Dog Sitters in Westcott

Jean and Eric are a lovely couple and wonderful house sitters, who made our first time using the service a very happy experience. They are very organised with fabulous communication both before and during the sit, we loved the regular photos and videos showing what our pets were up to on walks and around the house. The house was well looked after and extremely clean when we returned, sheets and towels washed and Jean had even baked some scones for us. Both pets were pleased to see us but calm and happy because their routines had not changed and both Jean and Eric loved spending time with them. We highly recommend Jean and Eric, and would be very happy to have them sit for us again.

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.

What brilliant house sitters! We had a very last minute change of plan and Stephen and Lucy accommodated this with ease. They were great with Luna and the house was very tidy and clean on our return. Stephen and Lucy were also self-sufficient which helped me feel extremely confident in their ability to look after Luna and the house. I would 100% recommend them.

Kate and Simon took good care of our two Whippets for a week over Easter. We found them at very short notice and were glad we did! The boys took to them straight away (both Kate and Simon have a gentle, friendly manner that put them at ease) and we felt confident leaving our home in their care. As they live relatively locally, Kate agreed to come and meet the dogs the day before the sit began, which made the hand-over itself easier and quicker. A week later, we arrived home to two happy, healthy doggies (and a tidy house). I have no hesitation in recommending Kate and Simon.

What a wonderful couple. They took such great care of our house and animals. We cannot rate them highly enough. All our dogs and colin the wallaby were completely chilled when we got home, the house was clean and tidy. I would definitely offer a house sit to Madi and Luke any time they are available.

Gerald and Mary were a delightful, open, and cheerful couple. On initial handover for our sit, they greeted our 6m old puppy in lovely calm and friendly manner, and asked first and foremost about his habits, likes and dislikes -that was a real priority for us. They were utterly competent and caring too in managing the house, and we returned to a warm welcome, a very happy puppy, and a truly sparkling home! We are so grateful, and honestly could not have wished for better pet and house sitters. We can highly recommend Gerald and Mary.

Another amazing sit by Emma and Dan. They genuinely care so much about the cats and we couldn’t ask for more attentive sitters. While we were away one of the cats stopped eating and was quite poorly. Under Emma and Dans expert care, they got help from the vet and helped to nurse her back to full strength. We can’t thank them enough. Friendly, helpful and the house was spotlessly clean, would recommend them highly to take wonderful care of your cats and your home.

Martina & Rob were great from the start, with efficient communication before and during the sit. Considering Bruce & I had separate holidays starting and finishing at different times, they were very adaptable. We left them to their own devices which suited everyone fine. The dogs were very excited to have us back but only because it was dinner time. They then sat at the window wondering where their new friends had gone! It was lovely to come home to a clean, neat and tidy house with a lovely touch of fresh flowers as a welcome. They’d be welcome to sit any time.

Reece was on time on day of arrival , he kept the house clean and tidy, the house was spotless on our return ,our cats and dogs where very happy with Reece and they had plenty of attention . Reece is very professional in every way . We would have Reece back to do other sits anytime . Would recommend Reece to others if asked.

Erika, Adam and their daughter house/pet sat for us for 7 nights. I held a video handover call with Erika ahead of time as our paths would not be crossing. Erika took in all necessary information and the sit went well with happy animals on our return! Thank you Erika and Family!

I would highly recommend Maura and Nick as sitters. As this is our first time using a sitter I felt the communication while we were away was just at the right level. The house was spotless on return and our ducks and hens all happy. Maura was well organised, flexible and understanding as our house is still a work in progress.

Adam and Angela were incredibly kind and caring to our two dogs. They took our two on a lovely long walk and also did endless ball throwing! They left everything spotless, and we really hope that they will want to come and sit for us again in the future. I could not recommend them both more.