Pet Sitters in Culworth

Natasha
-57% off
2.5 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 10 reviews
/night 71.00
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WOULD NOT RECOMMEND; Unfortunately, our experience of Natasha and her partner is sadly not that others appear to have had. We needed a sitter for two nights to care for our two dogs, two elderly cats and house while we had a couple of nights away for our youngest son’s wedding. Our usual house sitters weren’t available, and we had arranged for another sitter from zeewoi but just a few weeks from the wedding she had to pull out due to ill health. I republished the dates and Natasha applied. We arranged a video call as I always want to do this prior to agreeing for a sitter so I can meet them beforehand especially if they are not local and able to visit prior to the sit. It was only going to be Natasha and her son Colby and not her partner that were going to do the sit so the video call was only with her. Natasha and Colby arrived, and I ran through all the instructions for the house and pets and in particular that as we have several acres of land that the dogs were to be inside after dark. I left happy in the knowledge that Natasha and Colby were looking forward to a quiet evening watching a movie. Having enjoyed a family dinner and heading off to bed to get some sleep before the big day I notice several notifications on my phone from my external home security cameras. This was at 10.30pm and after dark and I notice that my little dog was out the front of the property and had been there since 10pm and no one was letting him even though he was barking. I then checked the other camera notifications, and I was shocked to not only see a man at my property, but he was exiting a rear patio door that was wide open with loud music coming from the room he had just left, and he was undressed. This room is my husband’s special room that holds a lot of his memorabilia from his early life which is important to us as a family as he now has dementia. I felt physically sick imagining what was going on in my property and especially this room. I contacted Natasha to ask what was going on and why were the dogs out when I had given specific instructions for them to be inside and who was the man at my property that I had not given permission to be there. She confirmed it was her partner and that he had inadvertently let the dogs out!!! I was furious but it was too late to do anything then, but I didn’t sleep all night worrying about my home and pets. In the morning, I managed to contact some friends who kindly rearranged their plans and took over. Natasha was asked to vacate the property as I needed to be happy that my home and pets were in good hands to be able to enjoy my son’s special day. This couple broke all the rules for being a Zeewoi, they were dishonest, and were disrespectful and I feel like they violated our property, they did not care for our pets as they had been asked and have tarnished the memory of our son’s wedding day. I would not recommend or trust them as sitters.

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Kelsie and Sam
Sam and Kelsie were great. They left very clear instructions and communicated throughout my stay. The pets are so cute and sweet and fun. Their house is really comfortable and relaxing with a lot of amenities.
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Susan
This sit was amazing!!!!! Susan was very detailed with her instructions.  The three cats are the sweetest.   Susan was the hostess with the mistress!!!!    I would love to sit here again.   All Pros.   Absolutely no Cons!!! We love Susan and her three babies!!!
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Margaret
On this occasion, I only had Bertie the Chihuahua to look after; he might only be a little doggie but he has the heart and character of a Great Dane! We enjoyed a variety of walks in sunshine and in rain, on the beach, woodlands, parks and the local streets but Bertie approached every one of them with amazing enthusiasm, he was a delight to spend time with. 
Margaret is very organised and provided me with thorough, clear instructions on Bertie's care so the sit went very smoothly. Her home is spotless, warm and comfortable and Margaret made sure I had everything I need to enjoy the stay.
I would recommend this sit and would happily care for little Bertie again .
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Sohail
Thank you so much for the wonderful stay!
Leia is a light-hearted, playful and welcoming creature. She’s super noisy and will want to explore everything, so, you definitely gonna be okay with her inspecting every inch of your daily tasks. But don’t worry, she’s easy and lots of fun to handle. She loves to play-fight but is extremely gentle with her claws and teeth. That impressed me for such a young spirit. She would never scratch or bite you harmfully. And if you want to have the best playtime with her, bring a laser pointer or a mirror! She goes crazy with light/shadow play. So much fun, haha. 
Taking care of her is super easy, as Sohail had everything set up neatly and all I had to do was to feed her and take care of the water fountain. The flat is spacious and bright. Very comfortable and I found everything I needed. Having the forest and animal garden right behind the building is superbe. I loved it. 
Communication with Sohail was easy and kind. I had a great time and am very thankful for your trust and generosity, Sohail!
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Eleanor
Eleanor was very friendly and accommodating, we had a great time staying at their house in Hayling. Cheeky and Flip Flop were very friendly and easy to look after!
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Laura
This was an excellent sit. Laura and Kurt were welcoming and easy to communicate with throughout the sit. Their home is beautiful and comfortable with everything you need to enjoy time at home and it’s in a nice, safe and quiet neighborhood. Best of all was Sweet Lanie who we immediately fell in love with and her with us. She was so fun to watch as she entertained herself with her toys or just running back and forth in the backyard.  She is snuggly, super friendly and excellent on a leash and low maintenance. Palo Duro Canyon is a nice park to visit as well as the Quarter horse Museum. We would sit for them again if the opportunity presents itself. Don’t miss this opportunity if offered to you.

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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.

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