About
Orla, Founder of Pugs & Hugs
Hi, I’m Orla! I’ve always had a deep passion for animals, and I’m lucky enough to have turned that love into my full-time job. While I was in college, I spent my holidays looking after other people’s pets, and it didn’t take long for me to realize that this was more than just a hobby—it was what I wanted to do every day.
Today, through Pugs & Hugs, I get to spend my days doing what I truly love—caring for animals and helping them feel secure and happy while their humans are away. For me, it’s not just a job; it’s a way of life. Every walk and every pet sit is a chance to provide comfort, companionship, and love, ensuring pets feel as close to home as possible until they’re reunited with their owners.
I treat every pet like my own because their well-being is always my top priority. Whether it’s a dog walk or an overnight stay, you can rest assured that your pet will be safe, happy, and loved while you’re away.
- Fun FactI was once featured in the Hinckley Times for rescuing a dog that got tangled in a hedgerow during a walk. It’s moments like these that make me grateful to be doing what I love!
At Pugs & Hugs, my mission is to provide pets with the care, comfort, and companionship they need when their humans aren’t around, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and loved.
My Values
- CompassionEvery pet deserves love and kindness, and I treat each one as if they were my own.
- TrustI understand how much trust it takes to leave your pets with someone else, and I work to earn that trust by providing personalized, reliable care.
- SafetyYour pet’s well-being is always my top priority, from health needs to making sure they feel secure and at ease.
- FlexibilityLife is unpredictable, and I’m here to help when plans change, offering flexible services to meet your pet’s needs.
- JoyPets bring us so much joy, and I strive to make sure they’re having a great time, whether it’s during a walk or an overnight stay.
Customer Testimonials
Here is what my most recent clients are sying about me and the services I provide.
Some reviews are longer but you can click read more to get the full picture.
Orla is an absolute super star and my three musketeers loved her! She came to my rescue by pet sitting at short notice while I was really poorly in hospital and my support network at home were struggling to cope with my furbabies. Orla came to the rescue and I
Orla had looked after my dog for a week and half took her on walks fed looked after my house aswell ,.. couldn’t thank her enough and now i finally found a dog sitter that I can trust .. my dog loves Orla and everytime she sees Orla she runs
Orla was extremely helpful and accommodating in our unique situation. She looked after 3 of our family dogs while we were getting married. Her communication was brilliant and she looked after the dogs with great care – they all loved her. We had cute pictures and videos sent of their
Orla is lovely and so professional, great with our guinea pigs when we needed someone trustworthy and reliable to help us with the weekly cleanings! Couldn’t recommend her enough
We would highly recommend Pugs&Hugs. Orla has been walking our dog, Wayne for a few weeks now. She is very professional and good at communicating. Wayne loves the walks and is always happy to see Orla. He is going through his teenage phase but it is nice to see that
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