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Simon G.

Cowes

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
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Pet lover, carer, walker and house sitter

Pet care experience

As a companion to your beloved pets, I want to reassure you that although I can never replace you as their parent, but l promise to be the next best thing. N.B: 1. I am fully insured (professional endemnity and public liability) and qualified in pet first aid (refreshed Nov 2023). 2. Due to the strict licencing rules in England and Wales, no professional services will be offered or rendered in my home. Should your pet visit my home, this will be as a welcome informal visitor akin to a family friend. After enjoying a busy career in the vibrant city of London, I now find myself semi-retired on the beautiful Isle of Wight. Growing up surrounded by cats and dogs, family pets have always held a special place in my heart. I adore the outdoors and relish in frequent dog walks, while also taking great pleasure in caring for indoor pets. Travel and pets are two of my biggest passions, and looking after other people's homes has been my successful career for over twenty years. I will abide by your rules and boundaries for your pets at all times, showering them with as much love as I can muster. Getting to know your beloved pets and looking after your most treasured and important asset—your home—is a responsibility I will fulfil diligently and to the best of my ability.

Reviews

Sarah P.
House Sitting • Apr 11, 2024
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Simon was an excellent and trusted sitter for our beloved pets for a week away - a dog and two cats. Simon kept us well informed and our house was immaculate when we returned. Simon also clearly absolutely loves dogs. He also made sure he understood things before we left and met the pets first. Would highly recommend.

Sophie D.
Doggy Day Care • Mar 05, 2024
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Simon is a great substitute for your furry friend, highly recommend if you are looking for any care - very communicative.

Charlotte J.
House Sitting • Mar 03, 2024
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We took the leap of re homing an xl bully in December 2023 and had to navigate a pre booked holiday in February 2024! We considered cancelling the holiday and then along came Simon! Having contacted him to ask if he would consider staying with Nala for 8 nights, my mind was out at ease straight away! Simon was not only kind and friendly but so professional! He met us for a walk where he arrived armed with treats and asked us all about Nala. He then came to our home and spent some quailing time with her before we went away. While we were away, Simon kept us updated about how she was getting on and sent some lovely videos and photos. To be able to go away and relax was priceless! When we were travelling home, Simon offered to stay longer if we had any flight delays which was so lovely! We came home to a flat that was tidier than when we left and some lovely supplies in the fridge. Nala was looked after amazingly well and the ability to relax knowing that she was being so well cared for is something that I will never be able to than Simon enough for. We will 100% be booking Simon for any trips away in the future and cannot recommend enough!

Valerie P.
Dog Walking • Feb 21, 2024
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Simon is a lovely man and we feel very confident leaving our dog with him for walks or boarding. He has a very friendly and pleasant manner, and our dog loved him for the moment he picked him up. Simon has great communication skills with humans and animals alike and is really dedicated to making sure everything goes well with us and our pet.

About Simon G.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My home is a bungalow with a fenced back garden a short stroll to the beach and park All instructions you give me will be carried out with love and care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Simon G. would like to know about your pet

All pet owners must info me of any issues or concerns your pet(s) have mixing with other animals or humans ! Signs of stress and anxiety differ with each one so please let me know. I am allways happy to meet in person or a video call to discuss any concerns you have. Please inform me of any behavioural issues (especially if your dog is likely to be quick to anger or bite others). No detail is too small when the health welfare of your pet is concerned. All pets must have adequate medal care in place for the duration of all services provided.

A typical day

I provide dog walkng, house sitting and pet care on the Isle of wight. My home location offers me great parks and beaches and ensure the dogs I look after get plenty of fresh air and walks! For pets who refer a more relaxed approach, the often coms with me on a local delivery route never failing to make more friends.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
£35per night
House Sitting
in your home
£45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
£13per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
£37per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
£14per walk

Simon can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs

Simon can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

What once was just a side hustle, pet care and house sitting is becoming an ever greater and enriching part of my life and inoome. I work with only one or two dogs at a time.

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

About Simon G.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My home is a bungalow with a fenced back garden a short stroll to the beach and park All instructions you give me will be carried out with love and care.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Simon G. would like to know about your pet

All pet owners must info me of any issues or concerns your pet(s) have mixing with other animals or humans ! Signs of stress and anxiety differ with each one so please let me know. I am allways happy to meet in person or a video call to discuss any concerns you have. Please inform me of any behavioural issues (especially if your dog is likely to be quick to anger or bite others). No detail is too small when the health welfare of your pet is concerned. All pets must have adequate medal care in place for the duration of all services provided.

A typical day

I provide dog walkng, house sitting and pet care on the Isle of wight. My home location offers me great parks and beaches and ensure the dogs I look after get plenty of fresh air and walks! For pets who refer a more relaxed approach, the often coms with me on a local delivery route never failing to make more friends.

Location

Cowes, United Kingdom

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Simon G.

Cowes

5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews