Hello, and welcome to Mini Mutts Retreat, a trusted and caring home boarding, daycare, and walking service dedicated to small dogs.  Located in the heart of Gosport town,  just a stones throw from wonderful coastal and countryside walks, Mini Mutts Retreat offers the ultimate in comfort and care to little dogs who are used to a more pampered lifestyle.  Our priority is to maintain a safe, relaxing environment where our guest and own 'minis' cohabit harmoniously.

Outdoorsy adventures await, sofas and snuggly dog beds beckon, and oodles of love and affection come as standard in our cosy, comfortable home where everything is tailored to the wants and needs of small dogs, including a snazzy doggy 'zen den' and secure courtyard garden. Guests have access to all ground floor areas of our home and those who are used to company at bedtime are never left alone unsettled.

We're devoted pooch parents ourselves, so we know just how much your little one means to you.  We aim to alleviate any worries you might have so you can enjoy your holiday, or get on with your day with the peace of mind that your little one is in safe hands.

Licensed & Inspected by Gosport Borough Council (licence number 9271) 
Insured with Cliverton Pet Professional Insurers 
Trained in canine 1st aid
​Non smoking, quiet, adult only home

view our boarding facilities here

- Introduction -

Mini Mutts Retreat is a small family business managed by myself, and supported by my husband Andy.  I'm Vikki, and it was my passion for dogs and a love of the great outdoors that led to a career change in 2014,  starting out as 'k-nine to five' before rebranding to 'Mini Mutts Retreat' - inspired by our own three mixed breed 'smallies',  who like many small dogs, are more comfortable around others their own size.  Andy has a background in the RAF and catering and now works part-time so is here to help out during busy periods.  We're proud to provide an uncompromised standard of loving care,  exactly as we would expect for our own beloved 'smallies'

Then there's 'the girls' - our three lovely resident mutts. Missy is our senior girl at nearly 12 years young, then there's Mila who we adopted from 'Serbia's Forgotten Paws' a charity we're proud to support  We went on to foster Penny but failed wonderfully as she completely stole our hearts and we couldn't bare to let her go.

Personal & Professional Achievements:  I've twice had the honour of judging the Stubbington Fun Dog Show (2015 & 2017) organised by Canine Communications Dog Training in Gosport.  In 2013 I travelled to Serbia with a group of volunteers to spend a week working at the dog shelter - it was one of the most heartbreaking experiences of my life.  I have also completed a number of dog related courses including Rescue Adoption Homechecker, Understanding Canine Body Language and Behaviour, Canine 1st Aid, Introduction to Canine Massage, and the 2018 Victoria Stillwell Dog Behaviour Conference.​

Vikki, Andy, 
    & 'the girls' 
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