Hound & Hoof
NCPSA
Supporting trusted, responsible pet professionals across the North Cotswolds
The North Cotswold Pet Service Association (NCPSA) is a small, curated network created to bring together reputable, welfare-focused pet professionals from across the region.
As Hound & Hoof continues to grow, we receive many enquiries that fall outside our capacity or service area. Rather than turning people away, the NCPSA allows us to confidently signpost clients to reliable, insured, and responsible services operating locally.
Our aim is simple:
to raise standards of care, share recommendations, and ensure every pet owner can access trustworthy support when they need it.
Local Services Included in the Association
The NCPSA directory (currently in development) will include reputable, welfare-focused professionals offering:
🐾 Dog Walking Services
Verified, insured walkers offering solo or group walks across the North Cotswolds.
🛁 Groomers, Trainers & Behaviour Support
Trusted local professionals referenced by members.
🐶 Pet Sitters & House Sitters
Reliable in-home care for dogs, cats and small animals.(DBS-checked and insured only.)
🐱 Cat Care Specialists
Daily pop-ins, feeding, medication, and home-based support.
🏡 Licensed Home Boarders
Professionals providing boarding under valid local authority licences.
🐰 Small Animal, Smallholding & Livestock Care
Rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, poultry, goats, sheep, alpacas and small-scale livestock.
🐴 Equine Care Providers
Experienced carers offering field checks, yard duties, holiday cover and routine support.
🌿 Other Specialist Pet Services
Holistic care, canine massage, barefoot hoof trimming and wedding chaperones.
Every member will confirm insurance, DBS status (where relevant), and their service areas so referrals are safe and accurate.
Interested in joining our network?
We’d love to welcome new members who share a commitment to high welfare standards and reliable service.
To join, you should:
Be DBS checked
Or willing to apply
Uphold strong welfare standards
Committed to quality animal care
Be Professional
Be reliable, communicative, and professional
Hold valid Insurance
Be insured for the services you offer
Be Certified
Hold a Pet First Aid qualification
Be Local
Work within the North Cotswolds region
Once your details are reviewed, we’ll add you to the directory and connect you to the relevant WhatsApp and Facebook groups.
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