Deborah A.
Durham
Services
Deborah can look after
Availability
We care for pets the way that suits each pet's individual needs and characteristics. With feeding times and walks, we're totally flexible around your particular pet's needs, and what makes them happy.
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About Deborah A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
We're fully ensured, non-smokers. From dog walking to cat cuddling, we love surrounding ourselves with animals. We also care for pets in their own homes while their owners take a well deserved trip, this means the only thing that changes is the person who is caring for them and giving them strokes and affection. So they can stay where they are happiest, with familiar smells and surroundings. Medication/Extra TLC: We've cared for many pets on various types of medication, with many different ailments, just ask for more details. We have a soft spot for those that need a little extra TLC and the elderly ones too. Shy or timid pets: Pets warm to us very quickly to us, and our reviews are testimony to that. We're fantastic with those that are shy, timid, and afraid of the world. We've 40+ FIVE STAR reviews on another pet sitting platform. Just ask for the link.
Information Deborah A. would like to know about your pet
Let us know anything that helps us care for your pet in the best way possible. We have a true passion for animals, and we love doing what we do. Health conditions: Any medication or ongoing problems? How are they treated? Emergency contacts: Vet details and an emergency contact. Pet personality: We'd love to know about your pets personality, good and not-so-good. There are no right or wrong answers, it just helps us care for them better. Are they reactive with other pets? if so, in what sort of way? Do they like people? Are they timid or shy? Perhap's they're slightly aloof. Do they have a favourite toy? We love them all! Morning routine: What time do they wake up? Is it a loo break or food that comes first? What time are they fed? Bedtime routine: What happens at bedtime? What's their routine? Where do they sleep? Daytime routine: What does a typical day look like? Perhaps your dog has a set walking routine and loves the local dog-friendly cafe. Maybe your cat sleeps all day and loves a cuddle on an evening. It's all good with us. Tell us anything extra that helps us care for your pets in the best possible way.
A typical day
We're totally flexible around what makes your pet happy. A wagging tail usually tells us everything we need to know. Every pet's character is different, which is fantastic with us. We take care of only one household of pets at any time. This means, for example, that your dog/s will have our full attention, as we won't be walking extra dogs at the same time.
Location
Durham, United Kingdom
NEW • 40+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews • Dog & Cat Experience
Pet care experience
A happy hello, we're Debbie and Dave, dog lovers and cat cuddlers. We've 40+ FIVE STAR reviews on another pet sitting platform (just ask for a link). We recently joined Rover, but on other sites, we've cared for dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, a hamster, and a pig. 100% of our FIVE STAR reviews have come from real pet parents who've trusted us to care for their pets. We're fully insured and are non smokers. Now for the fun bit: WE ADORE FURRY SNUGGLES! We're so happy to have shared our "official" pet/house sitting journey with 70+ furry friends PLUS a colony of 12 outdoor cats, and 22 feathery friends, and we're delighted (OVER THE MOON!) when we're asked back for return sits. We are a couple, which means pets get double the cuddles, attention, and love for the price of one. It's especially helpful for multiple pets, and energetic dogs or those that pull on the lead. We have had many loved pets ourselves over the years, but none of our own nowadays. Between us our own pets in the past have included dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, fish, a duck, and a parrot, but none of our own nowadays. So how did our pet sitting life begin?... We used to care for our son’s Boston Terrier as he worked away a lot, but he moved to Spain, and took Dory (our grand-pup) with him, and they're now settled with a family of their own in Spain. That's when our thoughts of pet sitting began, having a void in our lives with them gone, and being unable to have pets with travelling to visit them for extended periods. We LOVE pet sitting, but what began as a way to top up our hearts with furry snuggles, fast became an amazing full-time way of life, filled with fun and furry characters. In 2023, we turned our own home into a holiday cottage while we spent time with fun and furry new friends. On the house-sitting side of things, we've plenty of experience, from owning our own home, owning rental properties, and carrying out refurbishments on our various properties too. Also, I (Debbie) used to own a cleaning business that employed 12 staff until I sold it many years ago. Therefore, we are used to caring for properties, and have a common-sense approach, should anything unknown happen, like frozen pipes or power cuts. We live a quiet life, we're polite and friendly with neighbours, we're well-behaved, and house trained! Some pets just don't settle very well in kennels, catteries, and other people's homes, and we'd love to help if we can, so please feel free to ask any questions. We're very friendly and more than happy to answer anything. PS If you haven't had anyone stay in your home to look after your pets before, you'll find us very easy to chat with.
Cat care experience
Deborah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Deborah and her partner were literally the best house sitters. My pets were very happy, I was given updates, both were very keen to understand my pets routine and they left the house spotless. Very appreciative of the kindness they showed my pets and will gladly book them in the near future.
Debs and Dave are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. From the moment they first came to (meet and greet) us I knew my fur babies were in safe hands. With regular photos and videos of the 3 cats obviously enjoying themselves, my home was looked after and respected too. We can’t wait for them to come back!! See you soon many thanks and lots of purrs from us all xx
Debs & Dave were absolutely fantastic with Bertie. He loved every second of the attention, cuddles and tummy tickles. He can’t wait to see you both again!!! Thank you so much for staying with him xx
Debbie & Dave are the best pet sitters we have ever had, a lovely genuine couple. Our house is always spotless when we return. It's crystal clear they love and adore pets, we even book our holidays around when they are available, we know we can relax with them in safe hands. To Debbie & Dave, enormous thanks from ourselves and our furry family, we're looking forward to seeing you again shortly x
About Deborah A.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
We're fully ensured, non-smokers. From dog walking to cat cuddling, we love surrounding ourselves with animals. We also care for pets in their own homes while their owners take a well deserved trip, this means the only thing that changes is the person who is caring for them and giving them strokes and affection. So they can stay where they are happiest, with familiar smells and surroundings. Medication/Extra TLC: We've cared for many pets on various types of medication, with many different ailments, just ask for more details. We have a soft spot for those that need a little extra TLC and the elderly ones too. Shy or timid pets: Pets warm to us very quickly to us, and our reviews are testimony to that. We're fantastic with those that are shy, timid, and afraid of the world. We've 40+ FIVE STAR reviews on another pet sitting platform. Just ask for the link.
Information Deborah A. would like to know about your pet
Let us know anything that helps us care for your pet in the best way possible. We have a true passion for animals, and we love doing what we do. Health conditions: Any medication or ongoing problems? How are they treated? Emergency contacts: Vet details and an emergency contact. Pet personality: We'd love to know about your pets personality, good and not-so-good. There are no right or wrong answers, it just helps us care for them better. Are they reactive with other pets? if so, in what sort of way? Do they like people? Are they timid or shy? Perhap's they're slightly aloof. Do they have a favourite toy? We love them all! Morning routine: What time do they wake up? Is it a loo break or food that comes first? What time are they fed? Bedtime routine: What happens at bedtime? What's their routine? Where do they sleep? Daytime routine: What does a typical day look like? Perhaps your dog has a set walking routine and loves the local dog-friendly cafe. Maybe your cat sleeps all day and loves a cuddle on an evening. It's all good with us. Tell us anything extra that helps us care for your pets in the best possible way.
A typical day
We're totally flexible around what makes your pet happy. A wagging tail usually tells us everything we need to know. Every pet's character is different, which is fantastic with us. We take care of only one household of pets at any time. This means, for example, that your dog/s will have our full attention, as we won't be walking extra dogs at the same time.
Deborah A.
Durham