About us

Hi, we’re Paws & Home

Two animal-obsessed people caring for pets and homes across Marbella, Estepona & Benahavís.

About us

Hi, we’re Paws & Home

We’re Emilia and Sebastian, two animal-obsessed people who found each other and quickly bonded over our shared love of animals. We’re the people who go straight to the pets at a gathering, whose faces light up when we find out a dog will be joining us for lunch, and who will happily spend half the evening sitting on the floor making friends with someone else’s cat.

Between us, we have over 25 years of experience caring for a wide range of animals, including dogs, cats and small pets of all breeds, sizes and personalities.

Our experience includes caring for private clients’ pets, providing services through pet-sitting platforms, and working with animals in rescue shelters. With training in pet first aid and a strong understanding of canine behaviour and training techniques, we’re equipped to care for pets safely and confidently while recognising their individual needs and the different ways they communicate and respond to the world around them.

Every pet needs exercise, play and mental stimulation, but their personalities and preferences can be wonderfully different. Some want to be by your side all day, while others are more independent. Some enjoy plenty of activity, while others are happiest curled up on the sofa after a good walk. Every animal has their own routines and needs, which is why we don't take a one-size-fits-all approach to their care.

That’s what Paws & Home is about: personal, reliable care that fits around your pet and the life they already know. Whether we’re taking them for a walk, popping in for some company, spending the day/evening with them, or caring for them while you’re away, we want you to feel confident they’re with people who genuinely care about their happiness and well-being.

When your pet stays with us

When your pet stays with us, they become part of our everyday home life. We want them to feel safe, relaxed and loved.

They’re free to make themselves comfortable, with access to sofas, cosy spots around the house and our private garden. They can spend time with us whenever they want company or find their own quiet space when they’d rather have some alone time. The house is theirs to roam and settle into at their own pace.

We keep things small and personal so we can get to know each pet properly and follow their usual routine as closely as possible. We carefully consider each animal’s personality, temperament and needs before placing them with others, so dogs are only introduced to each other when we’re confident they’ll be comfortable and compatible. We will only care for a maximum of three dogs at a time.

For pets who find it difficult to settle or become a little restless in a new environment, we create a quiet, cosy space and give them all the time and reassurance they need.

We’ll always ask you to bring their usual food so there’s no unnecessary change to their diet while they’re away from home. If treats are allowed, we only give 100% natural, freeze-dried treats, and we’ll always follow any dietary requirements, allergies or preferences you let us know about.

And because we know how much you’ll miss them, we’ll send you daily photo updates so you can see how they’re getting on.

When we stay at your home

For some pets, the happiest place is simply their own home. Staying with them means they can sleep in their usual spot and carry on with the little routines they’re used to, while still having plenty of company and care.

This can work particularly well for pets who are older, anxious, live in multi-pet households or simply prefer their own surroundings.

We’ll follow their daily routine, from feeding and walks to playtime, bedtime and all the little things that make their day feel normal.

While you’re away, we’re also happy to take care of the little things around your home, such as watering plants, bringing in post and keeping a general eye on things.

As always, we send daily photo updates just like when they stay with us.