Philippa C.
Philippa C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
£28 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
The Mary Poppins of pets, homes and boats!
I have a natural ability with animals who gravitate towards me. This may come from growing up in a home with lots of pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fish), or my generally calm and loving nature. I started caring for other people's pets and homes when I moved to London 25 years ago and friends/family started asking me to look after their pets when they went on holiday. This has turned into me looking after a variety of cats and dogs all over the world over the years, and am particularly adept at larger dogs (such as Great Danes and Huskies) as few can handle these magestic beasts. I believe in maintaining the pets routine while you are away, as too much change creates chaos, anxiety and misbehaviour, so will ask when you usually feed, treat and walk so I can continue this routine. I am comfortable giving pets medication (even cats) and handling litter trays. If I sound like a good fit for you, your home and your fur baby, lets book a chemistry call for us to meet. After all, I believe your pet is as integral in choosing their sitter as we are!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I am an excellent home carer and am often invited to stay in friends, family and clients' homes when away as I have a reputation for leaving things in as good or better condition than when I arrived. I am fastidiously clean and tidy as well as quite handy, so will maintain a clean environment that is in good working order. You will likely come home to find your home in better condition than when you left! I am very security-minded and conscious of people's privacy and energy bills so tend to close up rooms that are not in use, keep the areas that are in use in good working order, and lock up properly. For any customers with special dietary observances in their home - I know how to keep a Kosher kitchen and am happy to keep a vegetarian/vegan diet while staying there. I am also an experienced boater, with a Helmsman's Certificate, so if it is a pet and boat sit I am more than capable of cruising.
Ratings and reviews
Philippa was absolutely perfect -a great dog sitter -our Cockapoo settled with her immediately and made himself at home on her lap and bed! She looked after him and our home so well, following our instructions so we can highly recommend her. A real weight off our minds giving us the freedom and confidence to leave our fur baby! Thank you Philippa😊
Philippa has such a caring touch, our senior doggy warmed up to her straight away so we knew it would be a good fit. She kept us up to date daily with photos and videos which was very reassuring. The home was kept clean during her stay and we as a whole felt very respected. Strongly recommend
Philippa is warm, friendly, calm and competent. I immediately felt comfortable with her and I could see that my puppy, Molly, did as well. She gave me regular updates during the house sit and kept Molly happy and entertained. I would highly recommend Philippa and will be using her services again.
Philippa is fantastic and I would trust her with my two big doggies anytime! She would always send pics and updates give them plenty of exercise and sofa cuddles! Always felt super comfy with her at home and can’t wait to use her again!
Philippa is my No 1 pet sitter. I know I can go away and my precious Burmese is in safe hands and most importantly I have peace of mind. My cat requires daily medication which Philippa administers whilst I m away once again leaving me able to relax and be worry free. Philippa is responsible, trustworthy and very capable of handling all circumstances that may arise with your pet or home whilst you are away. I had a blocked drain when I was away on a business trip. Philippa sorted out the issue without any fuss and informed me when I returned. I didn’t need to stress when I was away nor did I have to come home to deal with the problem myself. I recommend Philippa 100%.
Philippa has looked after my two dogs every time we have been away in the last three years. They are young husky-retriever crosses who are energetic and demanding. Philippa coped with them incredibly well from day one, and they now absolutely adore her! On our most recent return a few days ago my dogs greeted our family excitedly but then immediately approached Philippa to make sure she still took them for a walk. She has a very natural and kind way with them always, but is also able to be firm when required. Philippa is 100 percent honest and reliable, taking good care of my home as well as my dogs. On the odd occasion that the dogs have had health issues, she has been quick to flag these up with me, and then taken the dogs to the vet. I honestly can’t recommend Philippa more highly - she is a fabulous dog sitter!
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Schedule
I am a remote worker that dictates her own hours so I will be able to work from your home and adjust my work schedule to suit your pet's routine. I believe maintaining their routine is very important. Pets are already stressed with their owners going away so a similar routine gives them some sense of normality and allows them to adjust quicker. I will ask when you usually feed, treat and walk so I can continue this routine. Walking routes, where they are and aren't allowed to go in the house, etc, so that I can maintain the routine and boundaries as far as possible.