Joshua R.
Joshua R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trusted Pet & House Sitter 🏡🐾
Hi, I’m Josh — a trusted, independent house sitter and pet carer based in West Yorkshire. I specialise in in-home pet care and house sitting, meaning your pets stay in their familiar environment while I stay in your home and maintain their daily routine. This includes feeding, walking, companionship, and regular updates so you always know how your pets are doing. I have experience caring for dogs in a range of environments, from everyday family homes to larger properties during extended stays. My focus is simple: provide calm, reliable care so your pets feel safe and your home is looked after while you’re away. I am DBS checked and committed to providing a professional, respectful service for every booking.
Cat care experience
Joshua also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Joshua was very nice and friendly upon meeting to hand key over. Very professional and and let me know how they were afterwards. Would book him again to look after the pooches😊
Josh is great. He has been walking Koda and Milo on and off for a few months now and the dogs are always so happy to see him and come back shattered after a good walk. He’s reliable, responsible and great with all the animals in our house.
This was our first experience using Rover and Joshua so we were a bit anxious about how it would go, but we needn’t have worried - he was great with Samson. He was really friendly, Samson seemed to like him straight away, and he was on time for both the meet and greet and the sitting, which was really reassuring. We had a bit of an issue with our door when we were leaving, so we ended up being delayed, but Joshua was really understanding. He was also very patient with our child and happily listened to all her chatter! He stayed until the time we’d agreed and everything went really smoothly. We’ll definitely use Joshua again now we’ve found someone we can trust to look after Samson, and it means we can hopefully enjoy more day trips knowing he’s in good hands.
Josh was really friendly and quick to respond when we needed someone last minute to look after our cat. He gave regular updates and was very thorough. Really appreciated as it meant we could relax and enjoy our wedding knowing our cat Nala was being looked after well. Thanks!
All great and able to adjust the times even with a last minute request which worked even better. Good communication and looks like the dogs had a great time 😉 definitely recommended
Thanks Josh - came home to a very happy pup today! On time and great communication, will be a regular!
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Schedule
My availability is flexible and varies depending on bookings, especially for house sitting stays. I recommend getting in touch as early as possible to check availability and secure your preferred dates. For house sitting, I can usually accommodate longer stays with advance notice, including holidays and weekends. My priority is ensuring each booking is planned properly so your pets receive consistent, uninterrupted care.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their normal routine and ensuring a calm, stable environment. I follow all owner instructions carefully regarding feeding, walking, medication, and daily care routines. House sitting includes staying in the home overnight, keeping pets company, and ensuring the property remains secure and well looked after. I take safety seriously, including secure handling of keys, respecting the home, and keeping clear communication throughout the stay. Every pet is different, so I always adapt my approach based on their temperament, needs, and routine.
A typical day
A typical day depends on the service, but for house sitting it usually includes morning feeding and a walk, companionship throughout the day, and maintaining the pet’s normal routine as closely as possible. I spend time in the home with the pets, ensuring they are comfortable, relaxed, and not left alone for long periods. Walks, feeding times, and medication (if needed) are all done according to the owner’s instructions. Evenings are generally quiet, focusing on settling the pets for the night and making sure they feel secure before bedtime.