The Wildlight Way
Care You Can Trust. Adventures They'll Love.
Care that fits your pet
Every service is delivered personally and curated to your dogs needs - solo, attentive, and always followed by a photo update so you know exactly how your pet got on.
Dog Walking
Solo, enrichment-focused walks in Donabate's coastal and green spaces. Solo walks, never bundled into a group. Especially suited to reactive, nervous, or young dogs who need patience and calm consistency.
- 30-45 or 45-60 or 60+ minute walk options
- Individual, one-dog-at-a-time
- Select few group walks
- Nature and enrichment-based routes
- Enrichment beach,park or water trips/walks
- Puppies and reactive dogs welcome
- Medication administration available
- Photo and message after every walk
Pet Check-Ins & Pop-Ins
A warm, attentive home visit while you're at work or out for the day. Marita will feed, refresh water, give your pet company and attention, then send a photo and message so you're never left wondering.
- 30-minute home visit
- Feeding, water refresh and litter cleaning
- Playtime, affection and enrichment
- Available for dogs, cats and small animals
- Key holding service available
- Photo and message after every visit
Small Animal Boarding
Calm, attentive boarding at Marita's home in Donabate for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small animals. A quiet, caring environment with individual attention throughout and daily updates for you.
- Boarding at home in Donabate
- Feeding to your exact routine and diet
- Enclosure cleaning and enrichment
- Daily photo and written update
- Emergency vet contact held on file
- Limited spaces — early booking recommended
Horse Holiday Care
Experienced cover for your horse while you travel. Love of horses and hands-on equine experience, Marita understands horses and the importance of keeping routines consistent when you're away.
- Twice-daily visits — morning and evening
- Feeding to your exact routine
- Turnout and stable management
- Health and condition monitoring
- Rugging, water checks, bedding
- Daily photo update and written report
- Vet liaison if required
The Wildlight Difference
There are plenty of pet care options in North Dublin. Here's why Wildlight clients stay — and why their pets are always happy to see me arrive.
Consistent & Personalised Care
I am Wildlight — your pet is cared for by me personally, every single visit. No rota of walkers, no unfamiliar faces. Consistency matters deeply to animals, and I prioritise it and deliver it. Should there ever be a clash or change, your dog would be introduced to the new walker/minder during his usual walking times.
Reactive Dogs Welcome
Many services turn away reactive, nervous, or anxious dogs. I don't. Individual-only walks mean your dog gets the calm, patient one-to-one experience they need — never thrown into a group situation that sets them back.
Canine First Aid Certified
Qualified to recognise and respond to animal health emergencies. I hope it's never needed — but you'll leave for work each morning knowing your pet is with someone who is genuinely prepared for anything.
Photo Updates after Every Visit
You receive a photo and message after every single walk and every visit — without having to ask. It's not an optional extra. It's simply how I work, because you should never have to wonder how your pet got on.
Equine Expertise
Wildlight is one of the only pet care services in North Dublin offering genuine horse holiday cover — not just someone willing to top up a water bucket.
Fully Insured
Wildlight operates with full public liability and pet care insurance under Pet Business Insurance. Your pet and others are always covered under my care.
Client Reviews
“We have had her look after our cats plenty of times now in Donabate. Her communication, response time engagement and care for our boys is all top shelf. Both our cats also have become good friends with her since she has a great deal of care and attention to detail in taking care of every little quirk related to food habits and peculiarities our cats have.
Her videos and pictures are also sooo brilliant they make our day. Do not think twice before getting Marita to take care of your pets if you are in need. She's the best !”
— Received Bunny & Bandit Owner
“Marita is such a caring person for animals and to me. Easy to talk too and Honey loves her so much and loves her walks with her. She always has the best smile on her face and will chat with you about how the progress is going. She cares a lot about the dogs she walks and if she sees anything unusual she will let you know. Always there to help. An amazing girl.”
— Received Honey's Owner
“Marita is a responsible, loving, and attentive pet minder. She adores animals, treats every pet like her own, and always goes above and beyond to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. I would trust her without hesitation and highly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional care for their pets.”
—Received Milo's Owner
Ready to get started?
New clients begin with a free meet and greet. No commitment — just a chance to make sure we're the right fit for your pet.