Tiny Treasures: Our Story
From rescuing baby animals as a child to working as Assistant Manager at PDSA as an adult, I’ve always loved animals of all shapes and sizes. With the support of my husband and mother-in-law, Tiny Treasures Small Pet Boarding Services was officially established in 2017.
I focused on small animals exclusively to begin with, as I have always been passionate about the fact that they are overlooked by owners, charities, and even some veterinarians. No-one considers the gerbil’s diet, no-one considers raising money for chinchillas, no-one considers the rabbits when they want a holiday, and so on. Small pets are only small in size; their personalities and hearts are as big as anyone else’s.
While I was boarding hamsters or sitting rabbits, I got more and more requests for cat and dog services. These were not something I’d originally chosen to provide, as services like dog walking and grooming are overly abundant in urban areas, and I wanted to focus my work on a more specialised area. Eventually, however, I gave in and began dog walking, pet sitting, and other larger services. By this time, I was qualified in Level 3 Animal Psychology and also a certified Animal First Aider, so I made the decision to rebrand as Tiny Treasures Advanced Pet Services in 2018.
Since then, I have gained diplomas in Advanced Animal Care, specialised Senior Care, Animal Physiotherapy, and Pet Bereavement Counselling. I even decided to continue my studies with additional diplomas in Veterinary Nursing and Support!