Cat Sitters in Newlands

Kelly took great care of our home and dogs! She sent us plenty of pictures and we were comfortable knowing she was caring for them! Planning/logistics were easy with her and would be happy to have her back again :)

Ruth and James were FANTASTIC--we just couldn't be happier with how they cared for our home and our girls. Our little Lucy, a senior pup with considerable anxiety, actually climbed in their suitcase as they were packing to leave. And our little Sophia, a senior cat who avoids almost everyone, actually spent time in the room with them--very unusual, and an indicator that they were calm and gentle. We got photos and updates every day, which gave us so much comfort and joy while we were away. In addition, our house cleaner and contractor met them and said they were lovely people. :) Thank you, Ruth and James! It'd be our pleasre to see you again.

Bev was really lovely. She took the time the week before the sit to come across london to meet me and Charlie and get house keys. Charlie was very happy when we returned and she sent us some lovely pics and updates on the walks they went on. Regrettably half the family had to return from our holiday early due to poor health but Bev was amazingly understanding and left the house to stay with friends for the end of the agreed sit and we were so so grateful.

I am so thankful I found Marguerite and Roy through this platform. They were exactly what I needed to feel at ease about leaving my slightly anxious pup while away for work. They took the time to stop in for a meet and greet before the sit, and that made all the difference as well. They kept me in the loop daily, with messages and cute little videos. I know Meg Ryan had a great stress-free time with them. My apt was just as I left it, and they went above and beyond to wash the sheets and towels, and made up my bed for me before they left. I can not wait to use them again, and hope we both have future dates that align to make that a reality!

I was fortunate to meet Jenny and Nigel on two occasions. They are delightful people and most importantly Barnaby, my dog, seemed to like them! I was confident leaving the house and dog with them. When I got home the house was immaculate and Barnaby seemed content. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them.

As ever Janet & Andrew were the perfect house sitters. Self contained, sensible and excellent plant waterers! The house was clean and tidy on our return. We will be asking Janet & Andrew if they would like to return for another sit in 2025!

Darell is a sweet person who loved both our dogs very well. She walked them twice per day and when one had a little loose stool, she slept on the couch with them to make sure she could open the door whenever Millie needed to go out through the night. It cleared up right away. Darell kept the house very tidy and clean, she washed and changed the linens on her bed, kept up with her dishes and touched up the bathroom before we returned. Darell is a generous person; she baked us cookies, crocheted us slippers and a topper for the foam doggie stairs up to our couch. She communicated well, asked questions when she needed too and sent us updates on our pups. I would recommend Darell to sit at your home and care for your pets and I would have her come to our home again.

We really got lucky when we accepted Lauren after a relatively short video call. We met her after that (and before the sit started) when she made an effort to overnight our area so we could all get to know one another. She communicated extremely well, was warm yet professional, cared deeply and genuinely about our doggie (and about us!), and was a huge help and resource to a family that came to stay in our other home from overseas. It was their first time in S. Africa, and she did so much to welcome them, help them settle in, trouble shoot things in the home-- as well as in their travels. Lauren spent an additional 2 nights-- the first when we did not make it home on time due to flight cancellation, and the next when we finally got home, but it became too late to be on the road. These were ongoing last minute changes (more than one) and Lauren took it all in stride. Lauren also communicated health concerns to us about our dog, took her to the vet when she had a troublesome wound, and made sure she could comfortable get up and down the stairs with her arthritis. On walks, the stiffness is forgotten, and Lauren kept up so well on free range beach runs. She did not hesitate to take our doggie along to the cafe and to social events, and even got her some luxury birthday treats. We have other sits coming up, arranged before we met Lauren, and I can only hope they go so well. If not, I feel reassured that a back-up might be close by. Huge thanks to Lauren

Dante was friendly and looked after my dogs and cats very well. He kept in contact while I was away and followed all the guidelines for their routines. He is reliable, caring and tidy and my pets were very content being with him. I would highly recommend him and would welcome him back to house and pet sit again for me.

Andrew and Marike were excellent pet sitters. They communicated with us before the time and arrived on schedule. The house was left very neat and today and the animals had fun with them. I would definitely recommend them and hope to use them again in the future.

Christina and Greg took excellent care of Willow and our house whilst we were on holiday. Communication and organisation was absolutely flawless and they made sure to send us pictures of our much missed floofball. The house was extremely tidy when we came back. Thanks for looking after Willow 😘😘

Nico cared for my three dogs bringing his own dog into the pack for 6 weeks. He did an amazing job. He had to face a lot of challenges - for example getting in between a troop of baboons and Izzy and kept everybody safe. My dogs were relaxed and well on my return, the house was clean and we were both just happy 😊 Nico is welcome to sit again anytime.