Hi, I’m Deborah, the founder of Forest Pet Services. Together with my experienced team we cover the areas of Marchwood, Ashurst, Totton, Hythe and Dibden around and inside the New Forest.
About me….
I grew up in a rural area with family dogs, cats and many other pets and fell in love with nature, animals, walking and the countryside from an early age.
I have been an RSPCA volunteer, worked for a wildlife education centre, studied Animal Behaviour, and spent 13 years working full time in the insurance industry.
In 2009 I swapped business suits for muddy boots, and started working for myself in the subject always closest to my heart – dogs and other animals.
I have previously fostered 2 dogs and several cats, and until 2020 I ran a busy, licensed ‘doggy home daycare and boarding’ service.
I live in Marchwood and our family pets include Rodney the dachsund, Magnus the rescue cat, budgies and fancy rats.
About the team…
Since 2009, the business has steadily grown. Today we are a team of 6 dedicated animal lovers, covering between us the areas of Marchwood, Ashurst, Eling and Totton, Dibden and Hythe.
I am proud to have such a professional, reliable team of staff who truly adore animals and who provide professional dog walking and pet home visits with the utmost care and dedication. Their biographies are below if you’d like to meet some of them!
It goes without saying that we are fully insured, animal first aid trained, checked and registered. Dogs are transported safely, securely and comfortably.
I invite owners to join any walk, anytime, and we have established great relationships with owners and the local community.
The health and happiness of your pet while in our care is our responsibility. We take it very seriously.
Meet the rest of the team!
Rob
Since joining us in 2016, Rob has been winning the hearts of his doggy companions! With his conscientious approach, owners know their dog will be safe while also getting a waggy-ful walk! Rob grew up with dogs and has had rescue cats. Covering Hythe and Dibden area, Rob is trained in canine first aid and has attended dog behaviour courses. Rob says:
“I love getting to know the dogs and taking them on tailored adventures. It’s like being the favorite grandparent. How many folks get such a wonderful welcome from their ‘work’ colleagues every weekday?! It’s a dream come true.”
Rob
Elaine
Since 2019, Elaine has been walking dogs for us across Marchwood, Totton and Ashurst. Trained in canine first aid, she loves the forest, walks friendly groups of dogs and is always flexible and hard working.
“I thoroughly enjoy walking dogs and love getting to know them and have fun with their walks in the New Forest.
I enjoy walking and being out in the fresh air, come rain or shine.
I have 4 Dachshunds, I am a Southampton football fan and enjoy going to the home games with my husband.”
Elaine
Nicky
Nicky has worked for us part time since 2015 and is experienced with puppies, group walks, pet home visits and working with elderly and reactive dogs. She works mostly in Hythe and Dibden and is trained in canine first aid. At home her pet family includes Henry the conure.
“I really enjoy my job , working with all types of pets whether they be young, old, big or small, furry or not it’s always a pleasure to meet and care for them.”
Nicky
Kirsty
Kirsty joined us in early 2022. She quickly proved reliable and her calm, unflappable manner builds trust with the dogs. From teething puppies to elderly mooching pooches, Kirsty got to grips admirably with visits and walks and has is trained in pet first aid. She covers Marchwood and Hythe and is ‘dog mother’ herself to three Jack Russells.
“I love my job because no matter what sort of day I am having, seeing a dog’s joy at going out and having fun makes my day too. Thankyou for letting me be part of their joy.”
Kirsty
Klaudia
Klaudia joined us in 2024 and brings her enthusiasm, a sense of fun and lots of dedication to the dogs on her walks. Reliable, sensible and adaptable, Klaudia is a great addition to the team. She grew up around dogs and cats and loves all animals and the great outdoors. When ‘off duty’ she enjoys DJ’ing, bands and live music. Klaudia covers the Hythe and Dibden area.
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