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Xan was a great sitter for our cat, Max. The communication was frequent and detailed, including pictures and videos of Max. It is clear that Xan has tons of experience with animals and great love for them. They asked thoughtful questions about Max's care and interacted with him in a loving way. The apartment was left tidy and all the plants were thriving! Highly recommended!
Natalie was great!! Very communicative and clean! This was my first time using a sitter and leaving our puppy with a sitter. All of it was very nerve racking but she kept us updated and took such great care of all animals! She was very flexible with timing of us getting home and the stay which made everything even easier! Thank you Natalie for taking such great care of our pets!!
It was a cosy stay. Toby is very affectionate. Cleo and Pippy are independent. But all 3 are very good and well behaved. Kathy was also very kind and respectful at all times. Highly recommended.
So there’s a lot to unpack in this Sit. First of all I 100 % percent do not recommend this sit to any house sitter. In Brief: * I was the 3rd sitter in the duration of this sit. The previous THS sitter had left after one night * I slept outside in a tent every night as it was impossible to sleep inside * You are not allowed the windows of the small one bedroom apartment open more than a couple of inches so the apartment is extremely stuffy with no air flow. * The cats are two feral street cats from Asia and are not used to being caged up inside every day. * I averaged 3 hours sleep each night and my physical and mental state was compromised during the duration of this 12 day sit I was called in an emergency, as the previous sitter had left after one night after the homeowner had left for overseas. The reason being was at the cats were too noisy. This was a complete understatement. Essentially, Gladys and Pippi are two feral cats that the homeowner has brought over from the streets in Asia and they now live in a cramped one bedroom apartment in the city. The cats are sweet, we all love cats. However, these cats do not love being caged up inside. The meowing was incessant to the point it was almost 24 hours. I could not work, and I could not sleep. Some earplugs were left for me but those did not help. I ended up sleeping outside in my tent. Even being outside in the tent I could still hear the meowing and fighting inside the apartment. Jenn’s apartment is on the ground floor and so there is a concrete patio where I was able to set up the tent. I lasted the entire sit on approximately three hours of sleep per night. During the day the cats are still meowing and my work suffered. At one stage I was doing a zoom meeting and had to actually stop the meeting and reschedule it. The other thing is that you are not allowed the windows open to let fresh air in while the cats are inside. You are only allowed to open them a couple of inches. Which meant the inside of the apartment was extremely stuffy. Bear in mind this is a very small one bedroom apartment. The patio is not fenced in a way which would contain the cats. I was able to eventually let the cats out once they got used to me. They would go out for approximately two or three hours and then I would bring them in again. The little one especially hated being locked inside. This was a huge inconvenience for me, as I had specifically put those two weeks aside to get some serious work done. At one stage it took me three hours to find the smaller cat walking around the streets with the tracker I found her and she ran away. I then found that it was easier just to stay in the apartment and the cats would eventually return. Which they did, but it was always within four hours. The other thing the cats would fight at night and one morning the smaller cat had a scratch on her eye from the larger cat. I am a qualified wilderness first aider (I’ve actually just written a book open Health and Safety in the Wilderness) and applied some antibiotic cream from the medicine cabinet it was healing nicely, and I could see no point in taking it further. It was a scratch. Furthermore, the homeowner was not contactable and it made it quite clear that she was not online for the next few days. I was hoping to discuss this on her return. I did not let the little cat outside again in case the scratch got infected. Now we will talk about the homeowner. I have never dealt with someone who made me feel so disrespected as Jenn. At one stage I asked her not to speak to me that way, and she replied that it was just in her nature. But I’m sorry this is no excuse. I was sitting in the apartment waiting for Pippi to come home on the last day, and she texted me from the airport and tells me that she does not want me there when she returns. Wow. I’ve just spent 10 days in her house looking after her cats and she doesn’t even want to say hello. I advised her Pippi was not yet at home, and then it was my duty to stay in the apartment until she came home. Jenn replied that she was getting an Uber and she was fine with me leaving because she did not want me there when she returned. I waited until exactly five minutes before the Uber was to arrive and then I left. When Jenn got back, she reported that I had left the house wide open which was incorrect. I had locked the door and the key was under the planter as requested. She had also rung up TrustedHousesitters to complain that Pippi was missing when she arrived home, even though I had told her I was staying to wait for Pippi to return - and she had requested I leave, and keep the gate propped open. She also sent me a barrage of text messages complaining of anything she could think of. She also reported that Pippi’s collar was no longer on her neck. Pippi’a collar was around her neck that morning as I had set the tracker. As I mentioned before, these are two street cats. The bottom line is with my experience with TrustedHousesitters with 15 five stars under my belt. I think I’m qualified to say that these cats and this homeowner are not suited to TrustedHousesitters. This is a win-win situation for both the homeowners and the housesitters and at all times I felt treated with total rudeness and disrespect.
Barley was a delight! He's a cool cat and he knows it :) and Philippa and Sam are a lovely couple with a beautiful home in a great location, we loved staying there.
Sitting for Tina and Al (and Barney and Bella) was a fantastic experience. They were very organised and left detailed instructions for not only their furry ones, but also the house and all the ins and outs. They were easily contactable and prompt in their replies (even when on the other side of the world!). Above all, though, they were very friendly, generous and understanding. I was made to feel at home from the moment I stepped into their lovely home. I'd highly recommend anyone sitting for them in future (if I haven't taken the opportunity first!). Getting to know Barney and Bella was such a lovely experience. Tina and Al helpfully shared some info in the home guide about the dogs' respective backgrounds, personalities and behaviours, but being able to meet and greet the night before helped soothe all our anxieties. It didn't take long - barely a day or few - for B&B to become my best little friends (and my shadows!). I truly loved spending those 5 weeks with them, and have missed them dearly since saying goodbye 🩵
I had a great time during my stay at Kim & Pete's place! I only got to speak with Kim on the phone as she left out for Antarctica before I arrived in Denver, but she seemed like a real sweet lady. I did get to meet both Pete and their housemate Julie however, who were both really chill folks with some great stories to tell. They were all very kind and welcoming. Pete even gave me free reign over the vegetable garden while they were gone. I picked way more than I could possibly eat before the first freeze so I ended up donating the bulk of it to the local food shelter. River & Chef are probably the two sweetest kitties I've ever met! River especially is a total cuddle bug! Chef prefers plenty of belly rubs and curling up against your legs as you sleep. They have their own strange, cat language as well, talking to each other in high pitched squeaks as they chase one another through the house. It was really funny and they were great company for sure! The kitties were super easy to take care of as well :) Kim and Pete's house is a really nice, modern two story house with a guest bedroom and bathroom in the basement where I stayed. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need to cook...more spices than I knew what to do with! There are some nice trails along Cherry Creek that lead all the way up to Denver, as well as plenty of shopping, hiking opportunities, and other conveniences nearby. Overall it was a great spot from which to explore Denver and the surrounding area. I highly recommend doing a sit with these awesome kitties if you get the chance!
How charming it was to spend time at Pauline and Nick's apartment! Communication was friendly, clear and simple, and they were very reactive. The apartment is absolutely gorgeous and tidy with amazing arts, and we felt very welcomed. It is located in a chic and quieter area, and is extremely well connected to public transport. As we read with the previous sitters, Levi is the cutest but can take a bit of time to warm up. He was very enthusiastic playing with his string 😹, but otherwise was reluctant and sometimes wicked. Since the sit was only for 2 nights, he simply might not have the time to get used to us unfortunately, but overall the sit was simple and enjoyable. Thanks for the great time Pauline & Nick ✨
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Ursem, Netherlands?
From to for the cat sitting and from 19.9950 to 19.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 19.9940 for the cat sitting and 19.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
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.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
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.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Ursem, Netherlands ?
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.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
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.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
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.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
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.
