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Clare S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Clare S.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£34 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Highlights

Identity Verified
45 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Mature professional housesitter seeks dogs to love

After my doodle and terrier died in old age I really missed them so decided that housesitting would be the perfect way to compensate for cuddles and walks. I have always had dogs, all sorts from terriers to collies, usually with troubled backgrounds requiring rehabilitation, socialising and training. I have volunteered for the Cinnamon Trust for about 15 years, both fostering and walking dogs for the housebound. More recently I have undertaken many housesits with Trustedhousesitters. Animal experience extends to horses, through riding, driving, owning and loaning, also chickens and cows on my sister's dairy farm.

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I have DBS clearance and a clean full driving licence. I can transport your dog/s in my van, secured with a seatbelt lead, or drive your vehicle, whichever you prefer. Please get in touch to discuss additional requirements. If you have more than one dog/cat/horse/donkey etc please get in touch to discuss rates. Please note that due to previous experiences I now insist on meet and greet beforehand to check the suitability of our match.

Ratings and reviews

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13 ratings
Barry S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 19, 2026

We are very, very pleased we found Clare. She was exactly the sort of person we wanted and nothing was too much trouble. She had a great affinity with our dog and we wouldn't hesitate to use her again when we next come down to Cornwall.

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Jane G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Clare was easy to communicate with and Milo loved her. Clare was prompt and spent time when visiting. Will use again for sure

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Jennifer R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 04, 2025

Clare was an amazing & understanding sitter for our dog, with lots of walks and photos sent through to us. This was our first time using a sitter and was a really great experience - thank you Clare

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Samantha M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 21, 2025

Really lovely person, looked after my pets really well. Brilliant 10/10 ✨

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Julie R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 20, 2025

Claire was very patient with luna taking things at her pace and left me lots of messages which was reassuring

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Melissa M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 15, 2025

Clare was brilliant looking after my chickens.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I do NHS research part-time, online with flexible hours. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and my availability. I will only offer to sit if I have the time to give your pet absolute priority.

0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Clare can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
The more I know about your dog, the better. The idea is that I will care for your dog just as you do, in your own home, to provide a seamless transition whilst you go on holiday so that it is a stressfree experience for them and you! Please do tell me about their needs, preferences, idiosyncrasies, what commands you use, how they get on with other dogs/cats, what they are scared of/don't like. Non smoking homes only please. Due to current situation a fuel supplement will be needed for visits beyond my 20 minute radius.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.

These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.