30/08/2026
Rupert Stays V2.0 - The Reboot 🔥🐾
Dear Pet Parents,
This photo is of me at the start of Rupert Stays, three years ago. They say the first three years in business is the hardest - you're not becoming profitable, you're learning. I've come to the end of that first chapter, where initially, I felt like giving up. Through making mistakes and experimenting with lots of changes, I've figured out what works and what doesn't. Two of my biggest lessons, inspired by Marco Pierre White: 1. Simplicity is key. 2. Perfection is lots of little things done well. This is not a pet care business death, it's a reboot.
As an experienced pet care professional, I want high-quality pet care to be accessible for you. Simply, my core offer is In-Home Pet Sitting - a trusted, reliable service for your pets in the comfort of their own home while you are away. My secondary offer is Ad-Hoc Dog Walking & Pet Visits.
I provide a bespoke pet care service that is suited to your requirements and your pet's individual needs. Every pet and household is different, so I tailor the service and investment accordingly.
I am excited to be building something that feels exciting, sustainable and much more aligned with the kind of business I want to run. Whilst Rupert Stays is currently based in Basingstoke, I intend to branch out to East Sussex, therefore, the Rupert Stays client base will be expanding soon. I would love to connect with pet parents and other pet care professionals at this time.
I'm looking forward to welcoming some lovely new clients and seeing where this next chapter takes me.
Best wishes,
Sophie x ✨