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What an amazing experience! Vicky’s home is spacious, comfortable and right off the beach! Joey, Chico, and Matthew are spirited boys who love a nice long walk along the water, meeting their dog friends and playing. They responded well to gentle training techniques to ignore motorcycles and goats which are occasional temptations. The village is a short walk away and has friendly locals and all the basics you might need. There’s even a little bar right in the complex where you can have a cold drink and snack while watching football or Tanzanian dramas. For my visit to Africa, this house sit was absolutely perfect!
I absolutely loved caring for Cheree’s pets and their home. I felt very comfortable and at home 😀
We had a great stay with Jeera, Beckham and Bella! The cats were all lovely, they liked to be have fun, play around and certainly wanted cuddles! The communication with April and making sure we could contact them was seamless also, and the house is lovely and in a great location in Sarasota!
Our first experience with THS could not have started any better. Murphy and Maisie, two adorable, calm, and very well-behaved dogs, made our task of looking after them quite easy. We thoroughly enjoyed walks in the park with M&M and relaxing while watching TV with them on the sofa; they are very affectionate. The house is truly beautiful and immaculate, and the guest room we used was extremely comfortable. From the beginning, Faith was very clear with the information and very kind to pick us up at the bus station. Upon her return, Faith invited us to stay an extra day, during which she took us to a wonderful area where we went trekking with her and the dogs. Without a doubt, we highly recommend taking care of Maisie and Murphy and seizing the opportunity to meet Faith, who is an exceptional hostess.
Ed and Josie kept great communication with us and we loved our stay! Gracie is super easy to look after and didn't take long to get used to us. We would definitely recommend this sit💙
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Butterknowle, 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 Butterknowle, 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.
Would definitely recommend. Had the dog stay here a couple of times now (including over Christmas) and he’s been well looked after.
I would highly recommend The Barkary to anyone looking for dog boarding. I took my bulldog Ozzy and he has absolutely come home so happy and energetic. Staff are so lovley and have posted many pictures on facebook to keep me updated with what he has been up too. Thankyou so much for looking after Ozzy and we will be returning again, wouldn't use any other dog boarding anymore.
Always have my dog stay here because I know she is taken care of with the staff and the environment. When I pick her up the staff are sad to see her go but that just proves that they truly care for the dogs they look after. They also post on the Facebook which is a nice way to check up and see how your body is doing - spoiler alert they’re having the time of their life.
Couldn't be happier with the services, I've had both my dogs in the kennels multiple times and the youngest attends daycare. They are loved by Carolyn and all the staff just as much as they are by me, they are always excited to go and gutted to leave! Would give 10 stars if I could.
Millie was enjoying her holiday at the Barkery boarding kennels, I knew she was in good hands
My dog adores this place....... he is so happy to get out of the car and see his mates! The team at the barkery really get to know your dog and there special needs. To be honest I look at the pics and I'm jealous of the fun he has... its a dogs life 😁 …
Would highly recommend the barkary. My dog has just come home from his first long stay and looks really well, he wasn't stressed when we picked him up. I love how the dogs are looked after to suit their individual personalities. Not lots of dogs boarding which is great. Heated kennels. The owner gets to know the dogs really well and the girls work so hard xx
Went for a visit yesterday and thought it looked really good and staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. All dogs there looked happy comfortable and well cared for
We have been taking our dog Winnie to doggy daycare at the Barkary for the past few weeks and she's loved it. Carolyn is fantastic with the dogs and makes sure they're happy and well looked after, I can't recommend her enough. Winnie always comes back very tired after a great day of playing with the other dogs!
Our dogs love this place, a working farm they get plenty of walks and playtime, good indoor heated kennels, Recommended.
This review has been long overdue. Marisa has taken care of our cockerpoo puppy since November and there is no-one else we would trust more with his care. He is a regular daycarer and has stayed overnight on a few occasions. We are worry free when leaving him knowing that he is getting both the care and the training he needs to be the best canine companion. One to one training was also great for setting us on the right path with our pooch.
Brilliant place for doggy care, overnight stays, holidays, training, advice, everything yoh could possibly need for your canine friend.
I would highly recommend.
We decided it would be good for our dog Spot to have one day a week to interact with other dogs. She has so much fun with Tracey and burns up all her energy playing with her new doggy friends. Always sleeps well when she gets back home. Tracey obviously loves the dogs in her care we wouldn't take Spot anywhere else.
Well what a fabulous couple. We didn't want to put our pooch into kennels so searched the web for a dog sitter and came across Tracy and Fari. Felt really comfortable after the first meeting and arranged a 9 night stay with them (for our dog not us !! ) They have a genuine affinity with dogs which is clear to see. My husband hadn't got back home before we had a video clip which really did put our minds at rest and I especially felt happy that our precious pet was going to be very well looked after and go on holiday without worrying. We had regular video clips throughout our holiday and I used to look forward to viewing them as we did miss him as he is such a big part of our family. We were blown away how happy he seemed and were concerned he wouldn't want to come home !! Tracy is very experienced in looking after dogs and even trained Fudge to catch treats which we have kept up ! ! I do not normally recommend but on this occasion I have raved about Tracy and Fari. We won't hesitate to book again in future .. thank you for looking after our Fudgey !!!
Oh my Tracey is amazing, this was my dog first time and at 11 he is set in his ways a bit, but was so happy staying here, he is booked in again in May, Tracey sent me videos of him, really put my mind at rest that he was in a safe, secure and loving environment, would definitely recommend.
A brilliant place, I wouldn’t go anywhere else and neither would Meg, she loves being with Tracy.
Tracy is fantastic with our dogs. Great service
Thank you!
Paul and Helen do a fab job. They work around my busy schedule and changing days is never a problem. They even picked our dog up from our wedding and boarded him for the night. He loves to go out with them and it's reassuring knowing he is in safe hands!
We had an outstanding experience with Petpals! Leaving our two bunnies in their care was the best decision. The daily updates with adorable pictures not only brightened our day but also reassured us that our furry friends were in excellent hands. The genuine love and attention they provided made our trip stress-free, knowing our bunnies were receiving top-notch care. Highly recommend Petpals for their professionalism and the extra mile they go to keep pet parents connected and worry-free! Best wishes to everyone at Petpals. Love from Joyce and Pedro, and from Snoopy and Deku.
We recently moved to the area from Sweden and one of the first things we knew we needed was to find someone to watch our two cats if we were away. After looking into a few different services where you bring your pet to a location, my husband stumbled on Petpals Darlington & Yarm. We were happy to find a service where people would come to our house rather than us having to take the cats somewhere as travelling can be very stressful for animals. From the beginning, our interactions with the staff at Petpals D&Y was really wonderful - everyone we spoke to was lovely and helpful, and setting up an initial meeting with Jill was quick, easy, and hassle-free. We went on holiday to visit my in-laws over the Christmas period and despite the awkward time of year to work, it was clear from the daily updates that everyone who came to look in on them didn't shirk out on giving our cats time and attention. They seemed knowledgeable about cats - with Jill pegging their breed within a few minutes of meeting them, even, despite it not being a common breed in the UK - and we were assured that if the cats were to become ill that they work directly with a specific cat veterinarian in the area that they would bring them to if necessary. Overall we felt very safe and confident leaving our animals (and access to our home) in their care. We loved the daily updates in particular, with pictures, and when we returned it was to two super happy cats who seemed more calm than anxious. Staff from Petpals D&Y even left them a little Christmas gift that they went crazy for 😂😍. Best petsitting service I've ever used. The price is very reasonable - cheaper than services where you bring your animals somewhere where they'll probably mostly be in cages all day - and setting up dates for them to watch the cats is incredibly easy. Will absolutely be using them again for future trips, short and long, and would 100% recommend for people who are a bit anxious about leaving their furry family members behind on holiday, work trips, etc.
I can't speak highly enough of the service provided by Petpals. While we are away we know our 2 cats are in great hands. They get a visit every day. Litter cleaned and water refreshed. Then they will get a little play time and some one on one attention. Shortly after we receive an email detailing all the exciting events that have happened and a lovely collage of our little kitties. It's something we genuinely look forward to each day we are away. Thank you so much.
This is the second time I've used Petpals and once more I cannot recommend them highly enough. I came back from a long holiday to a content, settled and well looked after cat!! Rachel has been great with him, following his routines, playing with him and making sure he had his cuddles. I loved seeing the photos and reading her daily reports that were making me feel like I was there for a moment. I could tell he has in good hands!!
I did not expect the level of care, attention and obvious affection shown to my pretty independant cat whilst I was away on holiday; Rachel sent me daily reports along with lovely photos, not only did she feed him but she spent time playing with him, grooming him and cleaning him up too when needed as he is long haired. Rachel took the time to tell me how he was on interaction too, playful, mischievous . And on top of that she cleaned his bowls and took all the pouches away for recycling. A really fantastic service all round and I wholeheartedly recommend Petpals to everyone who owns a pet.
Cannot recommend this service enough! My little nervous dog has totally come out of her shell since starting group walks with the dogs, she is picked up and dropped off and absolutely loves all the dog walkers! Also extremely accommodating if I need an extra short notice walk!! Many thanks to the petpals team, smashing it! 👌 …
I cannot recommend Petpals Darlington enough for the care and attention they gave our two cats during our recent family holiday. I was extremely panicked when we first went away as I've never had our cats looked after by anyone other than family and friends but Jill calmed my nerves and even checked the GPS tracking to ensure our cats were being attended to as planned. Our two were attended to by Rachel and then Patricia during our week away and both ladies were fabulous with them. We have a sickly youngster but both ladies cleaned up after her with no bother! Our cats were fed, litter scooped, clean water and most importantly played with and given valuable outdoor time in their catios. The daily service reports with photos were excellent and wherever we were adventuring on the island, we all stopped to hear the daily updates! We arrived home tonight to happy, content cats, clean litter, filled bellies and a lovely card. Thank you to Jill, Rachel and Patricia for treating my two cats so well and with so much care. Thoroughly Recommend 😊
A very professional service from the beginning. Good assessments done with my fog prior to at services being agreed. I've used their walking service regularly and they have a portal that's easy to update if anything changes with your dog. I've also recently used their dog sitting service. We were paired with a lovely man who I think spoiled my girl more than I do. He was a superstar!! I love that they give you a short report after every walk & lovely photos. It is so reassuring to see that your dog is well looked after. The same with the dog boarding - daily photos & updates. I would highly recommend their services.
I can’t speak highly enough about Petpals, their service and their team. As a business owner and a single man I can’t always be home as regularly or consistently as I ought to be for Edwin, but Petpals are always there and look after him as though he were one of their own. Whether that be daily walks, boarding when I am away or even any behavioural challenges he might present. It is great to have such trusted and competent people in my/ our corner. Thank you
I recently used Petpals dog walking service for my two dogs, Eli and Ada, while I was away on holiday. I could not recommend Petpals high enough, they took brilliant care of both my dogs, they sent regular updates and photographs and I had total piece of mind that my dogs were having as much fun as I was. Thankyou Sam, Clare and Diane for your top notch work 😊🐶
We have used Susan a few times to look after our two dogs, they are always well looked after, the accommodation is very good for them and good prices too.
We always use Susan to board our dogs and wouldn't use anyone else. She sends regular updates and trust her completely with our two, despite them being more challenging than your regular dogs as one is dog reactive and nervous with people.
Susan has been walking my dog daily for the last 6 days and i cant fault her at all... shes extremelly good at getting too you for the time she gives you, shes extremelly pleasant and polite, she has been taking my dog out for 40 mins each walk and has been out for the full 40 mins, when she comes back she says where shes walked too and every day says to contact her the next morning if i need her... and her rate is worth every penny... i would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a good dog walker...
Professional, attentative and accomadating to requests. Great service.
Friendly with great advise and tips for your pet. Pleasure doing business.
Absolutely first class service!!... very quick delivery!...
Our two standard poodles stayed here and they seemed to love it. They shared a cottage which was perfect for them, we will definitely be back again.
My 5 dogs have just had there holiday here in total luxury and by the look of them they've had a blast great place great staff top notch thank you and now there new holiday home
We have two German shepherds who are both about 2 years old and had never stayed overnight in kennels but after looking at various kennels and reading reviews including a recommendation from a friend we booked them in at 4 paws for one night / 2 days to see how they settled. The staff were amazing and kept us updated on how they had settled including sending photos. They both had an amazing time thanks to all the staff we will soon be booking them in for a longer stay.
My rescue Lurcher loves 4 paws farm. She leave me without a care and goes happily with the fantastic kennel staff. She has a great time and I feel totally confident with her care. Running with the pack is a joy. Thank you.
What a wonderful place! I was so nervous to leave our anxious lurchers in kennels for the first time. They've both had a brilliant experience, and made lots of doggy friends
I love this place,after looking for somewhere to look after my very anxious nd scared 4yr old Cross Harley.Went for a trail of day care to an overnight stay and the difference in him with confidenceis amazing,He still as some way to go but to be told that he actually played with other dogs is just amazing,he will be back soon.The staff are just fabulous with him and we'll taken care of.Very clean and very professional from telephone calls to bringing him home. Thank you.
Best kennels I've been to. They are brilliant with my dog who is nervous and wary meeting new people. By the time I went to pick him up after his second time there he didn't mind being fussed and even let the lady put his harness on. I could see he was relaxed! If you are looking for a great kennel, with great staff who will definitely look after your dog whatever their needs then this is the place to come to! I love seeing the pictures of him playing in the fields that they post via their Facebook page.
I booked my three dogs into the penthouse for a few days when we went away. I am really happy with the level of care they received, the accommodation was really nice and they got plenty of walks, every day, off their lead in a big secure field with other compatible dogs. They appear to have had a great time. When I picked them they were pleased to see me but they definitely didn't appear to be stressed out or nervous, they did sleep a lot for the first few days..... No doubt recovering from all the exercise they got. We have booked them back in for another 2 visits this year. I would highly recommend 4 paws farm! Thanks again, Loki, Draco and Boots are looking forward to their next visit :)
Had a lovely visit here this afternoon. Very large private field completely secure for offlead dogs. The field is well looked after and the self serve cafe and picnic table outside was a really nice treat, sitting in the sunshine with a coffee while watching the dogs enjoy the field. We will be returning
Just picked our dog up today after spending 8 nights at 4 Paws Farm. We worried about putting him in kennels as he is only 10 months old but we needn’t have worried. He has been really well looked after and well exercised, he has come back such a happy dog. Photos on Facebook over the week helped us to see how much he was enjoying himself. All of the staff are very friendly and know what they are doing. I would not hesitate to recommend 4 Paws Farm to anyone considering putting their pets into kennels. The posh wash is also recommended, he smells great.
We've been taking our dogs to Amanda's kennels for years. The dogs always come back happy and well. Amanda clearly loves dogs and she's always been very helpful. I thoroughly recommend these kennels.
Amanda is amazing! She’s so lovely and helpful. Our dog goes to day care here every day while we’re at work and he loves it! He jumps with excitement in the car every morning and loves to see Amanda! He stays over when we’re away and we always know he’s safe & well kept. The kennels are heated, he has plenty of space and he gets plenty of exercise. He’s very happy there. It’s not expensive and she’s always willing to have him no matter how last minute it is. Would highly recommend!
My cat Clotilde has stayed there 5 times since 2018 and I have always been happy with the caring and friendly owner Amanda. I recommend it highly and will also Kennel my dog there soon for his 1st time! Great!!
Amanda is fantastic. Our border collie molly loves her stays here. She always gets plenty of excerise and attention. This is our second border collie that has her holidays here. Would definitely recommend
my dog stayed here for 10 days while i was away , and he really enjoyed it . Both ladies where brilliant very professional. Would recommend and would choose these again
Always use this kennels and Cattery such a happy place no fuss. Animals are well cared for in clean comfortable and warm pens. Staff are so welcoming and helpful.
I called last minute and Amanda was fully booked but still managed to accommodate my gorgeous boy. For some reason my previous rating showed one star when actually it should be 5 star plus. Have used these kennels for 17 years and wouldn't go anywhere else. Fantastic service and 5 star plus care 😊 …
Fantastic .Amanda is amazing and my little George so happy there 😊 …
First class.nell loves going there & nothing is a problem for Amanda.have been going for years.
Amanda was very attentive and made sure both of our dogs needs were fully met over their 4 day stay
This is the 2nd time we have used the services of Barking Mad & once again it has been a great experience. We had a few reservations, as our Pug Lola is now 12 years old & virtually blind. Joanne placed her with a lovely couple Val & Colin who looked after Lola with the same love & care that she receives at home with us - she even went to their caravan (we were asked our permission first) & were sent some great photos during her stay. When she returned, it was obvious she had been very settled with her Foster Family. I would, without hesitation recommend Joanne & Barking Mad Durham.
Bailey - the nervous Newfoundland From beginning to end my experience with Barking Mad was excellent. When I first contacted my local representative I explained about my 18 month old Newfoundland being a very nervous dog - even more so because of Covid restrictions we haven't been able to go far for the last few months. Joanne came to meet Bailey and walk with him to see the type of situations which made him nervous. She offered and overnight stay before our holiday. This really put my mind at ease. Throughout the holiday Joanne kept in touch sending us photos of Bailey. She really met his needs, getting a paddling pool out for him on the hot days, using the 'blaster' hair dryer and brushing him daily . He returned to us with his coat in excellent condition. She'd obviously spent a lot of time on his daily groom. I would highly recommend doggy holidays with Barking Mad.They had all safety measures in place for Covid.
I was a bit hesitant too about not meeting hosts where Floyd was going to stay but after meeting Joanne I had complete faith and trust in her As advised by her Floyd had his trial overnight stay before we went on our main holiday and he was absolutely fine and loved by the hosts.Joanne provides a first class service not only for Floyd but also the owners, thanks so much to the service , confidence and reassurance you provide so dog owners can have a restful, carefree and relaxing holiday knowing that their beloved pet is well cared for. Thanks again Joanne and Barkingmad dogs .
We never really settled boarding our last dog, who sadly passed recently, so when the new pup arrived we looked for dog sitting and found Barking Mad. Their service is top shelf stuff. Home visit to gather info. Dog placed with foster parents that suit the dogs needs. A bio of people and place that will be looking after your dog. We also got daily photo updates which are very reassuring. Collection and delivery of dog and all his shackles. Joanne from Barking mad took care of everything. We cant falt her or the service. And a special thank you to Opie's foster parents (wont name them here). Our dog came back very happy after his deer stalking holiday :)
This is a great 5* Trustpilot rated service. Your pets are in safe hands with Karen who takes great care in matching the perfect host family to your beloved furry friend. You can go on holiday in the knowledge that your dog will receive home from home care with lots of cuddles and walks.
I haven't used Barking mad but I got in touch and learned that we don't get to see where finn stays , I just find that odd ..I would never send him anywhere unless I'd checked it out first
