
Claire S.

Claire S.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Devoted Hairy Dogmother
Hello, I'm Claire. I am an experienced, responsible dog walker, pet carer and home sitter. I have received excellent feedback for the dedication, love, care and companionship that I provide. I have had the blessing of guardianship of multiples of dogs and cats over the years, with all sorts of personalities, temperaments, and special needs, all ages from new-born to their final hours. I also have a long history of working with animal sanctuaries and rescues and fostering, including street animals in India and Europe. I am confident with giant breeds, mini breeds, anxious or reactive behaviour, high energy dogs, and everyone in-between. I go the extra mile, and would move mountains not to let your beloved pet down, ever. Needless to say, I LOVE animals and delight in spending time with them.
Cat care experience

Claire also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
On-lead, off-lead, beach, woods or park, your dog (or dogs) will get their full time out walking with me. I only walk solo or same-family dogs together. I give undivided attention while they enjoy their sniffs, runs, balls, and interactions with others on their favourite walking route. I am a very tidy, clean, self-sufficient, quiet and practical pet/house sitter. I treat all my charges as I would my own - with love, patience and positive stimulation. I respect and honour owners' rules and requirements for taking excellent care of your pets. Regular dog walks are included during my home stays. I am happy to administer medications, and always ready for lots of play and cuddles. I fully expect to share the bed! My repeat clients are always very grateful that their fur babies bond quickly with me, and that they can relax whilst away, knowing that their home and pets are in capable hands. I send regular updates and photos for your peace of mind. I have a full clean driver's licence, and Public Liability Insurance cover for your property and pets whilst in my care.
Ratings and reviews
I almost don’t want to write this review because we’d quite like to keep Claire to ourselves! Claire has cared for and loved our three pointed noses for around four years now, and I genuinely couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is one of the gentlest, kindest and most caring people you could ever trust with your dogs. She loves our hounds as much as we do, and they absolutely adore her. They literally jump up at Claire when she arrives and, rather insultingly, never look particularly pleased when we come home! We trust Claire wholeheartedly. She stays in our home while we’re away and treats both our dogs and our home with the same care and respect she would her own. Being able to go away knowing that the hounds are happy, loved and completely safe is priceless to us. Claire isn’t simply someone who looks after our dogs — she’s very much part of their lives, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. ❤️
Claire has been looking after our 3 dogs when we go away for years and we seriously wouldn't want any one else to. Our dogs absolutely adore Claire and we, like the dogs trust her implicitly. In fact they make more of a fuss over Claire when she arrives than they do of us on our return! We are totally at ease on our travels safe in the knowledge that our beloved dogs are safe and sound in their own home with the loving companionship of Claire with them.
I have known Claire for over 10 years and when we first met I had 3 large lurcher type dogs, all of varying characters. As I often started work quite early and came home late, times and frequency were never an issue when I asked her to housesit and walk all dogs together. I currently have another large dog who is very unpredictable when it comes to interacting with other dogs and Claire has never raised any concerns about his behaviour or being involved in any unpleasant situations. I also have a miniature Jack Russell who is even scared when a falling leaf lands beside her, so walking the pair is not an easy task. Claire has always been enthusiastic, reliable and punctual and the dogs are always very pleased to see her. She spoils them rotten! She always leaves the place clean and tidy. She also looks after my four cats, including dealing with the litter trays when they were house-bound after a move. I would not hesitate to recommend her services.
I have known Claire as a friend and colleague for many years, she is kind, compassionate and passionate a about all animals and their welfare. Claire looked after my adored dog Eddie, on many occasions, Eddie loved being with Claire, I always knew he was safe and in the best hands, having the time of his life! Claire is very experienced dog / cat sitter, having a loyal group of people and their pets she has cared over many years. I can highly recommend Claire to care for your much loved pet knowing they will be safe and happy.
Claire has looked after my two Standard Poodles several times in the last couple of years when I go on holiday. She stays in my house and seamlessly picks up our daily routine. The routine sometimes is simple, feeding, exercise and love, sometime more complex involving meds that one or both of my girls might need and a checkup with the vet. I also get regular text and photo messages from their walks and chill-out time. My girls are high energy dogs that require a lot of exercise and also very affectionate, requiring cuddles and attention My girls absolutely LOVE Claire, they go bonkers when they see her at handover, and I can tell when I get home that they are happy, relaxed and have been very well cared for. When I return, my home also looks and smells exactly as I left it, it's a little like Mary Poppins has been round! Claire is a great person, she is interesting and interested in learning about the people and animals that she is involved with. I trust her completely with my home and my doggie companions. I now count her as a friend and look forward to seeing her next time nearly as much as my girls do! Easiest reference I have ever had to give.
Claire has been looking after my elderly dog Taylor for sometime now. I l travel often and it’s amazing to go away knowing that I don’t need to worry as she’s in such great hands. Claire is brilliant with her and Taylor loves her and is always excited to see her. Claire is honest, completely trustworthy and I cannot recommend her highly enough, she’s the absolute best!
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Schedule
I am a retired nurse and have very flexible availability, and can usually be booked at short notice. * I am open to early morning arrivals and late night departures. I am punctual and reliable and have never once cancelled a booking. I have a big comfy car for transportation, and can collect and deliver your pets for their walks, or wherever else they might need to be. I am willing to consider longer stays anywhere in the UK. *I already have advance bookings for November, Christmas/New Year 2026 and Summer 2027.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgClaire can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know if your dog/dogs should be on or off lead for their walks and how they usually interact with other dogs whilst out and about, to help me understand their needs and keep them safe and secure.
Prices include all fees.
