know

Does your pet have any allergies or health issues? How does your pet get along with other animals? What does your pet's daily routine look like? What does your pet like and dislike? Does your pet take any medication? Is there anything your pet is afraid of or triggered by? How is your pet with strangers and children? What and when does your pet eat?

A typical day

​1. Structure of a Visit or Walk (Step-by-Step): ​ • ​The Arrival: Entering securely, greeting the pet calmly to avoid over-excitement, and doing a quick check-in. • ​The Core Activity: Tailoring walks to the pet's energy level (e.g., active sniffing routes vs. a brisk pace) or engaged indoor play (flirt poles, puzzle toys, laser pointers for cats). • ​Care Essentials: Refreshing water bowls, strict adherence to feeding portions, medication administration, and cleaning up litter trays or garden waste. • ​The Handshake & Update: Towel-drying wet paws on rainy days, securing doors/gates, and sending the photo report before leaving. ​2. Safety & Handling Procedures: • ​Demonstrating safety awareness reassures owners that their pet won't escape or get injured: •​Door-Dash Prevention: Double-checking entry gates and keeping a hand on leashes before opening front doors. •​Leash & Gear Checks: Verifying harnesses, collars, and leashes are fitted securely before stepping outside. • ​Weather Adjustments: Adjusting walk lengths or switching to indoor brain-games on extreme hot/cold or heavy rain days. • ​Reactive-Dog Awareness: Scanning environments ahead of time on walks to give space from other dogs, bikes, or triggers. ​3. Communication & Updates: • ​Photo & Video Reports: Mentioning that every visit finishes with a quick breakdown of their pet's mood, potty habits, and 2–3 photos. • ​Home Security Respect: Leaving houses clean, locked, and keys safely secured in designated spots.