Dog Walking
Tailored walks to suit your dog’s energy, needs and personality.
Your pet’s
favourite stand-in
human.
Dog walks. Cat visits. Pet sitting. Plenty of fuss.
Trusted by local pet owners
Fully Insured
DBS Checked
Photo Updates Every Visit
Every pet treated like family
Cat Visits
Feeding, litter cleaning, play time and company while you’re away.
Puppy Visits
Short visits, play time, toilet breaks and help with your puppy routine.
Pet Sitting
Home visits and stays so your pet can stay happy in their own home.
Hi, I’m Gerard.
I know every pet is different. Some want a five-mile walk. Some want someone to sit with them while they’re nervous. Some cats just need feeding and a bit of company.
That’s exactly why I started Borrow My Human. Because sometimes pets need people too.
Gerard
Every visit includes
- Fresh water
- Plenty of fuss
- Photo updates
- Secure locking of your home
- Medication if required
- GPS tracked walks
Gerard is amazing with our dog and cat. We get brilliant updates every visit and total peace of mind.
How it works
Three easy steps
- 1
Tell me about your pet
Send a WhatsApp message with the service, your area, the dates and a little about your animal.
- 2
Meet in person
We arrange a free introduction and cover routines, keys, safety and emergency contacts.
- 3
Relax
Your pet gets dependable care and you receive an update after every visit or walk.
Simple, honest prices
Launch pricing
No subscriptions, no small print gymnastics. Here’s what things cost.
| Service | Duration | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog walk | 30 minutes | Solo walk, water check, photo update | £15 |
| Dog walk | 60 minutes | Solo walk, water check, photo update | £22 |
| Additional dog | Same household | Added to the same walk booking | +£8 |
| Cat visit | 20–30 minutes | Food, water, litter, play/fuss, update | Ask for a quote |
| Pet sitting | Evening / overnight | Care in your pet’s own home | Ask for a quote |
Complex needs, multiple pets and travel outside the core area may vary. A clear quote is always agreed before your first booking — never a surprise.
Get a quick quoteSafety & reassurance
Care you can trust with your keys
Your home and your pet are treated with respect. Everything is agreed up front, in plain English.
- A free meet-and-greet before your first booking, so we get to know each other.
- Keys and home access handled carefully, with your instructions respected.
- Emergency vet contact and your authority for care captured before we begin.
- Medication given only where instructions are clear and the task is suitable.
- Reactive, nervous or high-needs dogs assessed individually and honestly.
- No off-lead walking without your written agreement and confident recall.
- Photo and message updates after every visit or walk.
- Payment due before or on the day of service, with plain-English cancellation terms.
Good questions
Frequently asked
Initially Manchester & surrounding areas. Ask anyway if you’re nearby — availability may depend on the day, and it’s always worth a message.
Yes. Borrow My Human launches as a founder-led personal service, so Gerard is the human your pet gets to know — not a rotating cast of strangers.
Yes. Gerard is comfortable with large breeds. Every dog is assessed by temperament, needs and handling requirements rather than size alone.
Often, yes — where the medication and instructions are straightforward. This is agreed during the meet-and-greet so everyone is clear and confident.
Yes. Add the household details to your message and a clear quote will be provided, including any additional-pet costs.
Send a WhatsApp message with your area, service, dates and a little about your pet. We’ll arrange a free meet-and-greet and take it from there.
Free meet-and-greet
Let’s introduce ourselves
Fill in a few details and it’ll open a ready-to-send WhatsApp message. No obligation, no account, no awkward app. Just a friendly hello.
Prefer email? Email me directly. Covering Manchester & surrounding areas.