Willow’s Trusted Tails

Dog walks and pet sitting in Chester by an animal behaviour graduate

Reliable pet care built on a genuine love for animals, across Chester and the surrounding areas. Run by a fully insured animal behaviour graduate who treats your pets as if they were her own.

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6 out of 6 Facebook reviews recommend Maria · Fully insured

The path to the River Dee across Chester Meadows.

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Pet care services in Chester

Maria takes dogs out for fun, safe hour-long walks , pops in to feed and fuss over pets at home, stays the night while you’re away, and cares for cats and small pets , tortoises included.

  • Dog walking

    Fun, safe and enriching walks tailored to your dog’s needs, around Chester’s parks, meadows and fields, with plenty of time to sniff.

    Dog walking in Chester

  • Stay-over pet sitting

    Overnight care to keep your pets happy, safe and relaxed, as well as your house looked after while you’re away.

    Stay-over pet sitting

  • Daytime pet sitting

    Perfect for pets who need a little more company, with several hours of dedicated care in their own home, and a walk if needed.

    Daytime pet sitting

  • Pop-in visits

    Visits for feeding, toilet breaks, playtime and extra care. Ideal for long workdays or growing pups.

    Pop-in visits

What does your pet need?

Service
Number of pets
Your pet

Dog walking for your dog.

Paw check

“If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for their paws.”

Maria’s rule for summer walks. Press the back of your hand on the pavement for five seconds before you head out. Here’s how it looks in Chester right now.

–Air

–Pavement, in the sun

Do the five-second hand test

Too hot to hold your hand there? Walk at dawn or dusk, on grass and in shade.

Best time to walk: early morning or evening

Pavement figure is an estimate from the live Chester forecast (Open-Meteo).

Six years studying how animals think

Maria smiling as a chameleon walks along her arm

A degree in animal behaviour

After achieving her degree in animal behaviour, Maria set up Willow’s Trusted Tails so she could do what she loves every day.

So who is Willow?

Her Mum’s beloved cat: a sun-loving diva with a weakness for catnip Dreamies, and now in Maria’s care. The business carries her name to honour the trust our pets place in us.

Meet Maria
A black Labrador grinning on a walk

What owners say

She doesn’t just walk him, she plays with him and lets him stop and sniff everything, just as dogs should do.

Susanna D., owner of Murphy the spaniel

Maria is absolutely amazing with our silly spaniel! He’s always thrilled to see her and she doesn’t just walk him, she plays with him and lets him stop and sniff everything, just as dogs should do. I highly recommend Maria, your pet is in safe hands x
Susanna D., owner of Murphy the spaniel
Maria was absolutely brilliant with our senior pug Lulu over the past couple of years. She is a true animal lover! Lulu was a discerning older lady, but loved Maria’s company, taking her for short walkies, feeding her yummy food & most importantly giving her lots of cuddles! Maria now looks after our very playful new rescue pug Cookie! As well as walkies & feeding visits, we fully trust her to stay overnight at our house. We highly recommend Maria for both dog walking & house-sitting services.
Lindsay K., owner of pugs Lulu & Cookie
Maria took excellent care of our cat and tortoise whilst we were away calling in twice per day to feed and care for them. Our cat Freddie, quickly took to Maria and showed her lots of affection and was very happy being looked after by her. We would highly recommend Maria to anyone who is looking to have their pets cared for at home whilst they are away, she is very reliable, trustworthy and great with animals.
Richard D., owner of Freddie the cat and a tortoise
Maria looked after our Dog Monty while we were away on holiday. She sent regular updates and obviously cared for Monty. She is reliable and all round a lovely person. I would 100% recommend Willow’s Trusted Tails for your pet!
Emma I., owner of Monty
Maria has looked after my Cats and my home on more than one occasion. My cats love her and she’s a lovely person too. I could totally relax knowing they were safe in her care xx
Rachel B., cat owner
Great communication, genuinely cares about your pet. Recommended.
Gavin B.

Every one of Maria’s Facebook reviews recommends her. Read them on Facebook

Meet the regulars

A few of the dogs, cats and one tortoise Maria looks after. Swipe to meet them all.

Getting started

Four easy steps from first message to a happy, settled pet, with regular updates so you always know how they’re getting on.

  1. Call, message or fill in the form and tell Maria about your pet: their name, age, routine and what help you need.

  2. Maria visits you at home to meet your pet, learn their routine and answer your questions.

  3. Choose regular walks or one-off visits to suit your schedule, from a weekly walk to a fortnight’s stay-over.

  4. Get regular updates and know your pet is happy and safe while you’re at work or away.

What an update looks like

After every walk or visit, Maria sends a message and a photo, so you always know how your pet got on.

An example message. Yours will be about your pet.

Covering Chester & nearby villages

12 areas, and more nearby

  • Chester city centre
  • Hoole
  • Newton
  • Upton
  • Boughton
  • Great Boughton
  • Vicars Cross
  • Christleton
  • Handbridge
  • Curzon Park
  • Queens Park
  • Westminster Park

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A kingfisher perched on a post by a stone wall
A kingfisher on the Dee, seen from the Meadows footpath.

Common questions

Which areas of Chester do you cover?

We cover Chester and the surrounding villages, including Hoole, Upton, Boughton, Handbridge, Christleton, Blacon, Saltney and more. See the full list of areas or get in touch if you’re just outside.

Are you insured?

Yes. Willow’s Trusted Tails is fully insured, including public liability and care, custody and control.

Do you offer a meet & greet first?

Always. Before any booking we visit you at home, free of charge, to meet your pet, learn their routine and answer your questions.

How do I know my pet is OK?

Maria sends regular update messages and photos, so you always know how your pet is getting on.

How do I book?

Call or message us on 07919 105363, send us a message on Facebook, or use our contact form.

Let’s meet your pet

Every new client starts with a free, no-obligation meet & greet at your home.

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