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Melina and Marc gave us such a warm welcome and made us feel at home right away. Their place is absolutely beautiful and has stunning views of the red rocks. Cornelius is the friendlier of the three cats, and came to us right away. Chester is more shy and took time to get to know, but is an absolute sweetie. Then Safi is the older cat, more quiet and reserved but loves being pet. Location is close to town and has everything you need within minutes drive. We enjoyed our stay and would love to come back!
Lollee and Toto are 2 very sweet, loving, smart, funny and companionable Glen of Amaal Terriers (a breed I'd never heard of nor met in my 20 years as a petsitter!) that I got to enjoy caring for in 'their' super comfortable and attractive home perched above the waterfront. Kittery is the southernmost part of Maine, boasting extraordinary rock coastal beaches - a beautiful area to explore! Communicating with Suzanne prior to/during the sit was friendly and easy, as was the detailed instructions she left for the pups' care. I knew this would be an A-1+ sit in my book even before meeting the 2 main characters. L & T (as I referred to them) were also great at letting me know how things go and what they liked: tummy rubs, "Chuck-it" ball throws, and treats (the look on their faces was easy to interpret - "this is the point where you give us a treat!" Haha :) They were easy to take along in the car and go for beach walks, errands, or exploring around the area. We were always stopped and asked by curious passerby as to what kind of dogs they were and I got to see further how sweet they interact with whomever. The fact that L. had an unexpected upset tummy with frequent diarrhea for the last few days of the sit was just part of the experience of being the surrogate 'pawrent'. (A Veterinary visit the day after I left ascertained that she was on the road to recovery with a prescribed antibiotic that quickly helped to clear her up -- I was very glad to be informed of this afterwards.) The light and airy, tidy and clean, quiet home is situated at the end of a long driveway and comes complete with comfortable sleeping accommodations/adjacent bathroom, and a well stocked 'chefs' kitchen! I will surely return to this sit if the opportunity arises for our schedules to align. (Actually, I was invited back days after I left! :D - alas, I was already booked elsewhere...) Thank you Suzanne, for entrusting me with your loves and home!
Louise and her family are lovely people and were very welcoming. We looked after Basil the cat and the rabbits, Bo and Pumpkin (Parsnip the dog went away with Louise). All the animals are easy to care for. The rabbits do their own thing in their large enclosure. Basil is adorable - very affectionate and vocal and a real personality. We loved having him around. Louise and Hugo's home is beautiful, full of historical interest, and offers all the home comforts one could possibly wish for (very comfy beds...thank you Louise!). The gardens and meadows surrounding their home are wonderfully peaceful spaces with breath-taking views where it was lovely to just sit and read. The church next door is also very interesting and worth a visit to see the fabulous stained glass windows and interesting gravestones etc. We enjoyed a delicious dinner in the pub just a couple of minutes' walk away (The Nobody Inn) from their varied menu, all compliant with social distancing (relevant at the time we visited). We wouldn't hesitate to sit for Louise and Hugo again if the opportunity arises - it is a very special place. Thank you all for making us feel so welcome and letting us share your lovely home.
It was a real pleasure to house sit for Victoria and Kelso. They are genuinely nice and welcoming. The house is lovely and comfortable. We loved hanging out with Storm and Arnie. Storm is such a beautiful dog, calm and listens to your every word. Communication from Victoria was great and I would definitely recommend this as an ideal house sitting opportunity
A very enjoyable sit in a beautiful village with two wonderful dogs. Hettie and Clemmie were a joy to look after.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Cousins Island, Maine?
From $45/week to $120/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 Cousins Island, Maine ?
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.
