BorrowMyDoggy In Aberdeen

Connecting dog owners with local dog borrowers for walks, weekends and holidays.

What is BorrowMyDoggy?

BorrowMyDoggy connects dog owners with dog borrowers for walks, weekends or happy holidays. Borrowers get special pup time, owners get the peace of mind that their pooch is having fun and dogs get more love and exercise.

Our goal as a company is pretty simple: we aim to make sure dogs get the care, attention and exercise they deserve while connecting local people through the love of dogs.


Dog Walking, Sitting and Day Care in Aberdeen


Dog Day Care in Aberdeen

Aberdeen is an active dog’s dream with 45 parks and gardens, a stunning coastline for splashing in the ocean and incredible mountain hikes. There are also lots of wooftastic dog friendly restaurants to visit too, making it an all round great place to visit.

If you’ve previously looked for doggy day care in Aberdeen you’ll know there are many options. Instead of traditional day care or dog sitting why not try finding someone in your area who loves dogs and would jump at the chance to spend some quality time with your pup? Creating a BorrowMyDoggy profile is free and only takes a few minutes.


Dog Sitting in Aberdeen

Although it would be lovely to have your dog with you at all times, sometimes we know it isn’t possible and you’ll need to find a dog sitter.

BorrowMyDoggy offers a great alternative to kennels in Aberdeen, where local dog lovers shower your pup with attention not for money, just for the love of dogs!


Most popular breeds in Aberdeen:

  • Labrador
  • Medium cross breed
  • Small cross breed
  • Cockapoo
  • Cocker Spaniel

Most loved dog names in Aberdeen:

  • Bailey
  • Buddy
  • Hugo
  • Max
  • Luna

What our members say

“I joined BorrowMyDoggy as a borrower because dogs are family to me. I've been studying in Aberdeen for four years, but I'm originally from Luxembourg and the worst part is that my dogs aren’t with me. It's easy to call family or friends if you miss them, but nobody can replace the cuddles and moments you would have with your dog” Selma's borrower, Laura

“Bruce has developed into a very sociable dog who isn't as clingy with me anymore. I cannot stress enough how brilliant this service has been for us. It’s easily the best money we spent last year and is also excellent value for money. Thank you so much, BorrowMyDoggy.” Bruce’s owner, Nicola

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You can view lots more BorrowMyDoggy reviews and other member stories on our testimonials page.


Dog Walking in Aberdeen

If you’re wondering where you can walk your dog in Aberdeen, then look no further as we’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots.

Hazlehead Park

Whether you’re a dog sitter in Aberdeen or you are out and about with your own pooch, Hazlehead Park offers over 400 acres of beautiful woodland and parkland on the outskirts of Aberdeen. It’s a wonderful place to walk your dog and features two rose gardens, many sculptures and it’s own maze! Whether you want to explore the woods or have a run around the park, you and your dog are sure to enjoy your day.

Seaton Park

With its gorgeous floral display at Cathedral Walk, Seaton Park makes for a great place to walk a dog in Aberdeen. It’s also home to the walled garden, which is perfect if you fancy a more secluded, quiet spot during your dog walk, where you can enjoy a range of flowers and plants.

Balmedie Beach

If you’re a dog walker, you’ll probably want to visit Balmedie Beach. No matter the weather, the expanse of open space and gorgeous sand dunes make for a lovely afternoon walk. You can also hire a beach barbecue in Summer months or head to the nearby dog friendly pub for lunch.

Kirkhall Forest

If you borrow a dog in Aberdeen why not take a trip to Kirkhall Forest. You can spend a few hours exploring the beautiful trail around the large forest area. There is a view tower at the top of the trail so you can admire the stunning views. Your dog, borrowed or owned, will truly enjoy it.


Where to eat in Aberdeen with your dog

Once you’ve exhausted all of the great dog walks in Aberdeen you might want to stop for a spot of lunch, all that walking can be hungry work!

The Long Dog Cafe

This cafe was started when Big Gav, an adorable dachshund (long dog), couldn’t find a place to relax and get warm on a cold rainy day in Aberdeen. Therefore, his owner created a cafe for him. Set in the West End of Aberdeen the cafe offers a friendly and relaxing environment for you to meet for coffee, brunch or a spot of lunch. All dogs are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a well behaved owner.

Foodstory Cafe

From morning to evening, this place serves up healthy, locally-sourced food for all dietary requirements. If you are vegetarian or vegan - this is where you should go. And of course, pups are more than welcome. It’s a short walk from the Aberdeen Harbour so why not stop off after a spot of sightseeing.

Queen Vic

A stone’s throw from Victoria Park is the Queen Vic. Not only is your pup welcome here, but you can also enjoy many a fun evening with frequent pub quiz nights, sporting events, live music and tasty craft beer. Have a great Friday night and save the cost of a dog sitter in Aberdeen!

The Broadstraik Inn

Want to take a long country walk and end with some great food, then this is your spot. The Broadstraik Inn is located 20 minutes west of Aberdeen with lovely walks in the nearby woods surrounding the pub. The food is an unfussy mix of Scottish specialities and British classics. Our favourite part is that they have food and water dispensers at the ready for pets too, so everyone is catered for.


Local vets in Aberdeen

Ashgrove Vets

Open Monday-Saturday, offering a range of services from consultations to vaccinations and puppy parties they cater for all four legged friends. They also have an online symptom checker to help you work out how urgently your pooch needs to see a vet.

Ardene House Vets

Services include emergency care, routine care (vaccines/diet/nutrition) preventative care (check ups) weight clinics, neutering, microchipping as well as repeat prescriptions.

If you have a Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership, you can also give our 24/7 Vet Line a call if you have any questions or concerns about your dog, owned or borrowed.


Pet shops in Aberdeen

Dusty Pet shop

The one stop shop family run pet shop that has been a staple in Aberdeen for 25 years. Need some dog food or a chew toy for you favourite friend. They have all of your pup requests covered.

The Long Dog Boutique

This boutique is the reason why so many dogs in Aberdeen look so sharp and pampered! The owners of the Long Dog Cafe have sourced the latest and trendiest doggy must haves and stocked their shop full of goodies. They have everything from lavender calming water to freshly baked doggy celebration cakes from the barking bakery.

Creating a profile and browsing our members is free, so if after reading this you’re wondering if there is someone local that would look after your dog in Aberdeen why not check out the lovely borrowers in your area today.  

Join BorrowMyDoggy

BorrowMyDoggy connects dog owners with local volunteer borrowers for walks, holiday care and dog sitting. It’s simple, affordable and safe.

All members take our safety checks before connecting and membership includes access to a 24/7 Vet line and accident and third-party liability insurance.

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