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Kristi and John thank you for coming to stay. Sadly there was no Rainie to care for because she had disappeared a week prior. We are so grateful they were still willing to come just in case our beloved cat showed up. No such luck. I still gave them five stars for pet care because I know they would have been perfect for her. The house was tidier than we had left it for them. They also went on sites to look for missing kitties and wandered around the neighborhood looking for her. We thank you Kristi and John and want to say you will not go wrong welcoming Kristi and John into your home.
This was an absolutely wonderful rural sit. Everything about it was amazing, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Gareth and Fiona are really friendly, warm, and welcoming, which isn't surprising given that they operate gites, and have a lifetime of experience in high-end hospitality. They prepared a meal for me when I arrived, which is much better than it sounds, because Gareth is a highly qualified chef - so it felt like I was in a 5 star hotel! During the sit I stayed in one of the gites, which they've recently refurbished to a very high standard. It has everything you could want, including a lovely log fire. But of course, the highlight of the sit was the company of Samy and Daisy, two of the sweetest dogs I've ever come across. Samy is the cutest little beagle you could possibly imagine, and loves a good snuggle on the sofa. If you like beagles (who doesn't?!) then you won't be able to stop yourself falling for him. Daisy is a cross, and looks like a beagle mixed with something larger like a Labrador. She's very affectionate and lovable, and is definitely one of the most beautiful dogs I've known. They're both obedient, and easy to look after. They just needed a 30 minute walk in the morning, and then they stayed outside most of the day, playing and exploring by themselves, and would come back in by themselves at dusk. During the sit I also got to look after the chickens, which was a little unusual, because unlike others I've looked after, these chickens were super-friendly, and liked to be picked up! The location of this sit was also great. It's in the middle of farmland, quite far from the roads, so you don't hear any traffic - just the gentle sounds of the countryside. The nearest town is only a 6 minute drive away, where you can pick up fresh bread and other provisions. Once again, a highly recommended sit, and a huge thanks to Gareth and Fiona for their generous hospitality :-)
We had a grand time taking care of Harlow and Anouk. Michelle and Maruan are a great couple who were welcoming and kept in contact throughout our stay. Harlow is very independent, but will come home when you call, mostly because he knows food is waiting for him. He loves it when you pet him while he’s eating. He likes being around, and especially loves hanging out at the top of the cat-tree. He will extend one paw when you walk by the cat-tree. Anouk is more of the homebody and most often is sleeping in one of her three favorite spots in the house. It makes it easy to find out if she is or isn’t in the house. Louisburgh is a quiet and charming little town that is a short pleasant walk away. There is much to explore in the area, and explore we did. Of particular interest were the various memorials to the Famine of the mid 1800s, and all the ancient burial cairns and old ruins of churches and abbeys. Michelle and Maruan’s apartment is clean and well organized and easy to keep it that way. Off the main floor is a small deck that looks out over the nearby stream. It is beautiful and the sound has a zen-like quality to it. The upper floor bedroom also looks out over the stream. We were not able to see Michelle and Maruan upon their return due to travel time issues, but surely wished we had the opportunity to share more time with them. Would absolutely want to take care of Harlow and Anouk again.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Marsden, 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 Marsden, 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.
Rob has been walking our dog Ted 3x per week for the last two months and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ted gets a good 1hr walk on the Pennine moors. The added bonus is that Rob will send us whatsapp photos to show what the dog has been upto!
Rob has been walking our dog Riley now for almost 3 years. He's a loving, kind, energetic dog walker and pet sitter, who is part of our family now! He's very patient and it's evident how much he enjoys his job and loves the dogs. His interaction with them is wonderful to watch, the dogs always so happy in the amazing professional-looking photographs he sends us regularly of their adventures. New places are found regularly for them to explore so the dogs are kept challenged, happy, exercised and interested every day. Rob checks as well to see if dogs need lone walks or are happy in a pack, he's always accommodating different scenarios to keep all the dogs happy. We'd be lost without Rob, who also lets us know if he's running late and if he is working an extra day in case we need him. He's one of the nicest, kindest human beings ever and we wouldn't hesitate in recommending him.
My dog loves going out with Rob. He really cares about the dogs he looks after and sends me great photos of them out on really interesting walks. My dog is not the easiest (can't be off lead, and then pulls all the time!) but Rob takes him to really lovely places anyway. He's also paired him up with a dog of similar energy levels, so the two of them have great play time. Totally trust rob with my house and my dog. Thanks!
I can highly recommend Rob, he has been walking my crazy Staffy for 3 years and she loves him to bits. He is so patient and kind with the dogs he looks after and genuinely loves them as if they were his own. Rob is flexible and reliable and can tailor the walks to the needs of the dog. He also takes lots of fantastic pictures of your dog whilst out and about so you can see for yourself the great time they're having.
