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Polly G.

Bristol

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Who Let the Dogs Out? Not Me!

Pet care experience

First of all, apologies for the silly pun. I was trying to be clever but I'm sure it's more cringe than smart! Secondly, I absolutely adore animals. I always have and always will prefer their company to most humans. I have had pets my whole life, ranging from smaller ones like rodents and fish, up to mid range such as rabbits and cats and then finally, of course, dogs. Before owning a dog in the family when I was 8 years old, I was tasked with the fun job of helping my elderly neighbour take his excitable Black Lab out for walks after school. He was high-energy, speedy as anything and as goofy as most Lab's are. It was my absolute favourite thing to do in the world, and definitely helped spark my passion to beg my parents for a dog of our own. I have had plenty of dog walking and sitting experience in the past due to the sheer volume of people in my life who own dogs. I have looked after other dogs for as long as 3 weeks at a time, and have even helped a few friend's train their puppies. I am confident in most areas of dog care as I have had to do pretty much all of it over the years. The one thing I don't like doing is nail clipping, only because I once received an angry nip to the fingers. Please let me know if you'd like to know more in detail and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Reviews

Lindsey G.
Drop-In Visits • May 16, 2024
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Lovely sitter, very communicative, took great pictures, and really seemed to 'get' my boys - definitely a real cat person.

Paul M.
House Sitting • May 02, 2024
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Polly is so great! She was wonderful with Nala and we felt very comfortable leaving her with Polly. A great dog sitter ❤️

Liv N.
House Sitting • Apr 21, 2024
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Was so happy to find someone trustworthy, lovely and experienced to look after our puppy Kiddo. We 100% recommend Polly as a pet sitter ! Amazing communication. Asked all the right questions to make sure they knew how to properly look after Kiddo. Left the house clean and tidy. Sent lots of pictures like we asked. Polly did a fantastic job, we will definitely be trying to book in with her any time we need a sitter in the future. Can’t thank you enough !

Eloise H.
House Sitting • Apr 09, 2024
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Polly was incredible from start to finish! She came round to meet me and Santo beforehand, and on the day of the catsit was kind enough to come a little earlier than I'd originally requested. Polly is obviously a big cat lover and gave me plenty of updates about my elderly cat, so I felt secure and happy the entire time I was away. Santo was completely chilled and content when I got home – I think he had a lovely time! Thanks, Polly!

About Polly G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

23 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have two foster cats at my house, so unfortunately I can't have any pets at mine overnight just yet. The cats won't be here forever though, so once they go back to their owner I am more than happy to open that possibility up. I have a walled in garden which makes it very safe and easy for animals to come in and out as they please, without the fear of them managing to escape somehow. I am a domestic cleaner, so I am incredibly used to being in and out of people's homes and I'm trusted with many a key as it is. I am respectful and follow rules to a T, so there's no need to be nervous about a stranger coming to your house.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Services

House Sitting
in your home
£35per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£18per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£20per walk

Polly can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
No females in heat

Polly can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently only work 3 days a week, meaning I have plenty of spare time to focus on pets. I do have a six year old, so if any pet care duties were to fall on an evening where he is with me rather than his Dad, then obviously they would have to be child-friendly pets. That doesn't mean all of them have to be of course, as I have lots of time during school hours/every other weekend when he is with his Dad, that he won't be around.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
Polly can host up to 2 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About Polly G.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

23 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I currently have two foster cats at my house, so unfortunately I can't have any pets at mine overnight just yet. The cats won't be here forever though, so once they go back to their owner I am more than happy to open that possibility up. I have a walled in garden which makes it very safe and easy for animals to come in and out as they please, without the fear of them managing to escape somehow. I am a domestic cleaner, so I am incredibly used to being in and out of people's homes and I'm trusted with many a key as it is. I am respectful and follow rules to a T, so there's no need to be nervous about a stranger coming to your house.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Polly G.

Bristol

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews