Pet Sitters in Benton, DE

Virginia

Ginny and Ian went above and beyond in every way. Most importantly, my dogs absolutely loved them. They were kind, and communicative and sent me frequent updates. They left my house and car perfectly clean and tidy, my car is actually in better condition than when I left! All 5 of my free-range chickens are alive and my garden is watered. While we were out of town 2 of the horses from our stable escaped and Ginny and Ian rounded them up and put them back, then actually found the spot in the fenceline that was down and fixed it. They even mowed the lawn! In my wildest dreams, I never thought a housesitter could be this amazing. With a property like ours, it's very stressful to go on vacation, but they made my trip stress-free and enjoyable. They cared for everything on the homestead with the same care and attention that we do. If I could give 10 stars I would.

Annabelle & Henry

It was easy to give Henry and Annabelle 5 stars. After seven weeks I came home to an immaculate house and, most important, a well cared for and happy cat. Communication was excellent, Henry was quick to respond to my messages and kept me well informed. When heavy rains proved to be too much for a previous handyman’s fix, Henry’s photo and videos were invaluable for submitting to various masonry contractors for estimates. P.S. This morning I finally hired a contractor for a more permanent fix. He also replaced a toilet handle that had broken off. Meanwhile I came home to a reorganized kitchen and an immaculate home. An animal’s behavior will tell you everything you need to know about their treatment. Cookie was relaxed and her usual sweet self. My only regret is Henry and Annabelle are moving out of state so they are unlikely to be available in my locale. But I highly recommend them. They gave me real peace of mind.

Cung

Cung regularly sent us photos and news of our cat. he is very nice and got along well with Calinou. He left the house tidy and clean. without hesitation we warmly recommend Cung.

Maxine

Max did an excellent job taking care of our home and two cats, Gordie and Shrimpie, while we went on vacation. We really enjoyed meeting her the evening before we left. Max communicated regularly with us during our trip. And we returned to a tidy home and two very happy cats. Max - I hope that you will consider traveling back here for a future stay!

Nicole

Nicole was a delight! She's a very experienced sitter, loved our two kitties to bits, and took care of everythng on the home front. We were off the grid for most of the sit, but came back to photos and images that showed us two blissed-out cats! We can't recommend Nicole more.

Khalil

Khalil was new to zeewoi when he agreed to take on our 5 animals but he was a natural pro. Very professional, clean, organized, and excellent communicator. We would welcome Khalil back anytime! Thank you Khalil!! You rock

Thomas

Tom is very personable and a great communicator. He arrived for the sit the night before we left to meet the dogs and get instructions on the pets and the house. He bonded well with the dogs and was very comfortable walking them. He pleasantly surprised us by making us dinner. He kept us informed about the animals and their status while we were away. We came home to a tidy house. We would absolutely love to have Tom sit for our pets again.

Savannah

I would recommend Savannah highly. She took good care of Misty and also of my home.

Troi

Troi took good care our our kitties and left our place in excellent shape, exactly as we’d left it. We would have liked a touch more communication, but I think there were some issues with Troi’s phone so messaging was spotty at times. Overall, I’d recommend Troi and we’d be glad to have her sit again.

Michael

This was Mike's first sit with zeewoi and we are more than happy to recommend him! Mike was very communicative, reliable, and sent regular updates while we were away. We returned to a spotless home and two happy cats.

daisy

Daisy was an incredible house and pet sitter- we cannot recommend her enough! She was incredibly reliable and communicative throughout our entire trip and the planning before. We think our pup was just as sad and missed her after the two weeks she cared for him as he normally misses us when we go on trips! Our house was also spotless when we returned. We can't thank Daisy enough!

Anthony & Nancy

Excellent sitters, left the house neat and clean. The cats were in a great mood upon my return, healthy and cat happy. I would definitely have them take care of my animals again. Communication and responsibility were top notch.

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Millie

Sheila was a wonderful house and dog sitter for our two dogs! She was extremely communicative and reliable. She left the place clean & tidy, and the dogs were so happy to spend time with her! We would highly recommend Sheila and she is welcome back to housesit for us anytime!

Cameron & Erin

We had a wonderful stay at Erin and Cameron's place with Harvi and Flint! Flint was a total sweetheart and such a good dog! Harvi enjoyed her kitty treats and was very happy to just observe us from afar, with the occasional drive-by leg rub and requests for more treats!😊 Erin and Cameron were so welcoming and made us feel right at home, we had everything we needed!

Erin

Loved my time with Peanut (Butter) and Jerry. Before Erin left, she very kindly explained and showed me the nightly routine of how to wrap and give Peanut his medication and how to clean Jerry’s chin and its surrounds. Whilst they didn’t like this routine, and would try to escape it, both cats were very gentle and did not scratch. Peanut would forgive more easily than Jerry but in a relatively short time they were wanting to be close again. Peanut and Jerry love to lie on you and be stroked and Jerry loves to roll on his back and have his belly rubbed. Their parents left Christmas gifts in their stocking with Peanut jumping up and trying to access them regularly before Christmas day. They loved their presents especially the two furry balls which had bells inside. As long as I fished the balls out from under the furniture, Peanut continued to play with these balls every day whilst Jerry not so much. Peanut would just hit the balls and chase where Jerry was more skilled. Jerry would lay on the floor and play with a ball passing it deftly between all four paws. Almost every day gave updates and sent photos and videos of Peanut and Jerry. Great location easily accessible by very cheap public transport and very walkable. Without a car and by using the train, on the suggestion of Tim and Erin, was able to do a day trip to Ljubljana in Slovenia and was easily back before the 6pm feed time. Some incredible stunning buildings in Zagreb but some places were shut due to restoration work needed because of the 2020 earthquake.

james

Bonnie & Jay are excellent hosts and great with communications! Their home is beautiful, organized, and so welcoming. Sylvie is just the sweetest dog! She is so well-behaved and extremely smart. She really enjoyed her walks and loved playing with her squeaky toy. She also loved cuddling up to be pet. She made this sit so easy and so fun! I would be thrilled if I ever get the chance to watch her again!

Yvonne

Even though this was my first sit, I could‘nt have started happier! Yvonne was a very kind host. She showed me a hearty welcome in her lovely quiet place, and she even accepted that I brought my own German White Shepherd (with a lot of white hairs flying around still, sorry Yvonne!). Although it is an old East German holiday home, it offers every comfort you could wish for. I had a hot meal cooked by Yvonne at the evening of arrival and was given absolutely clear instructions on her home and especially how to care for the most loveable dog Otto and for the beautiful fishes (a nice pond full with Kois).
Otto is such a dear and very easy to handle. He quickly made friends with my dog Thea and loves to cuddle. Otto walks very well on a leash, but can be let loose in the forest or on the meadows at any time.
It‘s a beautiful place for hiking and I walked the dogs into the nearby forests (and sometimes lakes, Otto likes swimming) three times a day.
I can highly recommend dog and house sitting with Yvonne and I would like very much to come back at any time to care for Otto (and the fishes).

Tory

Wow, gorgeous dogs, beautiful home and a haven for wildlife. I was in my element. The previous reviews sold it to me and they were spot on. When I first met Honey and Toast they treated me like a long lost friend.  They are sweet natured dogs and were great companions and certainly kept me amused! I was so sad to leave them.  There are so many walks from the house and the dogs knew them all. Tory is very generous, welcoming and made sure I was ok and had everything I needed. I really felt at home there. The bed is super comfortable! Thanks again Tory for this amazing experience.

Pat

Pat and Bobby were very welcoming. Communication was easy and they made sure I had everything I needed. They have a beautiful and comfortable home in a nice neighborhood with friendly neighbors.

Bananas is a very sweet cat and easy to care for. She brings you to what she wants and loves evening/morning snuggles. I enjoyed this sit very much and hope to come back one day!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Benton, Delaware?

From $32/week to $100/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Benton, Delaware ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.