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Steven
Our review is written by Steven (house owner, host + my father) + also by Kim (the daughter). Written by Kim: This was our first house sit since the passing of my mother in late Dec 2023. I was helping my father Steven (whose profile it is) manage all the emails + try + find a great house sitter + came along Gretchen’s profile! Not only is she a cool cat + someone you might want to get to know, I found myself quickly talking to her. I shortly found out her profile is just a glimpse of how interesting she is but talking to her was so much better! She is a world traveler with many experiences + stories to share. We quickly became conversationalists who could talk forever + probably will continue to do so! Thank you TH! She is easy to communicate with + continued the consistent communication all along our journey of having her as our *first* guest after my mom’s passing. It was clearly a time filled with anxiety + sensitivity so there were some sensitive topics to go over + Gretchen got it right away. A few of our rooms in the house were off-limits (as they housed my mom’s things) but we reassured her the house has ample space for her to enjoy + there are many lovely outdoor spaces to boot! When she arrived she felt she was in paradise + really relished in the outdoor beauty + the indoor coziness. We were happy to share it with someone who appreciated it so much! She also was very understanding with the fact that both my dad + I would both be involved as we both handled different parts of the stay. Me, writing + setting up the Welcome Guide + would go over the situation but then upon her arrival my dad would take over + answer any questions mostly during her sit. The good part of having 2 people is she had accessibility to us both, in the case she needed it + sometimes it came up! She juggled all the communication oh so well. My mom usually handled most of the logistics so this being our first time we were nervous something would come up we might not know but it didn’t! It was new territory for us + we wanted to make sure she had everything. Gretchen handled it all with such ease, seamlessly, really respecting our wishes/desires + taking all the information into her hands + making it seem easy on her end to do so. She was easy to coordinate schedules with! There was a gap in her 1st + 2nd sit but everything went seamlessly even when my flight had a day long delay. She was able to coordinate schedules with me arriving in between, then leaving, my dad arriving different days + us extending the trip too. It all worked out! We were all a good team! She absolutely loved our older cat, Benny + he fast + furiously fell in love with her oh so easily. When I saw him, he looked oh so loved + after saying hi to me went over to ‘her’ bed + slept there waiting for her to come back. She sent many pictures, videos + even cute creations + toys she made for our Benny + it was obvious the house + our Benny were her first priority. She even asked us if she could help prune our flowers/shrubs, something my mom used to do + honestly it was an honor to hear her ask that. She was welcome to set up her art studio + play away. She was very communicative when our house cleaner, landscape gardener + house manager showered up for different reasons. When I arrived back for a short stint before she came back the 2nd time our mail was so well organized it was an assembly line! She also offered to take down our xmas tree (as we were a bit behind in taking down our xmas decorations) + she was sensitive to the fact that we were adjusting to a new normal. Thank you so much Gretchen! You made our first sit in a long time so seamless + such a relief that we are ready now to host again. We only wish we could have more Gretchen’s! (She’s also a super talented artist!) Written by Steven: Overall, Gretchen has been an absolute treasure. She has fulfilled our goals for a house sitter perfectly - she took good care of the house, great care of our treasured pet, Mr. Benny + took care of the grounds such as watering a few plants + trees. She excelled in all the above + is welcome back anytime I will be out of town in the future.
Meghan
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
joby
Amanda is truly our trusted sitter "find"! She comes back regularly, so much so that our kitties think she is their secondary owner! Always reliable, clean, responsible and most of all loves our cats as much as we do! Good communicator, self reliant - all in all a perfect "10"!
Kathleen
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
Erin
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Stacey
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
Nancy
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Carrie
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
gretchen
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
Paola
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
Cat Sitting FAQs
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least £15 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Leigh On Sea
K9 Capers Dog Walking & Boarding
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5.0
(7 reviews)
65 Wood Farm Cl, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4PF, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Would highly recommend K9 Capers to anyone looking for dog walking or boarding. We've been using Tim now on a regular basis for many years and he loves Maggie (our Jack Russell) like she's his own. We trust him totally to look after her daily and also for times we've been away, sometimes for a week and Maggie has always had a great time! Tim really understands the importance of each dogs needs and how they all differ. Tim himself is such a lovely guy and so personable. So anyone needing their beloved dog to be walked or looked after should definitely give K9 Capers a shout.
Tim has been walking my two huskies from the beginning of his dog caring journey. Huskies need long walks and are not good off lead. Tim has taken this on board and given his very best to my two taking them to a variety of places to keep them interested and stimulated. My two love him to bits and he does an amazing job with them. They do have minds of their own and i think Tim's arms are probably a couple of inches longer than when he started :-).
We have used Tim for 3 years now. Our Boxer Brie loves going out with him and her mates. In the wet weather Brie is a complete pain because she loves puddle jumping (much to poor Tims diamay) but she does always come home fairly clean, thanks to his portable shower! During the time Brie has been with Tim she has had problems with her cruciate ligaments, Tim has helped her through with considerate walking regimes. Needless to say he cares for your dog as if they were his own. Would highly recommend Tim if you are looking for a dog walker.
Tim has expertly managed my three fear aggressive dogs. They couldn’t be walked by just anyone due to their trust issues with humans firstly and secondly other dogs. To be able to relax 100% always knowing that your dogs, as troubled as they are, with someone who understands them, has absolute compassion but at the same time gives them confidence is priceless. We never thought we could find someone who could tick all the boxes. So to have Tim who does that and more has been liberating. Couldn’t recommend him more highly. Professional and absolutely reliable and not to mention adored by our dogs.
Over the last 3 years since walking my dogs Tim has never let me down, whether walking them, helping me out with vets appointments and having them board when i am on holiday. I know 100% that they are in safe hands. Even the 3 hours he spent with me on a Saturday afternoon looking for Neo when he went AWOL from my house!!! One call and he was there to help me out without hesitation.
Cannot recommend Tim highly enough. Our dog loves every minute of her walk.
Essex Pet Services
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4.1
(34 reviews)
27 Rochester Dr, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0NJ, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
I feel quite strongly amount writing this review. I have only been using Neil, Essex Pet Services for a short while. Neil has a naturally calming demeanour which is essential for my very spirited dog. He is genuinely incredibly good with animals and provides a home from home environment. He is contactable, honest and reliable. Anyone who has spent a few minutes in Neil’s company would truly believe he only has the animals in his care at heart. Having used a previous home broader for the past 2 and a half years I was very nerves about trusting my dog with someone new, however Neil completely won my trust the moment I met him, each time I’ve used Neil my dog has return home happy, healthy and content.
Essex Pet Services have been walking and boarding my dog Micha for nearly 5 years now. Neil and the team know their stuff. She is picked up and dropped off, making life so much easier. The prices are beyond reasonable. Neil is amazing with Micha, she loves to see him, and gets so excited when she hears the van. Cannot recommend these guys highly enough. Would not trust anyone else with my fur baby. Thank you so much xx
Essex pet services are absolutely amazing!!!!! My dog Belle loves staying with Neil on her holidays & loves going out for walks with him. She gets mega excited when she sees him and it’s great piece of mind to know that our Belle is being looked after & loved whilst we are away. I wouldn’t leave my dog with anyone else! Not only are they professional but they are the most caring people I’ve ever met.
I can not recommend Neil more! There is no one else i would trust to look after my pets. Regardless of the speculation of late I will continue to use Essex Pet Services with absolute peace in my heart. Neil is a very sincere and compassionate human being. Unfortunately, we live in a world where the media sometimes manipulates facts. Keep up good work Neil!
We’ve been using Neil & Maddy since 2015. Neil even brought our dogs to our wedding so we could have them in our photos on our special day. We’ve since moved to Suffolk and still use Neil for boarding when we go abroad. Our dogs love and remember Neil and always come back happy and worn out.
We love Essex Pet services. Always reliable. Always dependable. We would be totally lost without the love care and attention that our dogs get when we can’t be there to do it. Could not recommend highly enough. Neil deserves a bloody knighthood.
Neil is a real life Doctor Doolittle! My dog is very wary around new people but she took to Neil immediately. I couldn’t be more happy with the service and the price and would highly recommend Essex Pet Services. Don’t believe everything you read in the papers either.
Excellent service. The company has looked after our Italian Spinone for over 6 months 3 days a week. Always accommodating and our dog gets a great doggy day care service with plenty of exercise and stimulation. The company posts videos and photos regularly So we can see how he is enjoying his days. Would definitely recommend.
Highly recommend these guys, our Milo loves spending time with them and any mention of uncle Neil and he goes crazy! They have looked after him since he was a crazy pup (he's still crazy) and we are so happy that we choose these guys to look after him. They had him during our 2 week honeymoon and everytime we go away. There is nobody that I would trust to have my boy while I'm away. Thanks for all you do and Milo loves you all.
At the drop of a hat neil has been there for me and looked after my pets without hesitation. He shows nothing but love and affection to my animals and they are so excited everytime he arrives to pick them up. The hate campaign against him is totally unfair and to destroy someones livelyhood like this is beyond my understanding. I highly recommend Neil's services as he is someone who takes the upmost care of my pets.
Animal House Pet Sitting
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4.9
(14 reviews)
17 Greenways, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 5EG, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Used this place for 2 years when I got a puppy as didn't want to leave her at home all day, absolutely brilliant. Jackie and Oli are so friendly and lovely, they make you and your pets feel welcomed. My girl was always happy to go here everytime because she was treated like one of theirs. If I hadn't moved halfway up the country, I would still be using them now. Safe, professional, and generally a great help to me. I would recommend to anyone.
Highly recommended. Professional and friendly. Our Cats were happy when we got home which is unusual, they don't usually like strangers coming to feed them but they loved Jacqui. Will use again definitely
Excellent care of our Springer Spaniel. Thoroughly recommend.
Thank you for looking after Teddy,will def use again.
Care as you would have in your own home
My dog loves it here
J’s Home From Home Dog Boarding
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5.0
(6 reviews)
0000 Namur Rd, Canvey Island SS8 8AZ, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
I would give 6 stars if I could. The name of her business is spot on, she looks after the dogs like they're her own. She has been an absolute God send for me and my Mum the last few years when my Mum has been in hospital, its like a holiday for him when he stays with her
My Dog Dipsi went for a nights trial before we booked for our holiday . Dipsi is a bit of a princess so we were not sure how it would go . (She is very spoilt at home). She had obviously had a lovely time when we picked her up she was really happy (lots of waggy tails). and walks and cuddles on her stay really reassuring to get the photo updates ,knowing she was happy . I would really recommend . Thank you for for looking after her so well .
My dog loved it there for 3 days. Will definitely use again
My Best friend lives here and they love dogs I definitely recommend here
very good, stroked my dog nicely.
Thank you x
Totally Barking Pet Services
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5.0
(3 reviews)
42 Lymington Ave, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 2AU, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
My dog has been home boarded by Totally Barking since he was a puppy, he's now 9. Wouldn't have him go anywhere else. On occasions when I'm out the house for too long during the day, Jen picks him up for a walk. He loves her endlessly!
It's good to have a company boarding my dogs that I total confidence in!
Paws 'n' Go
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4.4
(7 reviews)
29 Hill Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6JT, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Paws n Go is fantastic! Michelle has been looking after my dog since she was a tiny pup (she's now 3 years old) and the service that she provides is first class. I am so pleased that Michelle has been able to expand her business and has been joined by Natalie. The doggy day care centre they have created is amazing and my dog adores her time there. Both ladies care and love Honey like she was their own dog and I have total faith in them. I would 100% recommend Paws n Go!
My dog Loki, a big beautiful greyhound has been enjoying doggy daycare and boarding with Michelle for over a year now. Michelle has been amazing during that time,I trust her whole heartedly not just in my home but with my most precious boy. He is always happy to see her with a big wagging tail. A friendly, helpful, professional service, cannot recommend highly enough. Lovely people doing a fantastic job, who have become friends in the process.
Fantastic service and reasonable costs. We send our Tilly to Michelle every year and she is treated like one of the family. Tilly loves her holidays and Michelle. Wouldnt go anywhere else.
Paw n go have looked after our 2 dogs for many years. Michelle is amazing, i couldn't ask for any more. Its a home away from home for our boys
We were so impressed with the way Michelle at paws n go has looked after our dogs since they were pups that Natalie has now become part of the Doggy Day care team
Great service, my dog came back so happy, will definitely use this company again!
PetStay South Essex
★
3.0
(4 reviews)
8 The Chimes, South Benfleet, Benfleet SS7 1HS, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Really poor communication from this company. Tried charging us £60 for 18 hours (1evening/night) this was a trail night before the main holiday. Was then told trial nights are not good for the business and don't recommend them. Considering the holiday was only £200 would of spent more on trail nights. More interested in money than the actually welfare. Do not use
Do Not trust these people, they are all about money and do not vet their boarders, no checks they take on anyone willing to pay a fee.. contact your local council and ask for licensing officer and get a list of proper professional licensed boarders, then you know you can trust them.. this is a money making venture to rip people off..
pet care service is great, home for your pets if you're going for a holiday.
Excellent company
Homeleigh Pet Care
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5.0
(3 reviews)
197 Eastwood Rd N, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 4ND, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
My pet has never been so well looked after. She gets so excited when she knows she is off to see Ashley. I would not leave my girl with anyone else a real home from home.
Just dropped off our doggie for her first visit. Well organised and excellent customer service. I think she may have just as nice a holiday as we will 😁 …
Tyler's Happy Tails
★
(0 reviews)
61 Dulverton Ave, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0HP, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
So happy to have found someone we can trust to love our Meg as much as we do! Could not recommend Dawn higher. Totally trustworthy, we would be lost without her.
The Southend Pet Fairy
★
5.0
(13 reviews)
101 Gravel Rd, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 5AT, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Debbie is a wonderful choice to look after your pets. She looks after our two cats whenever we are away and we feel relaxed and comfortable with her having access to our property. Her attentive and experienced demeanor and attitude puts our cats at ease and we always return happy knowing that the cats have had a stress free time. So much better than putting them in a cattery. Highly recommended.
Debbie long term boards my royal python while I'm at uni until I can afford to move her up to live with me. She's the best boarder I can imagine, she clearly knows a lot about reptiles, and the other animals she boards, and is fully insured. Debbie gives me regular updates on my python's activity and feeding, and is always friendly and happy to chat about her well-being! Would definitely recommend, to anyone looking for pet-sitting focused on your animals needs!
I am so happy I found the Pet Fairy. My two dogs love going there and I know they are treated like family members. I have been using this service for over 4 years and would not leave them anywhere else. It really is home from home for them. Also reassuring to know the Pet Fairy is fully insured, and qualified in first aid and pet sitting. Highly recommended.
I am so glad we found Debbie! We’ve been using her services for about 2 years now She’s been incredible, never said no to any unexpected schedule changes and Ernie our dog absolutely loves daycare plays! Could not recommend her more.
Being a dog walker myself and an owner of two gorgeous labradors who are my world, when i moved to westcliff I had to still run my business which meant me being away all day, so i needed someone i can trust, and believe me when i say I have met many a dog walker in my time and can spot someone who genuinely cares about dogs. Debbie is the person i chose over all others.. Thanks Debbie for looking after my girls.
Amazing! I have two very old dogs who need feel safe and cared for, they can be wary of strangers. Both took to Debbie immediately and I feel completely happy to have her look after them.
My two rescue dogs love to see their auntie Debbie for a walk, and I'm always confident and relaxed when she pet sits in my home for my clan, dogs, birds cats chucks, she keeps them all happy and well looked after.
We love Southend Pet Fairy, she takes us for lovely walks and plays with us lots ~ Our Mum loves her too because she can relax when she gets home from work instead of having to worry about us. ~ Travis & Frank 2 aging Collies.
The most professional, reliable and friendly service. Your dogs and, or cats will be safe, happy and loved. Worth every single penny and more.
Debbie is awesum. She's been looking after my dogs for over a year and she has never let me down...
Happy Pooch
★
5.0
(4 reviews)
32 The Malyons, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 1TU, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Home of good doggos
Thank you Jade.
Cheers for that Kevin.
Leigh On Sea, United Kingdom
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