Quality home pet care is far more than a stranger stopping by to feed your cat. A truly premium service turns every absence into complete peace of mind — for you and for your pet.
Home care vs kennels: what's the difference?
Kennels board multiple animals in one place. Home care sends a professional to your home — or, depending on the arrangement, hosts your pet in a small family setting. The advantage is immediate: your pet stays in their familiar environment, with their smells, routines and rhythm.
For cats, exotic pets, older dogs or anxious animals, it's often the only genuinely humane option.
What separates a standard booking from a premium service
Carer selection
A premium service doesn't hire just anyone. Carers are recruited through a rigorous process: interview, background checks, hands-on assessment with animals, and verified references. The goal isn't the biggest network — it's the most reliable one.
Professional insurance
This is the non-negotiable. Professional insurance covers accidents, injuries and property damage during the booking. An uninsured private individual leaves you with no recourse if something goes wrong. At Pet Cheri, every booking is covered by AXA professional insurance up to €9 million — no small print.
Real-time updates
Photos, regular messages, visit reports: a premium service doesn't leave you in the dark. You know when your dog ate, how long they walked, and how they were.
Personalised matching
Every pet is different. A good service takes the time to understand your pet's specific traits before suggesting a carer: temperament, diet, medication, fears, specific needs. There is no generic care for a specific animal.
Responsive human support
A premium service also means a team available to answer questions, handle the unexpected and respond in emergencies. Not a bot, not a FAQ — real people reachable 7 days a week.
Red flags to watch for
- No insurance mentioned, or a vague reference to "personal insurance"
- No vetting beyond customer reviews
- Suspiciously low prices (under €15 for a visit)
- No written contract or booking confirmation
- No human contact before the first booking
How much does premium home pet care cost in France?
- Home visit (30 min): €20–35
- Day boarding (at yours or the carer's): €30–60/day
- Overnight boarding: €50–90/night depending on services included
- Family boarding: €40–75/night
The lowest prices aren't always the best value: an uninsured or untrained carer can prove very costly in the event of an incident.
How Pet Cheri's premium service works
Pet Cheri selects its chouchouteurs through a multi-stage process, covers every booking with AXA professional insurance (€9 million), and provides human follow-up for every mission. Each booking begins with a consultation to understand your pet's needs and match the most suitable professional — not the most available.
The service operates across France, 7 days a week, for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
