Dog Sitters in Newcastle, CA

Irene & Henry
-41% off
8.2 miles away
Limited time deal
4.71
• 7 reviews
/night 51.00
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I have not been looking forward to writing this review for Irene and Henry. Because I was not looking forward to be reminded of the turmoil we went through while they were sitting house for us. Irene and Henry had signed up to stay in our home and with our dogs for 9,5 weeks. They knew it was winter in Germany, one of the first things we asked them, if they knew how dark and gray it is and that it can be cold. They had no problem with that. 2 weeks into the sit they said they could not walk our dogs twice a day any more, only once - since they were too tired. They asked for help with the second walk, which we then organized from abroad. Also after two weeks they said, they would have to cut the sit short and would be leaving our home 4,5 weeks early. We should start looking for a replacement. This came as such a shock to us, that at first we refused a replacement. With time and the loving support of the zeewoi staff we started looking for a replacement. Of course there was no one there on such short notice. The hours we spent dealing with finding someone new - this is nothing anyone should have to go through. In the end a friend took our dogs when Irene and Henry left our house and their sit early. Irene and Henry sent us pictures and comments about our dogs regularly. Our house was as clean as when we left it. The plants were well. We were contemplating leaving the zeewoi Community after this painful experience. Our trust was shaken. But, we decided to stay and remember the first two perfect experiences we had with our other sitters, whom we still are in touch with and feel loving and close with.

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Rita
Laura spent a week pet sitting for my two dogs. One can be quite reactive and Laura was able to keep control of him and show him who is in charge. My pets were very well cared for during my absence. Laura sent me updates as she continued the dogs' routines. She was a wonderful house guest. I came home to a clean house, with laundry done. I highly recommend Laura for pet sitting. Her calm demeanor certainly is an asset. Thank-you Laura for the wonderful care you provided for my dogs
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Hannah
Couldn’t recommend Jemina more highly. She is so competent, communicative, and caring — my pets couldn’t have been happier, and we couldn’t have been more comfortable leaving them with her! Jemina is truly welcome back anytime.
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Renee
Christina was absolutely wonderful. She was very communicative and a fabulous sitter for our tiny dog. Rusky was so comfortable with her and even sat by the door for ages when she left - that's how attached he became in the short time she was here. It was our first time using the website and she helped us through the process. I would absolutely recommend Christina as a pet sitter and housesitter.
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Jodie
We were greeted by 3 gorgeous chocolate labs… Java, Kola and Milo 😊 they were very excited to see us.  It was the perfect way start to a housesit.


We arrived the night before the sit which gave us the opportunity to spend
time with Jodie, Rob and the trio.  They made us feel very welcome.

We had a tour of the property, and got to see first hand the dinner routine for the dogs (which was very helpful)

The horses, cows and chickens were all self sufficient for our weekend visit and there was no care needed except for locking the chickens up at night and letting them out in the morning, collecting and enjoying the eggs.

Jodie has a house sit bible which has all the information in it that you’ll need to know for a perfect sit.  

We would definitely recommend this sit. It’s in a beautiful location, the dogs are very well behaved and full of personality, it was a pleasure to spend the weekend with them 🐾🤎🐾🤎🐾🤎
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Joseph
I had a lovely time caring for little Ruby.  She's very affectionate and well behaved and Joseph and Mignon were very gracious and welcoming.   Their home was immaculately clean and comfortable and is in a beautiful, lush neighborhood in Falls Church; Ruby and I had a great time walking around the neighborhood.  It's also close to the metro into DC and convenient to restaurants and shops.

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