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Alan and Fiona were the perfect pet sitters and house guests. This was our first experience of House Sitters and we couldn't have made a better choice. From our first WhatsApp video call, two months before their visit, I felt everything was going to go well! They were happy to arrive a few days before we left so that they could become acquainted with our two cats and dog. We were concerned about our three year old dog Petra as she had separation anxiety when she was a puppy and there was occasional jealousy between our cats and Petra. However, Alan and Fiona quickly got to know and understand the personalities and interaction between our three pets so there was no need to worry! Throughout our trip , Alan sent photos of the three with captions which really did sum up their characters. At the last minute, Alan drove us to the airport in the early hours of the morning as our initial travelling arrangements had fallen apart. The first days we were away, the weather was horrendous in Crete with extreme freak storms and cold. I was concerned how they would manage as most electrical appliances have to be unplugged including the internet, TV and central heating but Alan and Fiona coped valiantly. Obviously there were the additional complications of getting the dog and cats out to the toilet and exercised in such weather but they coped and our neighbours remarked how they had seen Alan out in the bad weather walking Petra! The house was well looked after and Alan exhibited his DIY skills by swapping our large empty gas bottle which we use for cooking for a new cylinder. The plants were looked after and watered by Fiona. When we returned, we couldn't have received a better, warmer welcome. The house was lovely and tidy and clean and they had even washed the pet bedding and throws off the settees. They had also prepared a meal for us! It was evident that all three pets had been well looked after as they were calm, settled and clearly very fond of Alan and Fiona. I'm sure Petra misses them! Alan and Fiona stayed for a few nights after we returned and they were lovely house guests to have around. They are kind, considerate and caring people who would be at the top of my list again if we need House Sitters in the future. I'm sure Petra, Socks and Ginge would agree!
Christine was a great sitter. She looked after our two dogs and two cats. Our home was left clean and tidy and communication was great. We would happily have you back again! Thank you 😊
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 19.99 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!
Best dog walking service and overnight stay for miles (in my experience). Alfie absolutely loves his walks and playing with other four legged furry friends. He's also treated as one of the family. I would highly recommend. 😁
Great people and lovely place. My dog is always happy and treated like one of the family. So grateful to them for the care they give and highly recommend!
Contacted in January to book my dog to stay with Forest Paws in June, was told we would need a couple of days to stay there previously to settle him in. ONE WEEK before we were due to leave for our holiday she tells me she can no longer look after my dog because he cried through the night. No apology or remorse whatsoever. If you don't like dogs crying because they're away from home you shouldn't be in the business. I had to pay £20 for the privilege of being turned away at the 11th hour and she didn't even thank me for that, am now left desperately trying to find a kennel at peak season and if I can't I've lost hundreds on a holiday I won't be able to go on. She even admitted in hindsight she should have dealt with things sooner to avoid letting me down. Shouldn't be in business, rude and unprofessional. Avoid.
mr puggles loves his walks at forest paws... xx
Excellent service my dog loves going there 😎 …
100% recommended
Avalon truly is a wonderful person who has your animals best interest at heart. Avalon showed patience and determination with our reactive rescue. Our pup always leaves Avalon's care content and happy. Avalon goes above and beyond to ensure you're informed with any changes and provides cute photographs of visits/walks. I honestly cannot recommend Avalon enough and I thank her for always being at the end of the phone for the best advice.
We are so pleased with Avalon’s service she will always try to accommodate your needs and help adjust your dog to her groups. She spent several weeks getting to know our dog before introducing her to the group and worked very hard to gain her trust. Our dog loves going out for walks with Avalon and all her friends. Happy dogs equal happy owners!!! Thank you Avalon.
Avalon came well recommended by our previous pet sitter when she moved away and we couldn't be happier with how things are working out. Holly is a timid puss and Avalon has taken things slowly, letting Holly come to her in her own time, actually quite quickly! With regular updates and videos of Holly's progress, from deciding to say hello to having a cuddle, we couldn't be happier with how things have gone. We can go away knowing that Holly is happy in Avalon's care and have already recommended her to other pet owners.
Avalon is so kind and gentle with our two cats. One of them is quite nervous but they have been comfortable with her from the beginning. She knows exactly how to treat them, giving them time to come to her. She makes sure they have everything they need and is very reliable. and is very reliable. She is very friendly and always has a smile. It's obvious that she really cares about all the animals in her care. Thank you Avalon
Avalon’s Animal care is by far the best care your dog could receive! In the FoD she is so attentive, very knowledgeable. She gets to know each dogs individual personality and it works so well. Ellie and Charlie absolutely adore her and get so excited when’s she outside ready to pick them up I cannot recommend Avalons work enough.
Avalon is amazing and I highly recommend her. We have a fearful dog with behavioural issues and she has been fantastic with him and his confidence is growing weekly. She is highly knowledgeable about behaviour and shows great care & trust when dealing with our boy. We are so glad that we found her and love getting the updates & fantastic photos after each walk.
From the moment we got in touch with Avalon we knew we had made the right choice. We would highly recommend Avalon to anyone looking for a dog walker. Our 2 dogs Charlie and Twix greet her with the same excitement they do us, which is extremely reassuring and allows us to completely relax when they are with her. Twix in particular has come out of his shell since spending time with Avalon and the other dogs which has been wonderful to see. We cannot thank her enough and know that Charlie and Twix will miss their weekly outings with Avalon and their new friends.
Avalon is brilliant with the dogs, my puppy loves her and I trust her completely to look after her as if she were her own. She genuinely loves the dogs she takes out and gives them the best experience possible every time. Avalon is very reliable and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Avalon has been totally reliable and sends great videos of my cat. I know I don't have to worry about the animals while I am away.
Our puppy has been walked and taken care of by Avalon a few times a week since she was only a few months old. My pup has absolutely thrived and has learnt so much since being in Avalon’s care! I couldn’t recommend Avalon enough; she is very kind and caring towards the animals she cares for, whilst also teaching them lots of great skills and behaviours. My puppy is always so excited to see Avalon and to go out and okay with her friends! Thank you Avalon for everything you do 😊
Helen and the team are amazing! Our dog is loved and treated so well by the team. We trust them with the safety and enjoyment of our dog and he really doesn't want to come back home he enjoys it that much.
Amazing - my dog comes home tired but not too tired and his pulling on the lead has reduced so much as he is getting the socialisation he had been craving. Love the team, super friendly and Helen really knows her stuff which is a massive bonus. Such a fab location for the dogs to play in
My rescue dog was extremely nervous and Helen is brilliant with him and now our new rescue puppy, who is the opposite, super confident. She trains us owners as well as the dogs, and I think she is a dog whisperer !! We only needed a few lessons, but still go for socialisation and talk to Helen about any issues. Highly recommended
Helen is professional and really looks after the dogs. Buddy is always wagging his tail when we pull up in the morning.
Lovely setting, plenty of long walks for the dogs, top class care by highly qualified and experienced staff.
Very impressed with Helen.she gave us exactly the help we needed. I have already recommended her.🤗🤗🤗 …
Helen is great really helped us with behaviour issues 👍 highly recommended …
Our dog loves it here. Excellent in every way
Wouldn't trust my dogs with anyone else
Fantastic buddy loves it 😀 …
My dog, Dolly, has stayed with Irene and Peter three times now. They clearly both love dogs and I am confident that they look after her well. They asked lots of questions about Dolly’s needs and routines so they could give her the best experience. Dolly was so excited to see Peter at the start of her most recent stay, and wasn’t bothered about me leaving, which is very reassuring. The most recent stay was for 13 nights, which is the longest I have ever left her and they regularly sent me videos and photos. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants their dog cared for in a home environment.
We would highly recommend Peter and Irene to anyone needing holiday boarding and walking for their dogs. Our 2 dogs, Mabel and George recently stayed with them for 2 weeks and had a wonderful time. It was so reassuring to know they were being so well looked after, we could relax and enjoy our holiday. We received daily videos of the 2 of them on walks and enjoying time at home and also having fun with other daycare dogs. Peter and Irene spent time listening to everything we wanted them to know about our dogs and took everything on board regarding their individual needs, a fantastic experience and Mabel and George seem quite sad to be back home in their normal routine!
I was lucky enough to find Berkley Home Boarding & Pet Care a few months ago. I have a 4 year old cockapoo that was born during the Covid lockdown. He is very shy and needs lots of reassurance and love. Pre-Covid my husband and I had travelled extensively. We had a Yorkshire terrier called Archie who has been looked after for 16 years by a lovely lady who retired during Covid. My older dog sadly passed away in September 23. We had decided to resume our holidays but were really worried about who would look after Buster during our trips away. I looked at many options for 6 months until I found Irene and Peter. From the initial first call with Peter and then my first visit to discuss Buster and his needs I knew I had found the right people to look after Buster and to love him as we do. Buster did 2 day and over night visits to ensure he was ok and to make sure Irene and Peter were happy to look after him. The relationships built quickly and then we left Buster for two weeks whilst we went on a holiday. Both my husband and myself were worried as we set off for our trip. Irene and Peter are thorough in finding out about your dog and keep notes on their daily routines. A visit to the vet was needed and this was organised by Peter. We received videos and photographs daily and it was clear for us to see Buster had settled and was having fun on his daily walks. It was also good for Buster to spend time with other dogs that Irene and Peter were looking after in the day. In todays world it is hard to find many people who take a pride in their work and who want to deliver a good service. I struck the jackpot when I found Irene and Peter as they do care and it is clear to see they are very professional in dog care. Buster already treats their home as his own and they have even built him a little table with a bed on to lie on and look out of the window whilst Irene works. I now plan to book Buster in for day care once a fortnight to assist him with socialising better. I have also booked two more big holidays in the next year already. I would not hesitate to recommend Irene and Peter to look after your dog/s, Jackie
Berkeley Boarding and Pet Care are wonderful, i wouldn't leave my little dog with any other boarding company. Both Peter and Irene have made every stay with them full of fun and love and my dog is very happy to go there every time. they take the time to understand the needs and preferences of each dog and offer an incredible level of flexibility. The peace of mind this gives me is the sole reason i can go on any holidays, knowing they will care for my precious companion to the same standard as i do. I can wholeheartedly recommend them.
Irene and Peter have been looking after our cat for around a year now. They come over for half an hour a day whilst we are away on holidays or visiting family and we couldn't be happier with the service they provide. They're lovely with Esther and we never worry about her. Also, as a bonus, usually the room with all the cat things in is cleaner than when we left! I wouldn't hesitate recommend them, they will definitely keep your pets well looked after and they are both lovely people too.
We felt Bella was in very safe hands. Irene and Peter really care about getting the right dogs that will mix well and looking after them as they would be at home. Our Bella loved going there - and was straining at the lead to go in through the front door! What more can you say! Thank you
We have used Berkeley Boarding 3 times now. Our Cocker Spaniel Archie absolutely love Irene and Peter - he has the best time, which we can see in the daily video and photos that they send us. It’s his own little holiday, and a home from home for him. We could not imagine taking him anywhere else now. Thank you for looking after him so beautifully x
Our two dogs are rescue so can be anxious in unfamiliar situations. One is a springer/pointer cross, full of energy and into everything so not always the easiest to handle. However, I needn't have worried about him as he and Peter were the best of friends by the end of the holiday. We'd be very happy to recommend Irene and Peter to look after your dog.
Peter and Irene are such wonderful animal lovers. They have become Daisy’s extended family. I’m sure she misses them when we bring her home. The care and love they give to the dogs they look after is priceless. We adore our dog and I can relax completely when she’s with them. I feel so lucky we found them.
Irene and Peter gave purdie an amazing holiday experience, having never left her with anyone before she settled in so well, she had to be encouraged to come home with me! They kept in touch by sending lots of photos or videos of purdie having lovely walks and visits to the pub, she’s stayed with them twice now and I have no hesitation of leaving her with them again.
We were recommended to Rachel by our puppy trainer whilst we were training and socialising our dawg Bryn post lockdown. He was a bit of a boisterous fella who was not very aware of his own energy and physical size when playing with other dogs. We organised a trial day where Bryn was weighed, measured and checked for what was wanting and Rachel confirmed he was at the right place and he confirmed this by returning to us a very happy and tired pooch. We knew time with Rachel and the gang was really benefiting Bryn when out for walks after attending his first few times at doggy daycare. Bryn was calmer, less prone to over-excitement and much more at ease with the many dogs he met. Rachel takes time to mix the daycare attendees so they work together, play and socialise well. They are exercised and rested with care and it is clear she knows each dog well and ensures their happiness. Every detail is checked and Rachel's facilities, transport and thoroughness ensures we know Bryn is looked after to a high level. The proof is in the happy chap that we pick up after every daycare session and the confidence, maturity and mellowness that a weekly social interaction with other dogs and Rachel has brought to Bryn. Thank you Rachel.
Rachel was a godsend after traveling from London to visit the magical forest of PuzzleWood, to discover no dogs were allowed! They suggested to contact her and she was with us within 10 minutes. Took my bedlington for a 2 hour walk which was perfect timing for us to explore the woods too. Thank you Rachel for being our angel!!
Rachel has been taking my dogs for walks and day boarding for a few years now and I can’t rate her more highly. My dogs love her and are always ready waiting by the door for her! I really appreciate how flexible she is with her services - she will always help me out of dog care related crises if she can!
Rachel recently looked after our two dogs whilst we were at a wedding. She was caring and efficient. The dogs were very happy and we were too knowing they were in capable, professional hands. She updated us regularly and demonstrated a high level of knowledge and experience which allowed us to relax and enjoy our day! Thank you so much.
I really can't recommend Rachel highly enough - she looked after our two border collies as though they were her own. She has a fantastic affinity with our four-legged friends and I felt so comfortable knowing that our boys were in great care. Rachel sent us updates and photos of our dogs having what appeared to be the best day of their lives - I don't think they missed us at all! If you're looking for someone to look after your dog in the Forest of Dean, look no further - you've just found the best.
Rachel is a total professional, who we are proud to say is a member of the CAP Business Community. She is knowledgeable, reliable and is the first in line to help others. Highly recommended.
We visited Puzzlewood and left our dog Teo with Rachel. She was on time and very professional. There is no doubt She loves dogs and will take care of your pet. Teo was happy and relaxed.We highly recommend Rambling Rovers
Highly recommend Rachel to take great care of your beloved dogs while on holiday in The Forest of Dean so you can explore without worrying about your dog and they have the best time too on their special walks.
Highly recommended, very experienced , offers day boarding, walking and emergency one-oo support for things like unexpected hospital visits, funerals etc. Our dogs love her and our lurches,who is very wary of new people, took to her straight away, which is very unusual. Great rates, very flexible.
Rachel has a clear love of dogs, she was so kind & professional with our boy, would definitely recommend
Carol and her team go above and beyond to give our two boys love and care every time we’re away. Blaze and Bandit are over the moon to visit and we can tell they have the best time. Carol and her team have also gone above and beyond so many times for us too, squeezing our dogs in at the 11th hour when my dad went into hospital and we had to leave last minute. Everyone at Carols have been so incredibly supportive, kind and caring of us and our boys through Dads illness and we couldn’t be more grateful to them for the love and kindness they have shown us and our boys. If I could give 10 stars, I would! Thank you so so much Carol and your lovely team. You and what you do mean the world to us.
For our 2 dogs this was their first experience of kennels and I’m so glad we found Carol’s. Such a friendly, welcoming establishment where the staff really care for their visitors - we will definitely be staying again
My dog loves it here! Such a lovely countryside location, it’s like a dog holiday camp. The staff are great and I always feel sure my dog is going to be well looked after, it’s a huge weight off my mind when leaving him.
Our Beagle loves it there. We'll looked after and friendly staff. Great setting for them to play in as well.
Our dog Reggie loves Carol's! I love the way they speak about him and say they are looking forward to him coming for a holiday! He loves all the ladies there! Great kennels and great service!
Great experience from start to finish..My Staffy Star's first time using Carol's Kennels in August was so nervous because it was his first time in kennels but he loved it and loved being spoilt rotten. They update you also with pictures ect :)) he will definitely be returning for a visit x
Left Charlie there for a few days. He Seemed OK and very happy to use them again later on!! Very lovely setting and convenient to get to.
Jack has spent 2 days at Carol’s Kennels, he told me that he can’t wait to go back, he loved his visit
We left our Bulldog Chester here whilst we went away for 10 days in August. We were quite anxious as he’s never been to a kennels before and the weather was very hot, Something that Chester struggles with. Luckily we were reassured with messages and photos from the lovely staff and we found them all to be extremely friendly. Chester seemed to have a great time and came home in great condition with the staff going above and beyond to tend to him. We wouldn’t hesitate to send him for a holiday again here.
My dog loves this place! He always wants to go back in! He never smells of kennels when he comes home and they always have plenty of treats. Dogs that are friendly, neutered and vaccinated can run around in the orchard and food is included in the price which is reasonable.
Brilliant kennels My my german shepherds love it there and walk away from me without looking back. They are so happy there. I would go to this kennels regularly.
My two girls went here for the Christmas period whilst I went away to visit family. No communication regarding updates on my girls after messaging them on numerous occasions. Both girls came back dangerously thin which involved me having to contact my vets for them to be put on supplements to help with their weight gain. Their bed and new Christmas toys and them came back smelling damp along with their harnesses. When I messaged them to say I wasn’t happy with how my girls had been taken care of I got a message saying they were lively with them! And two photos of them on a walk blurry. I do not recommend and will never send my girls here ever again. Personally I would avoid precious pets.
People there were very friendly and helpful when booking for our dogs to stay, when collecting the dogs from their stay, the people who brought them out were friendly, the dogs both looked so happy, and all in all I think they enjoyed their stay! Would highly recommend precious pets for anyone thinking of putting their dogs into boarding!
I'm not really sure how I should review precious pets. The communication prior to my dogs going was amazing. My dogs stayed only 3 days in the kennels as i collected them early due to coming off holiday earlier than expected. I phoned a few times whilst away and was told both dogs were settled and eating and drinking well. On getting home with my dogs I realised one was peeing very frequently...crying to go outside very few minutes but hardly going and then also noticed she was peeing blood. ...an emergency visit to the vet then be diagnosed with a urine infection which she is now on antibiotics and anti inflammatory probably due to not drinking much. I am no way blaming the staff at precious pets as it must be hard to monitor especially when both my dogs shared a kennel. I just wish if something was noticed then I was told. I think a way the service could be improved is maybe If there was an option for photo updates when the dogs were out on their walks or even a live webcam to the kennels. I don't think I will be using kennels again as one of my dogs ovbiosuly found it pretty stressful. Like I said ...I am not blaming precious pets for my dog being unwell They have amazing reviews and that shows for something.
Very helpful and friendly staff... I love the fact that most times when I pick my two dogs up (they only ever do one or two nights) they have even been washed and smell lovely. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They are most definitely not in the middle of nowhere as one review describes.
We use Precious Pets on a pretty regular basis and have used them for a few years now & highly recommend them. Their rates for boarding are reasonable as well...& we have 4 dogs. They offer special rates if you are boarding more than one dog which is an excellent incentive. The staff are brilliant with our hounds too.Our dogs always come home looking fabulous & smelling sweet what more can you ask for? Thanks to Paula & Steve & all the staff x
First time kennelling our 2 Staffies. Both came back healthy, staff seemed lovely and caring. We’ll be booking them back in for sure 🐾 …
Very impressed. Pleasant and straightforward arrangements, keen to be helpful, clearly love the animals, good communication. Our pets had a fabulous time and we highly recommend this business ! We'll be back!
Excellent service, easy and the dogs are happy there, they know Russell, Anna and the staff, great to know they are in good hands and content there.
Excellent kennels, our dog loves going there. Always welcoming and look after the animals very well. Would highly recommend!
Louise and Xris are lovely human beings. They care deeply about animals and in making sure they are safe and happy. Louise and Xris live their ethics and values and that is important to me. I have 2 kittens who needed transporting to the vets numerous times over a 2 week period. I don’t drive and the bus service is unreliable. Xris has been amazing in looking after and transporting my kittens back and forth and this has relieved me of a huge amount of stress. If you are reading this and wondering whether to get in contact with them, do it, you will not be disappointed! Thank you both x
We have 3 dogs and a cat all have their little peculiarities which makes trusting someone else to look after them a HUGH decision. When we met xris and louise we instantly knew they were animal people and the dogs would trust them. I cannot recommend them enough. Xris looked after, not only the dogs and the cat but also my polytunnel, newly sown seedlings and left the house cleaner than I had. The dogs were happy, chilled and had obviously had a lovely time. Such a good service I’m looking to book another holiday to make up for the 4 years without one!!!!
I am so grateful to Louise for stepping in at the last minute to look after my 16 year old girls, due to our previously booked sitter not being able to do the full week. We had a lovely meeting where she took down all the details about my cats feeding and toileting preferences and I was happy to relax and leave them in her care, as she was so kind and very experienced. We got back to a lovely clean feeding area and set of litter trays. Communication was great throughout our time away. I will definitely use Louise in the future.
Well what can I say, I was very apprehensive about what would happen with the dogs when we went away for 10 nights as kennels have not been the best experience in the past. But from the minute we contacted, Xris and Louise they have been fantastic, they introduced themselves slowly to our 3 (who can be anxious at times) took them for walks prior to the sit which worked amazingly. Communication is fantastic, we had regular updates while we were away letting us know how they were doing. We came home to 3 very happy and very well looked after dogs 🐕. I will definitely be booking again and we have asked for frequent walks to maintain a bond. 5 stars and I'll recommend to anyone I meet. Thanks guys xx
Louise was amazing from start to finish. We abandoned our house to go to our sons wedding, she very kindly looked after our boys and tidied up for me. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending her and Xris to look after your pets and home. If I could give more stars I would ⭐️
Xris and louise was very warm and friendly to talk to and both knew how to handle my 2 and a half year old German shepherd on the meeting alone and was a bit unsure and barky when xris came to walk and him and was best friends by the time they cake back 🤣would definitely recommend xris and louise if your in need of dog walking or any other pet problems you may have ❤️
Brilliant! Odin loved having Xris looking after him! He was very happy and chilled when we come home! They listened so well to learn all they can about Odin and even took him for a walk! Would definitely recommend them to look after your fur baby and would definitely use them again xx
I couldn't recommend these guys enough they stepped in last minute to look after my dogs. Louise took time out if her day to come and meet them all before she stayed the following day. Louise reassured me and put me at ease leaving my dogs in her hands for the day. I had lots of updates and photos though the day. Louise is a true animal lover and so kind and caring. Louise will definitely be a regular at our house and welcomed with open paws!! 🐾 Thanks again!!
We have never had a house sitter before for our 4 dogs, they can be a handful and have their own quirks!! However the second we met Louise, Xris and holly we knew our gang would be truly looked after and spoiled, nothing was too much trouble, and they did everything we do to make sure the dogs routine was the same. Loads of pictures and updates, and our Gina g looked truly sad when they were leaving! Thank you so so much, you guys are amazing and have made our holiday even better knowing our fur babies were looked after xx
Louise and Xris recently looked after my cats whilst I went away on holiday and have been fantastic. Quick and easy to communicate with and had a visiting plan set up within 24 hours. Very caring and professional couple and would definitely ask them to look after my cats again
Friendly and the dog loves him! Tim has helped me out while one of my dogs is recuperating. He is friendly and instills confidence, and my other dog was so pleased to see him after his 3rd visit she nearly wagged her tail off! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Tim, having seen him playing with our dog in the field, she got his full attention for an hour and loved it.
I cannot recommend Shonagh enough! When my youngest dog was suffering from an injury she came in twice at short notice and reassured me when I had to go to work and leave him She truly cares and is so knowledgeable
