About Us | 4 Happy Paws — Guildford, Surrey

Our story

Hello, and a very warm welcome!

We are a small, family team based in Guildford, Surrey. Growing up surrounded by animals — dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, chickens and horses — we are all fanatical animal lovers.

4 Happy Paws was born out of a genuine passion for animals and a desire to provide the kind of personalised, trustworthy care that we'd want for our own pets. We know what it means to leave your beloved animals in someone else's care, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Our business may be small, but we take every little detail seriously and are proud of what we've built. We take great pride in offering you, your home, and your pets the very best service — giving you complete peace of mind while you're away.

We look forward to meeting you and your animals!

What we stand for

Our values

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Genuine Love for Animals

We grew up with animals and truly care about their wellbeing. Every pet we look after is treated as our own.

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Trust & Reliability

We are DBS checked, fully insured and take our responsibilities to your home and pets with complete seriousness.

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Personalised Service

No two clients are the same — we tailor everything to your specific animals, routines and preferences.

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Regular Updates

We send photos and updates as often as you'd like, so you can always see how your animals are getting on.

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Safety First

We carry first aid kits on all walks and are trained in emergency pet first aid, so you're always covered.

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Treat Your Home with Respect

Your home is your sanctuary. We treat it with the same care and respect as if it were our own.

Peace of mind

Insurance & Credentials

🛡️ Insurance Cover — Cliverton

We hold comprehensive insurance through Cliverton, one of the UK's leading specialist pet business insurers, covering all of our services:

Dog walking
Pet minding — dogs, cats and small domestic pets
Horses, donkeys and domesticated farm animals
House sitting
Pet taxi

Policy most recently renewed 26th March 2025. Documents available upon request.

Our Credentials

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DBS Checked

All team members have been through a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check for your peace of mind.

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Emergency First Aid Certified

We carry first aid kits on all dog walks and are trained in emergency first aid procedures.

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Secure Key Holding

Keys held on coded fobs with no personal information attached — your security always comes first.

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Medication Administration

Happy to administer medication to your pets with written consent, at no extra charge.

About 4 Happy Paws