Devoted care for your cherished companions.
Professional pet care based in Sandridge, St Albans — proudly serving families across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, North London and the surrounding villages.
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Our Services
Specialist care for every companion
Browse by category — every service includes optional add-ons and many offer multi-booking discounts.
Dog Care
From overnight boarding in our family home to in-home sitting that keeps your dog in their own routine.
Dog Boarding
Home-from-home boarding in our family home — never kennels.
£55 per night
Learn moreIn-Home Pet Sitting
Overnight stays in your home so routines stay undisturbed.
£65 per night
Learn moreResidential Care
Your dog lives with us for an extended stay with structured daily care.
Starting from £85 per night (care dependent)
Learn moreCat Care
Calm, in-home visits and overnight sits so cats stay in their own territory and routine.
Small Animals, Poultry & Exotic Care
Specialist husbandry for the animals most sitters won't touch — poultry, small mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and exotics. Visits, house-sitting and boarding all available.
Drop-in Visits
Daily visits for poultry, rabbits, reptiles, birds, fish and exotics.
Starting from £20 per visit
Learn moreIn-house Sitting
Live-in cover for multi-species households.
Starting from £20 (care dependent)
Learn moreSmall Animal Boarding
Bring your small animal to stay with us. Price depends on care requirements.
Starting from £20 per night (care dependent)
Learn moreTraining, Walking & Enrichment
Positive, reward-based training, GPS-tracked walks and structured enrichment for puppies and adult dogs — in your home, our home, in small groups or online via Zoom.
Dog Walking
Bespoke GPS-tracked walks across Hertfordshire's best trails.
From £18 per walk (weekend surcharges apply — see below)
Learn morePuppy Care Packages
Silver, Gold and Platinum puppy packages — one-off fixed prices.
From £180 (one-off fixed price)
Learn moreDog Training
Beginner to advanced — 1:1, group, residential or online via Zoom.
From £45 per session
Learn moreGroup Puppy & Dog Classes
Small, friendly group classes — in-person or live via Zoom.
£120 per 6-week course
Learn moreEnrichment Activities
Scent work, bike adventures, brain games and breed-specific enrichment.
From £40 per session
Learn moreAgility & Herding
Beginner agility, herding-style work and confidence building — fun, not competitive.
£50 per session
Learn moreGrooming
Calm, low-stress grooming for dogs and small pets — in our salon room or mobile for nervous pets.
Microchipping
Defra-compliant microchipping at home, by a qualified implanter — no waiting room, no stress. Bundle easily with our puppy, training, grooming and boarding services.
Home & Lifestyle
Optional add-on services that bundle with any pet care booking — or stand on their own.
By booking, you agree to our Terms and Cancellation Policy.
Built on 35 years of love and expertise.
Home From Home Sanctuary is based in St Albans, Sandridge, and covers Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire, London and the surrounding areas.
Every carer is first-aid trained, DBS-checked and fully insured, so your companions are not just watched, but truly cared for with a clinical eye and a loving heart.
"We don't just walk dogs; we build friendships that last a lifetime."
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Help us build a healing animal rescue.
We're raising funds to purchase land and create a permanent sanctuary — a safe, healing home for rescued animals across every species we care for. Every donation, large or small, takes us a step closer.
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