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Sam
Martin and Caitlin are the best house/pet sitters we've ever had. They came fully prepared (they had read through welcome packet thoroughly before they arrived), they sent the best texts and pics to reassure us all was well, and the house was immaculate when we got home. Best of all, they treated Winston like family and he clearly fell in love with them. They are considerate, trustworthy, and detail-oriented. We absolutely would love to have them back (honestly, every time we go on a trip!). They are fantastic and we are truly grateful for the care and love they showed to both our dog and our home.
Mia
Anita was a wonderful dog sitter for Balto! They were super tentative, made sure to ask any and all questions before we went away, and they sent the best updates about Balto while we were gone. I felt so much better knowing my dog was in great hands, and I could not recommend Anita enough! Quality care, and our apartment was spotless when we returned home.
Lisa
Jasmine is a five-star sitter. She is everything you want in a sitter when you go away and leave your beloved pet and home. She is reliable, communicative, respectful, and flexible. We had no worries about our dog or home while we were away, and will be having Jasmine sit for us again soon. Our home was immaculate when we got home, and our dog was obviously well-cared-for. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful human.
Barbara
This is our second time welcoming Michele and we were so happy to have her back! Our dogs Pedro and Samantha love her and it is clear she loves them! Our house was immaculate upon our return and Michele made her famous lemon chicken recipe which we gobbled up and then we asked for the recipe. We can't say enough great things about her and hope you are lucky enough to get her as a sitter for your pets.
Leslie
I’m sure most folks say the nicest things about their sitter, but honestly, if there were a “super star” status available then Denise would win the prize as sitter of the year! From the start, Denise was an excellent communicator. While we were still in the decision phase, Denise was always available to chat either by FaceTime, telephone or text. It was so easy to choose Denise; as you can see from her countless 5 star reviews, she truly is the only pet sitter you’d ever need and the one everyone hopes to have. Denise came to our house eager to meet us, our pets and the quirks of our house. Denise has an excellent sense of humor and immediately put us all at ease. Our pets took to her as if she was a long lost friend (even our finicky Siamese cat was loving on her from the start). While we were gone, our dog had a non-emergency health issue come up and just like that Denise was taking her to our vet, and administered the dog’s meds like a champion (Denise is also a nurse BTW). Additionally, Denise brought our pup to her scheduled groom appointments and even made future appointments for us to make our return home as seamless as possible. Denise was even above and beyond helpful to our neighbors and they appreciated her giving them access to our refrigerator when theirs broke down on Thanksgiving Eve! When we got home we were super impressed by how perfectly immaculate our house was! Most sitters leave the house clean, but Denise met and may have even exceeded our military standards of clean and orderly. Seriously, our house felt like we never left it. Everything was spotless, shinny and clean. She didn’t miss a beat!! Our pets were so happy to see us but honestly, I felt like our pup and kitty were disappointed when we walked in the door (I believe they were expecting to see Denise!). Haha. If you are ever fortunate enough to have Denise apply for any of your sits then I can’t recommend her enough. Seriously, you can stop reviewing applicants and just go with Denise. She was awesome in every sense of the word and I hope she’ll come back and stay with our pets again.
Stewart
Joanna and David were wonderful sitters for our dog Broderick and our apartment. Before starting to sit for us they took time to come and meet Broderick which we were very appreciative of. During their time sitting for Broderick we got great updates every day and wonderful photos of our pup, and they were very responsive whenever needed. When we got back home we found a happy puppy, healthy plants, and a spotlessly clean apartment - they had even taken the time to wash sheets and towels and left us a kind thank you note. We would have them sit for us again in a heartbeat!
JoAnn
Hamsa was very quick to respond in all communication. She was prompt on her arrival and listened carefully to our detailed instructions about the house and dogs. While we were away the amount of communication between us was just right. When we arrived home the dogs were happy and the house was in order. A good sign that a dog sitter paid lots of attention to the pups is when we see a bit of depression set in after a dog sitter departs - this did occur after Hamsa left our home She is a very caring and nurturing individual.
Mark & Anne
Lynn and Ray were fabulous sitters, going above and beyond to take care of our home, yard, and rambunctious pup. Leaving him for three weeks was very difficult but we felt confident once we met them. They are great communicators, very professional, capable of handling any situation, and personable. Since they are fully self-contained in their van, they arrived a day early so we could show them the place, have our dog Bailey get comfortable with them (that was immediate ☺), and get to know them over dinner together. While on our trip, they sent us daily photos of Bailey, which we really appreciated, and updates on their activities. They took him hiking almost every day and kept him well exercised. Any issues that came up (e.g., our irrigation water ran dry a couple weeks in) they communicated to us and we were able to resolve them quickly. They also harvested ripe berries and squash for us and even harvested and dried tomatoes in our dryer. We spent our entire trip feeling assured that all things were being taken care of and feel ever so grateful that we found Lynn and Ray through TH. We returned from our trip to a house that was thoroughly cleaned (better than we left it ☺), with fresh sheets on the bed, and a happy dog. Five-star sitters for sure!
Anne
The two-leggeds and four-legged members of this household give Tess a 5-star rating! We think she's one of the best sitters you will find - highly communicative, friendly, competent, reliable, and great with pets. Tess was also flexible about start and end dates to accomodate possible winter weather complications. For this sit, Tess was able to bring along her mom, Cathy. Tess introduced me to Cathy during one of our Skype conversations prior to the sit. It was a bonus to have her here with Tess. Their travel to Marquette was complicated by weather. A fierce winter storm swept across Michigan just before the sit. It took Tess and Cathy two days to drive here but they arrived, as promised, in time for us to fly out early the next morning. We even had time for a lovely dinner together and to introduce them to the dogs and house. We left the next day and never had a moment's worry while Tess and Cathy were caring for our pets and home. Tess sent us regular updates and photos. The dogs immediately accepted them as great new additions to their pack of friends - even our cranky, old chihuahua, Nike! We returned to happy pets and a spotlessly clean home. We plan to invite Tess (and Cathy if available) to return for future sits. Thank you, Tess and Cathy!
Ruth
You could not ask for better house and pet sitters than Ken and Jane! Before the sit: Communicating with Ken and Jane prior to our scheduled week went smoothly. They were proactive about planning. They came out to the house prior to the sit and spent a couple of hours going over things about the house, meeting the pets, and getting familiar and comfortable with everything. They were delightful people to meet; I was wishing for a couple of days to just hang out and play tourist with them! During the sit: Ken and Jane sent me daily updates and photos of their outings with my pups and with their interactions with my kitties. I appreciated how they chose the sit partly because of their love of exploring rural areas, because that's what I have here! They were perfectly suited to my home and pets. Ken absolutely loves cats and is an intuitive and experienced kitty-handler. Jane really bonded with one of my kitties; both of them made great progress with all three of my cats, each of which is pretty shy at first, and one can be a real problem child. They worked very hard to give love to each pet and ensure that each felt calm, happy, and cared for. They spend tons of time outdoors with my border collie/retrievers. The dogs had daily "spa time" after walks and outdoor playtime, having their long fur brushed on my front porch (which the dogs love!). They sent me happy photos every day. If anything came up, they just handled it. They really seemed to enjoy their adventures and the pets each day, which made my time away that much more enjoyable. After the sit: I was thankful to have some time with Ken and Jane when I returned from my trip. All the pets were calm, happy, and healthy when I got home. Ken and Jane had left me a detailed note about that last day to make re-entry easy. They sweetly left a thank you note and a bottle of wine on the kitchen table also (a very sweet and unexpected surprise!). They seemed quite sad to leave my "kids;" Jane left with tears in her eyes, saying goodbye to my dogs. We've kept in touch since the sit. My whole house really misses them. Oh, and the house was immaculate and plants all watered (inside and out) when I got home! If you're looking for kind, competent, caring, organized and responsible people to care for your home and pets, invite Ken and Jane!
House Sitting FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Essex, United Kingdom?
Pet sitters on Sittsy offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting overnight?
The main reasons dog sitters join Sittsy are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Sittsy.
How many dog sitters are in Essex, United Kingdom?
As of Aug 2024, there are 365 dog sitters
in Essex, United Kingdom
.
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How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Essex, United Kingdom?
Sittsy makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Essex, United Kingdom
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do dog sitters in Essex, United Kingdom pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Sittsy must pass a background check before offering their services.
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Essex
Daisy Dog Dwellings
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(0 reviews)
2 Boyne Dr, Springfield, Chelmsford CM1 7QW, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
We had an amazing induction with Debbie and her beautiful friendly dogs. The meet and greet was perfect and our whippet Dolly settled in straight away. Debbie’s house was perfectly set up for any dog to stay. Dolly can’t wait for her next visit and didn’t want to leave. Absolutely recommend Debbie 100%
Golden Paws Essex
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5.0
(44 reviews)
15 Shelley Rd, Chelmsford CM2 6ER, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Golden Paws has been Logan’s favorite place for the past 4 years, and it’s easy to see why! Every time I pick him up, I practically have to convince him to come home—he loves it that much! A huge thank you to Sarah and Frank for all the love and care you give to Logan. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing he’s in such great hands. I can’t recommend Golden Paws enough!
Sarah and Frank are truly amazing!! Our cockapoo Norman visits for day care and stays for holidays..his 4th year..it's his second home 🏡 We never worry as he is happy, cared for and has a fantastic time with the other dogs staying. He has made new friends for life. Sarah and Frank are very experienced, professional and care deeply for every dog in their care. Five star fabulous 🌟
Sarah & Frank are just the kindest. I’ve had trouble with feeding our cocker and they have given me invaluable advice. They also look after Barney like their own, sending updates when we are on holiday. I am so grateful that they took Barney. It’s his 2nd home & Barney loves it. Highly, highly recommended.
Sarah and Frank are fantastic and so supportive. They are a five star run family business and care for dogs and their owners more than you could ever imagine. They are Betty's second family. I cannot recommend highly enough. Vikki
Absolutely amazing! Sarah and Frank are very special people and I am so pleased I found them to look after my two fur babies. One of my dogs was very scared of other dogs, but they worked so hard with him and now he is great with all dogs even when we are out with him. It was so nice to be away and have peace of mind that the dogs were being well looked after and having lots of fun. The little videos we received whilst away were so lovely. I can’t recommend Golden Paws enough! Thank you xx Emma
Sarah and Frank LOVE dogs and Coco absolutely adores them and plays with all the dogs. I don’t worry because I know she is being well cared for
Our puppy has been going to Golden Paws for the last 4 months. From the first time I spoke with Sarah, I knew she was going to take such good care of him. With their guidance, we put together a plan to slowly introduce him to her (and Frank & Bear ) and build up confidence for all of us. Our puppy now knows when we are in their road and bounds up the door to see them and their other guests. We have built up our puppy’s time with them, increasing to overnight stays and we have now just picked him up from a week’s holiday with them. Sarah sends as many photos/videos as you would like and her love and care for the dogs is wonderful. Our puppy has had the best time with them and his friends. Nothing is too much trouble and we are so thankful for them.
Look no further for your dog sitting, sitter needs! I can't begin to describe how great Sarah and Frank where with our 1 year old rescued street dog. From the off, Sarah put my mind at rest that he would be in the best possible hands, and he was. Sarah and Frank could not have been kinder, not only to us but also with our pup, sending regular updates and treating him with love and patients in what could have easily become an overwhelming situation. Albie played well with the other dogs and slept soundly. We couldn't be more thankful to Sarah and Frank as we were able to go and enjoy a family wedding safe in the knowledge Albie was being well looked after. We aren't local to Essex but if we were we would use Golden Paws again - no question- as Albie was sad to go and leave his new found friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I'm so thankful for Pepper to of come to Golden Paws for a week's holiday 🐾 , they have been absolutely amazing ... They took amazing care of our puppy and her first ever holiday from us. We had daily pup updates , and she was a very well looked after happy puppy. Would 100% recommend and use in the future. Our puppy has grown confidence around other dogs now too which is amazing. Thank you Sarah & Frank amazing animal lovers, and can clearly see they adore every dog they look after.
I was so happy to find Golden Paws for my sometimes nervous chihuahua. Sarah and Frank have a wonderful way with animals and are truly caring. It definitely is a bespoke service and my chihuahua is being eased into being close to other dogs. Sarah sent me videos and messages to let me know how Billie was getting along and I could see in the videos how much progress he was making in this lovely calm and caring environment. I highly recommend Golden Paws and feel so lucky to have found them.
Cattery Chelmsford Essex
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(0 reviews)
29 Greenways, Chelmsford CM1 4EF, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
Fantastic pet sitter. Our cat was so well looked after during our week away. Couldn't be happier with the service. We received updates every day as to how our cat was doing.
Flancy Pets
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5.0
(11 reviews)
St Margaret's Rd, Springfield, Chelmsford CM2 6DT, United Kingdom
Recent Reviews:
I got in touch with Natalie following a recommendation after being let down last minute for someone to look after my cat, Matilda, while I was away. Natalie was so responsive and immediately got me booked in with ease at such short notice. You can see how much Natalie loves and adores animals. She made me feel like Matilda was her own - being so loving and caring towards her. I loved the daily updates and videos and pictures she provided putting us at complete ease while we were away. And Matilda LOVED her! Her customer service, her kindness, professionalism and genuine love and care towards Matilda means I won’t hesitate to book with her again. Thank you Natalie!
Natalie looked after our cat while we were abroad for a 2 week trip, and she was amazing! Her communication is perfect, sent through daily updates and she is just an incredibly nice person to liaise with and to have in your house! Highly recommended!!!!
Flancy Pets have provided the best care I could ask for to my furry best friend. Natalie introduced herself to both of us initially and I could tell that my dog instantly warmed to her calming and friendly energy. Since then my dog has been overjoyed to go and stay with Natalie and her family when we need some cover, it’s definitely a home from home. Natalie is great at communication, organising pick ups/drop offs is a breeze and she keeps me updated during my dogs stay with photos too that put me at ease. I couldn’t recommend Flancy Pets enough, I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else for doggy stay aways.
Recently started using Natalie for taking my Milo out, she is amazing, from the moment we met Milo loved her! Nothing is too much trouble and she always goes above and beyond. Sends me picture updates on their walks and Milo is always so happy when out with Natalie which is the most important thing to me! So glad we found you! Thank you for being such a genuine and trustworthy person 🐾💙
We have recently started using Natalie’s dog walking service and was immediately at ease with her enthusiasm, professionalism and genuine affection towards our Bella. Natalie keeps us updated with videos of their adventures together and Bella comes home happy and ready to nap! I would highly recommend Flancy Pets!
Natalie has recently started looking after our westies and they love her. Natalie has been so helpful in getting them used to new timings and with new dogs. We are so grateful to her for helping us when we have to book and nothing seems a problem. We are so grateful for her kindness and for keeping the dogs and our house safe. A massive thanks.
Natalie has been such a pleasure to work with. Our labrador loves her walks and is really well looked after. We do not need a regular walker so she fits in and around our needs. Most importantly we completely trust her.
Flancy Pets, Natalie has been walking my two dogs 🐕 for a few months now. She always sends me a video which I enjoying watching to see what they are doing! and my dogs love going out with her and their doggy friends, would recommend her. …
Natalie is a brilliant dog walker. She’s patient when our dog is anxious and makes sure she’s safe and happy at all times. She’s very reliable and goes above and beyond to make sure the dogs have a great time.
We always have Natalie to look after our cats whilst we are away as she’s so passionate and caring. She sends us pictures which we love and also takes the time to fuss and give them cuddles too.
Claws and Paws Pet Sitting Chelmsford
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(0 reviews)
29 Greenways, Chelmsford CM1 4EF, United Kingdom
Dog Boarding
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(0 reviews)
LB Pet Services, Clobbs Yard, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7AB, United Kingdom
LB Pet Services
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(0 reviews)
Clobbs Yard, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7AB, United Kingdom
We Love Pets Broomfield
★
5.0
(5 reviews)
Recent Reviews:
I can't praise Karen and her team enough. I have a very nervous reactive Jack Russell rescue and I was unable to ever go away over night without her. I found Karen through recommendations on a dog training forum and I'm so glad I made contact . Nothing was a problem . Karen has lots of experience with all types of dogs and when she met my girl , I knew straight away everything was going to be OK. Karen and Danielle stuck to Peppas routines during her walks , feeding and over night stays. I highly recommend Karen , she very professional, compassionate and she truly loves animals.
I was pointed to We Love Pets after a fall - leaving me unable to give my border collie, Cooper, the exercise he needs. Karen popped in to meet us, she is lovely and I could tell straightaway, a very experienced dog person! Cooper is very excitable, nervous and energetic and can be a handful - not so with Karen at all. He looks forward to his walks and I know he is being well looked after - Cooper is a rescue stray, so needs extra care - I know he is getting that with these guys - so grateful. xx
We recently started using We Love Pets to look after our 2 dogs when going out to play golf or visiting our daughter. It's a comfort to know that whilst we are out our dogs are well looked after and are able to go out for a nice long walk!. We can highly recommend Karen and We Love Pets Broomfied.
We Love Pets Broomfield came to my rescue and fitted into our schedule perfectly. They not only walk our dog but also look after our hens too. I'm so grateful for all the help they give.
More than happy with the care our dog gets from WLP Broomfield. Karen goes over and above to make sure our dog has the best time possible.
Essex, United Kingdom
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