Cat Sitters in Newbourne

I have had many many pet sitters over the last few years and unfortunately this is the first time I feel the need to write a less than 5 star review. Evin has lots of good reviews and when we met her everything was fine and I felt happy to trust our cats and apartment with her. My biggest disappointment was that 3 days before the end of the sit she messaged saying she was leaving the next day as she had some ‘unexpected news’ and hoped we could ‘work around’ it. They are not plants. I expect a level of commitment for what you agreed to when you are trusted to stay and care for someone’s pets. When we came back the apartment was not as clean as we left it (I really make an effort to make sure everything is really clean for house sitters.) The litter trays were also completely full (more than a couple of days worth). Our bin in the kitchen, which is rather new, had 2 deep dents in the top which Evin didn’t tell us about. There were also some odd things, like it seems like my shoes had been used, as the laces were tied up and pulled tight, and I don’t take my shoes off with the laces done up. And my wardrobe was left ajar, and it was closed when I left. I was really surprised by our negative experience as Evin has lots of positive reviews. She had been travelling for a year and ours was the last sit before she was going back to the US. I can only assume she didn’t have the same commitment to what both sides agree to and expect during a house sit anymore.

Will and Leah were great pet sitters. Their communication was excellent before and during the sit. They sent photos and messages to keep us up to date on how our dog was going. And they left the house in the same condition as we left it. We would recommend and welcome them back anytime 🙂

Rob sitted for us last Christmas, for 2 weeks. When he arrived, our cats were immediately at ease with him, and we felt very comfortable leaving our house, the animals (cats and chickens) and our car with him. He indeed managed everything perfectly well, even our car that didn't want to start one time. When coming back, we found completely relaxed cats, a clean house, and some provisions. We have already invited him to come back and we recommend him warmly to anyone looking for an reliable and kind animal lover!

Joseph and his family were fabulous guests! Communication prior to the sit was excellent. We weren't able to meet but we did do a video call which was great, and all messages were answered quickly. I felt very confident that the dogs would be happy and that our home would be well looked after...and my confidence was well placed! The dogs had lovely longs walks and I was sent photos of them snuggling on the sofa. They were very well looked after. We came back to a spotless house with bedding washed and left out to dry. Marvellous! I have no hesitation in recommending Joseph and his family. I would happily have them stay again.

Hayley was a perfect sitter. This sit was different from our normal sits, as my sister was in the appartment and I could not physically welcome her. However, this was not a problem as the communication with Hayley was perfect and I could explain things via videocall. Bochechas was very happy with the attention (and extra food) he got, which gave us a relaxed feeling. Would surely ask Hayley again to sit!

Yve and Sam helped me out massively as I was let down pretty last minute by a previous boarder. They were perfect sitters and Quila warmed to them instantly so felt very at ease to leave her in their care. Communication was easy, they sent picture updates of their walks with Quila and left the flat clean and tidy. I would highly recommend Yve and Sam to others and would have no hesitation having them back to flat sit and dog sit again.

From the moment we met Ellie and Sean we knew they were going to be very conscientious and caring whilst looking after our dogs . Major, their own dog came to stay also . He is a well trained , easy going dog who blended easily with ours . Ellie and Sean have strong attention to detail and gave us confidence that they could manage Cillas medication and both her and Douglas’s routine . The videos sent regularly and photos illustrated how content the dogs were and how they had bonded with Ellie and Sean. Our home was respected and cared for . All my house plants were healthy and they helped to store our large crop of apples. We do hope to see Ellie and Sean again and think they are great house sitters !

I have no hesitation in recommending Megan and Steve if you are looking for trusted pet and house sitters. Both are caring, concerned and well organised and ‘know’ their animals. My dogs were completely content, relaxed and happy while I was away - which meant that I was too. I would happily ask them to sit again.

Michelle, Warren and her two teenaged boys took loving care of both our Moxie and our home. They sent daily photos and updates about Moxie. We stayed in close touch and the family left our home just as we shared it with them. We couldn’t have asked for better house and pet sitters!

Gary and Julie looked after our two dogs and elderly cat. They were absolutely brilliant. The dogs were walked twice a day and I received lovely photos and videos of their walks. The animals were very well cared for, had lots of cuddles and were relaxed and happy. Gary and Julie looked after our home and we returned to a clean and tidy house. They are 5* sitters and I would definitely request them again.

Thank you both. You were amazing with our dogs. They’ve loved it and had some lovely scenic walks. Would highly recommend you to anyone.

Totally wonderful house sitters - so good with the animals and so nice!