Les Pattes d'HestiaFamily pet care · Dignac
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Family boarding & pet-sitting in Dignac, near AngoulêmeA real little holiday, just like home

At Romane's, your dog (or cat) doesn't just wait for you to come home: they have a holiday of their own. A small group, a big garden, woodland walks and plenty of love, with a qualified professional.

Treat my dog to a holiday Free meet-and-greet
  • ACACED-certified
  • 2–3 dogs at most
  • No cages, ever
  • Hunt-free woods
  • Big dogs welcome
Tri-colour Australian Shepherd sitting among fallen leaves, tongue out, smiling at the camera.Grey French Bulldog held in someone’s arms on a sunlit forest walk.Husky sleeping peacefully on a soft cushion in a stone-walled home.
  • Daily postcard
  • Woodland walk
Our promise

No kennels here. A home.

Hestia was the Greek goddess of the hearth and home. Our little pension carries her name for one simple reason: your companion is welcomed here as if it were their own home.

2–3 dogs maxA tiny group, so each one gets real attention.
Never shut awayNo cages, no separation: they live with us, indoors and out.
Body & mindWalks, nose games, gentle socialising: days well spent.
News every dayPhotos and little videos so you can follow along.
What we offer

Dog and cat care for every time away

Boarding, day care, home visits or house-sitting around Dignac and Angoulême, with special care for small pets too.

White and tan Jack Russell sitting calmly, looking into the camera.

Doggy day care

You go to work, they go on holiday. Dropped off in the morning, collected in the evening, happy and tired out.

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Grey cat with blue eyes lying indoors against a stone wall.

Home visits

Meals, cuddles, the litter tray, and a walk for dogs if you like: we pop round and they keep their routine.

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Senior brindle dog resting against someone on a sofa, eyes half-closed.

House-sitting

Romane looks after your companion and your home, evening and morning, so nothing changes in their little world.

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Rabbit, guinea pig, bird or reptile? See our small-pets page

A typical day

A boring stay? Never.

Every day is planned around their physical and mental wellbeing, at their own pace, whether they're a bouncy puppy or a senior who loves a nap.

  1. 8am · Good morning, woodsFirst walk in woods where hunting is banned: sniffing, exploring, stretching those legs.
  2. 10am · Nose gamesSnuffle mats, treat hunts, little puzzles: the brain gets a holiday too.
  3. 4pm · The big fieldThe large village field behind the house, for running, playing and letting off steam.
  4. 8pm · Family eveningCuddles, a brush, and bedtime indoors. Never alone, never in a cage.
See the house and the woods
French Bulldog rolling on its back in the garden, a black-and-white dog standing beside it.
In safe paws

Trust has to be earned

Romane holds the ACACED, the official certificate issued by the French Ministry of Agriculture to people who care for pets professionally. Put simply, it's recognised training in animals' needs, health, behaviour and welfare.

  • Big and giant breeds are welcome, including the ones often turned away elsewhere.
  • Puppies, seniors and dogs on medication get close attention, and we follow the vet's instructions to the letter.
  • Children at home, raised to respect animals.
  • A free meet-and-greet before every first stay.
Meet the family
Three dogs together in a shady garden among fallen leaves, with no cages or separation.
They've stayed with us

A few of our guests

Golden Retriever pushing its nose right up to the camera.Curly brown poodle sitting with its tongue out.Red and white Corgi smiling at the camera with its tongue out.Chocolate Labrador sitting on a tiled floor, looking up at the camera.Tricolour Cavalier King Charles relaxing in a yellow armchair against a stone wall.Portrait of a black, tan and white shepherd dog lying by the sofa.

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Family pricing

Family-friendly prices for an unforgettable holiday

Gentle, transparent prices with an ACACED-certified professional. Estimate their stay in a minute, with no commitment.

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Reviews

What families say

« Vraiment très bien. Notre chienne a été très heureuse avec Romane. »

Alex · September 2026 · review in French

Review received on a pet-sitting platform

« Pour Vivaldi, ça a été une semaine fabuleuse, entouré d’amour et d’amis. Je recommande Romane les yeux fermés :) Nous avons reçu des photos, des vidéos pour nous rassurer. Merci beaucoup pour avoir garder notre petit monstre ! Je pense qu’il a hâte de vous retrouver :D »

Cheyenne B. · September 2026 · review in French

Review received on a pet-sitting platform

« Romane a tout de suite connecté avec Zango :) nous la ferons confiance pour les futures gardes et promenades ! »

María B. · July 2026 · review in French

Review received on a pet-sitting platform

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FAQ

Your questions, answered

How many dogs do you take at once?
Two or three at most, matched to get along. That's how we keep the feel of a home and real attention for each one.
Will my dog be caged or shut away?
Never. No cages, no kennels, no separation: they live with us, in the house and garden.
Do you take big dogs?
Yes, happily! Large and giant breeds are welcome. We just check everyone gets along at the meet-and-greet.
What should I bring?
The up-to-date health record (required), their usual food, bowls, a favourite toy or blanket, a lead, a harness and ideally a long line. It's all in our welcome guide.

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Ready for a proper little holiday?

Let's start with a free meet-and-greet: your companion explores the house, and you ask us anything.

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