Ellie D.
Ellie D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
An animal lover all my life.
Growing up we always had pets, I don’t remember a time when we didn’t. My best friends parents even bread Jack Russells so I was always around dogs and puppies, playing, feeding, walking etc (I helped out and had loads of fun with the horses too). For me It started with fish, my brother had a hamster, we had two cats - one who lived to 21 and was the best pet ever. I had my own rabbit… then two more… then some more, one had a special place in my heart, he adored me as much as I him, and lived to be 11. We also had our family dog during that time, a Jack Russel and then on to get my own dog, a proper hound who I only recently lost. He was almost 15 and had been my shadow forever, through ups and downs of life, having my children, losing my mum, he was always there with me. It’s been a huge adjustment for us without his presence but dog sitting and having wonderful dogs come and stay has been a joy.
Cat care experience
Ellie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Asha had a great time with Ellie and her family. Had plenty of walks and Ellie was very good sending updates and photos throughout the days. We will definitely book again!
Ellie took such good care of Olive and Sybil during a difficult heatwave. Lots of reassuring updates and great communication throughout.
This was the first time Jack had been left with a sitter all day Ellie was welcoming and is obviously very experienced looking after pets. Feedback on how the day went was very insightful. An excellent first experience for Jack. Thank you Ellie..
We travelled from County Durham to attend a funeral and wasn’t sure what to do with out dog when we were there. Ellie was the first person to pop up on Rover and I am so pleased we picked her to keep an eye on our Beagle Bum! Ellie is a great communicator and I felt very confident dropping our doggo off at her home. I would recommend Ellie to anyone and if we ever needed a place for our Beagle when we are next in Chichester, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out again to her.
Ellie was a great sitter for my two rescue dogs, especially one who is very nervous. We got a very detailed report card each day. She was understanding about their unruly behaviour.
Ellienwas amazing looking after my pet and always proving updates and fotos. Highly recommend.
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Schedule
I am home everyday so I can easily fit in walks or varied lengths, toilet breaks, playtime, cuddles and anything needed. I have children (8 and 12) so I am home in the evenings, and with my girls we can provide all the company your pets need.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a nice fenced in garden, so there’s always access to a safe outdoor space. And behind my house are lovely fields to walk through, my dog used to love walking out there. I have plenty of toys to entertain, and I try to keep routines similar to at home if I can so the dogs have similar structure and less disruption. My children are with me most of the time, apart from when at school, but growing up along side a dog they know how to behave around animals and treat them with love and respect.
A typical day
Each morning I can walk your dogs with us on the school run, then home for a cuddle and a play in the garden. I can go on as many walks as needed, the fields by my house are lovely for dogs to explore or my other favourite (if dogs are ok with the car) is the quick 10 minute drive to the beach. There’s also a playing field near by if a shorter more chilled walk is needed.
- 0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeEllie can host up to 2 pets per night
- My boy recently passed away, at almost 15 so is no longer here, but dogs visiting will still smell his presence in the house I’m sure.