• Dog Walking & Home Visits

    From regular daily walks to ad hoc home visits whilst you're out.

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  • Holiday & Emergency Pet Sitting

    At-home pet care and home checks that cover your holiday, work, night's out and emergencies. A stress-free, reliable altnerative to catteries, kennels and boarding. 

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  • Horse Care & Equine Services

    20+ years of horse care experience, giving you peace-of-mind for when you're away. Get in touch to find out how I can help you. 

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Dog Walking, Pet Sitting and Animal Care Services near Ridgeway, Sheffield.

Whether it be dogs, cats, small pets, fish, reptiles or horses, Al's Creature's Great and Small offers reliable, trustworthy and professional animal care solutions for your beloved pets.

Welcome to Al's Creatures Great and Small

My name is Alyson and I own Al’s Creatures Great and Small. I started the business because I appreciate that with such busy lives, people need  professional, reliable and fully-insured help to make sure their pets are looked after. I’m based in Ridgeway, just outside Sheffield, and I cover S12 and surrounding postcode areas.

I’ve had a lifelong love of animals and have been privileged to be the guardian for many, from fish through to guinea pigs, cats and horses. I’ve worked with various cat rescues for over 20 years and have a keen interest in animal welfare. I was brought up with dogs (mainly poodles) and a love of the outdoors, so this was the obvious career choice for me when I decided to escape the corporate world!

Cats are my real passion and I have Diplomas in Feline Studies and Feline Behaviour and Psychology. I also have BHS Stage 1 in Stable Management, so you can trust me to care for your bigger animals too.

Sheffield Local Pet Services and Drop-In Visits

Pet Care Locations: Ridgeway, Mosborough, Eckington, Gleadless Town End, Norton, Frecheville, Halfway, Westfield, Owlthorpe, Birley and Hackenthorpe. S12 and surrounding areas - please get in touch if your area is not listed.

Dog walking and home visits in ridgeway, sheffield s12 area - rough collie on a lead, for a walk in a field with als creatures great and small

Dog Walking & Home Visits

I offer daily dog walks in local parks and gardens, with a maximum of three dogs at a time, providing towel drying and updates. For puppies, elderly, or unwell dogs, I provide 30-minute home visits including feeding, medication, and text updates.

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Black and white cat laying down looking into camera in home setting with al's creatures great and small

Holiday and Emergency Pet Sitting

I provide pet sitting services for all kinds of pets in the comfort of their own home, including feeding, cleaning, playtime, and medication administration. Whether you're going on holiday or need last-minute care, I've got you covered with visits throughout the day and optional text updates.

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Chestnut horse in field with horse coat on, drinking water from trough, looked after by Al's Creatures Great and Small

Horse Care & Equine Services

I offer flexible equine care for all types of horses and ponies, including feeding, mucking out, health checks, and text updates. Whether you need care for a day or during your holiday, I'm here to provide reliable services from early morning to late afternoon, seven days a week.

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Does your pet have special needs?

No problem – I’m happy to work with you for whatever’s needed.


Why is Al’s Creatures different to other services?

I understand that your pet is an important part of your life and that you know your pet better than anyone. I’m happy to work out a care plan to suit you and your pet so that you can go to work, for an evening out or on holiday knowing that he or she is being looked after for by a caring and responsible pet sitter.


I can walk your dog or just let him out for a comfort break, check up on your new puppy, care for your cats, feed your fish or birds or give your horse the once-over. I’m even brave enough to deal with reptiles! If you’re going away, I’m happy to check your house, turn lights on and off, bring in any mail and water plants. Have a look at the animal specific services pages for more details. So, if you're looking for dog walkers, pet sitters or home visits while you're out, you've come to the right place!


Professional Pet Care

For your reassurance, I’m fully insured and have a current Basic Disclosure Certificate – ask me if you’d like to see details. 

See my Service Agreement terms. I also hold a Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid.

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