How to cancel your Pooch and Mutt subscription and reclaim control of your spending
Why you might want to cancel your Pooch and Mutt subscription
Cancelling a pet subscription can feel uncomfortable, especially when your dog has grown attached to a particular brand. The truth is, circumstances change, and what worked for your household six months ago may no longer fit your budget, lifestyle, or your dog's dietary needs. At Yafee, we believe you should never feel trapped by a subscription service, no matter how good the product is.
Common reasons to cancel
Your dog's health needs may shift, requiring a different food formulation or supplement plan. Your financial situation might tighten, making the subscription's cost unsustainable during difficult periods. You might discover a competitor's product that your dog prefers, or you could decide to source food directly from a local pet supplier instead. Some customers find that automatic deliveries arrive faster than their dog consumes the product, leaving them with excess stock.
Whatever your reason, cancelling is a legitimate choice, and Pooch and Mutt is required by UK consumer law to process your request without penalty or delay. You own the decision to cancel, and Yafee is here to guide you through every step.
When cancellation is the right choice
You should consider cancelling if you're paying for products you don't use regularly, if your dog shows digestive upset or allergic reactions to the food, or if you've found a more cost-effective alternative. Cancellation also makes sense if you're moving abroad, downsizing your pet household, or if your dog has reached an age where dietary needs change significantly.
Financial strain is a valid reason too. If the subscription contributes to monthly budget pressures, cancelling frees up funds for other essentials. Your wellbeing matters as much as your dog's, and Yafee recognises that pet ownership must fit comfortably within your life.
Understanding Pooch and mutt's subscription pricing
Before you cancel, clarify exactly what you're paying for and whether a refund is due to you. Yafee recommends reviewing your latest invoice and subscription details to establish your financial position.
Typical subscription costs and discounts
| Product category |
Typical price per delivery |
Subscription discount |
Annual cost (approx.) |
| Dry dog food (2kg bag) |
£15-£25 |
10-15% off retail |
£180-£300 |
| Wet dog food (6-pack) |
£12-£18 |
10-15% off retail |
£144-£216 |
| Targeted supplements |
£8-£20 |
10-15% off retail |
£96-£240 |
| Treats and mixers |
£5-£12 |
10-15% off retail |
£60-£144 |
| Multi-product bundle (combined) |
£40-£60 per delivery |
10-15% off retail |
£480-£720 |
Most customers subscribe to one or two products on a four-week cycle, meaning they spend between £480 and £720 annually on Pooch and Mutt. Your actual cost depends on your dog's size, dietary requirements, and the specific products selected. Cancelling saves you this recurring expense immediately after your next scheduled delivery or your final paid period, depending on when you cancel.
Payment frequency and billing cycles
Pooch and Mutt charges you on a rolling subscription basis, meaning you're billed every two, three, four, or six weeks according to your chosen delivery frequency. There is typically no long-term contract, which is good news: you can cancel at any point in your subscription cycle without penalty fees.
However, if you've already paid for your next delivery before you cancel, you may be entitled to a refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Yafee will explain your refund rights in detail later in this guide.
Your legal rights and what they mean for you
UK consumer law protects your right to cancel a subscription service, and Pooch and Mutt must respect those rights. Understanding your position is essential before you cancel.
Your legal position under UK consumer law
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (the principal UK consumer protection statute) grants you the right to cancel a subscription contract within 14 calendar days of the day on which the contract is concluded, without giving any reason and without incurring any penalty. This period is known as the statutory cooling-off period.
After 14 days have elapsed, you retain the right to cancel, but Pooch and Mutt may retain any fees charged up to the date of cancellation. Importantly, you cannot cancel a subscription for future deliveries and then demand a refund for those deliveries unless you cancel within the 14-day window or if Pooch and Mutt is in breach of contract.
Furthermore, if Pooch and Mutt fails to process your cancellation request or attempts to charge you after you have submitted a valid cancellation instruction, you have grounds to escalate the matter to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. This body investigates complaints and can compel traders to comply with consumer law.
Refunds and your entitlements
If you cancel within 14 days of signing up, Pooch and Mutt must refund the full amount you have paid, including delivery charges, unless you have already received your first delivery. If you have received goods during the cooling-off period, Pooch and Mutt may deduct the cost of returning those goods from your refund.
If you cancel after 14 days, Pooch and Mutt is entitled to retain payment for all deliveries made up to the date your cancellation takes effect. You will not receive a refund for future scheduled deliveries unless you cancel before the next billing date. Consequently, the timing of your cancellation matters significantly.
How to cancel your Pooch and Mutt subscription
You have three primary methods to cancel your Pooch and Mutt subscription, depending on your preference and circumstance. Yafee recommends choosing the method that leaves you with a clear written record.
Cancelling through the Pooch and Mutt website
- Log in to your Pooch and Mutt account using your email address and password
- Visit the Pooch and Mutt website and select "Log in" in the upper navigation menu
- Enter the email address associated with your subscription
- Enter your password and select "Sign in"
- Navigate to your account settings and locate the subscription management section
- Select "My Account" or "Profile" once you are logged in
- Look for a link labelled "Subscriptions", "Active Subscriptions", or "Manage Subscriptions"
- A list of your active subscriptions will appear
- Identify the subscription you wish to cancel
- Locate the product name and the next scheduled delivery date
- Verify this is the correct subscription before proceeding
- Select the "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel" button next to the subscription
- You will see a prompt asking you to confirm your cancellation
- Pooch and Mutt may ask you to state your reason for cancellation; you are not obliged to provide one, but doing so helps them improve their service
- Confirm your cancellation by selecting "Confirm Cancellation" or "Cancel Subscription"
- A confirmation screen will appear with a cancellation reference number
- Screenshot this screen or note the reference number for your records
- Receive a cancellation confirmation email
- Pooch and Mutt will send you a confirmation email to the address associated with your account within 24 hours
- Check your inbox and spam folder to ensure you receive this email
- Retain this email as proof of cancellation
Cancelling by email to customer service
- Compose a clear cancellation email addressed to Pooch and Mutt customer service
- Use a professional tone and state that you wish to cancel your subscription
- Include your full name, email address, and the email address associated with your account if different
- Specify the exact product or subscription you wish to cancel
- Include your next scheduled delivery date if you know it
- You may include your reason for cancellation, but this is optional
- Send your email to [email protected]
- Use this official customer service email address for your cancellation request
- Ensure you send from the email address associated with your account
- Request read receipt or send the email with a tracking service such as Gmail's "Request read receipt" feature so you have proof of delivery
- Retain your email and any response from Pooch and Mutt
- Do not delete your sent email or their response
- Save copies of all correspondence in a dedicated folder on your computer
- These records are evidence if you need to escalate a dispute later
- Expect a cancellation confirmation within 3 to 5 business days
- Pooch and Mutt will confirm your cancellation by email
- This confirmation will include a cancellation date and reference number
Cancelling by post to the registered office
- Write a formal cancellation letter on headed paper or plain paper with your contact details
- Date your letter
- Include your full name, full address, and email address
- State clearly: "I wish to cancel my subscription to [product name] with Pooch and Mutt"
- Include your customer account number or the email address associated with your account
- State your next scheduled delivery date if you know it
- Sign and date the letter
- Send your letter by Royal Mail Special Delivery
- Special Delivery provides a proof of posting receipt and a tracking number
- Address your letter to: Pooch and Mutt, [registered office address as provided by the company]
- Keep your receipt and tracking number
- Retain copies of your letter and proof of posting
- Photograph or photocopy your letter before you send it
- Keep your Royal Mail receipt and tracking documentation
- These records prove you submitted a valid cancellation request
- Expect a response within 7 to 10 business days
- Pooch and Mutt will acknowledge your cancellation in writing
- They will confirm the date your subscription ends
What happens after you cancel
Cancellation is not instantaneous, and it is important that you understand what to expect in the weeks following your request. Yafee explains the timeline and what you should monitor to ensure Pooch and Mutt honours your cancellation.
Timeline for cancellation to take effect
If you cancel before your next billing date, your subscription will terminate on that date, and you will not be charged again. For example, if your next delivery is scheduled for 15 March and you cancel on 10 March, you will not be charged on 15 March, and no delivery will be sent.
However, if you cancel after your next billing date has passed (meaning Pooch and Mutt has already charged your payment method), your cancellation will take effect after that billing cycle completes. This means you may receive one final delivery before your subscription ends.
In accordance with UK consumer law, Pooch and Mutt must acknowledge your cancellation request within two working days. Nevertheless, the cancellation itself may take three to five business days to process in their system.
Monitoring your account and payments
After you cancel, log into your Pooch and Mutt account at least once per week for the next two weeks to verify that your subscription no longer appears in your active subscriptions list. If it remains active after the cancellation date you were given, contact customer service immediately with your cancellation reference number and request confirmation that the subscription has been terminated.
Monitor your payment method (credit card or debit card) for any further charges from Pooch and Mutt. If you are charged after your cancellation date, this is a breach of the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and you have grounds to dispute the charge with your bank and escalate the matter to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service.
Final delivery handling
You may receive a final delivery after you cancel if that delivery was already in the courier's system before your cancellation took effect. Accept this delivery and do not refuse it, as it may belong to you under the contract. If you do not want the contents, you have the right to return it in accordance with the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, but this must be done within 14 days of receipt with the goods unopened.
Alternatively, contact Pooch and Mutt to request they issue a return label. You are not obliged to pay for the return of unsolicited goods sent after cancellation.
Refunds and what you can expect
Your entitlement to a refund depends on the timing of your cancellation and whether the 14-day cooling-off period applies to you. Yafee breaks down the refund rules clearly so you know exactly what to expect.
Refunds within the 14-day cooling-off period
If you cancel within 14 calendar days of the day your contract with Pooch and Mutt began, you are entitled to a full refund of all sums paid, including delivery charges. The only exception is if you have already received your first delivery. In that case, Pooch and Mutt may deduct the cost of the goods returned or, if you have consumed the goods, the cost of the goods is lost.
Pooch and Mutt must process this refund within 14 days of receiving your cancellation request. They will credit the refund to your original payment method (credit card, debit card, or PayPal account). This refund is automatic under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and requires no further action from you.
Refunds after the 14-day period
After 14 days, you have the right to cancel, but you are not automatically entitled to a refund for future deliveries. Any refund due to you will be limited to charges you paid for deliveries you have not received.
For example, if you paid £60 for a delivery scheduled for 20 March but you cancel on 15 March, before 20 March, you are entitled to a refund of £60 because you did not receive that delivery. If you cancel on 22 March, after you have been charged and the delivery has left the Pooch and Mutt warehouse, you are not entitled to a refund for that delivery.
How to claim a refund if Pooch and Mutt does not offer one automatically
If you believe you are entitled to a refund and Pooch and Mutt has not offered one within 14 days of your cancellation, contact customer service in writing (by email to [email protected]) and cite the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Request that they process a refund and provide a deadline of 7 days for them to respond.
If Pooch and Mutt refuses or fails to respond, you can escalate your complaint to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. This independent body will investigate your complaint and can compel Pooch and Mutt to comply with consumer law.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Many consumers make avoidable errors when cancelling subscriptions, leading to delays and unwanted charges. Rest assured, these mistakes are common, and Yafee will help you sidestep every one of them.
Mistake 1: forgetting to cancel before the next billing date
If you delay cancellation and Pooch and Mutt's system automatically charges your payment method before you cancel, you will be obliged to pay for that delivery. To avoid this, note the exact date of your next billing cycle (found on your invoice or in your account settings) and cancel at least two working days before that date. Consequently, you will not be charged for that cycle, and no delivery will be sent.
Mistake 2: cancelling through an unofficial channel
Do not attempt to cancel by posting on Pooch and Mutt's social media pages, sending messages through private messaging, or using a generic contact form not designated for cancellations. These channels do not create a formal record of your cancellation request. Always use the official methods: the website account portal, the customer service email [email protected], or Royal Mail Special Delivery to the registered office address.
Mistake 3: failing to retain proof of cancellation
Do not delete confirmation emails, do not discard your postal receipt, and do not lose your cancellation reference number. These records are your evidence that you submitted a valid cancellation request. If a dispute arises later, you will need this proof. Yafee recommends taking screenshots of confirmation screens and emailing them to yourself for safekeeping.
Mistake 4: refusing a final delivery that arrives after cancellation
If a delivery arrives after you have cancelled, do not refuse it outright. Accept the delivery and then contact Pooch and Mutt to request a return label or clarification. Refusing delivery may cause confusion and delay your refund. If the delivery is genuinely unsolicited, you can return it at Pooch and Mutt's expense.
Mistake 5: not contacting your bank if charged after cancellation
If Pooch and Mutt charges you after your cancellation date, do not simply accept the charge. Immediately contact your bank or card issuer and dispute the transaction. Explain that you cancelled your subscription on [date] and have not authorised this charge. Your bank can dispute the charge with Pooch and Mutt and may refund you within 8 to 10 working days.
Checklists and record-keeping
Yafee provides these checklists to ensure you complete every step correctly and retain all necessary documentation.
Before you cancel
- Note your next billing date from your account or latest invoice
- Note your current balance and any outstanding charges
- Note your customer account number or subscription ID
- Decide whether you need a refund or wish to receive your final delivery
- Choose your preferred cancellation method: website, email, or post
- If cancelling by post, obtain a Royal Mail Special Delivery receipt
During cancellation
- Include your full name, email address, and account details in your cancellation request
- State your reason for cancellation if you wish to do so (optional)
- Request a cancellation reference number or confirmation receipt
- Take a screenshot of any confirmation screen or save the confirmation email
- Note the date and time of your cancellation request
After cancellation
- Receive and retain your cancellation confirmation email
- Log into your account after 48 hours to verify your subscription is no longer active
- Monitor your payment method for any unauthorised charges over the next 30 days
- Allow 14 days for a refund to appear in your account (if entitled)
- Contact customer service if you have not received a refund within 14 days
- File your cancellation confirmation and any refund receipt with your other financial records
Comparing your options: cancel or amend your subscription
Before you cancel outright, consider whether amending your subscription might be a better option. Yafee presents the pros and cons of each route so you can make an informed decision.
| Option |
Cost |
Time to take effect |
Best for |
Drawbacks |
| Cancel immediately |
No refund after 14 days (unless you haven't received goods) |
3-5 business days |
You no longer need the service |
You lose all future benefits and discounts; you may receive a final delivery |
| Pause your subscription |
No charge while paused |
Immediate |
You need a short break but may return later |
Best option if you're uncertain |
| Reduce delivery frequency |
Lower monthly cost |
From next billing cycle |
You want to lower spending but keep receiving products |
Your subscription continues; you still incur charges every few weeks |
| Switch products |
Same or different cost |
From next delivery |
Your dog's needs have changed but you want to stay with Pooch and Mutt |
You must have an active subscription to switch |
| Update contact or payment details |
No change |
Immediate |
You've moved house or need to change your payment method |
Your subscription remains active |
If you are cancelling for financial reasons, contact Pooch and Mutt first to ask whether they offer a paused subscription option or whether they can reduce your delivery frequency. Many pet subscription services are willing to work with customers facing temporary hardship. Consequently, cancellation may not be your only route to reducing costs.
Your next steps and getting support
You now have all the information you need to cancel your Pooch and Mutt subscription legally and without penalty. Yafee has guided thousands of UK consumers through this process, and your cancellation will be straightforward if you follow the steps outlined above.
If at any point Pooch and Mutt refuses to process your cancellation, charges you after your cancellation date, or fails to provide a refund you are entitled to under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, escalate your complaint to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. This independent body enforces consumer rights and can compel traders to comply with UK law.
Record every step: save emails, screenshot confirmation screens, and keep your proof of posting receipt if you cancel by post. These records protect you and provide evidence if a dispute arises.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers cancel subscriptions like Pooch and Mutt and recover refunds they were owed. Whether you need further guidance on your rights, help composing a complaint letter, or clarification on any step in this guide, visit Yafee.com for more resources and support articles. Your decision to cancel is your decision to take, and UK consumer law stands behind you.
Pooch and Mutt registered office address for postal cancellations: Contact Pooch and Mutt directly via email at [email protected] to confirm their registered office address. Alternatively, visit their website for current contact details and ensure you send your cancellation letter to the correct address to avoid delays.