Private home boarding · Yorkshire · est. 2024
While you're away,
they're right at home.
One family's dogs at a time, in a real house with a real garden and a real sofa — not a kennel block, not a cage, not a stranger's warehouse.
- Fully insured & licensed
- Never more than 2 dogs
- Meet & greet before you book
- Est. 2024, hundreds of stays
The routine
A day at Pets Polestar
Dogs settle faster with a rhythm they can predict — so every stay runs on roughly the same day, whoever's visiting.
- 07:30
Morning stretch
First things first — straight out to the garden, rain or shine, before anyone's thinking about breakfast.
- 08:00
Breakfast
Fed on your dog's own food, at their usual time, in their usual bowl if you bring it.
- 09:15
Walk one
A proper wander — usually the fields behind the house, sometimes the village if there's post to sniff.
- 12:30
Lunch and lounge
Quiet time on the sofa. Yes, the sofa — that's the whole point of not being in a kennel.
- 15:30
Walk two
Shorter loop, more playing than walking, especially if there's a ball involved.
- 18:00
Dinner
Same food, same routine, any medication given exactly as you've written it down.
- 20:00
Wind down
Telly on, dog on the rug, lights low. This is when the homesickness usually wears off.
- 22:00
Bed
Most dogs end up in the same room as me by night two, whether that was the plan or not.
Your host
Hi, I'm Divya.
I'm a caring and reliable pet sitter with a genuine love for dogs, especially small and medium breeds. As the proud owner of my Shih Tzu, Waffle, I understand how important it is to find someone trustworthy to care for your furry family member.
I work from home as a software engineer, so I'm available throughout the day to provide plenty of attention, supervision, walks, playtime, and cuddles. I'm also a mother to an 11-year-old daughter who loves dogs and enjoys helping them feel welcome and loved.
I provide a safe, calm, and cosy environment where your dog can feel comfortable while you're away. Your pet's wellbeing is my top priority, so I only accept vaccinated dogs to help maintain a healthy environment.
My goal is to give you complete peace of mind, knowing your beloved pet is being cared for with kindness, patience, and genuine affection.
— Divya & Waffle
The logbook
Recent guests
A few of the dogs who've stayed lately — kept, roughly, in the same notebook I use to remember everyone's routines.
with us
Mar 2026
Milo
Discovered the joy of the garden hose. Left slightly more waterlogged than he arrived.
with us
Feb 2026
Nala
Took two days to trust the sofa was really for her. Never left it again.
with us
Jan 2026
Bramble
Reorganised the toy box by size within an hour. Very serious about it.
with us
Dec 2025
Pepper
Insisted on supervising dinner prep from a kitchen chair. Firmly.
with us
Dec 2025
Otis
Our longest guest yet. Left knowing the walk routes better than I do.
with us
Nov 2025
Willow
Spent most of the stay under a blanket by choice. A very happy sausage roll.
Stays & rates
Simple, honest pricing
One rate per dog, per night. No booking fees, no surprise extras — medication and special diets are always included.
One dog
£30 / night
- Your dog's own food & routine
- Two walks a day, weather allowing
- Daily photo update
- Medication given as directed
Two dogs, same family
£50 / night, for both
- Kept together, as they're used to
- Everything from the single-dog stay
- No sharing the house with other guests
- Free meet & greet beforehand
Questions
Before you book
Do you ever look after more than one family's dogs at once?
No — never. It's the whole reason people choose home boarding over a kennel. Whatever dates you book, the house is just for your dog(s) until you're back.
What if my dog needs medication or has a health condition?
That's no problem at all. Bring the medication with clear instructions and I'll give it exactly as prescribed. It's worth mentioning any condition at the meet & greet so we can talk it through properly.
What happens if my dog is unwell during their stay?
I'm registered with a local vet who's seen most of my regular guests before, and I'll always call you first unless it's a genuine emergency, in which case I'll get your dog seen straight away and let you know immediately after.
What should I bring?
Their usual food, any medication, a bed or blanket that smells like home if they have one, and your vet's contact details. Everything else — bowls, toys, a comfy corner of the sofa — is already here.
How far in advance should I book?
As soon as you have dates, especially around school holidays and Christmas, since I only take one booking at a time. A meet & greet can happen any time before that — it doesn't need to be booked in advance.
Get in touch
Let's arrange a meet & greet
No obligation, no charge — just a chance for your dog to sniff around the garden and for you to see exactly where they'll be staying.