Emma H.
Emma H.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring and Trustworthy Lecturer
Your pet is my priority. If having exclusive care for your pet is important to you, then we are on the same page. I understand that many pet parents choose to book with me because it is important to them that their pets are my only priority during each stay. That's why I never accept dog walks, drop in visits, daycare bookings, or any other pet sitting work while caring for your pet. Your pet will have my full attention throughout my time with them. If your dog/s enjoy and would benefit from long walks or hikes, I'm more than happy to take them on adventures with your permission and following your guidance on interactions with other people and dogs. Unless we've agreed otherwise in advance, they'll only ever be left for a brief trip to the local shop, usually no more than 30 minutes, although I plan ahead so this is rarely necessary. I’m a lecturer with a lifelong love of animals and over 30 years of hands on experience caring for pets. I am DBS checked. I started dog walking for neighbours and family friends when I was around 12 and have continued pet sitting and caring for animals throughout my adult life, alongside having my own dogs and cats. Growing up, I also spent every summer on my grandparents’ smallholding helping care for goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits, which gave me an early understanding of animal routines, responsibility, and calm, consistent care. Over the years I’ve owned and cared for a variety of breeds including Labradors, Huskies, Rottweilers, Spaniels, and my current dog, Rocket, who is a Kelpie. This means I’m confident with different temperaments and energy levels, from active working breeds to dogs that simply want company, reassurance, and routine. Alongside caring for my own pets, I’ve also looked after dogs and other animals for friends and neighbours, including walks, feeding, companionship visits, overnight stays, and general pet care while owners are away. From July to September I’ll be travelling around the UK during my summer break from lecturing and am available for dog and house sitting opportunities along the way. My own dog, Rocket, will remain at home with my adult son while I travel, meaning I can fully focus on the pets in my care. As a lecturer, I’m reliable, organised, patient, and trustworthy, and I understand how important it is to know your pets and home are in safe hands. I’ll always aim to keep your pets happy, comfortable, well cared for, and settled in their usual routine while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Emma also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I understand how important trust is when inviting someone into your home and caring for your pets. I’m calm, reliable, respectful, and will always aim to keep your pets comfortable, safe, and settled in their usual routine while you’re away. As I’m only offering pet sitting in owners’ homes, your pets can remain in the environment they know best, which is often far less stressful for them. I’m experienced with a variety of breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including active and high energy dogs. As part of my work in education, I also hold an enhanced DBS check, which many owners find reassuring when inviting someone into their home. I’m happy to follow specific routines, feeding schedules, walking requirements, medication instructions, and any house rules you already have in place. I’ll also keep owners updated with regular messages and photos for reassurance while they’re away. My own dog, Rocket, will remain at home with my adult son whilst I explore the UK, meaning I can fully focus on the pets in my care during each sit.
Ratings and reviews
Emma was great. The dogs were supper happy all weekend and she looked after the house well. She was responsive, all in all a great sitter. Would absolutely have her back!
Emma was great, she really looked after Monty, the house and Rabbits. Would definitely have her back next time.
Can’t recommend Emma enough, all 3 pets were wonderfully cared for and we had regular updates throughout our holiday on how everything was going. Even when we requested to extend, Emma went above and beyond to be available for us. The house was left completely spotless and we can’t wait to book Emma again for our next holiday!
Another successful sitting for our boyz with Emma. One of the pack now and loved by Cal, Darcy and Skruff!
Many thanks Emma! Very understanding, attentive and the boyz had a great time. You became one of the pack very quickly Calem, Darcy and Scruff loved ya!
Emma was excellent and provided a very reassuring sitter for our elderly dog Maddy. Communication were very good and left us confident that Maddy would be in safe hands. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Emma as a pet sitter.
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Schedule
As I work in lecturing and education, I have a flexible summer break from July to September and will be travelling around the UK exploring during that time. I’m currently offering pet and house sitting in owners’ homes only, which allows pets to stay relaxed in their familiar environment and routine. I’m building my UK travel itinerary around sitting requests, so I can be flexible with locations and dates where possible. Because I’ll be staying in your home while caring for your pets, they’ll have company, consistency, and someone present to look after their daily needs, walks, feeding, play, and routine.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgover 45 kgEmma can host up to 1 pet per night
- I’d love to know about your pet’s usual routine, personality, likes and dislikes, walking habits, recall, feeding schedule, and any medical or behavioural needs before a sit begins. Please let me know if your dog has any anxieties, triggers, reactivity around other dogs, special dietary requirements, medication, or anything else important that helps me keep them safe, happy, and comfortable. I’m experienced with a range of breeds and temperaments, including large and high energy dogs, and I’m always happy to adapt my approach to suit the individual dog rather than expecting every pet to fit the same routine.
Prices include all fees.