Looking for loving, home-from-home dog care? Meet Barking Mad Wilmslow & South Manchester
Whether you’re looking for someone to care for your dog while you’re away, or you’d love to welcome a four-legged guest into your home, Barking Mad could be just what you’re looking for!
Finding the right person to look after your dog when you go on holiday isn’t always easy. You want to know they’ll be happy, settled and treated just like one of the family.
That’s exactly what Barking Mad Wilmslow & South Manchester aims to provide. Offering a bespoke home-from-home dog boarding service, local owner Donna Wilkinson matches dogs with carefully selected host families who can give them all the love, attention and care they deserve.
Going away? Let your dog enjoy a holiday too!
Forget kennels and imagine your dog enjoying a holiday in a real home, with a loving host family and plenty of fuss and attention.
Barking Mad takes the time to get to know you and your dog before matching them with a suitable host. Every dog is different, so the aim is to find a home and family that suit their individual needs and personality.
The service includes:
- A personal meet and greet to get to know you and your dog.
- Carefully matched, one-to-one home-from-home care.
- Collection and delivery, so you don’t have to worry about the journey.
- Photo and message updates while you’re away.
- A trial mini-sleepover where appropriate, to help your dog get comfortable before a longer stay.
- 24/7 support and reassurance.
You’ll even receive a little postcard from your dog’s host family when they return home, telling you all about their holiday!
Love dogs? Become a Barking Mad host family!
Would you love to have a dog around the house but aren’t quite ready for the full-time commitment of owning one? Or perhaps you simply enjoy spending time with dogs and have room in your home for a temporary furry visitor?
Becoming a Barking Mad host family could be a lovely opportunity.
As a host, you’ll welcome dogs into your home for short stays while their owners are away. You can enjoy the companionship, fun and feel-good benefits of having a dog around, without the long-term financial and practical responsibilities of owning one.
Donna provides support around the clock, helping you every step of the way and making sure you have the information you need to give your visiting dog a happy, comfortable stay.
If you love dogs and have a welcoming home, why not find out more about becoming part of the Barking Mad host community?
Meet Donna – your local dog-loving owner
“Hi, I’m Donna, and I’m absolutely delighted to be the owner of Barking Mad Wilmslow & South Manchester!
I live in South Manchester with my husband, Kraig (we got married in May 2025) and our three-year-old son, Arlo. My 11-year-old stepdaughter, Ivy-Lilly, also stays with us at weekends and during the school holidays.
Dogs have always been a huge part of my life. I was lucky enough to have my beautiful Collie cross, Maisy, for almost 15 wonderful years. Sadly, we said goodbye to her in February 2024, and she left a huge hole in our hearts. We all miss her every single day, and she’ll always be a very special part of our family.
After 15 years working in events and promotions, I decided to follow my passion for dogs and take on this exciting new chapter. I know how important it is to have complete peace of mind when you’re away, and I’m committed to making sure every dog enjoys a safe, loving and happy holiday filled with care, attention and plenty of tail wags!”
Find out more
Whether you need a little help with dog care while you’re on holiday or are interested in becoming a host family, Donna would love to hear from you.
Barking Mad Wilmslow & South Manchester
Telephone: 0161 850 9878
Email: Donna.Wilkinson@barkingmad.uk.com
Website: CLICK HERE
Covering Wilmslow, Sale, Altrincham and surrounding areas.
If you’re planning your wedding and can’t imagine celebrating without your four-legged friend, Donna also offers a special wedding dog chaperone service. Ask her for details!