Alice S.
Darlington
Alice S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Loving second home for furry friends
Pet care experience
I’ve had experience with my family dog growing up, my own dog (no longer with us) and have also looked after dogs for friends and family. Our household is an animal-loving one - all animals included! We have a pet Guinea pig, Ron, who is the most pampered piggie. He is safe from dogs, in a crate of his own in the lounge (indoor piggie). He can be relocated if dogs find him distracting. My partner will be around quite a lot, he has had multiple dogs in his adult life and still regularly walks his daughters lurchers. My son is 10 and has always been a huge dog-lover. He’s been brought up to be respectful of all animals and to not get in their space. He’s very grown up for his age and will always be careful with animals.
Reviews
I can't speak highly enough of Alice and her family for taking such good care of our sensitive boy Sunny. Alice had arranged a pre booking visit so she and Sunny could meet, which went very well. To see his excited, wagging tail as he approached Alice's house on the weekend of his doggy holiday was such a relief, as normally he is so nervous. Asking what kind of communication we'd like, Alice sent us updates twice a day which reassured us Sunny was content in our absence. He was well cared for and looked super happy, as well as sufficiently tired after good walks. He ate well, which he doesn't always do when we leave him with someone he doesn't know, which tells us how comfortable he was in Alice's care. Also, we felt Alice is a lovely human and a pleasure to communicate with, and Sunny certainly agreed! We're so pleased we've found a good dog sitter and will definitely be using Alice and her family again.
Very understanding and accomodating with our nervous dog and sent regular updates to let us know how he was getting on. Alice and her son both obviously love the dogs coming round and provide excellent care.
Thank you so much to Alice and her family for such a wonderful experience for our Pops! She clearly has fallen in love with you all! Thank you for taking such great care of her while we were away, made our time away even more enjoyable knowing she was in wonderful hands!!x
Fabulous service once again! Susie just lets herself in and feels so at home with Alice and her family. Took super good care of her and regular updates 🩷
About Alice S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a back courtyard which is fully secured with high walls and a high wooden gate with no gaps. So dogs can freely go outside for a toilet break, with no risk of escape. We have the denes very close by, which is the perfect place to walk dogs! Dogs can roam around the house freely, ideally they would sleep on their own bed…but I totally understand if they like to be on the big bed! Dogs are always allowed on the sofa for snuggles!
Home
Information Alice S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if there’s any behaviours I need to look out for. Tell me their favourite game to play, their cues for tasks, how often they eat and how far you’d normally walk them and if they’re allowed off the lead! Are they good with other dogs? Also, where do they like to sleep?
A typical day
We will go to the local park area - plenty of green space for a run around (if they’re allowed off the lead)! We may also go into town and get a coffee and a puppy-cino, whether permitting!
Services
Alice can host
Availability
I currently work part time, over 3 days (school hours). I am off work on a Tuesday and then Friday to Sunday. We would be able to look after dogs, ideally, over a long weekend.
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About Alice S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a back courtyard which is fully secured with high walls and a high wooden gate with no gaps. So dogs can freely go outside for a toilet break, with no risk of escape. We have the denes very close by, which is the perfect place to walk dogs! Dogs can roam around the house freely, ideally they would sleep on their own bed…but I totally understand if they like to be on the big bed! Dogs are always allowed on the sofa for snuggles!
Home
Information Alice S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if there’s any behaviours I need to look out for. Tell me their favourite game to play, their cues for tasks, how often they eat and how far you’d normally walk them and if they’re allowed off the lead! Are they good with other dogs? Also, where do they like to sleep?
A typical day
We will go to the local park area - plenty of green space for a run around (if they’re allowed off the lead)! We may also go into town and get a coffee and a puppy-cino, whether permitting!
Location
Darlington, United Kingdom
Alice S.
Darlington