Licenced with Braintree Council * Fully Insured * Enhanced DBS Check * Advanced Pet First Aid
Welcome to Brucey's Buddies Dog Boarding
Brucey's Buddies is a small, bespoke dog Home Boarding and Daycare service, which we run from our family home. We always struggled finding somewhere we were happy for Bruce to stay when we were away - the bigger daycare and boarding facilities, along with kennels would be too noisy, and overwhelming for little Bruce, who can be quite a nervous boy. We knew that other people would also want their precious pets treated like family, cosying up on a comfy sofa, with fewer dogs in a calmer home environment.
Your furry friends become part of our family whilst with us - whether just for the day or for longer holidays. They join in on our days out, go on two different long walks a day, take part in enrichment games, are lavished with attention and snuggles, have access to a safe enclosed garden and have plenty of quiet corners and sofas to safely snooze in peace. They have the opportunity to play and socialise with other friendly dogs in a smaller, safe and supervised family home, dedicated to providing a calm and caring environment for dogs while their humans are away.
About Me.
​I absolutely love my job! Spending my days caring for your lovely pets and seeing them happy is a wonderful feeling. I love being outside, active and exploring, despite the unpredictable English weather! We are an active family, who enjoy long walks, sports, cycling and weekends away.
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I love meeting new people and a good chat - animals always seem to bring out the chatterbox in people and bring them together. I'm very lucky that so many of my 'clients' are now classed as friends.
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I've always been passionate about animal welfare and from a young age was volunteering at the local vets. At weekends I'd spend from dawn 'til dusk at the local stables learning how to ride, muck out and generally horse around! This turned into a life long passion and I went on to work in various countries with polo ponies and race horses before pursuing a career as an Equine Veterinarian, to then get distracted by Primary Teaching!
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These days horse riding is just a hobby, but cats and dogs are still a constant in my life. Having owned high energy working dog breeds in the past, our little rescue dog Bruce is a perfect little mix of crazy street dog x sofa slug! Our lazy cat, Puss, is also a rescue and my little ginger Prince!
For your peace of mind...
(Updated every 2 years)
Enhanced Certificate (DBS)
Disclosure & Barring Service
I hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate for your peace of mind.
2026 - 2028
Animal Activity Licence
Braintree Council
Fully Licensed with Braintree Council for Home Dog Boarding and Daycare (Animal Activity Licence Number - AAL/162). I am currently awarded 4 stars and deemed as 'Meeting Higher Standards', which is the highest rating for a first licence. Hoping after my next inspection in 2028, that we'll move up to the 5 star rating, which is based on having a documentation record history. We can be found on the Braintree Animal Activity Register.
(Renewed Anually)
Public Liability Insurance
Pet Plan Sanctuary
(arranged through Brooks Braithwaite)
I have an ongoing policy which covers; Care, Custody and Control of Animals, Custodial Responsibility, Public Liability, Animals in Transit - full details available on request. This is renewed annually.
(Updated every 2 years)
Advanced Pet First Aid - Level 3
Pro Trainings
I keep up to date with relevant First Aid Training to ensure that in case of emergency, your pets are in good hands.
2003 - 2006
BSc Equine Science (Hons)
Aberystwyth University
​Previous to a long career in primary education, I was training to be an Equine Vet. Within my first degree we studied and were assessed on modules including Animal Behaviour & Welfare, Animal Science, Animal Physiology, Cardio-Respiratory Physiology, Immunology, Parasitology, Immunology and Animal Health. Be assured that your furry friend is in good hands.
Meet the Team
The friendly family faces you'll see, both furry and human!
