Pet Sitters in Sydney, FL

Desiree
-62% off
7.2 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 5 reviews
/night 79.00
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After sitting for us back in April, we were thrilled Des was willing to sit for us again. This time the sit was for 6 weeks and I can’t tell you what a relief it is to feel 100% comfortable being gone for that long knowing Des was in charge of the cats and home. As my review of her previous sit states, she sets the bar really high in all areas: communication, reliability, pet care, professionalism, cleanliness, etc. But I’d like to call attention to her self-reliance and easy-going demeanor. During a longer stay, things are bound to happen that you cant anticipate. One of those things was a flat tire on the car we lent her. She had it patched and didn’t even bother us with it until she’d already resolved the issue. Then, our router for the WiFi went down. Des was incredibly patient and generous with her time to help my husband troubleshoot the issue remotely and then go through the actual install of a new router. Finally, a small part on our AC unit went out on a Saturday. In the summer when temps were close to 100 outside, that’s not an issue that can be ignored. Again, she was patient with us and worked with my husband to troubleshoot the issue remotely so we could speed up the fix when the technician arrived. Despite our (relatively new) house and car breaking on her in these various ways, she was helpful, positive, and never complained. As a midwesterner who hates inconveniencing others, I am relieved she just rolled with everything. Des really is an exceptional sitter and anyone should be so lucky to have her stay at their home and watch their pets.

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Zoe
Noa was such a kind, thoughtful, courteous sitter. She provided amazing care with regular updates. My pets were so at ease when I got back from my trip, and my home was very clean and tidy. I would absolutely recommend Noa!
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Sophie
It was brilliant time with Nala, Zena and Kobe. Sophie and Jamie are very friendly and welcoming couple. They have an amazing big family! It was great pleasure to take care of their pets. Kobe was doing really well. Nala is very relaxed lovely dog. Zena is playful, funny fluffy puppy. The house is not too far from town centre with lovely parks, beautiful cathedral and shops. We have enjoyed our time with dogs and exploring around the area as well. Thank you Sophie and Jamie! It was wonderful time!
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Tim
Another lovely stay with Sasha at Tim's lovely house on Bodmin.

As usual, Tim had left clear instructions beforehand and we were both on the same page regarding our arrivals and departures to ensure that Sasha was well taken care of.

Sasha is a rescue dog, so - despite having looked after before - she is often a little apprehensive on our re-meeting. This makes it all the more welcome when she comes to trust me again (a few treats and a walk usually do the trick) and after that we tend to be firm friends. Sasha has two walks a day, usually one in the lovely nearby woodlands and one on the moor (a short drive) and she is fed twice a day (including a vitamin pill and, each morning, her medicine).

Tim always leaves a few things in the fridge - and chocolate fingers for my daughter, when she visits - which is a welcome touch. 

Cardinham is a beautifully located village. There is not much happening there, and you will need a car to get to Bodmin where there are supermarkets and pubs (Cardinham does not have a pub). For those so inclined, there are any number of superb walks on the moor, my favourite being from Saint Breward to Blisland (with Sasha a willing companion) where the inn serves mellow ales and conversation flows. 

Many thanks to Tim and Sasha. My daughter and I are already looking forward to our next visit in the new year.
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Rachel
Rachel's house was so lovely and in a great part of town. It feels really homey and they let me feel at home in it myself. The kitties were really sweet and easy to take care of. They even slept with me some nights. I would definitely stay here and pet sit again!
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Nicole
I had the best time looking after Bonzo! He is such a sweetie, and absolutely stole my heart, I already miss his cute little face :) He's the perfect company when chilling on the couch, but was also always excited to go on his walkies. Bonzo is such a chill dog with little bursts of energy inbetween, extremely cute!
I met Nicole and Riley shortly before they left for their vacation, they are super nice! They left a detailed welcome guide and a clean apartment, communication was a breeze. 
The apartment is new and very nice, with great amenities, and super conveniently located. The metro is a 3min walk away, and there are several (grocery)/-stores in walking distance. I did not have a car and it was no problem at all. If you get the chance to sit Bonzo, take it!:)
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Matt
We loved our sit at Matt’s place! Mertle was nervous when we first arrived but we gave her her space and eventually became great friends. She loved a game of chasey and fetch around the house and really took to my partner, with whom she would cuddle and constantly ask for head rubs. The house was so well situated and was so, so comfortable. We had everything that we needed and Matt was in communication with us frequently to make sure that we were comfortable. Thanks Matt and Mertle!
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Lindsay
Basha was an absolute pleasure to spend time with. He's easy-going, joy-filled, loving, and incredibly cuddly. His mom is very supportive, quick with answers and suggestions, and has a lovely and very comfortable living space. We would recommend sitting with Basha if you have an opportunity, and would gladly return, should the opportunity arise.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $25/week to $80/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.

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