Professional Pet Care in Bedford & Surrounding Villages
Professional, welfare-led dog walking, pet sitting, puppy visits, cat care, small pet care, reptile and invertebrate boarding, pet taxi and smallholding support across Bedford and surrounding villages.
Serving Wilstead, Wixams, Shortstown, Cotton End, Cardington and surrounding Bedford villages.
With more than a decade of professional animal-care experience, Black Cricket Animal Services has been established since 2016. We combine extensive hands-on experience with recognised qualifications and ongoing professional development to provide knowledgeable, welfare-led care.
Professional care you can feel confident in
- MSc & BSc Animal Science
- Qualified teacher & lecturer
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Fully insured
- Canine & feline first aid trained
- Member of the National Sheep Association
- Ongoing professional development in animal welfare, behaviour & legislation
Our Services
From dog walking and puppy visits to cat care, overnight pet sitting, reptile and invertebrate boarding, small-animal care, pet taxi and livestock support, Black Cricket Animal Services provides knowledgeable, welfare-led animal care across Bedford and surrounding villages.
Dog Walking
Solo and small-group walks tailored to your dog’s age, temperament, fitness and individual needs, with welfare and positive handling at the heart of every walk.
Cat & Kitten Care & Visits
Reliable home visits for cats and kittens, including feeding, litter tray care, medication where required, companionship, play and reassurance while you’re away.
Training Walks & Learning Support
Dedicated training walks are available to reinforce skills your dog is already learning, including loose-lead walking, focus, recall foundations and everyday manners. Black Cricket has experience with the Royal Kennel Club’s Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and uses positive reinforcement throughout.
Pet Sitting, Home Visits & Overnight Care
Flexible pet sitting, daytime care and overnight stays in your pet’s own home, helping to maintain familiar routines and reduce disruption while you’re away.
Reptile & Invertebrate Boarding
Specialist boarding for reptiles and invertebrates, with care tailored to species-specific housing, feeding, temperature, humidity and welfare requirements.
Livestock & Smallholding Care
Experienced care for sheep, poultry and other livestock, including feeding, welfare checks and practical support for smallholdings while owners are away or need an extra pair of hands.
Puppy Visits
Gentle, age-appropriate visits for feeding, toilet breaks, play, settling and early routine support while your puppy is still too young for longer walks.
Small Animal Care & Exotic Pet Care
Professional care for rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, parrots (including macaws), capybaras and animals, including feeding, cleaning, medication where required and holiday care.
Pet Taxi & Animal Transport
Safe, reliable transport for pets to veterinary appointments, groomers, boarding, new homes and other essential journeys, using our animal transport service.
New Pet & Pre-Purchase Support
Thinking about welcoming a new pet? We offer impartial, practical advice before you buy or adopt, including species suitability, welfare needs, housing, equipment, ongoing costs and what to expect from day-to-day care.
Why Choose Black Cricket Animal Services?
Choosing someone to care for your animals is about more than convenience — it means trusting them with a member of your family. Black Cricket combines extensive hands-on experience, animal-science qualifications and welfare-led practice to provide thoughtful, individual care tailored to each animal.
Positive, Welfare-Led Care
We use positive reinforcement and do not use aversive handling or training methods such as choke or prong collars, shock or spray collars, lead yanking, shouting or intimidation. Care and training support are guided by welfare, trust, clear communication and evidence-based practice.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Academic knowledge is backed by practical experience across dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, invertebrates, poultry and livestock, alongside ongoing professional development in animal welfare, behaviour and legislation.
Professional, Reliable & Reassuring
Enhanced DBS checked, fully insured and canine and feline first aid trained, with clear communication, dependable care and respect for each animal, home and household.
Looking for trusted animal care in Bedford and surrounding villages?
Whether you need regular dog walks, holiday pet care, puppy visits, specialist care for reptiles or small animals, pet transport or help with livestock, tell us a little about your animals and what support you need. We’ll let you know how Black Cricket Animal Services can help.
