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Cat Sitting in Salford Quays, Manchester
Nice and Cuddly look after pets right across Manchester, Salford and the North West.
We offer a range of premium cat sitting services and a worry-free one-to-one service that pampers your furry friends.
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About Salford Quays
Salford Quays is an area of Salford, Greater Manchester, England, near the end of the Manchester Ship Canal. Previously the site of Manchester Docks, it became one of the first and largest urban regeneration projects in the United Kingdom following the closure of the dockyards in 1982.
Built by the Manchester Ship Canal Company, Salford Docks was the larger of two that made up Manchester Docks; the other being Pomona Docks to the east. They were opened in 1894 by Queen Victoria and spanned 120 acres (49 ha) of water and 1,000 acres (400 ha) of land. At their height the Manchester Docks were the third busiest port in Britain, but after containerisation and the limit placed on vessel size on the Manchester Ship Canal, the docks declined in the 1970s.
In 1983, Salford City Council acquired parts of the docks covering 220 acres (90 ha) from the Manchester Ship Canal Company with the aid of a derelict land grant. The area was rebranded as Salford Quays and redevelopment by Urban Waterside began in 1985 under the Salford Quays Development Plan.[1] Faced with major pollution issues from quality of the water in the ship canal, dams were built to isolate the docks, after which water quality was improved by aerating it using a compressed air mixing system. Within two years the quality was sufficient to introduce 12,000 coarse fish, which have thrived in the environment. Water quality is monitored fortnightly by scientists from APEM, the Manchester University Aquatic Pollution and Environmental Monitoring Unit, and the improved habitat has been recognised by the Angling Foundation and the Institute of Fisheries Management.
Between 1986 and 1990, the infrastructure of the docks was modified to create an internal waterway network. Roads and bridges were built and a promenade along the waterfront constructed and landscaped. Moorings and watersports facilities were provided and a railway swing bridge moved to cross Dock 9. A hotel, cinema, housing, offices were built on Piers 5 and 6 followed by more developments on Pier 7. Public funding and private investment totalled around £280 million by the early 1990s.
Cat sitting in Salford Quays
Nice and Cuddly Pet Sitting is a low-cost alternative to catteries and kennels.
Your pet gets to stay in a comfortable, familiar environment and you don’t have to worry about whether your furry friend is OK.
Here at Nice and Cuddly, we know that pets are part of the family. They deserve the highest level of care. That’s why we have trained Pet First Aiders.
We visit every customer before we start caring a pet. We are DBS checked and fully insured. You don’t have to worry. Your pet is in safe hands.
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Our Pet Parents website makes it easy for you to do everything online.
You can book our services and check appointments. View photos and get feedback from your pet sitter. Update your details and tell us about your pet, including feeding and medication.
It’s simple to use, quick to register and works on your phone.
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Fully Insured
We hold specialist pet sitting insurance which includes cover for public liability as well as Care, Custody & Control.
DBS Checked
For your peace of mind, all our pet sitters undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which is a comprehensive criminal background screening.
Pet First Aid Trained
Our team holds current certifications in pet first aid, ensuring we're prepared to provide immediate care in case of emergencies.
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