A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Sam, founder of Betts Pets.
Growing up as the daughter of a gamekeeper, animals were always part of everyday life. From an early age I was surrounded by dogs, farm animals and wildlife, and I quickly developed a deep respect and love for caring for them.
My passion really began when I was eight years old. One of our Labradors had a litter and the smallest puppy — the runt — was sadly rejected by its mother. Determined to give that tiny puppy a chance, I cared for it day and night, sleeping beside it in a makeshift Moses basket and feeding it around the clock. Watching that fragile puppy grow stronger sparked a lifelong love for working with animals.
Over the years I have cared for and raised almost every kind of domestic animal you can imagine — from chickens, ducks and cats to dogs, ferrets, orphaned lambs and horses. Caring for animals has never felt like work; it has always been a natural part of life.
The Story of Betts Pets
Betts Pets began in 2014, originally based in Hampstead Norreys in Berkshire. Thanks to wonderful client recommendations and growing demand, the business gradually expanded and I now work alongside a small team of fantastic, trusted people who help ensure our services run smoothly throughout the year.
Keeping our care small-scale and personal is extremely important to us. We take the time to know every dog individually and build strong relationships with both pets and their owners. This means we quickly notice if anything is out of the ordinary and can ensure every dog feels safe, comfortable and understood during their time with us.
Today Betts Pets is based at our beautiful thatched cottage in rural Purton near Swindon, where we offer countryside dog daycare and luxury home boarding.
Countryside Care
Our location provides the perfect environment for dogs to enjoy a balanced and enriching day.
We have three acres of fully dog-secure exercise areas alongside a large garden, and we walk mainly on private land, allowing dogs to explore open countryside safely. These spaces are ideal for recall training, scent work, enrichment games, socialisation and safe off-lead exercise where appropriate.
For dogs that cannot be let off the lead, our secure areas provide the freedom to move, explore and play safely within controlled surroundings.
Experience You Can Trust
The safety and wellbeing of every dog in our care is always our highest priority.
Betts Pets is fully insured and licensed by Wiltshire Council for home boarding, where we have been awarded the highest 5-star rating. I am also CRB checked and trained in animal first aid, ensuring dogs are always in knowledgeable and responsible hands.
We also operate a SafeKey system to ensure clients’ property remains secure, and when travelling to collect or return dogs we use an unmarked vehicle so that homes are never identified as being unattended.
Dogs are transported safely and comfortably between home and our countryside location, making the journey simple and stress-free for both dogs and owners.
A Personal Approach
At Betts Pets we believe dogs deserve more than basic care — they deserve attention, understanding and a place where they feel truly at home.
Whether visiting for daycare, boarding or an extended stay, every dog is treated as part of the family and cared for with patience, kindness and experience.
Get in touch
If you would like to discuss how Betts Pets can care for your dog, I would love to hear from you.
Samantha Betts