Cat Sitters in De Waterkant

Cathleen
-63% off
9.3 miles away
Limited time deal
4.50
• 6 reviews
/night 82.00
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I can't recommend Cathleen as a pet sitter after my recent experience. Things started well with good communication, and I felt prepared to leave my home and pets in Cathleen’s care due to our regular communication and video chat. However, there were some issues that came up during the sit. On the morning I left, I had to explain how to lock my self-locking front door, which made me a bit concerned about her comfort level with basic tasks. I also gave a detailed briefing on my pets’ care, including Sophie’s walking schedule and the importance of regularly emptying Teddy’s litter box to avoid any odors. His urine goes outside the pan at times. Cathleen seemed to understand this. I later found out that Sophie wasn’t walked according to the schedule I provided. After reviewing my outdoor camera footage, I noticed that during the last four days of the sit, Sophie was walked 2-3 hours late in the mornings, and some days her afternoon walk was skipped altogether. During the sit, Cathleen told me how my bedroom rug smelled like urine. There were also a few mix-ups with communication while I was away. For example, when I offered to have a friend drop by if she needed to leave early the day the sit ended, Cathleen misunderstood and thought I was telling her she had to stay, which led to a bit of an awkward conversation. I ended up having to clarify things over the phone, which wasn’t ideal while I was on vacation. Cathleen also didn’t wash the linens she used, despite my reminder before I left and the instructions in the welcome guide. When she asked about a change of linens, I reminded her there was an extra set by the bed, but she later mentioned she hadn’t used the top sheet or blanket and didn’t think she needed to wash them. It felt like there was a bit of a misunderstanding about expectations. 4 days after the sit ended, Cathleen sent me a series of messages and photos about the state of the litter box, accusing me of not having cleaned it for weeks. This was surprising, as four different sitters had been in my home before her, all of whom kept the box clean. I cleaned and washed the litter box the night Cathleen arrived. I tried to explain that this was covered in our initial chat. Cathleen continued to send me messages even though I asked her not to. I eventually had to block her number and reach out to zeewoi for help. Overall, this sit didn’t go as smoothly as I’d hoped. While Cathleen seemed pleasant at first, there were a few issues that made me feel uneasy about the experience.

Sitter available from Oct 1
Reino
-51% off
0.4 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 1 reviews
/night 62.00
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Jaydee and Reino, a delightful couple from South Africa, spent their summer in the UK and graciously offered to care for our home and two beloved Spaniels, Dash and Riley, for two weeks. From our very first video call interview, it was clear that they were the perfect choice for looking after our home and pets, and they absolutely proved us right! Reino and Jaydee arrived the night before our departure and took the time to familiarise themselves with the welcome pack. We spent an evening in the garden, sharing a meal and celebrating my daughter's 11th birthday, which made us feel we had known them for a long time. We were confident in leaving our pets and home in their care. Throughout our time away, they maintained excellent communication by sending regular updates and photos, which we appreciated. They took great care of the house and watered the garden. We were pleased to see the beautifully mown lawn - a task Reino took the initiative to do, and Jaydee kindly dead-headed all my summer annuals, ensuring prolonged flowering into the autumn. Their dedication to our home and pets was truly commendable. Upon our return, we were greeted with a spotless house and clean linen on the bed, just as we had left it. Their meticulous attention to detail was evident in every corner of our home, leaving us feeling reassured and satisfied. We wholeheartedly recommend Reino and Jaydee for their exceptional care for our pets and home.

Sitter available from Oct 1
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Oh wow…I just can’t say enough about Ginger & Jerry! Absolutely the best care and love that my animals have ever had….and I’ve been using sitters for years. I never worried about anything. My 4 dogs and cat fell in love with them. My house was immaculate, my car was clean, &things were super organized. I will have them come again, over & over!!

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