Cat Sitters in Snape

Georgina was once again fantastic. Our animals love her (as do our children), we have total faith all our menagerie will be well looked after when we're away and our home is always left spotless.

Glenda and Martin were amazing pet sitters for my 3 girls. Before the actual sitting started we made arrangements for Glenda and Martin to meet the dogs as the dogs are rather large and they can be a bit intimidating when met all together, but Glenda and Martin were so natural with them and obviously liked them from the start and our girls relaxed very quickly with them. Glenda and Martin stayed with us for roughly an hour getting to know how we handled the girls and how the girls responded to their instructions, and I think were very pleased that the girls were so good. We explained the differences in them and medication requirements etc. and Glenda and Martin took it all on board. We made a second date for Glenda and Martin to come back and take the girls for a walk as they are big and a sitter needs to know if they are easy enough to walk. The girls passed their test, they are not perfect but if you know of any problems and how to respond to them then that is most of the battle won. The day came for us to leave for our break and as usual Glenda and Martin arrived in time for us to feed the girls before we left as we needed to show them how the girls get fed, i.e. where they like to sit and they have to wait before they get the command to eat. All went well and off we went. During our time away (1 week) Glenda kept me informed with texts and videos and photos regarding the girls and they all seem to have got on very well, so well that I thought the girls would have their bags packed and want to live with Glenda and Martin. We would be very happy to have Glenda and Martin sit for our girls any time, they were clean and tidy and left the house as they found it. This was the first time we have used a sitter and found the proposition of leaving someone in our home a bit daunting, but have got to say that our sitters left us happy to leave our home and our precious girls in their care. If I could give them 10 stars I would.

Cherry was a star. She came for just 2 nights to look after our rather energetic Labrador and terrier. The dogs obviously loved her and the feeling was mutual I think! We returned to a tidy house and very happy girls.

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.

So lovely to have Sue & Adie to look after Daphne and our home again (2nd stay). We really enjoyed catching up with them for dinner the night before we left. As ever, we enjoyed regular messages and pictures updating us on Daphne’s exploits. She seemed to have a ball with lots of lovely long walks, ball games and swims in the pond. We greatly appreciated Sue & Adie staying much later than they had planned when our flight was very delayed and also leaving the house immaculate with a very kind personalised note and a “pick me up” after a long day’s travelling. Sue & Adie went way above & beyond. We would have no hesitation in inviting Sue & Adie to sit for us again and we would be pleased to recommend them to others.

Deb and Gray were fantastic sitters and helpfully communicative from the start. They looked after our dogs extremely well and left our house immaculate. They are friendly, responsible, kind and reliable. Would heartily recommend them.

We very grateful for Amanda’s help. She took great care of our home and our cat was very content while we were away. Thank you so much for your help, Amanda.

The dogs loved being looked after by Daisy and Sam! They enjoyed the walks they gave them and the cuddles. They were a pleasure to liaise with, organised in the lead up to house sitting for us and left the house neat and tidy. Thank you so much.

Cindy communicated very well and was able to pop by before we left which made the process very easy. Both boys loved her, even the shy one! The house was left clean and tidy and the boys were happy. Would highly recommend and invite to sit again.

Our first experience having a family stay and it was a good one. Unfortunately we had to leave before Sarah and her family arrived but they were here on time and sent regular updates and pics which was lovely. House left clean and tidy and let’s all happy. Thanks Sarah.

Pierre and Rhi came to us last minute and am so thankful they did. They came and met my 2 dogs and could instantly tell they were so caring and didn’t mind the liveliness of my frenchies at all which put me at ease. They were also very flexible on dates and even sat longer for us. The house was spotless when we came back and got sent regular pupdates too. We would definitely recommend this lovely couple to anyone and hopefully we can arrange another sit soon. Thank you again x

Charmaine and Greg arrived promptly and on our first impression we're very friendly and we warmed to them instantly. Suki absolutely has now fallen in love with them, as they were so attentive and we feel that she wanted for nothing. They kept us updated with messages, photos and videos. Looks like she had a fabulous time guys. They are very clean, tidy and everything looks better than I remember it. They even welcomed us home with a South African home cooked meal which I might add was fabulous and such a nice thing to do. Thankyou Charmaine and Greg, for choosing us, to stay and look after Suki during our time away. We would highly recommend Charmaine and Greg, 5* star all the way.