There are currently about 26 host families working with the local branch of Barking Mad.
Kerry Wells, proprietor of the service that matches dogs with host families as an alternative to kennels, regularly invites people interested in becoming a host family to meet some of her more established hosts.
Last week, she held a tea party at Wimberley Hall Farm Shop at Weston so that newcomers could find out more .
There, existing hosts were able to catch up with friends and chat to potential hosts.
Kerry said: “Events like these are key. Today is about thanking my hosts by paying for a tea, but also about inviting people who are interested in hosting to come along.
“Five lots of people here are interested in hosting and have been talking to existing hosts.”
The only requirement of hosts is that they have a secure garden and that they are at home for a large part of the day. Kerry will meet anyone interested and can establish if they are suitable.
Those interested in finding out more should contact Kerry on 01775 720382.