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Marie H.

St Ives

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Marie can care for

Cats
0 to 7 kg
7 to 18 kg
18 to 45 kg

Availability

I work full time for a national animal charity. My role is homebased with occasional travel throughout the Eastern region. I offer short and long stay sits, but need plenty of notice as I get booked up a few months in advance. Happy to travel countrywide for longer sits😊

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Marie H.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have looked after many pets all over the country in people's own homes and have glowing reviews from them all, which I'm happy to share.

Information Marie H. would like to know about your pet

Usual routine. Temperament. Behaviour around other dogs/cats. Behaviour with strangers. Any health conditions. Any medication. Food allergies. Favourite toy. Favourite things to do. Where they sleep. Dislikes.

A typical day

Lots of love, care and attention. I like to stick to your pets normal routine so will send you a list of questions. Walks, play, rest and lots of cuddles. Any training plans that you have in place.

Location

St Ives, United Kingdom

Marie H.'s Neighborhood

Kind and gentle animal carer.

Pet care experience

Profile I have cared for hundreds of animals over the past 16 years, volunteering and working in animal rescue and fostering (13 dogs to date). My background in rescue has given me extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of breeds, sizes, temperaments and complex needs. I’ve also been a volunteer dog walker for The Cinnamon Trust since 2015, supporting elderly and terminally ill owners by walking and caring for their dogs. Alongside this, I’ve looked after pets in their own homes across the country, providing consistent, attentive care while owners are away. I previously worked as a dog carer for a well-known rescue organisation, where I cared for puppies through to large, strong adult dogs. My role included training and courses in canine behaviour and handling, and I’m confident working with reactivity, separation anxiety and other behavioural challenges. I have experience caring for elderly dogs, dogs who experience seizures, blind and deaf dogs, and I am comfortable administering medication when required. I am passionate about animal welfare and have rescued and supported many species over the years, both domesticated and wild. While dogs and cats are my main focus, I’m very experienced with both and happy to care for a variety of animals. I also love horses and am currently taking riding lessons. ________________________________________ Availability & Travel I offer both short and long house sits in your home. I’m happy to travel anywhere in the country for longer bookings; however, shorter stays need to be fairly local. As I’m often booked several months in advance, bookings outside of Cambridgeshire require plenty of notice. ________________________________________ Pre-Sit Assessment All new bookings include a free pre-sit visit in your home so your pet can meet me in their usual environment, get used to my scent, and so we can go through their routine together. This also allows me to ensure I can provide the right level of care for your pet. For dogs who are strong, reactive, or need additional handling support, I may suggest a second visit to go out on a walk together — again at no extra cost. If you live a long distance away, a phone/video call will be arranged instead. New bookings are only confirmed once this assessment process has been completed and we’re both happy it’s a good fit. My priority is always your pet’s safety, happiness and routine — I treat every home and animal with the same care and respect I would expect for my own.

Cat care experience

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Kind and gentle animal carer.

Marie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Alex E.
House Sitting • May 31, 2026
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Luna had a wonderful time with Marie. She was incredibley accomodating of our needs and did a fantastic job of looking after Luna. We even had a delay on our return journey, in which Marie stayed late into the night to help us. Thankyou and we look forward to using you again!

Susan B.
House Sitting • May 06, 2026
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First booking with Marie and extremely happy with the care she took of Billy. Great communication throughout and very thorough in her collecting information so that she can keep routine as close to normal as possible. Don’t think Billy noticed we weren’t there!

Paul B.
House Sitting • Apr 02, 2026
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Marie cared for our litte dog and house. She gave us regular updates and clearly developed a close bond with our dog. Marie left our house in immaculate condition, and we would definitely recommend her.

Évi H.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 07, 2026
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Marie is very loving and caring, and we knew from the first moment that we left our furry baby in the best hands. She is highly adaptive, flexible, proactive, and thoughtful when it comes to caring for pets. Our Stella has never been more relaxed when we returned from our holiday, thanks to Marie's visits. We are sure that if she is available, we would love to have her services again! We are beyond grateful for everything she has done to keep our little Stella happy and cared for.

About Marie H.

Communication

7 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have looked after many pets all over the country in people's own homes and have glowing reviews from them all, which I'm happy to share.

Information Marie H. would like to know about your pet

Usual routine. Temperament. Behaviour around other dogs/cats. Behaviour with strangers. Any health conditions. Any medication. Food allergies. Favourite toy. Favourite things to do. Where they sleep. Dislikes.

A typical day

Lots of love, care and attention. I like to stick to your pets normal routine so will send you a list of questions. Walks, play, rest and lots of cuddles. Any training plans that you have in place.

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Marie H.

St Ives

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews