Toby W.
Toby W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
17+ years Exp with rescue dog
17+ years of dog care experience, including caring for my own rescue dog for 13 years and completed five sitting assignments with positive reviews and two more in the pipeline. Clients describe me as reliable, trustworthy, calm and caring, and I always keep owners reassured with regular messages and photos. I rescued a stray dog, Cuchi, and cared for him for 13 years, feeding him, taking him to the vet and administering medicine when needed. I've also taken care of dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments including cockapoos,dachaunds, golden retrievers and cocker spaniels. Every dog is unique and deserves patient, attentive and loving care tailored to their individual needs. Rest assured, I will take great care of your four-legged friends so you can have peace of mind when you are away. Verified Experience & Trust:17+ Years of personal and practical canine care.6 Verified Independent House-Sitting Assignments (completed and upcoming) with glowing, positive reviews. Verified Experience & Trust: • 17+ Years of personal and practical canine care. • 6 Verified Independent House-Sitting Assignments (completed and upcoming) with glowing reviews. • Full driving licence and own vehicle (Fiat 500). Reliable transport to reach remote country properties easily. Note: Perfect for local on-foot stays with larger dogs, or vehicle transport for small/medium breeds. Areas Covered (Fully Mobile): Because I am fully mobile with my own vehicle, I comfortably cover a wide footprint across East Sussex and the Kent border for house-sitting bookings: • The Coast: Seaford, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, and Rye and Lydd • Inland Pockets: Battle, Hailsham, Heathfield, Mayfield, Wadhurst, and Tunbridge Wells.
Cat care experience
Toby also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I will look after your four-legged friends as if they were my own. I strive to keep their routine consistent and relaxed while you are away. After consulting with you, I will try to understand the character each pet has as well as their needs and preferences so they feel secure. During visits I feed them, give them fresh water, walks, play with them and show them affection. I can administer medication if needed, clean litter trays and keep your house tidy. I know you will be thinking about your pets while you are away and I can send you regular photos and messages to update you on how they are doing. I will adapt to them whether they are boisterous, shy, young or old. That way, you will return to a home with happy pets.
Ratings and reviews
Toby was a reliable, kind and responsible sitter for Rocco. He has a gentle manner with dogs and Rocco took to him immediately. He looked after him well and communicated when necessary and to keep in touch. I have already re-booked him and would highly recommend him as a dog sitter.
Toby was great reliable and caring from the start. He came over for a catch up before the sit as he was in the area so we got to know him well. He cared for the dogs, and house and watered the garden and sent regular updates and photos - always such a relief! Would definitely recommend - Thanks again Toby!
Toby has recently cared for our home; dog, 2 cats and 4 alpacas whilst we were away for 10 days. His communication was good, sending regular photos and updates. He is reliable, trustworthy and a genuine, caring and gentle person. ( Kathy K)
Toby has looked after our puppy and cat in our house while we’ve been on holiday. The pets and house were well looked after and he was responsive and communicative throughout. Will be using him again when we go away over the summer.
Toby has looked after my cocker spaniels several times. He is very calm and capable with them and they adore him. He has stayed at the house looking after them when we are on holiday and when we return the house is as we left it. I would highly recommend him.
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Schedule
I am self-employed and work from home. I choose my own schedule which means I am very flexible and so I can always adapt to the needs of your pets.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kg18 to 45 kgToby can host up to 1 pet per night
- I need to know all about their characters, whether they are wary of new people in the house, if they can be let off-lead, the medicines they take and vet contact information in case of an emergency.