Who We Are

  • Haven and Hound was created around a simple idea: pets are often happier and less stressed when remaining within familiar surroundings and routines, and you deserve the reassurance and security of genuine 24/7 home presence while away.

  • Our two-person system is central to how we operate. Your pets are never left alone in the house and your home remains continuously occupied throughout each stay, even when one of us is out exercising pets or collecting household essentials.

  • Every home and every pet is different. Time is taken before each stay to understand routines, preferences and household requirements, ensuring everything runs smoothly with consistency, attention to detail and professionalism.

  • Integrity
    Trust is central to everything we do. We understand the responsibility that comes with being trusted with somebody's home, pets and routines, and never take that trust for granted.

    Professionalism
    Every stay is approached with consistency, attention to detail and respect for both your home and your pets.

    Transparency
    Clear communication and complete peace of mind are important throughout every booking, allowing homeowners to travel with confidence.

    Respect
    Every home is treated as a privilege to care for, with the utmost consideration for privacy, security and the wishes of the homeowner.

The Team

Haven and Hound is operated by husband and wife team Gary and Janet, working together to provide trusted in-home pet care and genuine 24/7 home presence throughout every stay.

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Gary Whitehead

Co-Owner | Lead Pet Care

Gary leads pet care throughout each stay and brings practical experience working with animals of different types, personalities and routines. Growing up within a farming environment created early exposure to a wide range of animals, while experience working within a reputable dog day care setting further strengthened practical handling skills and understanding of individual behaviours.

Service within the Army Reserve helped reinforce values including integrity, responsibility, reliability and respect, which continue to guide the standards and approach expected throughout Haven and Hound.

Janet plays a key role in maintaining continuous home presence and supporting the smooth running of each stay. With a calm and attentive approach and a genuine love of animals, she actively supports pet care while helping maintain familiar routines throughout each booking.

As part of the two-person Haven and Hound approach, Janet contributes across all aspects of each stay while also working a flexible fully remote administrative role during weekdays, naturally complementing the continuous home presence that sits at the centre of the service.

Co-Owner | Home Care & Support

Janet Wang