# Friends for Pets Cardiff

Friends for Pets Cardiff is a pet care service established in 2013, managed by Catherine Clarke, a qualified Canine First Responder with a genuine passion for animal welfare. Based in Cardiff and serving surrounding areas, the business provides comprehensive pet sitting and care solutions for dogs, cats, small animals and horses.

The team specialises in dog walking—both group and solo options—alongside cat visiting, small pet boarding, house sitting, and even dogs at weddings. What distinguishes Friends for Pets Cardiff is Catherine's background volunteering at Cardiff Dogs Home, where she gained hands-on experience with diverse breeds before adopting her own rescue dog, Tess. This genuine commitment to animal wellbeing extends beyond the service itself; Catherine co-organised Rachel's Day, a charity dog walk honouring a former colleague.

All team members are fully insured and hold basic disclosure checks, providing clients with both peace of mind regarding pet safety and home security whilst away. The business has achieved recognition as a finalist for ICAEW Community Business of the Year (2018) and Female Entrepreneur of the Year (2018), reflecting Catherine's professional credibility and community involvement.

Clients consistently praise the service, with reviews highlighting how pets respond positively to the care provided. Rather than operating as a faceless corporate service, Friends for Pets Cardiff operates as a personalised, locally-rooted business where pets are treated as valued individuals rather than transactions.