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.
By booking, you agree to our Terms and Cancellation Policy.
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"Absolutely brilliant with our two rescue dogs. Daily photo updates, a tidy house when we got back, and the dogs were happy and relaxed. Would not trust anyone else now."
Our Services
Specialist care for every companion
Browse by category — every service includes optional add-ons and many offer multi-booking discounts.
Dog Care
Live-in residential care, in-home sitting and dog walking that keeps your dog in their own routine.
Cat Care
Calm, in-home visits and overnight sits so cats stay in their own territory and routine.
Cat Visit — 30 minutes
Quick feed, litter, fresh water and a fuss.
£15 per visit
View Cat Visit — 30 minutes detailsCat Visit — 60 minutes
Extended visit with play, brushing and company.
£24 per visit
View Cat Visit — 60 minutes detailsOvernight Cat Sitting
Sleep-in care for cats who don't like being alone.
£55 per night
View Overnight Cat Sitting detailsSmall 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
View Drop-in Visits detailsIn-house Sitting
Live-in cover for multi-species households.
Starting from £20 (care dependent)
View In-house Sitting detailsSmall Animal Boarding
Bring your small animal to stay with us. Price depends on care requirements.
Starting from £20 per night (care dependent)
View Small Animal Boarding detailsTraining, 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)
View Dog Walking detailsPuppy Care Packages
Silver, Gold and Platinum puppy packages — one-off fixed prices.
From £180 (one-off fixed price)
View Puppy Care Packages detailsDog Training
Beginner to advanced — 1:1, group, residential or online via Zoom.
From £45 per session
View Dog Training detailsGroup Puppy & Dog Classes
Small, friendly group classes — in-person or live via Zoom.
£120 per 6-week course
View Group Puppy & Dog Classes detailsEnrichment Activities
Scent work, bike adventures, brain games and breed-specific enrichment.
From £40 per session
View Enrichment Activities detailsAgility & Herding
Beginner agility, herding-style work and confidence building — fun, not competitive.
£50 per session
View Agility & Herding detailsGrooming
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 and grooming services.
Home & Lifestyle
Optional add-on services that bundle with any pet care booking — or stand on their own.
Cleaning
Light housekeeping and deep cleans by DBS-checked staff.
From £20 per hour
View Cleaning detailsGardening
Mowing, tidying and seasonal upkeep.
From £25 per hour
View Gardening detailsPersonal Shopper & Care Support
Groceries, pet supplies, pharmacy and personal care help.
From £20 per hour
View Personal Shopper & Care Support detailsBy 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."
Loyalty Programme
Every 10th service is free.
One stamp per paid booking — dog walks, drop-ins, training, grooming, pet sitting. Ten stamps and your next equivalent service is on us.
The Sanctuary Journal
Seasonal pet care tips, local Hertfordshire news, and sanctuary updates.