A real home, not a kennel.
Field & Fur was created for owners who want their pet treated as family. We take the time to understand temperament, routines and the little things that help each guest feel at home.
Licensed, insured and properly qualified
Anyone boarding animals commercially in the UK must hold a local authority licence. Ours is issued and inspected by Bradford City Council, here is exactly what that means for you.
Licensed by Bradford City Council
We hold a animal boarding licence issued by Bradford City Council, licence number 287696/637323. The licence covers home boarding and day care, and the premises are inspected against the council's animal welfare and hygiene standards.
Licence number: 287696/637323
Fully insured and DBS checked
We are fully insured for the pet care we provide, and every adult in the household is DBS checked. If anything unexpected happens while your dog is with us, you are covered and you know exactly who is caring for them.
Pet First Aid and behaviour qualified
We hold Pet First Aid training and a behavioural qualification. That is not just a badge, it is why we can read the dogs in front of us, spot stress before it becomes a problem, and match dogs so that nobody is overwhelmed.
Meet & greet first, trial stay if needed
Every dog is assessed at a mandatory meet & greet before their first booking, we look at temperament, recall, how they cope with new surroundings and how they are with other dogs. In some cases we ask for a trial stay before a longer holiday so nothing is left to chance.
Vaccinations we ask for
Because dogs mix in a home environment, we require every boarding dog to be up to date with their annual booster vaccinations and to hold an in-date kennel cough vaccination, given within the last 12 months.
Please bring your vaccination record to the meet & greet. We cannot board a dog without a current kennel cough vaccination.
How Field & Fur began
Field & Fur was born from a simple belief: Pets deserve the same love and care at home, even when their owners are away. Based in Baildon, West Yorkshire, we are a family-run pet boarding and walking service that treats every dog and cat as one of our own. Whether you live in Shipley, Bingley, or the surrounding villages, we offer a home-from-home experience you can trust.
Our journey started with our own dog, who taught us the value of patience, routine, and unconditional love. Before long, friends and neighbours began trusting us to care for their pets while they were away at work or on holiday. This naturally developed into Field & Fur becoming a trusted local service for pet owners across the area.
We are fully insured and trained in pet first aid. More importantly, we are genuine animal lovers who take the time to understand each pet’s personality and needs.
Why Field & Fur
Every decision we make comes back to one question: would this be good enough for our own pets?
Home Environment
Your pet stays in our family home, not a kennel. They enjoy sofas, garden access and the comforts of a real house, making their stay calm, familiar and stress-free.
Small Numbers
We never overbook. By keeping guest numbers deliberately low, every dog receives individual attention, walks suited to their pace, and a routine that mirrors their life at home.
Insured & Licensed
Fully insured with DBS check and pet first aid training. You can travel knowing your pet is in safe, qualified hands, backed by proper cover and a genuine duty of care.
Daily Updates
Photos and messages sent straight to your phone while you are away. We know how much you miss them, so we keep you connected with regular, honest updates throughout the stay.
Personal care, not volume
We deliberately keep our numbers small. This is not a boarding facility, it is our home. Each guest gets to know us, settle into a familiar routine and receive the individual attention that makes them feel safe. We take time during the meet and greet to understand feeding, medication, walks and the quirks that make your pet who they are.
Because we only care for a limited number of pets at any one time, you will never be one of many. Your booking is personal, your updates are real, and your pet is genuinely looked after by someone who cares.
What owners say
“I honestly can’t thank you enough for looking after our two dogs at such short notice. You were so accommodating and made what could have been a stressful situation so easy for us. Both dogs were so well cared for…”
“Faye took great care of Oscar and Alice and was clearly very experienced and confident with larger breeds. We received regular updates and felt reassured that they were safe, happy and well looked after while we were away. Would definitely…”
“Bella had a wonderful 2-night stay with Faye at Field and Fur in Baildon. She came home happy, calm, and clearly well looked after — you could tell she’d been treated like family. It was a great opportunity for Bella…”
Come and meet us
The best way to know your pet will be happy is to visit. Arrange a free meet and greet, no obligation, just a chance to say hello.