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We had a happy and fun long weekend filled with muddy long walks in the company of Zig Zag, Tango, Noodle and Jumbo. All big personalities, so affectionate and well-behaved - a gorgeous little pet-family - we're really missing them now home! It was a real treat to stay in this characterful, spacious and comfortable home with such colourful and happy vibes. My six-year-old stepdaughter was especially delighted with the magical children's bedroom she stayed in, that the family has created for their youngest daughter. A tip for future sitters - do visit the Hawk Conservancy Trust just down the road, it's an important and special place. (No dogs allowed of course, but the gang will forgive you if you take them on a beautiful big, long walk before your visit!) Thanks so much to Tiff for inviting us.
One of our favourite sits on a year-long house and pet sitting journey across four countries. Lorraine and Col Steve were so welcoming. Fell in love with Hector and Gaston, their dog and cat. A lovely warm country home with loads of atmosphere. The entire Normandy coastline and surrounds were amazing to explore. An ideal home to sit....five stars on all fronts. PS We visited again many months later because they are such nice people!
Amy has a lovely family home in South East London with a charming, independent cat called Salvador. Salvador was very easy to look after and spent the majority of his day roaming around their delightful garden. I would highly recommend this sit to anyone! Thank you Amy.
We absolutely loved this sit! James and M are two super cute dogs, funny, sweet and playful, easy to love and take care of. We really enjoyed walking and cuddling them. We also had a few day-trips and everything went ok as they are very well-behaved on public transportation. The apartment is big, comfortable and well connected to the city center, so we couldn’t ask for more. Last but not least, Leisl and Adam are as lovely as their pets! It was a pleasure to meet them and have a few nice chats before and after our sit. We highly recommend them all, dogs and humans, and hope to meet them again in the future!
Paula and Harry are a wonderful house sit! Paula is generous and kind and Harry is very funny, full of character and affectionate. Paula’s house is in a great location. It is only a mile and a half from the town centre but you wouldn’t know it as her cul-de-sac is very quiet and peaceful. There are plenty of shops, food options and supermarkets nearby. Paula’s neighbours were also very friendly towards us, looking after the key for Paula as we were delayed. They made sure to let us know to get in touch if we needed any help. Paula’s house is a very good base to explore Wiltshire’s famous attractions like Avebury, Stonehenge, Sillbury Hill, the white chalk horses etc. Prior to the sit Marcus and I had great communication with Paula with a couple of video calls beforehand (as we booked the sit quite far in advance). We had a video tour of the house with explanations about how things worked and different processes. While Paula was away she kept in regular contact with us via WhatsApp. She never at any point made us feel as though it was a bother getting in touch or asking her any questions. She checked in with us regularly to make sure we were okay and to keep us updated on when she would be in and out of phone service (as she was away on a cruise). It felt more like messaging a family member as we exchanged holiday photos with each other. The house was well prepared for us when we arrived. Clean sheets were on the beds with spares available in each room in case we needed them and plenty of fresh towels. Paula had made the fire up and ensured that there were plenty of materials for us to use during our stay. Paula had kindly (and without us expecting it) prepared the hot tub for us to use. It was a fantastic element of the stay for us with two young children. They thought it was brilliant and used it nearly every day in Paula’s lovely large and enclosed garden. Paula was kind enough to share the blueberries off her very fruitful blueberry bush so my son went out each morning to pick some (and occasionally to give marching orders to a cheeky blackbird). Now… last but by no means least… the gentleman of the house… Harry. What a sweet sweet kitty. Very easy to care for. Independent but present. He never made us feel worried about him as he regularly came and went through his cat flap so we always knew he was around. There were obvious places to find him if we ever wanted to check on him but he was always around for feeding times and had plenty of strokes, cuddles, lap snoozes etc etc! He really got to know us and us him. I’ll miss him hanging out with me while I hang up my washing and for my partner Harry sitting on his lap while he works on his laptop during the day. He loves a treat and his food but is by no means a greedy cat. We’ll definitely stay again in the future (after we have completed our up coming house move… gulp! Haha). Thank you Paula and Harry for a wonderful two weeks in Devizes. ❤️
Thank you Elizabeth and Markus for trusting us to take care of Oliver and Lola. We had a great time in Dusseldorf and couldn't have found a better place to stay over the holiday season. The apartment is beautiful and well located, close to shops, supermarkets and tram stations. We had two video calls before the sitting and we could understand how everything should work. All information was always very clear and we had great communication during the period they were away. Oliver and Lola are so kind and companionable. From the beginning Oliver was more relaxed about our presence and received us with great enthusiasm. It took Lola a few more days to trust us, and then she loved being around us relaxing on the couch. In the morning Oliver always came to say good morning to us in bed and rub our ears. They both love the dry chicken snack and Oliver in particular will always ask for more hahaha We had lovely days with lots of cuddles on these two beautiful furballs and we'll always remember them fondly. If you have the chance to take care of them we highly recommend it. Thanks again Elizabeth and Markus, we wish you all the best. ❤️
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Lasswade, United Kingdom?
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.
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 Lasswade, 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.
An outstanding professional service! We could not be happier with the service that Kirsty provides. Being new to dog ownership we were apprehensive about finding a suitable dog walker and so set up several meetings with various dog walkers. Kirsty was first and we immediately cancelled all the other meetings as we were so impressed by her professionalism, knowledge and flexibility. Kirsty provides a very personal service and clearly cares a lot about the dogs in her care. As our puppy has grown our needs have changed and Kirsty has been so helpful and flexible in adapting the routine as our needs have developed. She provides a daily diary and photos of our dog enjoying her walks as well as screenshots of the route she has gone - very helpful to find new places to walk yourself. All in all, we couldn't be happier and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kirsty to anyone looking for a dog walker.
Kirsty has been looking after my one year old labrador since she was three months old. Kirsty cares a great deal about the dogs she looks after and my dog always has a great time when she is out walking with Pups and Paws. Kirsty is reliable, extremely flexible and always quick to respond to any queries. Kirsty provides an email update and pictures after each walk which is a really nice touch. I would definitely recommend Kirsty.
Kirsty is wonderful with our 13 year old lab/collie cross who has spinal problems, is pretty blind and deaf and doesn't like most other dogs - so not the easiest of charges! He still loves the short walks he is able to go on and greets Kirsty with great excitement when she arrives for his twice daily 'let-outs'. She is 100% reliable, very flexible, is great with Charlie and provides the perfect service for him now he is too old and infirm for daycare. Thanks Kirsty!
Kirsty made herself available during Christmas week to walk my Labrador pup during the afternoon for several days. I cannot recommend her services enough; she left detail "report cards" on how my pup did on the walk and how much he ate, kept in contact with me via email for any important issues that came up, and was extremely detail-orientated, ensuring that she followed the care instructions left for my dog exactly and asking about things I didn't even think about. A very professional and reliable service -- would definitely use again!!
I can not recommend Kirsty highly enough. She has walked my elderly dog, Bailey, every day with such care, providing beautiful email reports detailing his walk and accompanied by photos of all the fun they had. As a veterinary surgeon, I am very picky about who looks after my own dog- Kirsty is a fantastic choice. After only a few weeks being walked by Kirsty, Bailey’s mood improved, he became more energetic and enthusiastic, and could not wait for his walks. Kirsty is kind, dedicated, respectful, empathetic and generous - All the dogs she looks after are treated as if they are her own.
Due to attending a family funeral the day after I welcomed my 8week old puppy to our house, I had contacted kirsty a few days before I picked up my puppy to put in place a visit to make sure our puppy could be fed, let into garden & had a welcoming face to check on her & wasn't on her own for any length of time. Kirsty was great, she was very prompt with replies, her communication is second to none (even after a slight mix up on my side) I had no doubt my puppy was going to be in safe hands! My family would not hesitate to contact kirsty for any future dog services we may require. Mandy
Pups and Paws helped me with walking my cocker spaniel whilst I was recovering from surgery. Kirsty is a caring, professional dog walker, and I would highly recommend her. My dog had a great walk, came back tired and happy and looked forward to her visits every day.
Kirsty does a great job walking and looking after my Labrador. She has been totally reliable and lets me know where and what my dogs been up to. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Very pleased with the service I was a bit anxious about finding a dog walker but once I meet Kirsty I was very impressed with her professional approach and my dog liked her as well . Poppy always seems happy on the photos that Kirsty shares and I love getting a map of her daily walk . She is very reliable
Incredibly reliable and professional service from Pups and Paws. Things got off to a great start with an incredibly professional service from the start with quick response to emails and ongoing continued exceptional communication
Fiona is the very best with our two 🐶, will not let him with anybody else. She is certainly the absolute best. She is like family, dogs whisper! …
Waggy Wanderers have been fabulous helping walk/entertain our big fella while myself and the wife are out at work all day. You'll get a serious amount of videograhy and photos of your prized fur ball out and about on his adventures with Laura and his wee doggy pals too which is brilliant to see (few high quality snaps attached for example). Great service 👏
Laura pet sat my house rabbit for a week and was absolutely amazing. It's always scary leaving your pet with someone new for the first time (especially when they're quite sensitive and not particularly fond of people like my boy is!) but Laura was very competent and kind, and really respected his individual needs. I could tell from the daily updates she sent that he was comfortable and being looked after very well, which was so reassuring whilst I was away. She was an absolute godsend and I wouldn't hesitate to have her pet sit for me again in the future.
Laura at Waggy Wanderers Pet Care is simply amazing with our fur baby. From day one she’s worked with us to meet our dogs needs and has helped with his training hugely. Laura takes time to get to know the dogs and really does cater for individual needs. She’s also super flexible and always try’s her best to meet our schedule. I couldn’t recommend Laura more!! Added bonus that Laura shares updates/photos of the walks with us via WhatsApp and Facebook which is so lovely to see. Our dog absolutely loves his time with his Laura!
We have 2 rescue dogs that can be very nervous on walks, and Laura is great with them and they love when they go on their walks with Laura. Laura has been very flexible when helping organise walks to fit the dogs with my shift work, She is very trustworthy and I would highly recommend Laura to anyone.
Laura is amazing with our dog. He loves going for walks with her and we get great footage (video and photo) of the time they spend together. Laura is reliable and extremely trustworthy. An invaluable support to our family!
Laura has been, and is, a fantastic dog walker. She has been walking our dog since Lunan was just 12 weeks old (initially she did call-in puppy visits and then went from solo walks to integrating Lunan into group walks which are fantastic for socialising and tiring out our little one 😊). Laura communicates regularly with photos and videos to show how our dog got on that day/ week as well as checking in each week to ensure what services we need. Laura is incredibly flexible as she has changed days, times and even looked after Lunan in the evening time when events have arisen we have needed to attend. We landed so lucky with Laura and I cannot endorse her enough. She’s diligent, flexible and above all, a lover of dogs(and animals of all types): what else do you need from a dog walker?
Highly recommended. Friendly, professional service and the cats love her. Laura looked after our cats for a week, and we returned to two very chilled and happy cats, she even won over our male cat who can be very aloof with strangers! Laura sent us regular updates and even took care of watering the plants etc, we’ll definitely be using waggy wanderers again.
Laura is great with dogs. She is also very reliable and flexible. Overall she provides the great service!
Laura has been our dog Walker for over a year now and I really couldn’t ask for more She regularly checks in with us and shares the experiences our pooch has She is punctual, flexible and lets us know anything about our dog’s walk we may need to She comes highly recommended and you’d be as lucky as us to have her for your pet!
My super anxious, tiny little rescue dog has been going to the play center 1-2 days a week for about a year and he LOVES it. Loves the dogs but as he’s now an older gent, mostly enjoys cuddles from the lovely people who work there and watch the dogs. From pick up and drop off to a report card and pictures/videos, he is in such good hands with Alicia and her staff. I’ve also free-sleep boarded him with Alicia’s team (short weekends all the way up to 9 nights), and he is so taken care of and happy when he gets to have sleepovers there. Would definitely recommend!
*Day care* Alicia and her team are the best. Our energetic cockapoo puppy has been attending the day care since its opening day, and we couldn't be happier. Alicia truly cares for each and every dog, and takes the time to get to know them and understand them. What really makes her day care different (and better) than all others is that she (and her team) carefully and lovingly teach doggy manners to make sure every dog is comfortable and safe. The picture updates are a great bonus, too. Our boy comes home tired and happy every time!
We have a tricky little rescue dog who we never thought would be able to go to a doggy daycare… until we met Alicia! Now our dog goes every week to daycare, has started to play with the other dogs and loves to get cuddles from the staff there. We always know she’s in safe hands and will be securely dropped off at home. This has been a life changer for us! Thanks team!
My puppy has been going to Alicia's for a couple of months and he absolutely loves it. Personally, I love the little summary I receive at the end of the day with pictures and videos, and I feel safe leaving my dog in the Alicia's capable hands.
Alicia, Andreia, and the rest of the team are so good. They not only take such good care of our manic energy bundle, Smokey, but are always so communicative and professional. The stories and pictures they send about the dogs is extremely sweet and always a great part of the day. Best part of the day though is when Smokey comes home tired from all the rambunctious play. Cannot possibly recommend Alicia strongly enough.
These guys really care about integrating your dog into their walking group and they do in-walk training that helps the more nervous dog adjust. Andreia has done great work with Rusty and his general dog interaction has been much improved since the group walks began. Plus constant feedback and photos from the walkers. Thanks Alicia and crew.
Our little Leo loves his days with Alicia’s House of Paws and comes back well exercised and ready for a snooze 👌 Great service, lovely people and we are really delighted to have the regular dog walking service to help us out during a busy working week. We think he’s a better rounded dog as a result 🥰 …
Jolly goes to Alicia's House of Paws about once a week depending when my partner goes to the office. I love that she's able to play outdoors all day (although there is a summer House for cold days) meeting up with her doggy pals. Staff are always helpful and respond quickly on WhatsApp. We get photos, videos and a review of the day it's great to see what she's up to when I'm not around! Thanks Alicia and team!
Melissa looked after my wee boy Caspian during end stage heart failure. He needed multiple tablets and 2 injections daily and was not the easiest cat. Melissa managed with ease and Caspian really loved her visiting. Now she continues to look after my other kitties who equally enjoy her company and she is the first sitter I have found who I completely trust. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic doggy daycare. Cleo is a rescue dog that did not have a lot of confidence when first starting, but the staff have been brilliant with her and now she loves being there :)
Our 1 year old cockapoo has been going to Meadowhill for day care once a week for just over 3 months. The staff are excellent, so friendly and happy to answer any questions you might have. Our dog bounds out to the centre without even looking back to say goodbye. I can see him running round with all his friends outside as I leave the car park. It’s really helped to socialise him too.
My black cocker spaniel Jory has attended Meadowhill for almost six years. Firstly because she and my grandchildren were very young and needed protection from each other. They have grown up to be besties together. My dog does have separation anxiety, no sign of that when she trots in for a day at Meadowhill. Staff are approachable and friendly and it’s a great place for Jory to spend a day with her doggy friends.
Cassi has only been going to Meadowhill for around 2 months and I was very nervous after a bad experience elsewhere, I can honestly say they are amazing and made me feel so confident on cassies settle in days. She now runs out the car every time as she knows exactly how much fun she is going to have socialising with all the other fab doggy’s!🐶
We have been using Meadowhill Dog Day Care just a few months shy of 7 years. The staff are wonderful with our slightly anxious cockapoo. They show her great attention and affection and this makes us happy leaving her as she gets to play with her other fury friends under a watchful eye. We highly recommend Meadowhill to friends and people looking for a reputable dog day care service, where the team are caring, attentive and interactive with the dogs. This is reassuring for any pet owner to know your baby is in safe hands!
Our dog Oryn has been going to Meadowhill for about 3 years now and absolutely loves it! He gets excited when the car turn the corner at the top of the road as he knows where he is going and can't wait to get out and run inside. They have an outdoor play area, a deck area and a cosy area inside, so the dogs have a great choice of what to do and a rest area when needed. The staff there are all very friendly, take great care of your dogs and they put regular posts on the Facebook page, so you can see what your dogs been up to. I would highly recommend Meadowhill.
Our miniature schnauzer loves his time at Meadowhill. Greeted with a warm smile and welcome. He happily trots off and is collected tired and happy to return. Staff always friendly, caring and knowledgeable. Very happy to recommend Meadowhill Dog Day Care.
I love going to Meadowhill. My humans have chauffeured me there for the past few years. I enjoy meeting my friends for a chase around the play area, my favourite spot is the tyre. The humans at Meadow hill are very caring and friendly. They help us take selfies to show our humans our adventures. I feel very lucky to play there and would give it five paws🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
River has been attending Meadowhill since she was 6 months old. She's now 3 and loves the time she spends here each week. She always comes home a happy tired girl after a hard day playing with her friends! Excellent, friendly staff who are always happy to help, would highly recommend.
Meadowhill is fantastic! My dog has been coming here for 2 years now and absolutely loves it. He always bounces out the car ready to go and play with his doggy pals for the day while I go to work. Highly recommend Meadowhill.
MAC absolutely loves coming here. He really misses his doggie and human friends when he’s not there. I fully recommend Meadowhill if you’re looking for day care 👍 …
We picked Clyde up after leaving him with Silverwitch for a long weekend. Yet again he was looked after so well meaning we could relax and not worry whilst away. The staff are so lovely. We will definitely be back & highly recommend these kennels.
Our young golden retriever has stayed at Silverwitch a few times, for short and long stays. The staff have been very attentive to his needs as occasionally he’s needed medication administered and been on restricted exercise, all of his needs have been accommodated with no issues. He always goes in and comes out very happy. It’s lovely seeing photos of him having fun with his dog pals during his stays.
Our two Golden Retrievers are regular visitors to Silverwitch. They are very well looked after in a beautiful setting. The Silverwitch team are excellent.
Silverwitch is a five star location for anyone's family dog looking for a temporary home. A recent second stay at Silverwitch for our spaniel Ghillie was again very successful. The standard of the kennels are excellent and Laura's very caring team are there to keep order (as best they can when dealing with a couple of dozen visitors all barking at once).
We were very impressed by the care offered by Silverwitch for our 2 labs who had never been in kennels before and were very content and seemed to have a lovely time with lots of new friends! I would definitely use silverwitch again and would recommend
We couldn't be happier with the care our dog receives at Silverwitch Kennels - every time we pick him up, he's happy, healthy, and pleasantly exhausted from all the exercise. The staff is attentive and ensures each dog gets the attention and activity they need. It's a relief to know our dog is in good hands. Highly recommend!
Our Daisy is so well looked after when she is with the Silverwitch ladies. 5 star kennels indeed. We love seeing the pictures of Daisy at play when we are away. Rob & Sheila. and of course Daisy.
Silverwitch kennels is a well organised dog hotel where the guests are looked after with care and kindness. The doggy guests are given lots of walks and for our big girl this makes her very happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Silverwitch to prospective customers.
Fantastic services and care offered. The team are friendly and obviously take time to get to know the dogs. We have 2 elderly, but still active dogs, who have stayed at Silverwitch kennels 3 times so far. We can go on holiday knowing they are well looked after and are getting the exercise they need. Thanks again Silverwitch. See you soon.
Our dogs are very happy going to stay at Silverwitch Kennels. It’s great we have found this team who care about the dogs and look after them so well. Highly recommend ❤️
Sharon and Carly did an amazing job with my two silly cats. They loved playing with all the toys! They were very spoiled. Can’t thank them enough for giving me peace of mind while being away on holiday. I got texts and photos at every visit which I loved. I will definitely use them again in the future!
This was the first, but certainly not the last time we used Purrfect Paws to look after our boy. Sharon was prompt with communication and her “meet and greet” visit. The setting up of a WhatsApp group enabled Sharon and Carly to send daily updates and photos. This also showed us what a great time Loki had with his “Aunties” (especially the bag of treats and tricks!). He was well looked after and that’s what you want from a great pet sitting service. Highly recommended
These girls are amazing! So highly recommended. Both carly and Sharon managed to get my boys to play with toys and be so loving to them when they normally don't. Our wee gizmo is such a timid boy and by the end of the first week he was up giving the girls love which was so reassuring to both me and my partner. 1000/10 recommend for your fur-babies🥰
I was so nervous about leaving my cat for the first time but Sharon and her team were fab! They arranged a home visit for me to meet them and feel comfortable and of course for the cat to met them too. The team kept in constant contact with me on the run up to them looking after the cat and during too with lots of pictures and updates making sure I knew my cat had her medicine etc! They really made me feel at ease about leaving. I would highly recommend Sharon and her team, your animal is very well loved in the care of her ❤️
Fantastic with our cats , professionally done with a genuine approach from Sharon and Carley. Highly recommend and gave us peace of mind while we were away. Great app/web link portal to enter our cats details and easy to pay the billing.
Purrfect Paws recently looked after my 3 cats when I was away for 10 days. Sharon and her Team were wonderful and I can't recommend them enough. By the end of the time I was completely confident that all the people who were looking out for my cats knew them all very well. My cats were so cared for, played with and petted and fed well which is saying something as 2 of my guys have complex feeding requirements and dodgy appetites. I received photos every day and I was completely reassured that they were in such capable and loving hands. Thank you so much, Sharon, Laura and Cherie.
Our cat is very nervous around new people, but Sharon was very patient and understanding - we couldn’t have asked for more. This was our first time using a service like this but would definitely recommend. I especially loved the daily photos, a lovely touch!
I recently used Purrfect Paws Midlothian for my two cats. I have to say, from the moment I contacted Sharon, she was so professional and very helpful. Cherie came to meet us and our cats and discussed all the details. It definitely took all the stress and worry away as I just knew they were going to get well looked after. While we were away it was lovely to receive daily updates and pictures when Cherie visited. The cats were happy when we returned. We will definitely be using this service again and again.
I highly recommend Sharon and her team. Sharon looked after our cat, Jasmine, wonderfully; spending quality time with her each day and sending me updates after each visit, which allowed us to enjoy our time away without worry. Sharon has an excellent way with cats; Jasmine is usually very timid and nervous around other people but she took really well to Sharon. I will definitely be using Purrfect Paws whenever we go away.
What a great first experience using Purrfect Paws to look after our boy Socks while we were on holiday. We were updated daily with pictures of him having loads of fun with the ladies! He has been looked after so well and Heather, Holly and Sharon went above and beyond to make sure he was safe and sound. Even coming back late in the evening to make sure he came home, wee adventurer that he is. Thank you ladies, we will certainly be using again in the future! Emma
Great kennels been taking my Ben and Bailey there for a few years now and we'll looked after,amazing staff also
We have used nivensknowe for many years and would totally recommend it The staff are excellent and the dogs very well looked after and secure
My dog Nala has been coming here for around 2 yrs due to her anxiety of being left alone at home from a few months old. Alan and the team are great with her and she seems to love the staff here to. Nala goes to daycare when we're working and whenever we're going on holiday, shes here for the week or two. I noticed a few negative reviews implying that the pets aren't getting fed as the owners have been handed the food back when picking up their pets. Alan supplies meals of wet, dry or raw depending on what your pet is on and this is included in the price. I cant recommend this place highly enough and I know Nala is well looked after.
I've been using Nivensknowe for several years now and wouldn't go anywhere else. Alan and all the team are fantastic. Very professional, friendly and willing to accomodate bookings at short notice if they possibly can. They've saved my bacon several times. Best of all, Marv's always very keen to go back in with a lovely welcome from the team.
Richie our miniature dachsund absolutely loves alan and the team , he's always super happy when he gets there and wants to stay when we come and collect
After being rushed into hospital Alan & his team looked after my Bordeux " Boss " . I can't thank them enough to the point he made regular trips ether for dog day care & or walks as loved it that much. He would walk away from us never look back & jump into Alan's van , now that speaks volumes!!! Alan & his staff always went above and beyond like Boss was there own I will use no other kennel, full stop !! Thank you so much for making Boss's last months the best , same again this speaks volumes!! Ali
Figaro loves his stay at Nivensknowe, Alan and his team are very professional and care for your pet very well I would not go anywhere else.
Recently had our cat Burrito stay for 10 days at Nivensknowe while we were on holiday and couldn't recommend it more. They offer pick up and drop off and were happy to update with any questions we had whilst away. The price is also very reasonable. Thank you so much to Alan and the team at Nivensknowe for taking such good care of Burrito!
the council took my cat there due to family problems, he was only there a week and the last visit I saw him FINISHED, They only have a stove that doesn't even heat the hut completely, they don't put a pittance of sand in it so they can relieve themselves.I don't know what they will put in his food but my cat has died and supposedly his kidneys were failing, he stopped walking, he couldn't not even stand up, he vomited a strong yellow liquid as if from poisoning, may he rest in peace Robin 🕊️🤍, the service there is terrible, no one ever serves you and when they do so without interest, there are dogs crying non-stop and it is incredibly cold to the place where they have them. I HOPE I listened to the reviews and didn't leave my cat there. PLEASE DON'T TAKE YOUR CREATURES THERE.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 i hope this place closes very soon ,if your animal has died here please contact me!
Left my dog for 3 nights. He got dropped of clean, happy and healthy. Also packed his food with him. When he got picked up he was covered in mud/dirt, all wet and stinky. Had to bath him as soon as he got home. Since he been home he haven't eaten his food and he haven't been his usual self. On top of that he been sick twice (definitely not a dog food he been fed there ) it's actually concerning how they are "looking after" the animals.
We were away for several weeks and could not arrange for someone to stay to look after our cat Sheba nor did we want to put her in a cattery. A friend recommended Mel from Animals first and she did a fantastic job visiting daily, providing regular updates and even set up a camera to record Sheba's antics. Sheba is a shy little cat but Mel kept trying her hardest to entice her into playing and engaging but, when that didn't wotk Mel set up regular 'activity centers' which Sheba enjoyed greatly. Would strongly recommend this service for anyone needing a caring and kind service for their animal.
Mel has been helping care for my two older cats this year while I am away regularly with work. Max needs daily medication which Mel has been fantastic as administering. It takes all of the anxiety and worry out of leaving them when you know how well cared for they are. I receive photos and videos from each visit and I think they boys now like Mel and her bags of kitty toys more than they like me! I would 100% recommend Mel and the team to anyone wanting top class care for their cats.
Animal First is absolutely amazing! The wonderful lady took great care of my cat Orange. She showed great responsibility, love, and attention to detail. Not only did she provide care, but she also captured the most adorable moments through a series of heartwarming photos. Highly, highly recommended!
Mel is the most absolutely wonderful cat sitter my two cats have ever had. She came first to meet them and they took an instant liking to her. After the tunnel extravaganza she put on over one Christmas, she has now cemented her place in their hearts forever. I feel completely safe with leave Mel to take care of my two fluffy ones. She is really responsive and takes pictures as well so you can stay in touch with your cat while you are away. I can't quite emphasise enough how highly recommended Mel comes from me. I am sure if my cats could also have a vote they would give her five paws each. Reviewing as I can't remember if I've raved about Mel already. She is a total gem.
I first started using Mel not long after moving to Edinburgh with my 3 girls. I always got nervous leaving them when I was away but Mel is absolutely amazing and I’m now at complete ease whenever I go away. The girls are so well looked after and are most definitely spoilt rotten by her, she’s even won over Bailey who doesn’t warm up easily to anyone! (you can most definitely sense the disappointment when I walk back through the door). She’s always in contact and the amount of photos I get daily just put a cherry on top of everything! I can’t recommend Mel enough!
Mel is a great pet sitter. She brought lots of toys to keep my cats entertained and they sure had a blast. I got lots of photos and videos of them playing, too. The best measure of good pet sitting to me is, are my pets super needy when I return (meaning they didn’t get much attention) or are they simply happy? My girls were super happy and relaxed, so you can bet I’m over the moon with Mel’s service and will ask her again to take care of them when I go on holiday!
We booked Melissa to look after our cat for a week while we traveled abroad. She gave us updates (loads of photos and videos) every day. I'm pretty sure our cat had a better holiday week than we did! The care and love Melissa has for animals really shows and we're very glad we've found her. We would highly recommend Melissa as a cat sitter, and if our cat could type words I'm sure he'd say the same thing!
Mel is an absolutely fantastic cat sitter. I have two Bengal cats who need a lot of attention and playtime. She plays with them far more than any sitter I've had in the past, and brings a host of new toys for them to interact with during each visit. My boys are always excited to see Mel, and she sends me heaps of happy photos and videos of my boys playing every visit. Thank you Mel for taking such great care of my boys!!
My kitty was so well cared for and Mel really seems to love what she does! We were kept posted about how our kitty was doing and which toys she was enjoying. We were sent lots of photos and Mel was always fast to respond to any inquiries we had. So worth it!
Slightly don't want to recommend Mel purely for selfish purposes as I want to keep her to ourselves..! But honestly she's brilliant and our two cats definitely agree. Always a relief to know she's looking after them when we're away, with LOTS of photos of their adventures.
Ruth at PetStay is an absolute legend. Every time I’ve needed to book our toller in she’s linked us up with a wonderful carer (same family every time luckily, our dog loves them). She also linked a family members dog up with a carer a week before our wedding when there were no other options which saved the day. Fab service and can’t praise enough 😊
Could not recommend Petstay or Ruth highly enough. Immediately felt at ease during our first meeting with Ruth and Ann & Les. It is very obvious they love dogs and Max could sense that too as was not bothered when we left him. Regularly updated with photos & videos of his adventures. Max had a ball. He can't wait for his next visit in a few weeks.
Avoid, avoid, avoid. Pet Stay said they could cover a weekend for me. Booked to meet a carer - I had to take a day annual leave because the carer’s availability was so limited. Pet Stay cancelled this at short notice. They then rebooked me with someone else. This was also then cancelled. Spent a month wasting time emailing back and forth in total. This seems like a really disorganised and unreliable company - I’d not trust them with my dog.
No pet sitter availability in EH5/6/7/8/9 Post codes.
Fantastic service, I will be using Petstay for my dogs whenever I’m out of town.
My dogs didn't even want to come home with me, highly recommend!
Laura and Greg have looked after our dog Maisie on numerous occasions and treat her like one of their own. She loves her time with them and we love getting the picture and video updates to see how she’s getting on. Highly recommended - we trust them completely.
Laura and Greg looked after our 2 cats while we were away for 10 days, the updates with photos and videos meant we were able to relax and enjoy our holiday . We would definitely recommend Happy Paws and hope that they will be available to look after the cats when we book next year's holiday
Great service, Laura is absolutely lovely and takes great care of my dog Bernie on walks. He always comes back happy and tired! Would highly recommend
Laura is amazing, she's very loving and considerate of the dogs. Provides a top class service, my dog loved her.
Our dog Bentley goes to doggy day care two days a week and loves it. Cant recommend Midlothian Happy Paws enough.
Great Service from dog friendly and very knowledgeable staff
