Pet Sitters in Ashendon

Natasha
-34% off
3.2 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 10 reviews
/night 46.00
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WOULD NOT RECOMMEND; Unfortunately, our experience of Natasha and her partner is sadly not that others appear to have had. We needed a sitter for two nights to care for our two dogs, two elderly cats and house while we had a couple of nights away for our youngest son’s wedding. Our usual house sitters weren’t available, and we had arranged for another sitter from zeewoi but just a few weeks from the wedding she had to pull out due to ill health. I republished the dates and Natasha applied. We arranged a video call as I always want to do this prior to agreeing for a sitter so I can meet them beforehand especially if they are not local and able to visit prior to the sit. It was only going to be Natasha and her son Colby and not her partner that were going to do the sit so the video call was only with her. Natasha and Colby arrived, and I ran through all the instructions for the house and pets and in particular that as we have several acres of land that the dogs were to be inside after dark. I left happy in the knowledge that Natasha and Colby were looking forward to a quiet evening watching a movie. Having enjoyed a family dinner and heading off to bed to get some sleep before the big day I notice several notifications on my phone from my external home security cameras. This was at 10.30pm and after dark and I notice that my little dog was out the front of the property and had been there since 10pm and no one was letting him even though he was barking. I then checked the other camera notifications, and I was shocked to not only see a man at my property, but he was exiting a rear patio door that was wide open with loud music coming from the room he had just left, and he was undressed. This room is my husband’s special room that holds a lot of his memorabilia from his early life which is important to us as a family as he now has dementia. I felt physically sick imagining what was going on in my property and especially this room. I contacted Natasha to ask what was going on and why were the dogs out when I had given specific instructions for them to be inside and who was the man at my property that I had not given permission to be there. She confirmed it was her partner and that he had inadvertently let the dogs out!!! I was furious but it was too late to do anything then, but I didn’t sleep all night worrying about my home and pets. In the morning, I managed to contact some friends who kindly rearranged their plans and took over. Natasha was asked to vacate the property as I needed to be happy that my home and pets were in good hands to be able to enjoy my son’s special day. This couple broke all the rules for being a Zeewoi, they were dishonest, and were disrespectful and I feel like they violated our property, they did not care for our pets as they had been asked and have tarnished the memory of our son’s wedding day. I would not recommend or trust them as sitters.

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Jane
We had a magical 9 days with Jane and Will’s fins and furries. Their home in South Fremantle is uber comfortable and the lush tropical gardens, complete with 3 magnificent fish ponds, a beautiful space to relax in. 
Their very sweet Westies, Mollie and Charlie are easy going, gentle in nature, and love their afternoons at the local dog beach. Their purrfect kitty Sooty is easy to care for and can always be found hanging around the gorgeous back gardens. South Freo has a safe eclectic vibe with plenty of coffee shops, vintage stores, artisan bakeries and beaches and parks to enjoy. The free bus service (CAT) is an added bonus for exploring further afield. We thoroughly recommend this sit and are grateful to Jane and Will for choosing us this time round.
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Lucy
Looking after Roobarb was an absolute dream, she was the loveliest, friendliest, well behaved dog and we both definitely got a bit attached to her loyal nature. Lucy’s home was left in great order with a super comfy spacious room to stay in (and plenty of stairs to keep fit) and she was very generous to get us a bottle of wine and choccies on arrival. 

Islington is a super area, not somewhere either of us knew in London that well so we loved exploring the local shops, cafes, pubs etc and taking Roo for walks to Highbury Fields and Hampstead Heath where she could have a good run around chasing her ball and rolling in the dust. We kept in contact with Lucy and her family with photos and text message updates which worked well. 

Overall a great first sit and we would love to do it again for Lucy sometime ❤️ 
Thanks again for having us. Elle and Leo
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Caitlin
Housesitting for Caitlin and Natalie was awesome! Great communication from the beginning, they were responsive to any and all questions, and very accommodating :) Their apartment was clean, spacious, and had a lot of character. 

Momo and Teeny are the sweetest cats, both super friendly and keen for a cuddle! They were easy to care for and we loved hanging out with them during our stay in New York.
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Kari
Kari and Aaron were great hosts. Beast is a beautiful cat that was easy to care for. We had plenty of room for our family to spread, the outdoor area is especially relaxing. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and the great Saturday farmers market.
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Kate
I had a fantastic sit at Kate’s with Al and Amelia. Communication with Kate was easy, I had all the instructions to get the keys and Kate was on hand to answer questions.
The cats are chatty, have their routine, like to play and are generally straightforward to care for. I enjoyed them playing and also playing with them. They like their own space, but also napped nearby and were happy to let me know when it’s feed time :)

Kate’s flat is beautiful, everything I needed and wanted was on hand, including tea/coffee, bits for cooking and even baking. The working area was perfect, with a desk and comfy chair. I enjoyed getting things done with the cats napping under the desk and next to me.

Lastly the location is excellent, so close to the South bank and West end, no need to for tube it’s so easy to walk everywhere! There are nice coffee/food places in Lower Marsh, including the Bread Peddler and Greensmiths Grocers. Lots of small supermarkets nearby too, Co-op, Tesco, Sainsburys all within 5 mins.

I would totally return to sit for Kate and the cats, and recommend this sit for location, home and the fab cats.
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Jodie
As my first sit with Trusted Housesitters   , Jodie  reached out and from the first phone call made me feel like family. She picked me up from the airport and left her car with me to use.  Their home is  beautiful  , comfy ,cozy, clean with lots of natural light in  the kitchen and livingroom,  Located in the Daybreak Community , just steps  away from  endless paths along the lake  for walking, running  and biking.  Walking distance to Hatmons grocery and other shops.. gorgeous sunsets ....  
Bettis and Martie  stole my heart the very first morning  with their  huge personalities ! They are the sweetest, well 
 mannered  best buddies  that love to  take walks ...love the dog park ..making new friends each time we were there.   Bettis and Martie  kept me laughing with their nightly mini wrestling match after dinner. They have their own room but  would  cuddle and fall asleep right next to me whether i was reading or  watching tv.  
 This sit was amazing!     
  . Thank you Jodie for everything!   I would love to take care of Bettis and Mortie  for future sits!

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