My name is Jackie and after moving to Kidlington in 1992, Holiday Ark was established in 2009. Starting from an early age, animals have always been a big part of my life from owning cats, dogs, chickens, hamsters and horses as well as just loving the outdoor life. Once children came along I was a stay at home mum until my youngest started Secondary School.
This then gave me the opportunity to follow my passion and pursue a successful career in caring for animals for which I feel blessed every day. Our beloved Springer Max, was a major part of the team and is lovingly remembered every day. The other half of the team is my husband, Neil, who is always on hand (albeit only one!) to help with giving lots of fuss and attention to boarding pets.
This then gave me the opportunity to follow my passion and pursue a successful career in caring for animals for which I feel blessed every day. Our beloved Springer Max, was a major part of the team and is lovingly remembered every day. The other half of the team is my husband, Neil, who is always on hand (albeit only one!) to help with giving lots of fuss and attention to boarding pets.
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Your dog can be walked individually or with no more than three other friendly dogs in a suitable area. Vaccinations need to be up to date as well as your pet having an identification tag, which is required by law. Water bowls will be checked upon return and muddy paws wiped after arriving back home.
We know every dog is an individual but one thing they all thrive on is routine. After their walk or light stroll they may want to chill in front of a log burner or enjoy a comfy sofa. We do require pets to be up to date with their annual booster vaccine, flea and worm treatments. Our furry guests are treated as our own, staying in the house with us and walking regularly in our amazing local countryside.
Our large hutches, with access to exercise runs (weather permitting), have covers that are designed to be cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Our good-sized secure pet garden offers an idyllic retreat for your pet with play tunnels and ample lush grass all year round. Rabbits will need to be protected against Myxomatosis and two strains of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD).
Reviews (10)
Simon Haddock
Sep 22, 2021
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Kim Feustel
Jul 10, 2021
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Charlotte Rastas
Dec 23, 2017
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I cannot say enough good things about Holiday Ark. Jackie regularly walks our dog and is reliable, flexible, and very responsive to questions or last minute bookings. We have boarded him with her over the weekend and were able to go on holiday knowing he was in very capable hands. We returned to find him happy and relaxed. Wonderful service and will definitely continue to use!
R. Gamini
Dec 31, 2016
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Holiday Ark provides a fantastic service, Jackie is very professional, thorough and reliable, and genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. I have absolutely no reservations about leaving our cat in her capable hands. The client-consultations she undertakes a week or so before the visits commence offer both sides an opportunity to ensure absolute everything is covered and agreed in advance, although she has always been very accommodating even when we've needed to add extras in, change dates etc after the consultation. It is such a relief for us to know our boy is being properly cared for
Paul Fitchett
Nov 23, 2016
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Jackie has looked after our rabbit Mary Lou on a number of occasions now and we really couldn't imagine anyone looking after her as well as Jackie has. Mary Lou always comes back to us in great condition, happy and healthy. Jackie is incredibly personable and clearly loves the animals in her care as much as their owners.
Furthermore, Jackie has gone above and beyond for us and really got us out of a tight spot. After Christmas, I had booked a taxi to take me to collect Mary Lou but the estate was not big enough for her cage. Jackie instead delivered the cage back to us, following in her van. Really
Furthermore, Jackie has gone above and beyond for us and really got us out of a tight spot. After Christmas, I had booked a taxi to take me to collect Mary Lou but the estate was not big enough for her cage. Jackie instead delivered the cage back to us, following in her van. Really
Brian Dempster
Oct 04, 2016
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Tina Yuan
Sep 24, 2016
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Jackie has looked after our two cats whenever we have been away during the last two years. Both are elderly cats requiring daily medication, and Jackie has never let them down. She has made herself available even at very short notice and I can honestly say I don't know what we'd do without her. Highly recommended.
Victoria Charlesworth
Jun 25, 2016
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I couldn't recommend Jackie highly enough. She has walked our dog Molly for about 3-4 years and has always, from day 1, taken great care of her. Molly seems to know when Jackie is coming and always waits expectantly, going off with her without a look back! Jackie has been extremely flexible and always managed to help out even at the 11th hour. There needs to be a Holiday Ark in every county!
Liz Malin
Dec 11, 2014
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Jackie has looked after our Labrador Mac since he was a puppy 3 years ago. In the initial stages Jackie provided us with sound advice on how to train Mac with his walking and with general house behaviour. She regularly walks Mac and he is more than happy to stay at hers every so often when we go on holiday. With Jackie's flexibility and experience, we don't know who else we could turn to that is so reliable and trustworthy with our Mac. We would not hesitate to recommend Holiday Ark to anyone.
Richard & Elizabeth Malin
Oxford
Richard & Elizabeth Malin
Oxford
Thomas Germe
Sep 20, 2014
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Have used the service for years at two different addresses and Jackie has always gone out of her way to help us with our arrangements even at the last minute. Our cats know her and she takes good care of them. We've always come back to a tidy area where the cat dishes are and post picked up from the letterbox, etc. We'll be moving soon and, although we'll be sorry to lose her, we'll be recommending her to to the people moving in and looking to get a pet!
