Testimonials

“Perfect in providing exercise and fun”

Sue has been taking care of Taz our bunny for some years now and obviously loves the animals coming to stay! The accomodation and surroundings at Swifts is pet comfortable, roomy and homely and the garden perfect in providing exercise and fun. Although Taz is normally a house bunny he gets the opportunity to enjoy the outside world too. With adult members of her family and now Sam involved in the care,Taz get lots of one on one attention. Above all it is Sue's genuine kindness and fondness for all animals that reassured us this was a good place for Taz. Over the last 2 years We have asked for a bunny pick up service which is something that helps us a lot just before going away. Many thanks Sue

— Sarah Eveson

“If you are looking for somewhere to leave your small pet while you are away, look no further”

If you are looking for somewhere to leave your small pet while you are away, look no further. Sue is a lovely lady who obviously adores animals and she will give your pet all the love and care that you do. Sue invited me to view her facilities before I left my two guinea pigs, Thom and Alby, while I was away. I was particularly concerned that they would not be cold as they are 'indoor' piggies and was very pleased with the accommodation provided. The boys had a lovely big cage and had lots of love and cuddles. When I collected them they were happy and clean and had clearly been well looked after. Sue has also bathed and groomed them for me and they not only smell gorgeous but are calm and unstressed so obviously enjoyed the experience. I will definitely be leaving my boys with Sue every time I go away in the future.

— Val Godfroy

“Our family think we might have a better hotel than they do sometimes!”

We are 2 guinea pigs and our family have asked Sue to look after us 5 or more times now. Our family love the way Sue looks after us, with large runs outside, cuddles, a cosy warm clean hutch and the odd treat here and there! In fact our family think we might have a better hotel than they do sometimes! They are pleased that we always go home happy and healthy and they can relax because they know we are being really well looked after.

— George and Brian (the guinea pigs)

“Our pets happiness is the main focus of Swifts”

Our pets happiness is the main focus of Swifts and the love of all animals is clear. It is clean and cosy, and Sue is kind calm and caring and the animals respond well to this. Toffee and Treacle love the garden which is a wonderful playground, and they can express their rabbity ways. After a bunny separation due to some surgery, Sue spent time coaxing them back together during the summer and they are back to living in relative harmony!!

— Scott and Ellie

“We make certain Sue's available when we are anticipating a holiday.”

We have 'holidayed' our rabbits for many years at Swifts Small Pet Boarding. We want them to have the love and attention and care we show them every day. So, we make certain Sue's available when we are anticipating a holiday. There's nothing this lady doesn't know about caring for rabbits, she really is a gem. Indeed our rabbit (Ollie) has just returned from 10 days with Sue and has written to following poem (to the tune of 'if you go down to the woods today'); For all rabbits coming to stay at Sue's, They'll certainly be surprised, For all rabbits coming to stay at Sue's, They'll hardly believe their eyes. Cos' all the attention they'll ever need, From grooming, to cuddles, to loving, to feed, Is all to be found at Swifts Small Pet Boarding in Highfield. There's lots of garden to roam and have fun, And it's very secure so you can play, you can run, You'll have no regrets if you holiday at Swifts Small Pet Boarding. It's no wonder they have such good reviews, They're kind, loving and friendly down here at Sue's, You really must insist you holiday at Swifts Pet Boarding. 

— Cameron Cashmore

“Sue offers the best care you could hope for”

Sue offers the best care you could hope for, I left my hamster with her for a week and he got so much care an attention I will never go anywhere else! 100% recommendation.

— Marina

“Emphasis on your pets happiness”

Warm friendly environment, emphasis on your pets happiness, lovely garden, a gem. 

— Sarah

“Sue took care of Luffy like she would with one of her own”

I first left my guinea pig (Luffy) in Sue's care in 2012 December. It was my first time boarding my guinea pig due to my vacation time. Not to forget I was very nervous because Luffy is my baby. But Sue took so much care of him! She's magnificent in what she does and she knows what she does. I left Luffy there for almost a month without any problem. And Luffy was really happy and fine when I went to get him back. Sue took care of Luffy like she would with one of her own. So without second-thought when I got my vacation last December (2013) I left my guinea pig in Sue's care for more than 2 weeks once again. I knew Luffy will be completely safe and happy with Sue. I highly recommend this pet boarding service if anybody's looking for somewhere to board their pet for a while. It's a great and an awesome place with so much love. 

— Deshanie

“See you again soon”

Great place. Really looked after our Guinea Pigs Jumpy and Cuddly. Thanks Sue. See you again soon.

— Pallot Family

“A relief to be able to go away and know he is in safe hands”

Have left our African Pygmy Hedgehog with Sue on 2 occasions and has been such a relief to be able to go away and know he is in safe hands. Very kind and professional!! 

— Maria

“Would strongly recommend to anyone with small pets”

Boarded my two rabbits with Swifts back in September, I was extremely pleased with the care they received from Sue. It's good to go away with no worries about whether they will ok. Would strongly recommend to anyone with small pets.

— N/A

“We cannot speak highly enough of Swifts”

We cannot speak highly enough of Swifts. We had previously boarded our guinea pigs with friends or relatives, and then worried about them throughout the holiday. At Swifts, we knew that they could not be in a better environment, and enjoyed our holiday more as a result.

— Andy and Allie

“Her level of care was incredible”

I had to go away on an unexpected job this weekend and needed to urgently board my lovebird. I found Swifts through this website and booked him in. Sue is one of the most pleasant people I have ever spoken to and her level of care was incredible. She has a genuine love for all animals and I would definitely use her again without a doubt.

— Jamie Payne

“Swifts provide an excellent personalised service that has yet to meet its match”

My wife and I first discovered Swifts last year when needed somewhere for our Guineas to stay whilst we were on holiday. We were immediately impressed by both the facilities at Swifts and Sue's interest in and love of the animals she was looking after. Our Guineas settled in really quickly, and on our return from holiday we could see that they had been extremely well cared for, and were, very happy under Sue's care. We recently contacted Sue as we were looking for a companion (or two) for one of our Guineas who had lost his friend due to short illness. Sue was able to supply us with two beautiful Boars, Sue was also able to advise us on how we would best go about introduce our (older Boar Dave) to the two newbies. Hr advice was sound and they are all living happily together now!. We are in no doubt what so ever that we WILL be regular user's of Swifts services in the future. Sue is obviously very knowledgeable about the animals that she looks after, and this is evidenced by the well looked after and happy animals we have seen at Swifts when we have been there. Swifts provide an excellent personalised service that has yet to meet its match.

— Sean Stewart

“I am so pleased that two friends independently recommended Swift Pets to us”

I am so pleased that two friends independently recommended Swift Pets to us. It is obvious from the moment you speak to her that Sue not only loves the animals she looks after, but is also very knowledgeable. As a fairly new owner I have relied on Sue's advice on looking after our guinea pigs Inky & Pixie. Aside from all the things you would hope for like a lovely environment, good food etc, one of the things that impressed me was that Sue took the time to talk to my daughters about Inky & Pixie, so they too were very happy to leave their beloved pets in her capable hands.

— Rachel

“Commitment to giving the best care and accommodation for your pet”

Sue is commitment to giving the best care and accommodation for your pet. She has boarded our guinea pigs twice and we highly recommend her services. She has many years of experience with small animals and knows how to care for them.

— Lianne

“You just know you are leaving them in the best of hands”

We have now left our rabbit Sweep with Sue who runs Swifts on 2 occasions so far, and it is the only boarding facility we will use now. Sue is such a lovely lady who so obviously loves her job _ and the animals in her care. It is like leaving your pet with a neighbour, you just know you are leaving them in the best of hands. We cannot praise sue highly enough and if you are in any doubt about where to leave your pet, give Swifts a go - you will not regret it.

— Ken Poate

“I was able to go on holiday and not worry”

very pleased with the hospitality shown to my two LARGE male tortoises, they were very happy and I was able to go on holiday and not worry , sorry about your flowers Sue but they eat for England.

— Nicky Hooper

“Sue at Swifts has impressed me so much already”

Unusually I am leaving this comment having only just dropped my two rabbits off today but that's because Sue at Swifts has impressed me so much already. One of our rabbits got a leg injury two weeks before we needed to board them, I spoke to Sue and she was still more than happy to have them even though they needed to be kept separated and give the injured rabbit her meds and tend to her wound meaning we could still take our little girl on the family holiday we promised her. Sue is truly brilliant and I am sure Flopsy and Mopsy will have a wonderful time and get the absolute best of care. 

— Julie Aris

“Delighted to have found such a nice place for him to go on holiday.”

Sue has looked after my small parrot twice now. He has taken quite a shine to Sue and really seemed to enjoy going back there. He appreciates all the attention she gives him and I am delighted to have found such a nice place for him to go on holiday.

— Roddy

“Our bunny Biscuits helped Sue with her gardening and had a wonderful time”

We have a bunny and 3 guineas and was recommended by a close friend to use Swifts holiday boarding. Sue has a lovely caring way with the animals and is an expert at her job. The guineas had a shampoo and trim, there coat looked fab and felt so soft. Our bunny Biscuits helped Sue with her gardening and had a wonderful time, thank you from Sarah.

— Sarah and John Evans

“I have no worries when I leave them with Sue”

I have boarded my two guinea pigs with Sue at Swift Pets for the past 3 years and I know they are really well cared for and are always calm and happy when I pick them up. Sue aways meets the requirements for each pet and provides them with the best quality food and bedding. My guinea's are "old ladies" now but I have no worries when I leave them with Sue as she has great knowledge and understanding of their particular needs. I would have no hesitation in recommending Swift Pets to anyone wanting peace of mind whilst on holiday!

— Cathy

“I would recommend swifts for any small animals”

We use Swifts boarding for our 2 rabbits. Sue clearly loves all of the animals and wants them to be happy and settled. They are allowed out in a secure garden rather than being solely confined to a hutch and Sue has administered daily antibiotics and twice daily cream to one of my rabbits when she fell ill the day we were due to go away. I would recommend swifts for any small animals.

— Claire Monk

“Sue is so warm and dedicated to providing the best care”

Having boarded my hamster last Christmas and planning to board this Halloween, I can definitely say that swifts boarding is the only one I will use. Sue is so warm and dedicated to providing the best care for the animals in boarding that it's almost a home from home for them. If you have need of boarding your furbaby, Sue's animal boarding is the only place I would recommend.

— Jessica

“From the moment I dropped him off I knew you couldn't find a more caring environment”

I have always been very careful when searching a holiday home for my house rabbit, it's important he has plenty of exercise, attention and care. From the moment I dropped him off I knew you couldn't find a more caring environment. It's cuddles from the moment he arrives and leaves, nothing is too much, eye drops to special diet. The stories of him roaming the garden, marking the various things there and sitting in the flower bed, it's wonderful to hear stories of him behaving just as he does at home, king of the castle is wonderful! He used to arrive home and sulk/ ignore me for several days now he's happy, I am so pleased to have found this boarding gem. There is nothing more important that my Porridge has just a good a time as I do on holiday, strongly recommend if you care as much for your pet as I do!!! 

— Jane Zak

“There is not a high enough star rating that I can give...”

I have two boy bunnies which I have been trying to bond for a while with no success, I was close to losing all hope when I found Sue and she very kindly offered to try for me! The bunnies were away for a week, Sue gave me regular updates which put my mind at ease and I finally got them back yesterday...

They had gone back with her in two carry boxes and came back in one and are now settling back into a hutch together! Sue managed to do in a week what I had been trying to do for moths, the care and time put into it was priceless and I can not recommend or thank her enough! It's amazing to see them so happy together and I know for sure that when I go away I will also use her for boarding them. There is not a high enough star rating that I can give and I am so very very happy to have found Swifts and Sue. Thank you! Xx

— Kat Arrowsmith

“We go back to her every time, she’s lovely, reasonably priced and the boys get the best pampering ever”

Swift Pet Boarding is FANTASTIC. My partner and I were looking for somewhere to give our 2 guineas a holiday whilst we were away and we instantly knew we’d found the best place possible. Sue is so warm and friendly and it’s obvious that she loves looking after the animals. We go back to her every time, she’s lovely, reasonably priced and the boys get the best pampering ever. If you need somewhere to go, go to Sue!

“Our boys get the best pampering ever”

Swift Pet boarding is FANTASTIC.

My partner and I were looking for somewhere to give our 2 guineas a holiday whilst we were away and we instantly knew we’d found the best place possible. Sue is so warm and friendly and its obvious that she loves looking after the animals. We go back to here every time, she’s lovely, reasonably priced, and our boys get the best pampering ever. If you need somewhere to go, go to Sue!