--- title: Hoppiness Pet Care description: Hoppiness Pet Care offers quality and professional pet services. Dog walking, home visits, grooming for rabbits and small animals, and pet photography. --- - [Email at : hoppinesspetcare@gmail.com](mailto:hoppinesspetcare@gmail.com) - [WhatsApp on : +44 7859 728 429‬](tel:+44%207859%20728%20429‬) - Available: 8AM-6PM, 7 days a week. [![Hoppiness Pet Care - Hedge End UK Pet Care - Business Logo-1](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Hedge%20End%20UK%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Business%20Logo-1.png?width=200&height=1011&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Hedge%20End%20UK%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Business%20Logo-1.png "Hoppiness Pet Care - Hedge End UK Pet Care - Business Logo-1")](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/price-guide?hsLang=en) - [Dog Walking](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/dog-walking?hsLang=en) - [Pet Sitting](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/pet-sitting?hsLang=en) - [Pet Photography](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/pet-photography?hsLang=en) - [Prices](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/price-guide?hsLang=en) - [About](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) - [About](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Service Area](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/service-area?hsLang=en) - [Holiday Hours](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/holiday-hours?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Testimonials](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/testimonials?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald?hsLang=en) - Social Media - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hoppinesspetcare/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hoppinesspetcareservices/) - [WHATSAPP CHAT 👋](https://wa.link/jgbroz) ###### 5⭐️ Reviews | DBS Checked | Insured # Trusted Dog Walking & Pet Sitting -CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED & NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS- [LEARN MORE](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald/not-accepting-new-clients-except-holiday-cat-/-small-animal-care?hsLang=en) ## [Holiday Hours & Unavailable Dates](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/holiday-hours?hsLang=en) [VIEW HERE](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/holiday-hours?hsLang=en) # Pet Services [FULLY BOOKED FOR ALL WALKING AND VISITS   |   LEARN MORE HERE.](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald/not-accepting-new-clients-except-holiday-cat-/-small-animal-care?hsLang=en) ![Dog walking services - one-on-one - hoppiness pet care (2)](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Dog%20walking%20services%20-%20one-on-one%20-%20hoppiness%20pet%20care%20(2).jpg) #### Dog Walking Undivided attention for your pup with solo dog walking or up to 4 from the same household. [CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/dog-walking?hsLang=en) ![Small Animal Pet Sitting Services in Southampton - Rabbits - Guinea pigs - Cats - Dogs - The Hoppiness Lodge](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Small%20Animal%20Pet%20Sitting%20Services%20in%20Southampton%20-%20Rabbits%20-%20Guinea%20pigs%20-%20Cats%20-%20Dogs%20-%20The%20Hoppiness%20Lodge.png) #### Pet Sitting Enjoy peace of mind while you take a well-deserved holiday, break, or if you have to work late! [CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/pet-sitting?hsLang=en) ![Hoppiness Pet Photography - diesel](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Photography%20-%20diesel.png) #### [Pet Photography](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/pet-photography?hsLang=en) Pet photography for dogs, cats, & more. Studio preparation is underway and coming soon! [SAY CHEESE!](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/pet-photography?hsLang=en) ![Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund - logo](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Rabbit%20Welfare%20Association%20and%20Fund%20-%20logo.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![PIF MEMBER LOGO](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/PIF%20MEMBER%20LOGO.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Ofqual Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation - logo](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Ofqual%20Office%20of%20Qualifications%20and%20Examinations%20Regulation%20-%20logo.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Accreditation logo - Pet Business Insurance](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Accreditation%20logo%20-%20Pet%20Business%20Insurance.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Accreditation logo - DBS checked](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Accreditation%20logo%20-%20DBS%20checked.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Diploma CPD - New Skills Academy - Accreditation logos](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Pet%20Sitting%20and%20Dog%20Walking%20Siploma%20CPD%20-%20New%20Skills%20Academy%20-%20Accreditation%20logos.png) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Information Commissioner’s Office, \[Hoppiness Pet Care, 2025\], licensed under the Open Government Licence.](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Information%20Commissioner%E2%80%99s%20Office%2c%20%5BHoppiness%20Pet%20Care%2c%202025%5D%2c%20licensed%20under%20the%20Open%20Government%20Licence..jpg) ##### [✅](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/data-protection-privacy-policy?hsLang=en) ###### Testimonials # Hoppy Pawrents (too many puns? 😂) "Lydia went absolutely above and beyond while caring for my dog, Maze. What truly set her apart was \[...\] couldn’t ask for a better sitter and will definitely be using her again. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and thoughtful pet sitter!" ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Maze copy](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Maze%20copy.jpg) ## Maze Dog Walking/Sitting (via Rover) "I can’t recommend Lydia highly enough! \[...\] What really stood out was how well she understood their different personalities \[...\] I felt totally at ease knowing they were in such kind and capable hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to ask her again — she’s a real gem!" ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Testimonials - Pet Sitting - Dog Walking 14](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Testimonials%20-%20Pet%20Sitting%20-%20Dog%20Walking%2014.png) ## Kinga & Pan Pet Sitting (via Pawshake) “Lydia did a fantastic job looking after my two rabbits Forest and Wolf while I was on holiday! It was really important to me that my rabbits were cared for by someone who really understands bunny behaviour and how to look after them. I knew straight away that Lydia would be perfect as her knowledge and love for bunnies really shines through." ![Pet Sitting Forest and Wolf Rabbits ](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20Images%20-%2053.png) ## Forest & Wolf Pet Sitting "So knowledgeable and professional \[...\] my pups clearly love her from day one! You can always tell from their reaction and if they are happy I’m happy! Lydia has a lovely energy and will continue to use her services herein ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ definitely 5 stars!" ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Testimonials - Pet Sitting - Dog Walking 13](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Testimonials%20-%20Pet%20Sitting%20-%20Dog%20Walking%2013.png) ## Yuki & Kuma Dog Walking (via Rover) "Lydia was fantastic! Everyday she left detailed updates on our cats and took beautiful photos of them 😊. We came home to two very happy boys! I would 100% use her services again." ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Testimonials - Pet Sitting - Dog Walking 7 ](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Testimonials%20-%20Pet%20Sitting%20-%20Dog%20Walking%207%20.png) ## Mercury&Luna Pet Sitting (via Rover) “Would recommend Lydia to anyone. She did such a great job looking after our collection of animals while we were away. 4 rabbits, 9 guinea pigs, 4 rats, and multiple insects/ invertebrates. Felt completely confident that she would care for them really well - and she did \[...\]" ![Pet sitting - guinea pigs, rabbits, invertebrates](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20Images%20-%2056.png) ## Vicki Pet Sitting "Lydia was really great with my cat and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. I got great updates and pictures and it was clear my cat was comfortable and happy!" ![Pet sitting - Hoppiness Pet Care - Eppsy](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Pet%20sitting%20-%20Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Eppsy.jpg) ## Eppsy Pet Sitting (via Rover) "Lydia was great - we needed a drop in visit at short notice and she happily accommodated a meet and greet where she made sure \[...\] our dog’s needs were met. A lovely update during the visit with a few photos for good measure. Would highly recommend Lydia." ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Testimonials - Pet Sitting - Dog Walking 3 copy](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Testimonials%20-%20Pet%20Sitting%20-%20Dog%20Walking%203%20copy.png) ## Ellie Pet Sitting (via Rover) “Lydia is such a sweetheart. She was so lovely with our teenage Staffy, Ziggy, who is an anxious and energetic boy with very exacting standards! 😂 Usually Zig is anxious when left with a stranger but I came home to a calm and content pup who had clearly been very well cared for. \[...\]" ![Pet Sitting - Ziggy](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Website%20Images%20-%2051.png) ## Ziggy Pet Sitting & Walking [READ ALL FULL REVIEWS](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/testimonials?hsLang=en) ###### Peace of Mind # About Hi, I’m Lydia, the founder of Hoppiness Pet Care. I am proud to offer professional, reliable pet care services from dog walks, home visits and drop-ins, small animal grooming, and even professional pet photography! Making sure you have peace of mind while I care for your pet is really important, so I'm fully insured, DBS checked, trained in pet sitting, dog walking, and pet first aid, and am proudly animal-obsessed! I have years of experience with many animals, even volunteering with assistance dogs, and rescue dogs in the US. I treat your home like I would my own, and every pet like they’re part of the family - which usually means plenty of cuddles, play, and a cheeky treat (if allowed, of course). ![The Hoppiness Lodge - Small Pet Boarding - qualified and insured](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/The%20Hoppiness%20Lodge%20-%20Small%20Pet%20Boarding%20-%20qualified%20and%20insured.png) #### Qualified DBS Checked & Insured ![The Hoppiness Lodge - Small Pet Boarding - qualified and insured - pet parent](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/The%20Hoppiness%20Lodge%20-%20Small%20Pet%20Boarding%20-%20qualified%20and%20insured%20-%20pet%20parent.png) #### Passionate Lifelong "Pet Parent" [VIEW QUALIFICATIONS](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/about-us?hsLang=en) ![Hoppiness Pet Care About Me 1](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%201.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%201.jpg) !["Hi I'm Lydia" & "the human behind hoppiness pet care" & "keeping it real - totally blinded by the sun here" and "animal lover through and through" & lydia crouched next to a dog](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Get%20To%20Know%20Me%20-%20Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%202%20Medium.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Get%20To%20Know%20Me%20-%20Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%202%20Medium.jpeg) ![Hoppiness Pet Care About Me 3](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%203.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%203.jpg) ![Hoppiness Pet Care About Me 4](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%204.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20About%20Me%204.jpg) !["I can't wait to meet you and your pets!" & an photo of lydia walking a dog](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Get%20To%20Know%20Me%20-%20Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%205%20Medium.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Get%20To%20Know%20Me%20-%20Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%205%20Medium.jpeg) ![Pet Services in Southampton - Rabbits - Guinea pigs - Rats - Hamsters - Degus - Dogs - Cats - Hoppiness Pet Care - Lydia and Athena](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Small%20Animal%20Boarding%20Services%20in%20Southampton%20-%20Rabbits%20-%20Guinea%20pigs%20-%20Rats%20-%20Hamsters%20-%20Degus%20-%20The%20Hoppiness%20Lodge%20-%20Lydia%20and%20Athena.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Small%20Animal%20Boarding%20Services%20in%20Southampton%20-%20Rabbits%20-%20Guinea%20pigs%20-%20Rats%20-%20Hamsters%20-%20Degus%20-%20The%20Hoppiness%20Lodge%20-%20Lydia%20and%20Athena.jpeg) ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Dog Walking and services - near hedge end (3)](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Dog%20Walking%20and%20services%20-%20near%20hedge%20end%20(3).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Dog%20Walking%20and%20services%20-%20near%20hedge%20end%20(3).jpg) ![Hoppiness Pet Care - Dog Walking and services - near hedge end (2)](https://49414404.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49414404/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Dog%20Walking%20and%20services%20-%20near%20hedge%20end%20(2).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20-%20Dog%20Walking%20and%20services%20-%20near%20hedge%20end%20(2).jpg) ###### Latest Updates # News & Tips News | Updates | Tips ![blog](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/Hoppiness%20Pet%20Care%20Fully%20Booked.png) - [Pet Sitting](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/topic/pet-sitting?hsLang=en) #### [Not Accepting New Clients](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald/not-accepting-new-clients-except-holiday-cat-/-small-animal-care?hsLang=en) Updated: 02/02/2026 If you're a current client or have ever booked with me before, please do still ... ![blog](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/how%20cold%20is%20too%20cold%20to%20walk%20my%20dog%3F%20hoppiness%20pet%20care.png) - [Dog Walking](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/topic/dog-walking?hsLang=en) #### [How Cold is Too Cold to Walk My Dog?](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald/how-cold-is-too-cold-to-walk-my-dog?hsLang=en) When the frosty mornings start appearing and our breath turns to mist, it’s natural to wonder — how ... ![blog](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hubfs/what%20will%20my%20dogs%20walk%20look%20like%3F%20hoppiness%20pet%20care%20solo%20dog%20walking%20hedge%20end.jpg) - [Dog Walking](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/topic/dog-walking?hsLang=en) #### [What Will My Dog’s Walk Look Like?](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald/what-will-my-dogs-walk-look-like?hsLang=en) One of the most common questions I get is: “What will my dog’s walk actually look like?” [ALL BLOGS](https://hoppinesspetcare.co.uk/hoppiness-herald?hsLang=en) ![Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund - 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