Pet Sitters in Carrickfergus District

Judith

If we could give 10 stars we would, what a lovely lady, everything you'd like from a sitter, checked on how often we'd like updating on Charlie's "Staycation", our holiday was so much more enjoyable knowing we had Judith at home. Would absolutely ask Judith to sit again and have no hesitation in recommending ask her to sit, we all hope she visits again. Thanks Judith, you were grand.

Clare

HIgh Five / Top Flite / First Class / Gold Standard !! Just a few phrases to capture this fantastic, enthusiastic couple!! Barnaby doesn't want us to write a review in case everyone else books them and he doesn't see them again !! If there was an award from zeewoi for Sitters of the Year, Clare and Stephen would win it . Every aspect of their care of Barnaby and his home was brilliant. Their infectious warmth and clear love of animals ( the cuddlier the better ) shone through from our first chat on What's App to their leave-taking. Barnaby adored them and so did we. You will be so fortunate to have them stay.We are jealous already !! Expect wonderful pics, their love of discovering your home area with your pet and a respectful care of your home which they will leave immaculate for your homecoming. Such a special and delightful couple.We miss them already .

Chloe & Dwayne

Chloe and Dwayne are a lovely young couple and we entrusted our home to them while we went back to Australia for 7 weeks. The fact that they were flexible was a great help to us as we were unsure of our return date when we left. They both kept in touch with us via email as was our preference and updated us regularly. Dwayne was very accommodating in liaising with a couple of tradesmen on our behalf so we could continue with work on the property as soon as we returned. We came back to a clean and tidy house, the large lawns were mown and all our plants were clearly well looked after. There was also fresh bread and milk for us and plenty of food to make a meal so we didn’t have to go shopping straight away after the long journey. Also a nice surprise, a lovely bunch of tulips in a vase for us to enjoy. Thank you Chloe and Dwayne, all the best for your travels.

Lucy

It was great to meet Lucy beforehand and get to know her before I left. It makes such a difference!. Lillycat and Lucy seemed to rub along v nicely in the week and seemed happy together. So thankyou. :-) Lucy updated me daily and sent pictures, which is just what I needed,. Great communication all round!. Come back any time., You are v welcome!

Olga

Olga has decided to help me out by sitting longer until 19 September, which I am extremely grateful to her.My little dog has been looked after exceptional by her. She has sent me lots of photos and videos of him and he looks very happy. Thank you Olga.

Cora

Will & Cora took incredible, thorough care of my 3 big, cheeky dogs while we went on holiday. They truly cared for my dogs like I do & gave thorough updates, even checking on little things around the home for me. I have had many sitters over the years and can honestly say I have never felt so totally at ease as I did with Will & Cora - they truly understand dogs & their needs & that was clear the minute we started our meet & greet. I returned home to an extra tidy & clean home which was just the absolute icing on the cake. Highly recommend! I will definitely be in touch for any future trips. Thank you so much guys!

Janice & Paul

Janice and Paul stayed in our house for 1 week in February 2024. Our dogs, Luna and Zoë, felt at ease immediately with Janice and Paul. Our hens were well looked after and the wild birds were fed. Communication was excellent beforehand and throughout their stay and we came home to a tidy home and happy pets. I would definitely recommend Janice and Paul and would be delighted if they could petsit again for us in the future!

Meghan & Matthew

Meghan & Matthew were wonderful sitters for Lizzy. From the pictures they sent us whilst we were away it was evident she felt so happy and safe with them. Meghan and Matthew were also a great help to us as it looked like our flight might be cancelled and they were able to be flexible and stay an extra night if we needed. Thankfully we did make it home (later than planned) but they kindly stayed longer to make sure Lizzy had company and wasn’t alone too long. The house was left absolutely spotless, beds stripped & sheets washed. Above and beyond expectations. We loved having them as sitters. Thank you!!

Michael

Wonderful kind people very organized and very good to our animals

Arnie

We were so pleased to have Arnie & Jo Jo sit for us. We immediately succumbed to Arnie’s warmth & both their delights on meeting our 2 dogs. We shared a meal the evening before leaving & got to know them a little. While we were away, they kept us updated with photos & on our return the house was immaculate, as were the dogs. Would recommend them.

Amy

Amy and Danny were Great! We had lots of contact before, during, and after they watched my dog, Nellie. They were willing to come to my place early in the morning so we could walk to all of Nellie's favorite places like the Vet, the Groomer, and everywhere he gets treats. They took him for lots of walks every day and were very understanding when Nellie came down with a hot spot three days before I left for vacation. They gave him his pills and took him for several treatment baths - more work than they had planned for. They were also very tolerant of his old-dog issues and gave him all the love he wanted. Absolutely great team! I hope they can come back again!

Kirsty & Ryan

Kirsty came with 7 year old, Sarah who became Ruby’s new best friend. Sent lots of lovely photos while I was away which was so reassuring for my first TH experience. I’d be very happy to recommend Kirsty as a sitter and always welcome back here

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Melissa

This was such a wonderful sit! Melissa is lovely and went the extra mile to make sure I felt welcomed and was set up for success. Her house is beautiful, clean, organized, spacious, and safe. The location is also incredible... short drive to Carlsbad Village and the beach. Melissa shared some great recommendations for restaurants and local hangouts and I had a fantastic time. 

Now for the pups, Loki and Barkley... they are awesome! They're very well behaved and relatively low maintenance. They mostly like to hang out and relax, with some playtime in the backyard. I love Greyhounds and these 2 did not disappoint. I would gladly return for a future stay. If you get the chance, snatch it up! You won't regret it.

Michael

Walter is a spectacular dog - well-behaved and good-tempered, bright of spirit with a loving little heart, playful and cuddly, eager to participate in whatever is going on. He’s just a fantastic friend. (And he’s so beautiful! And he doesn’t shed!)

It’s so fun to walk Walter in the neighborhood because he has opinions about where he’d like to go each day. One day, he took me on a tour of the Adidas campus and we played ball on their little field, then he circled me over to the pet food store where he got free treats from the owners. Another day, he took me three blocks over to the school field over on Denver and Humboldt so he could run and prance and chase a tennis ball. That became a daily favorite, so we went there nearly every day. A couple times, other dogs were there too and he played with them really well. Everyone likes Walter!!! Dogs! Humans! Kids! He’s just the best.

Michael was a fantastic host. We had a video chat before confirming, which I always appreciate, and then we met in person before the sit and he introduced me to Walter and showed me around the house so I knew all the systems. He was incredibly organized and left fantastic instructions, so I knew exactly what to do for Walter’s meals and care. The home is clean and spacious with a very comfortable guest bed. The kitchen is beautiful and well-appointed and there’s a lovely backyard with a covered area and a hammock (and also an area where Walter can go to the bathroom if needed, although I usually walked him out the front.) Michael stayed communicative throughout and made me feel absolutely at home.

I would sit for Michael and Walter any time and as often as they’ll have me!

Warren

I had a wonderful stay.  Warren and Glenn are very warm, welcoming people. It was really easy to look after house and beautiful finches. 
I am inspired to travel more and explore our beautiful Planet.  Cool DVD collection, my favorite fantasy books to read, many different souvenirs. House with a style and good atmosphere. 
All my best wishes for you :) Definitely recommend! Cheers, Gusta

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Carrickfergus District, 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 Carrickfergus District, 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.