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Dave C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Dave C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

£13 total per visit

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

Identity Verified
37 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

We love animals, walking & books!

We've been around dogs and cats all our lives, our own and those of friends: holiday care, taking out for walks, dropping in and simply sharing the sofa. Outdoors, we love walks of any length and terrain and, indoors, much time is spent reading and writing. Having taught in both primary and secondary schools for (too many) decades, we now work part-time and very flexibly. Because this work is mainly done from anywhere with an internet connection/mobile network coverage, we can accommodate caring for your four-legged family members around your needs.

Cat care experience

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Cats: in our lives, all our lives.

Dave also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
30% bookings with photo updates
37 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

If you just need a wellbeing/feeding drop-in or a dog walk, we will organise a time that works best for you. If you prefer greater supervision of your pet, we will be sitting in your home with a book, notepad or laptop. (We've also been known to do customers' washing-up and ironing too!)

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
Jane S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2025

Finlay really enjoyed his time with Dave. Dave kept me up to date with pictures and messages so I knew how he was getting on with Finlay. Finlay enjoyed himself so much he was not at all impressed when I arrived home after my trip!

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Jill W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 04, 2025

It was a pleasure having Dave look after our 2 dogs for the day. We had excellent communication beforehand and everything went very smoothly. Dave sent little updates throughout the day, the dogs were very well cared for with plenty of walks and company.

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Catherine R.
Nov 09, 2024

Dave cared for my old dog on many occasions. They really loved each other and Dave was brilliant with him. I will be forever grateful. Thanks Dave!

Victoria C.
Nov 07, 2024

Dave is a genuine and unconditional animal lover. My cat absolutely adores him. Dogs - big and small, old and young - greet him with a wagging tail. He welcomes guest pets into his home and, as a keen walker, would be more than happy to take your dog out for a walk regardless of weather or distance. Dave is honest, trustworthy and very kind-hearted; I would not hesitate to trust him to look after my pets in my home.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Consequently, when you place your trust in us to care for your pets, either Dave or Victoria - and sometimes both of us - will there to look after your cats or dogs.

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg
over 45 kg
Dave can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
Additionally, do leave us a list of care needs plus any quirks or essentials related to looking after your home while we're there too.
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

Prices include all fees.