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Great housesitter, very friendly and helpful
Liz and Neil were really proactive and engaging in advance of the sitting, so even though we had already left by the time they arrived, everything was well prepared for and organised for their arrival. They are both very easy going, communicative and friendly; keeping us up to date with how Freddy was doing whilst we were away, sending us pictures and little funny anecdotes about what he was up to. The house was clean and tidy on our return, they even very kindly left us some brownies to have with a cup of tea for when we returned from our trip away. We would be very happy to have them back to look after Freddy again.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 19.99 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
We were so lucky to find Christine when we recently had our holiday in St Erth, my two whippet babies settled so well with Christine and Lottie...much better than they ever have anywhere else. Christine accommodated us for the times we needed and really made our holiday. It was so nice to be able to go off on our own to some places which were not suitable for our fur babies Poppy and Tansie knowing we didnt need to worry at all and Christine sent lots of lovely pics and vids of the girls playing and out on walks which was great xx Thanks Christine we will certaily be looking you up when we next visit xx Penny, Mike, poppy and Tansie xxxx
I have just come back from St Ives where I was staying with my family including my two dogs: Indi - a St Bernard cross & Marnie - a Newfoundland cross. We had seen a post about Christine on a Facebook group, and can honestly say she was a godsend to us over the 2wks we were In St Ives looking after the girls. After the first intro session they took to Christine, & were so happy when she came to sit with them when we went out. She sent us lots of photos, & put me at my ease whilst she was sitting (I very rarely use sitters at home). I would highly recommend Christine to anyone who needs someone they can trust to sit or walk their dogs!
We cannot recommend Christine highly enough. She has a strong affinity for dogs and our “Lily” took to her immediately. We were away for 11 days, Christine house sat throughout. Lily could not have been better cared for, exercised and loved. Christine left our house in perfect order and ranks as the best of house guests. Thank you Christine from Lily, Clare & Tim 🥰
We were so worried about leaving our princess, Lottie. We hadn’t left her for a single night since pre covid and we are absolutely besotted with her. Lottie is 12 so that adds another dimension too. We had planned a very special two week holiday celebrating our wedding anniversary so really needed to feel anxiety free whilst we were away. We need not have worried! Christine came very highly recommended and she exceeded all our expectations. We received daily updates, pics and videos. We had the best holiday underpinned by knowing Lottie was having the best, and safe, time too. I expected Lottie to be hysterical with joy when she saw me but she was very happy in Christine’s arms! Proof if proof were needed, and it wasn’t, of all of Lottie’s emotional and physical needs being met. Highly highly recommend and Lottie is already booked back in for another trip!
We were struggling to find dog care for our wedding in St Ives in June and we were worried we wasn’t going to be able to take our dogs to Cornwall at all when we came across Christine’s details on social media. We messaged Christine to see whether she was available and from the off Christine’s communication was brilliant, she shared details about the pet sitting she provides and sent across all reviews and documentation to prove she is a registered pet sitter. Christine looked after our beloved staffie Skye and my mums cocker spaniel Milo. I was initially apprehensive as we have never left our dogs with somebody we don’t know, however during the wedding day Christine sent frequent updates of the dogs and how they were getting on, sending lots of photos to show how happy and content they were and how they were finding their stay. She took the dogs on a walk and the photos showed how ‘at home’ Christine made the dogs feel. We are so happy and so glad we came across Christine and would recommend her services to anybody who is struggling with pet care whilst in Cornwall. We would definitely send both dogs back to Christine when we need it, if you are hesitant then there really is no need to be.
We needed our dog watched for a few hours while we got some cycling done when on a trip to st ives, Christine was great as she was very flexible for times to take him and sent us lots of updates through out the day with pictures at the beach and in the park. Would definitely use again when in the area and recommend to anyone! Thanks again Christine!
Christine looked after our Cockapoo Baxter on two separate occasions while we visited St Ives recently so that we could do some dog-free activities. We found Christine to be very professional during the enquiry and booking process, which was very reassuring. Then when we dropped Baxter off she was very in tune with him and spent time making him feel relaxed and at home. She sent lots of updates which was also very reassuring and by his second visit he knew he was in for a nice walk and play with Christine and was very happy to see her! Thank you so much Christine, we’ll be sure to get in touch next time we’re in St Ives ☺️
Christine was so amazing looking after our staffy Beau. He made a very special new friend, her communication and updates to us through his stay were above and beyond, we will definitely be using Christine again.
Christine looked after our dog for us to attend a wedding whilst we were holidaying in Penzance. Nancy can be quite anxious when we leave her but she seemed to settle very quickly. We were reassured with regular texts and pictures and Christine was incredibly professional throughout all our communications. Would 100% recommend! Thank you again Christine! X
Christine was absolutely fab! I hate leaving my dog with people I’ve never met before but based on others reviews, I chose Christine. She has all the necessary paperwork and in our first conversation was rightly focussing on where she was going to take our puppy and how she was going to keep him cool… this reassured me a lot! I also loved the fact she kept me regularly updated with pictures throughout the time she was looking after him. 5 stars all round!
Really friendly staff. Very knowledgeable on all their raw food products. Went above and beyond to our dogs the right food for our holiday stay. Enjoyed the paddock to run the dogs in
Stopped by as we are transitioning our French bulldog onto raw food and thought they would have some good treats. The staff are incredibly well versed in dogs, dog health, diets etc. They were so patient despite us asking a multitude of queries. Can’t recommend this place enough for dog owners.
Never have Natures Instinct in when I go so you have to buy the more expensive raw food. Three times they have no stock. They need to get their orders up to date to match consumption
My Mojo loves it here. He's a 4 yr old English Working Cocker Spaniel I've had since 8wks of age and my 3rd furby. He used to be a bit nervous around other dogs & had terrible separation anxiety and it was a new experience as an experienced dog owner as my first two were always happy around others and to be left home alone and with other people. I was at the point of thinking I would never be able to leave Mojo with anyone. But I decided to try him in a doggy daycare and it's the best thing I ever did. He loves it. He goes every Saturday 10am to 5pm and after the first two trips he doesn't even look back when the girls come to take him to the play area and he actually pulls me up the ramp when we arrive. He is starting to get better there as they did tell me that he would get panicky and spin and yowl and bark when a dog was being taken out for collection to go home and he is quite taken with one particular staff member there and any time she left an area he was in he would yowl and react. But he's barely doing that any more. But apparently when it's close to 5 he is so used to the routine now he starts to sit by the gate as he knows it's home time and he wants his mum which is so cute. They're fab with him and even at home I notice a difference. He's much calmer and more relaxed in himself and out on walks he doesn't react to other dogs coming up to him for a sniff and a tail wag and actually goes up to others first. Our nextdoor neighbour has a dog who reacts to him when he's out in the garden and barks at him and growls and lunges through the fence and he used to react in the same way but now he completely ignores her. She's a lovely dog and when they're out front and off lead they're fine together but put a hedge or a fence between them and she is different. Territorial doggos 😂 I can't recommend enough and a bonus is that not only do they have a fab Doggy Daycare but they also have their own Pet Food Shop - Natural Cornish Pet Foods which specialises in Raw Feeding and my lad has been on a raw diet since he was a year old. I wish I knew about raw feeding with my first two babies as it is soooo much better than ghastly dry feed and those totally gross tins of dog food. He is a very healthy happy boy has no skin problems, no allergies, beautiful teeth and coat and best thing (albeit gross to mention) his poo is solid and like little nuggets as his body is getting every bit of nutrient from his diet and literally only the tiniest amount of waste which is how it should be and because he gets a lot of hydration from his diet he doesn't guzzle water back to the point he's bloated. So picking up after him is a doddle. If I could give 100 stars I would this place is fab. My only slight negative is they need to start taking pics of the dogs on Saturdays too. Not fair that us weekend dog owners don't get any.
Really lovely place today! My dogs are amazingly friendly and well behaved but sometimes they just don't listen to me and can make me quite anxious.. Having this on my door step is amazing! The dogs were free to roam, chase the ball, and I was able to fully relax with them and actually they were both on their best behaviour 😍 Henry who showed me around was informative, friendly, and just generally helpful! Thank you for a great half an hour... The dogs are now sleeping and I'm able to get on with some work at home!! We will be back...
Brilliant idea. Lovely place, well organised, easy to book on web site. Really good doggy shop with every unimaginable food, treats and accessories. Highly recommended
This is one of Jax favourite places to have a day to run and play with his mates and get one to one socialised wiv humans.. him being a rescue and not been socialised wiv humans he has come on leaps and bounds x thank u guys so much x
My boy loves Doggy Day Care and thrives from it. The team are amazing and I cannot speak highly enough of them.
It is so comforting to know that Tucker is in a safe and secure environment when I have to leave him - and he's so happy to be left there too, thanks to Jordan and his staff's fantastic care.
We've used the secure field a few times now and our dog loves it! Lots of space to run around without worrying about escaping. There's also bench to sit on. Would definitely recommend. Nice shop as well with lots of good treats and food. Friendly staff.
Carol is amazing. I know my girls are super safe & super spoilt when they stay with her. They have just had the best 10 days holiday and already have the next 3 booked!! 🤩🐕🐕 …
Carol is a lovely person and looked after our dog with great affection. She kept us up to date with photos and messages. Our dog was taken for long walks and enjoyed the company of other dogs. Would not hesitate to book again and cannot recommend Carol more highly.
Carol is great at looking after our dog when we are away. We know that she is so well looked after and loved when she is there. Carol is also really good at communicating which is super helpful. We are very appreciative of all you do.
Carol has been looking after our animals for two weeks, our family comprises of 6 dogs, 3 cats ,fantailed doves and marine fish. 4 of our dogs are on regular medication and special diets plus one cat with IBS who needs daily medication. Carol was caring ,professional and very well organised. We came home to happy and healthy animals. We would highly recommend Carol . We also received videos and updates of our animals. Enabling peace of mind while we were away. Peter and Judy Lusted St Ives Cornwall
An excellent service that is good value for money. Carol is professional and your pet's welfare is her priority. I have a dog with a medical condition and Carol went the extra mile to learn how to deal with his condition. She is a cheerful and confident dog sitter who put my dog at ease. I was happy to leave him with her without having to worry about him. Communication was prompt and easy. Carol turned up ahead of our appointment to ensure that everything was in order. I have no hesitation in using her services again.
Carol’s pet and home sitting service recently looked after our springer spaniel and we couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Our dog stayed with Carol and Steve for over a week and was very happy. Carol kept in regular contact and updated us on what our dog was up to. All queries were answered promptly and thoroughly which kept us very reassured. When returning to pick our dog up - she was very happy and comfortable in Carol’s company’s and had clearly had a lovely time there. We would definitely use Carol’s pet and home sitting service again
We found Carole’s pet sitting service on line. From the first point of contact we knew that our dogs would be in great hands. Carole is very professional and loves the pets like they’re her own. It gave us an opportunity to enjoy an evening at The Minack theatre and another evening at a lovely restaurant. The dogs were very relaxed and exceptionally comfortable on the sofas when we arrived back to pick them up. In fact they didn’t want to leave! Carole gives them lots of attention and stimulation whilst in her care, she has so many toys for them. The garden is wonderful and totally secure. We look forward to seeing you again soon Carole! Ava, Bo and Betty! And Annie and Ash x
Carol has been very professional and understanding expectations I have for my dogs care. I’ve done my research locally, and found Carol’s home and pet sitting services to be just what every dog lovers looking for. My dog, Lady, has made a fantastic bond already with Carol, so much so that we are going to continue to use Carols services to create Lady a ‘home away from home’. We are very happy customers!
Carol was very accommodating and great with our black lab Milly who stayed for 5 nights. She kept us updated with pictures throughout, mostly of Milly having fun playing in the garden and on the beach. Milly can be a bit of a handful but Carol managed to keep her entertained and she must have had a great time, as she didn’t seem to want to leave! We will certainly use Carol again when we come back to Cornwall
Carol was taking care of our beloved lab Jessie for few days so we can explore Cornwall while most beaches are not allowing dogs during the day. Best care you can possibly ask for. Carol is friendly, caring and have a great personality. Garden for dog, gazebo to make shade and paddling poor and... lots of toys. Absolutely fantastic! Highly recommended 👌
They are really well organised and when I collected my Jack Russell he was in no hurry to leave. I was really happy about this that he seemed so at home there. I just called the phone number on the website and they really worked around my needs. I also really appreciated receiving emails whilst on holiday letting me know that Bosco was fine and happy. I highly recommended them. Thanks again and thanks from Bosco.
Left our two spaniels here for a couple of days so we could visit local attractions. Very tired happy dogs when we picked them up. Highly recommended.
looked after daisy and dozer in aug 15 with short notice even helped with transport, thankyou, highly reccomend :)
Very professional, looked after our two dogs for a long weekend. 1st time they have been left before, and I think they enjoyed it. Excellent pics and videos sent to us, throughout the weekend so we didn't miss them to much. Thank you.
Professional and friendly service, Mandy and the team really do care about your dogs.
I have every confidence in Mandy. My dogs love her
Amazing service, great customer and dog care
They make a week in advance appointments, then leave voice messages stating cancelled . . very unethical !
Thanks Brenda!
Dropped our dog's off for 12 nights and had nothing to worry about as we was updated with texts and photos. The staff and owners are so helpful and friendly. When we collected the dogs they didn't want to leave. I can't recommend them enough, got to be the best kennels in Cornwall. Thank you so much for looking after our boys and will be seeing you soon.
Jenson and Bruno are always loved after very well. Jenson hates other dogs and his needs are well met. They have comfortable and warm surroundings. Ian and his team are just great. Thanks. Mark and jenny
Have been bringing my dogs here for over 5 years,Several times a year. Always been happy with the service and communication. However I am disappointed with their most recent stay as I was quoted back in march 2023 a price which clearly stated extra charges for the Xmas period! When the dogs were dropped off my husband received the invoice which had doubled for the extras for Christmas without any prior notice. I Queried the price with the owners to be told it was a typing error on their behalf. And they didn’t honour the original quote.
First stay for my two dogs under new owners, stayed 17 nights whilst we were away. As always dogs had a good stay always happy when drop them off, they stay in same pen at discounted price which is great value. Kennels clean and staff friendly and obviously love the animals. Great feedback on how dogs have behaved and things they have done during their stay. Highly recommended.
Odie Loved his stay i dont think he wanted to leave.Would definitely recommend this place to leave your beloved pet, the owners and staff are friendly and accomodating and offer alot of advice on the local area.
A sad day today for me at Truthwall Mill when Ian informed me he is moving on. Im sorry to see you go Ian and will always remember our chats, not forgetting your dear wife Helen of course. You, Helen and your staff always showed such professionalism when taking great care of our dogs over the past 15 years or so and they always enjoyed their stay I wish the new owners well but they have a tough job to follow you guys. All the best Ian.
Left my 2 labs here for a week & the boys were so well looked after, all happy & themselves when I picked them up (unlike an experience I had elsewhere) & I won’t hesitate to take them back again! Highly recommend, thank you Ian & everyone at Truthwall 😊 …
Looked after scoobie (Shih Tzu) incredibly well. Well definitely use again. Super friendly staff!
Friendly feel to the cattery side. Lovely new owners. We were very happy to leave our darling Poppy there while we were on holiday
Our dogs first time away from us, all went well and he came back better behaved. Bruno will definitely be coming to you again soon.
