Pet Sitters in Piddington

Natasha
-34% off
6.8 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 10 reviews
/night 46.00
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WOULD NOT RECOMMEND; Unfortunately, our experience of Natasha and her partner is sadly not that others appear to have had. We needed a sitter for two nights to care for our two dogs, two elderly cats and house while we had a couple of nights away for our youngest son’s wedding. Our usual house sitters weren’t available, and we had arranged for another sitter from zeewoi but just a few weeks from the wedding she had to pull out due to ill health. I republished the dates and Natasha applied. We arranged a video call as I always want to do this prior to agreeing for a sitter so I can meet them beforehand especially if they are not local and able to visit prior to the sit. It was only going to be Natasha and her son Colby and not her partner that were going to do the sit so the video call was only with her. Natasha and Colby arrived, and I ran through all the instructions for the house and pets and in particular that as we have several acres of land that the dogs were to be inside after dark. I left happy in the knowledge that Natasha and Colby were looking forward to a quiet evening watching a movie. Having enjoyed a family dinner and heading off to bed to get some sleep before the big day I notice several notifications on my phone from my external home security cameras. This was at 10.30pm and after dark and I notice that my little dog was out the front of the property and had been there since 10pm and no one was letting him even though he was barking. I then checked the other camera notifications, and I was shocked to not only see a man at my property, but he was exiting a rear patio door that was wide open with loud music coming from the room he had just left, and he was undressed. This room is my husband’s special room that holds a lot of his memorabilia from his early life which is important to us as a family as he now has dementia. I felt physically sick imagining what was going on in my property and especially this room. I contacted Natasha to ask what was going on and why were the dogs out when I had given specific instructions for them to be inside and who was the man at my property that I had not given permission to be there. She confirmed it was her partner and that he had inadvertently let the dogs out!!! I was furious but it was too late to do anything then, but I didn’t sleep all night worrying about my home and pets. In the morning, I managed to contact some friends who kindly rearranged their plans and took over. Natasha was asked to vacate the property as I needed to be happy that my home and pets were in good hands to be able to enjoy my son’s special day. This couple broke all the rules for being a Zeewoi, they were dishonest, and were disrespectful and I feel like they violated our property, they did not care for our pets as they had been asked and have tarnished the memory of our son’s wedding day. I would not recommend or trust them as sitters.

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Louann
Kelly and Chris were just amazing pet and house sitters!!  They took excellent care of Mungo, our cat , and our flock of chickens.  Mungo vomited a couple of times and Chris identified a houseplant that I have which is poisonous to cats and moved it out of her reach. The house was left cleaner than when they came. They sent frequent photos, videos and updates.  Kelly and Chris even helped us get to/from the local train station so we did not have to rent an Uber or pay for airport parking.  I highly reccomend them; 5++++ Stars!!!
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Megan
Brenda and Kevin were exceptional house sitters! From start to finish (and even before starting!), their responsiveness was remarkable. They promptly addressed any messages or questions I had and were flexible with timing, ensuring peace of mind during our time away. 

Upon our return, we were greeted by an immaculate home. Brenda and Kevin’s attention to detail was evident—the house sparkled, and everything was in its place. Their kindness and thoughtfulness extended beyond tidiness. They went above and beyond by offering to buy groceries and even replacing broken tongs—a small gesture that made a big difference.

They also left a sweet thank-you note, and these personal touches really set them apart. Throughout the week, they kept us updated. We could tell that Buckbeak, our cat, was not only well cared for but also genuinely happy in their company. He is usually quite anxious and upset when we return from a trip, but he seems happier than ever!

This is all to say that our experience with Brenda and Kevin exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t have asked for better house/pet sitters. If the opportunity arises, we would be thrilled to welcome them back into our home. Thank you, Brenda and Kevin, for making our time away worry-free and delightful! 🏡🐾❤️
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Steffi
I had a lovely time looking after Bailey (Bails) and Bayleigh (Baz) for a couple of weeks. They are both loving sweet dogs and a pleasure to care for.  Stef and Matt were amazing hosts, very helpful and extremely generous!  The house is comfy and in a great location for exploring the beautiful Swan Valley.  Thanks so much guys for asking me to look after your adorable fur kids :) x
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Bob and Denise
Bob & Denise were very friendly and communicated well.  We all met up and took Rudi for a walk so we were familiar with his routine and they answered any questions we had.  Rudi and Splodge were a dream to look after.  Rudi was extremely well behaved while out walking.
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Emily
Ryan and I had such a great time housesitting for Cleo and Alby! Alby is probably one of my favorite cats that I've ever met. He is so easygoing, and he loves to lay in the bathtubs after you shower. Cleo is also lovely! She loves to cuddle with you, and she adores chasing leaves. Emily's house is right next to Richmond park, so I usually took Cleo on walks there. It was really cool to see all the deer in the park! Cleo loves spending time playing, and she is very well behaved. 
Emily and her family were amazing! They were so welcoming, and they provided great suggestions of things to see in the area. They went above and beyond to help me. They even brought Ryan and I chocolate and jam from their trip!
Their house is lovely in a very safe neighborhood with everything you need in walking distance. We enjoyed grilling in the backyard for dinner! Everything was very clean, and they had absolutely everything that we could need. 
Ryan and I could not recommend this housesit enough, and we hope to be able to come look after Cleo and Alby again in the future!
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Joanna
With such a warm welcome and a delicious homemade cake, we knew it was going to be a great house sit and we weren't disappointed!  The house and dogs were fantastic and in a wonderfully tranquil location.  We so enjoyed our time with Puffin & Topic, the only problem was we didn't have long enough!  The dogs are just lovely and Topic is a fantastic walking companion.  We felt so relaxed watching the squirrels and the changing views from the house.  A perfect house sit and we would love to return.
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Sarah
As always, well equipped home. Loads of helpful info. Independent cats. Lovely location. Happy to return. Thanks Sarah

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