Gary S.
Gary S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
The world would be better with more dogs!
I've regularly taken care of friends and family pets whilst they are on holiday for many years. I am a huge dog lover but as I live alone, it's not the ideal time for me to have my own dog. I had my own Staffie/Labrador Cross called Rizzle. I would absolute love to take care of your pride and joy and fellow family member and I guarantee they will feel like they are in a home from home
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Gary looked after our greyhound Percy for 3 nights. It was the first time Percy had been away from home and he had a couple of issues while settling in but Gary took it in his stride. Due to his prey drive, Percy can be very reactive to other animals on walks and we were nervous about a sitter needing to handle this but we were reassured by Gary’s existing experience with other reactive dogs and also greyhounds. Gary gave us regular updates and sent us photos and videos of Percy enjoying walks and sleeping in his new favourite spot on the bed. We would definitely recommend Gary and will definitely be booking again with him the next time we go away!
This is the first time we have left Dora with someone away from her home so we were very apprehensive. Dora is our beautiful, feisty Staffy so it was very important that she stayed with someone who understands the breed. From the first few messages with Gary, it was clear he had experience and knowledge about dogs and Staffy's. The first time we met Gary, Dora immediately took to him and Gary's love of dogs was very clear. He took us to his local dog walking area. and we talked about Dora's routine and personality. Following this we felt assured that Gary and Dora would get on well together so booked a trial two night stopover. We still felt nervous when we dropped her off but within 10 minutes we had a picture of Dora looking very much at home. Gary continued to stay in touch and update us about how she was doing along with regular pictures - this was so reassuring for us. We really feel that Dora was meant to meet Gary because they got along so well together. I would not hesitate in recommending Gary, he is open, honest and friendly and really has a special way with Dora (& other dogs I'm sure). We now know that she will be happy and well loved whenever she stays with Gary for a longer period of time. We feel very fortunate to find such a special person for our special pooch - thank you so much Gary.
My dog (She is 10 years old) was on the sofa within hours. She was looked after really well. She had medication and a supply of home made food and it was no problem. Will be booking for next year. Thank you for taking such good care of Lola.
Gary looked very well after our dog. Kept us informed with photos and videos. Can definitely recommend!
Gary was kind, attentive and kept us up to date with regular updates. I have recommend him to family and friends for future trips away!
Gary S. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
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Schedule
I work as an insurance broker full time but work from home so can be around most of the time to ensure your pet is not left alone
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have my own house and a fully fenced Garden Pets will be kept secure at all times and given regular exercise at least twice a day
A typical day
Varied walks from along the local canal towpath to exercise in a field with your pets Favourite toy. I takey work lunch hour around 2pm so another half hour walk and then another in the evening