Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care in Newcastle upon Tyne
Established in 2010, TynePets is a professional pet care service rooted in a lifelong passion for animals. With 15 years of experience, our founder Toni Merritt grew up surrounded by dogs through her family's breeding and showing background, later expanding her expertise to include cats, horses, and exotic pets. We pioneered a home boarding service after witnessing the stress kennels caused our own dog Zoe, leading to our current model of treating pets as family in our home. Our credentials include advanced canine first aid certification, veterinary approval, and a 5-star licence from Newcastle City Council's Animal Welfare department. We specialise in dog boarding, cat sitting, and dog walking across Newcastle upon Tyne, Gosforth, and Heaton, maintaining rigorous safety standards with secure garden access and controlled socialisation.Our services cater to pets' physical and emotional needs through routine maintenance, medication administration, and enrichment activities. We prioritise transparency, providing photographic updates and maintaining open communication with owners. Our team's extensive experience with rescue dogs and special needs animals ensures tailored care for every pet. We operate with full insurance coverage and adhere to strict vaccination requirements for all boarded dogs. Committed to continuous improvement, we offer free consultations to assess individual pet requirements and walking needs.
Services
Dog Boarding
Cat Sitting
Dog Walking
Home Visits
Puppy Care
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have 15 years of experience in professional pet care
- Vet-inspected and approved with a 5-star license
- Advanced canine first aid certified team members
- Personalized care in a home environment with secure garden access
- Established protocols for special needs and elderly pets
What people say
Consistent and reliable
Loved the company
Peace of mind
Fantastic service
Highly recommend
Services
Dog Boarding
Our dog boarding service provides a home-from-home environment with 24/7 family integration. Pets maintain their regular routines with access to secure gardens, indoor living spaces, and supervised socialisation with other dogs. We offer complimentary grooming, photographic updates, and flexible stay durations.
Cat Sitting
Professional cat care conducted in your home environment. Our visits include health checks, feeding, litter tray maintenance, and medication administration. We accommodate feline behavioural needs through our Feline Psychology Diploma expertise while maintaining household security.
Dog Walking
Guided walks tailored to individual energy levels and temperament. We prioritise safety through lead walking unless specifically authorised otherwise. Our routes avoid busy roads in favour of woodland and countryside locations within 5 minutes of our home base.
Puppy Visits
Specialised visits for young dogs including housetraining support, socialisation with other puppies, and basic obedience training. We implement structured routines for feeding and toilet breaks while introducing positive reinforcement techniques in a nurturing environment.
Home Visits
Customised care plans for pets requiring special attention. Our visits include medication administration, dietary management, and environmental enrichment tailored to specific animal needs. We cater for exotic pets and provide behavioural support based on individual requirements.
People
Toni Merritt
Owner
Lifelong animal care specialist with 15 years' experience in pet boarding and dog walking. Holds advanced canine first aid certification and veterinary-approved status. Founder of TynePets' home boarding model after personal experience with kennel stress in her own dog Zoe.
Questions
What pet care services do you offer?
We provide dog boarding, cat sitting, dog walking, puppy visits, and home visits for small pets across Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas.
How do you ensure pet safety during boarding?
We maintain a secure home environment with supervised socialisation, lead walking at all times, and never leave pets unattended in vehicles.
Are you licensed for pet boarding?
Yes, we hold a 5-star licence from Newcastle City Council's Animal Welfare department and have veterinary surgeon approval.
What are your vaccination requirements?
All boarded dogs must be fully vaccinated including kennel cough immunisation and up-to-date with parasite prevention treatments.
How do you handle special needs pets?
We have experience caring for elderly animals and those with medical conditions, offering medication administration and tailored routines.
