Pet Sitters in Burford

Simon & Ingrid

Another great sit for Rocky from Simon, Ingrid and Josh. Very reliable and great comms throughout our holiday. Many thanks!

Ali & Pete

Ali and Pete looked after our house and more specifically Lolly our goldendoodle for a week and we couldn’t have been more happy. Nothing was too much of a problem and everything was taken care of with no fuss. The house was left in immaculate condition and Lolly was extremely well looked after and had an amazing time playing and walking with Ali and Pete’s dog Murphy. A lovely and very capable couple - highly recommended for your Housesit.

Leigh & Daniel

Leigh and Dan were super reliable! Great communication from start to finish, keeping us updated while we were away, so that we didn’t have to worry and could just enjoy our holidays knowing all is in good hands. They took such a great care of Bailey and the house. In fact I think they left the house cleaner than we did! So nice coming back to a lovely clean house and freshly changed bedsheets! Bailey enjoyed some nice long walks when we were away and we came back welcomed by a happy and a very relaxed dog! You could see he had a great time with them.

Margaret & Simon

Very trustworthy housesitters. Our pets had a lovely time!

Jenny

Jenny and Stephen were great. We didn't actually meet them due to our travel plans but their communication was brilliant. Their care of Maple was excellent - in particular when he was bitten by an adder in the first 24hrs that they had him! They were totally calm and sensible, getting him to the emergency vet (it was a weekend) and then to the vet hospital. Throughout they kept us informed and did all the right things - we couldn't have asked for more. Once he was better they had a great week getting him out and about on lots of walks which he thoroughly enjoyed. They took excellent care of the house and I am sure that the house was cleaner when they left than when they arrived! Would definitely have them again.

Hayley

Hayley was our first sitter and we were more than pleased. The dogs were well looked after, she sent us lovely pics, kept in touch and left the house tidy and clean. We were delighted to have found her. Thanks so much Hayley :)

Rebecca & Conor

Rebecca and Conor were excellent sitters, very reliable, well organised and professional. The moment we met Rebecca and Conor we felt completely confident that they would take great care of our dogs, pigs, chickens and our house, which they left spotless. We would happily invite Rebecca and Conor to sit for us again and would have no hesitation in recommending them as excellent sitters.

Abigail

Abigail looked after my two cats for a long weekend. She went above and beyond by arriving at the flat early in the morning before I had to leave, allowing me to show her everything in person, even though I had offered to explain it via pictures or video. The flat was left clean and tidy, and she even washed the bedding and towels, although I hadn't requested that. The cats seemed relaxed and happy (after calming down from the incident described below), so I’m sure she showered them with plenty of love and attention. However, there was a significant mishap: the kitchen window was left wide open. My cats, who are indoor cats, could easily have jumped out (and had been, as they were “wild” and Sky had a little dirt in their fur) Fortunately, it had been raining, so they were inside when I got home, hours after Abigail had left. I was shocked, especially since there are roads on both sides of the flat. I had specifically mentioned that the window should only be opened under constant supervision. I understand it was a mistake, and overall, she did a good job. However, I can’t give 5/5, as this was one of the most important things. I’m just relieved the cats were home and safe. In the future, I’ll make sure to over emphasise the importance of keeping the window closed—or secure it in a way that sitters cannot open it. 😬

Jennie & Jaime

We can highly recommend Jennie and Jaime for their next housesit. They are open, humorous and active people who know very well how to do a proper housesit. They took very good care of our 3 goldfish and our cat Tiggy with so much love, kept the house tidy, kept very good contact with us (absolutely gorgeous photos of our cat, which was just lovely), so that we were very relaxed while we were away and also when we came back and were welcomed with a warm meal. Even when the central heating stopped working some days before our return and we tried to organize a repair, they did not complain. Wonderful! What more could you want? We would love to have them here again. Thank you both so much!

Amy

Amy and Leigh were fantastic sitters. Communication was great before and during the sit and we came home to very happy pets - what more can you ask for? They kept the house very tidy and all the animals were relaxed with them. We'd be happy to welcome them back again anytime.

Nicholas & Jessica

Nick came alone as it was only one night but is absolutely delightful and the dogs loved him. He was really friendly and easy to talk to. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to any of the pet owning community.

Angela & Greg

Angela and Greg did a great job. They genuinely enjoyed Ella and were so good with caring for her. They were very tidy and so nice!

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Annabelle

Annabelle was very welcoming and helpful from the moment we got in touch! Lola and Saphie were the most kind, calm-natured dogs. They were very well behaved and knew their routine well, making it a breeze to care for them. The house and location were an absolute dream if you're looking for an isolated escape. I am very thankful I had this opportunity and would come back in a heartbeat!

Jayne

Abby is a beautiful little girl with oodles of energy and love to go with it. We loved her walks and the Yorkshire countryside was amazing. Abby is fantastic off lead and a real entertainment to watch her scampering around and doing her job. She is great with cows and sheep, and very friendly with other dogs.
Jayne and Michael were so welcoming to their home, and left us lots of information regarding the house and Abby. We have friends for life from this house/dog sit and will be back.

Monte & Dorcas

We really enjoyed taking care of Winnie and Copa. Very nice home and town to stay in. Very friendly host family who made us feel welcome.

Karina

We had a great stay at Karina and Tom's flat. It was very cosy, well appointed and perfectly situated. The kitties were very sweet and funny. Karina was great at communicating both before and during the sit whenever we had questions. Would happily sit for them again in the future. Thanks!

Donna

My Housesit at Donna and Patty’s was great. They were great hosts and quick to communicate. Their two kitties Gemma and Simon are sweet. Gemma is very chatty and affectionate while Simon preferred to observe from a safe distance. The home is lovely and I wouldn’t hesitate to return given the opportunity.

Meng

I had a delightful experience house-sitting for Meng and her  cat Hugo. Meng was communicative and provided a welcoming environment, while Hugo was fun to hang out with. I would highly recommend this opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy a lovely home and a charming feline companion.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Burford, United Kingdom?

From to for the cat sitting and from 19.9950 to 19.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 19.9940 for the cat sitting and 19.99 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 Burford, United Kingdom ?

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.