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Mary was fantastic from start to finish and looked after our elderly dog with love and attention to her needs. She also looked after our home with respect and care. We couldn't have asked for a nicer sitter and would highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs.
This was our first time using a pet or house sitter and the bar set by Leslie is very high! She is warm, friendly, communicative, responsible and very clean. Upon arriving, she immediately bonded with our rat terrier, Oreo, by bringing him a new frisbee (his favorite toy/activity) and throwing it for him in our backyard. Leslie has a sweet and mellow dog, Benny, who is now Oreo's new buddy! She kept my husband and I updated via texts/pictures of their daily activities, our house, and was proactive in asking questions before she left. She even dropped our dog off at the kennel for one night at the end of our trip since our flight was too late for us to get home for him! Our home was clean and had fresh flowers from our garden that she put in vases for us! Such a simple and nice touch! We have asked Leslie to come back to sit for us again for 2 weeks in August. I'd highly recommend her to take care of your pet(s) and home too!
Anant was a great sitter and a friendly guy. Kept me up to date re his arrival and with Marie & Toulouse during the sit. Found my house exactly as I had left it. Would highly recommend Anant to other pet parents.
Angela did a great job caring for Willie for 10 days while we were out of town. She was easy to communicate with and kept us informed about Willie, along with sending photos of him out on walks and at the beach. Angela was very accomodating when we needed to come home a day early - Thank you! The house was left in good shape and it's clear that Angela is organized and reliable and clearly loves her pet charges. I'd recommend Angela and will definitely include her as one of our top sitter choices in the future! Thanks again, Angela!
Sharon was by far the best sitter I’ve ever had! From the very first time we connected, she was communicative and proactive with follow up. She asked great questions prior to her stay and I could tell she’s done this many times and that she genuinely cares about the pets and homes she cares for. Sharon went above and beyond to leave my house in ever better shape, cleaning and organizing. It was a dream to come home to! Thank you Sharon!
Jeremy and Brooke were fantastic! We have a senior dog and a over hyper pittie. They gave Daisy her meds and had lengthy walks with Fin to burn off some of his energy. Brooke sent me regular texts to show me precious pictures of the pups by the Christmas tree, which warmed my ❤️. The house looked great when we returned. They are awesome detailed sitters and will make your pets feel loved and secure!!
Toby and we were SO lucky to have Tom be our home and pet sitter for our Thanksgiving Holiday trip! From the very beginning Tom was responsive and communicative. He was even able to arrange a "meet and greet" with us and Toby before beginning his stay. While here Tom took great care of our home, and, most importantly, provided wonderful care of Toby! When we got home everything was in perfect order and we could tell that even though Toby was happy to see us he was going to miss Tom. I would be thrilled if we could have Tom as our zeewoi again. You will be lucky if he can do the same for you. :)
Laura was amazing with communication from the very beginning. She sent updates of photos and videos without even being told or asked to do so. She was watching our cat and treated her like her own. Laura was also very responsive when we were trying to find a sitter for our dates and answered any and all questions we had about her experience with pets and house sitting. I would recommend her to anyone! :) and hope we can have her house sit again for us.
Elaine was a welcomed sitter for Cyrus and Purrelli. I returned from holiday to find a very content relaxed dog and a happy fat cat. Purrelli doesn’t eat when he is stressed so seeing a little meat on him let me know he was content and happy :) My condo was left clean and in order, all communications were smooth and there was zero issues. Thx for the great pet care Elaine.
Farhan is a fantastic house sitter! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a down-to-earth, kind, and caring pet sitter for their home. We have three small dogs (around 6 lbs) and he took excellent care of them. They can be a little nervous/ timid around new people, and more so around men at times, but the dogs didn't show any of that nervousness around Farhan! He was gentle and respectful of their space and they warmed up to him immediately. I got a wonderful text the first morning that I was away that they cuddled up with him at night - showing how quickly they adjusted to him as their caretaker. I was able to meet Farhan in person before I left on my trip and I was able to have a wonderful conversation with an ambitious explorer. He is a delightful person. Upon my homecoming the house was very clean and the dogs were happy and relaxed. I can't ask for anything more! Thank you Farhan for taking such wonderful care of our three dogs and our home.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Portrush, United Kingdom?
From to for the cat sitting and from £1550 to £15150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are £1540 for the cat sitting and £15 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 Portrush, United Kingdom ?
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.
Alison has provided reliable care for our birds for the last 10 years. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about birds and always takes on board any special requirements regarding medication or specific needs. We can always rest easy when we are away while Alison takes care of our birds. 🙂 …
Alison is a real gem find 💎 💎 She cared for my Girls (Hens) like her own. And she looked after a sick one with tender care and looove… I highly recommend her… Thanks sooo sooo much Alison🌹🌹❤️❤️ …
Matt and Fiona were fantastic. This was the first time we had stayed away from our 3 month old puppy Benson so I was very nervous but he was absolutely in Safe hands. Matt and Fiona sent me pictures of Benson having a fantastic time, he had his own room with a crate (which they provided) and in the morning took him to the beach which he loves. When we need somewhere for Benson again in the future we will definitely contact Paws in safe hands. It is like a home from home and much more relaxing than putting him in kennels. Highly recommend!
This is the first time I've used Paws in Safe Hands and would definitely recommend them. Matt and Fiona were very caring and my 2 dogs obviously settled in well. They were in the house with their own dogs and treated as part of the family! I wish Matt and Fiona the very best in their new venture . Sheila Beattie
Fabulous home from home for my pet Jack. He loved every moment there playing with all the other dogs and enjoying the beach walks and play with Matt too. Safe enclosed environment to keep your pet inside and outside the house. Jack just loves it there and feels very safe under Matt and Fiona's supervision ❤
I couldn't have survived these past few months without Matt and Fiona.. I suffered two strokes and without even thinking, they collected my three dogs daily to take for long beach walks. My three wait (not patiently) for Matts limo to arrive and transport them to the beach. One of my dogs was funny around men, but absolutely loves Matt. They are treated like one of the family and you only have to mention their name and they run to the window.. testament to how much they are loved and treated.. can't recommend them highly enough. Young dogs or old ones, all respected and well looked after and great for socialisation when walking with other dogs.
A big thankyou to Matt and Fiona , mums dog Cody just loves getting out for his walks . The service they provide is 5 star. His paws are definitely in safe hands amazing people they treat Cody as a member of their own family, I can’t recommend them enough. Big thankyou from Cody too xx
The best place for the best hounds.
Top service!
I can't speak highly enough of the staff at Country Canines Luxury Boarding! We recently left our two dogs with them for just under a fortnight while we were away on holidays. Having never left them for such a long time, we were quite nervous about it. However, the daily photos and updates from the Country Canines helped to reassure us that they were being well looked after and having a great time! The staff went above and beyond before and during their stay to make sure they got the best care possible! Thanks again for your attentiveness - we'll definitely use you again in future!
My boys love going here! Well kept and secure. Girls have always been very nice and friendly if we've had any questions x
Can’t thank you enough for Armin’s first time overnight. We were recommended from another dog owners. Although this is more like a 5 star resort rather than kennels! He was treated like a king and we were so grateful for the photo updates 😍 It was more than worth the trip from Bangor and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to our family & friends. Armin can’t wait to come back 🐶🐾
Brilliant facilities, fantastic staff.
Excellent service. The girls are all so good with the dogs. Also very friendly and welcoming! Highly recommended
4 paws doggy daycare has been great for our wee Hercules he loves going every week and the property is very well laid out and they have loads of different areas for activities. Hercules favourite is the built in swimming pool. The owner Irene is brilliant to speak to about any animal issues and was able to advise and reassure us when our elderly cat was ill last year. I always recommend 4 paws to anyone I would meet in the street. The overnight service is a great help a home away from home.
Amazing place, my dog loves it, comes home exhausted from the interaction with other dogs and playing around the fantastic play areas Irene has created. Irene is the ultimate dog whisperer, knowledgeable and full of encouragement for a new dog mum like me. Assisted by Kelly the two ladies are always welcoming their furry friends come rain or snow. Thank you both for the wonderful work you do.
We are so thankful that Ellie our Golden Retriever has (what she would consider) a second home. We are able to head to work with peace of mind that she is not only well looked after but gets to socialise and play all day. She comes home exhausted. We also appreciate 4 paws having an over night service where Ellie has all of her home comforts in a familiar place. We can drop her off and relax knowing she is cared for just like at home, and of course having a great time.
Irene is the most amazing person who loves all the dogs she looks after. She cares for each dogs individual needs. It’s home from home for my wee lady. She runs to Irene and Tryra every time she goes on her “holidays”. She’s so happy when she’s there. I feel totally reassured she is in the best hands when she’s with Irene. The best doggy day care for us.
I have never met anyone with a better understanding of a dogs needs than Irene. My dog is very timid, but in just one hour I could see the change in her. I saw the other dogs all interested, calm, friendly, mental and physical interaction. The dogs all shapes and sizes were obviously very happy and enjoying their daycare at 4Paws.
Irene is the most amazing lady. All dogs love her. My dogs have been going since 4 Paws started which is a long time ago. The excitement knowing they are going to Irene starts first thing in the morning. I don't have to say anything. Quite often an excitement poo is done before we leave home or going into 4 Paws. There are lots of activities for the dogs and Irene is always thinking up new ideas/ changes. The dogs dress up for Halloween, Christmas etc and get their photos taken. I don't know how Irene does it but group photos always have all dogs looking at the camera. Irene just speaks and all dogs listen. 4 Paws is great for socialising your dogs. Irene is definitely my dogs other mum. I know the dogs are safe and well cared for. I would highly recommend 4 Paws, you won't be disappointed, give Irene a call. It will be the best decision you ever make for your dog.
Our experience of doggy daycare has been absolutely fantastic. Irene is very knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about meeting our dogs’ needs, ensuring they are happy and well cared for. We drop our ‘girls’ off (totally excited and tails wagging!), confident that they will be safe and having fun until we pick them up again. Would recommend - 5⭐️ service! 🐶🐶
I would highly recommend. My wee dog has been going here for over 9 years. A very well run doggy daycare and home from home for doggy boarding. My dog just loves Irene and her assistant. Every dog is treated so well sometimes they are reluctant to leave as they have so much fun. Irene understands dogs and each dog is treated a though they were her own.
Irene goes above and beyond for all dogs in her care, my pup has a great time and can’t wait to go in! Be prepared for fancy dress days 🐾🦇 …
A wonderful business run by the most caring and knowlegable owner 'Auntie' Irene McFaul. I wouldnt dream of going anywhere else.
Alpha 1 Dog Hotel are extremely professional and passionate about dogs, they are the only people we trust with our Buzz while we are away. He really enjoys going there as he gets lots of attention and cuddles with good exercise. We can recommend them and give them 5 stars.
My mum's dog loves it here. She's always excited to go in for her 'holidays'.
Ian and Claire are brilliant with the dogs. The kennels are spotless Heidi just loves the VIP kennels.
Rosie had a wee trial half day at kennels where she will board for 2 nights during Rachel's wedding. Owners said she was well behaved (SHOCK) She came out for collection with that happy mouth open tongue panting look on her face saw us and ran straight back in again to the kennel owner. Obviously enjoyed it. She had the VIP suite with sofa and TV. So we're really happy and content to leave her with such lovely people in a 5 star kennel. Now she's knackered they took her for 3 walks between 9am and 4:30pm.
Ian and all the staff at Alpha 1 dog hotel clearly take great pride in making all their guests welcome and spoilt. Highly recommend this brilliant facility. I wouldn't leave my dog anywhere else. Thanks guys.
Left our 2 dogs with Ian & Clair for 3wks, Alpha 1 Dog Hotel is our to go place great service both dogs very happy, highly recommend this establishment.
Best place ever! Owners are lovely couple...true dog lovers and they make a point of getting to know your loved pet. They treat each dog individually, and look after them like they are their own. Personally, I wouldn't want to leave my dog anywhere else. I know he will be happy.
Ian and Claire are fantastic. We have always trusted them to look after our late big boy Skye and our latest addition Juno. They have helped us so much over the years and given us great advice. The service they provide is exceptional and I highly recommend them.
Home from home for both Maxx & Jaxx, so easy to leave the boys as they couldn't be in better hands.
Truly professional family run business. Spotlessly clean kennels of the highest quality. Ian and Claire looked after our dogs impeccably, including all their medical needs. Thanks so much.
Strone Farm Kennels and Cattery is hands down the best place to house your fluffy friends when you are on holidays. I have been taking my cat and dog here for over 15 years and I am extremely satisfied with the service provided. Karen and all the staff are absolutely amazing and will treat your animals as if they where their own. The premises has underfloor heating, is immaculately clean and very spacious. All the animals are fed with the best food possible and are exercised regularly. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after my fur babies and to top it all of it is very reasonably priced.
Left our cat here with Karen and her team. Lovely homely atmosphere. Cattery very peaceful. Staff very friendly. She was very contented and well looked after. Will definitely use again.
Karen and all her staff at these kennels are just wonderful! We moved to the area last year and were anxious about using new kennels for our dog, however Karen put us at ease and our dog loves his holidays there! No matter when we leave him Karen always keeps me updated on how he is doing ... Wouldn't use anywhere else!
I cannot highly recommend Strone Farm Kennels enough. I have been taking my dog here for several years. The quality of care is of the highest level coupled with excellent standards of accommodation and exercise.
Very good as it was short notice to get our dog booked in. Lovely staff, very understanding and patient. Recommend these kennels. Will be using these kennels again
Fantastic establishment. It was our small dog's first kennel experience and although she would be with our other dog we were a bit worried. We shouldn't have. They both cam out very happy and we have no qualms about them going in again. We'll done to the team.
My cat, Fiyero was well looked after during his stay here. I was very impressed with the whole layout dropping him off for his 10 night stay and Fiyero was so chilled when I picked him up. 10 out of 10!
This was my 3rd time leaving my 2 dogs at Strone Farm Kennels and I would not use any other kennels again Karen and her staff have a great way with the dogs they get their daily walks when I leave them there they are not nervous and when I collect them my dogs would jump up around karen ect which is a good sign I would highly recommend to anyone who are going on a holiday and looking for a kennal
Left our Koda in with Karen and the team for 8 nights. No issues at all and he's a very tired boy after his holidays. Thank you again
Highly recommended, our two dogs love this place, staff so friendly and caring for the dogs.
Really good doggy daycare & kennals
Highly recommend Dream Dogs to any dog owners. Yasmine walked my 2 cocker spaniels for a week while my husband was away on a trip and it was such a huge help! My dogs loved her, she was so good with both of them and sent me lovely photos of their adventures while they were out. I will definitely use this service again in the future 🥰 …
Yasmine is amazing at chaperoning doggos! Having our fur babies at our wedding was a must but also very nerve wracking! She knows dogs so well and has them very well behaved especially considering they are in a new place with so many people around! Would 110% recommend!
Yasmine has walked our dogs for 3 years now, the girls love her and picture updates when we are away of the dogs on their walk always make us feel better.
I had heard great things about Dream Dogs NI as I have countless friends who have had Yasmine walk their dogs, bring them to their wedding, or look after them at overnight stays. I contacted Dream Dogs NI on Instagram and booked in for our dogs to attend our wedding. Emily came round the week before and took our 2 pups for a walk to get to know them. One of our dogs is very spoiled and doesn’t like new people at all. Emily was great! Our two just loved her as she was calm and kind and had a really nice way with them. Emily then brought our dogs to our wedding so we could get some photos, this was one of my favourite parts of the day. The photos are fantastic and I will cherish them forever. Emily walked the dogs and let them out to pee and fed them before their bedtime. Emily even sent me photos throughout the day of our dogs, this was a lovely touch. Would recommend this service to anyone. Your fur babies could not be in better hands 🥰 thank you x
My hubby and I have just returned from honeymoon & Dream dogs NI looked after our wee Misty. We got daily pictures and gorgeous videos showing us all her adventures. On our return- a late flight, they had picked up some necessities for us, the house was immaculate & we had a very relaxed happy girl. Already planning our next trip! Thank you Dream Dogs xxx
Yasmine is very professional and helpful when it came to helping us finding last minute dog sitting for our puppy to allow us to go on our holiday, and Dream Dogs NI has been our go to ever since. Corrin has been an absolute dream to have looking after our puppy. It gives us alot of reassurance that Luna is being cared for by professionals who will love and treat your dog as their own. Corrin sent daily updates and photos of how Luna was getting on which was great to get. Corrin took the time before the holiday to meet us both in her home and for a walk to give both Luna and ourselves reassurance that she was going to be well cared for. It is safe to say Luna loves Corrin and has many successful stays since. Yasmine has a great team of Dog Aunties and I would recommend Dream dogs NI to any dog owner who needs their fur ball looked after for any events or holidays.
It was the first time I had left my dogs ( including a reactive dog and a wee oldie with arthritis, hearing and sight issues) so was concerned how it would go, but Dream Dogs NI made it so easy for both me and my pups. Dogs were so relaxed and happy which made it so much easier for me. Cannot recommend Dream Dogs and ‘Auntie Aine’ highly enough. In fact it was so stress free for the dogs and me I’ve booked my next trip!
Yasmine dog sat 4 dachshunds overnight with absolutely no issues. She regularly posted on social media (with our permission) to update us on her stay, as well as regular text updates. She was a dream to have in the house, it was as if she hadn’t even been there. Highly recommend and would use again.
Due to me working away a lot, I’ve had a number of the Dream Dogs ladies doing pet sitting at my house. I have 2 Labradors and a cat. I have always returned to extremely content animals and a very tidy home. This is a very professional and friendly service & I can’t recommend all the team enough. Dylan, Finn & Bruno can’t wait to see you all again x