Pet Sitting in County Durham

“Ella-Marie is amazing with both our cats, they seem to love having her around to play and look after them. Reliable, friendly, and love all the photo updates!”

Jasmin S.

“Lucy was absolutely brilliant. She went above and beyond in making sure our very fussy, very anxious cats were looked after and supported, and they absolutely loved her - she paid careful attention to all instructions and followed them to the letter, checked in with me frequently about food and toilet habits, and was utterly diligent in ensuring everything was exactly the way it needed to be. We know who to ask to catsit next time we go away! Thanks so much Lucy, you are absolutely fantastic ❤️”

Rebecca F.

“Ella is very reliable, communicative, and diligent. She took time to bond with my cat, and followed all instructions for her care dutifully. Her reports were detailed and reassuring, and allowed me to relax. She’s just the type of person you want looking after your pet! Thanks Ella! 🙂🙏🏼”

Paul K.

About: A happy hello, we're Debbie and Dave, dog lovers and cat cuddlers. We've 40+ FIVE STAR reviews on another pet sitting platform (just ask for a link). We recently joined Rover, but on other sites, we've cared for dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, a hamster, and a pig. 100% of our FIVE STAR reviews have come from real pet parents who've trusted us to care for their pets. We're fully insured and are non smokers. Now for the fun bit: WE ADORE FURRY SNUGGLES! We're so happy to have shared our "official" pet/house sitting journey with 70+ furry friends PLUS a colony of 12 outdoor cats, and 22 feathery friends, and we're delighted (OVER THE MOON!) when we're asked back for return sits. We are a couple, which means pets get double the cuddles, attention, and love for the price of one. It's especially helpful for multiple pets, and energetic dogs or those that pull on the lead. We have had many loved pets ourselves over the years, but none of our own nowadays. Between us our own pets in the past have included dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, fish, a duck, and a parrot, but none of our own nowadays. So how did our pet sitting life begin?... We used to care for our son’s Boston Terrier as he worked away a lot, but he moved to Spain, and took Dory (our grand-pup) with him, and they're now settled with a family of their own in Spain. That's when our thoughts of pet sitting began, having a void in our lives with them gone, and being unable to have pets with travelling to visit them for extended periods. We LOVE pet sitting, but what began as a way to top up our hearts with furry snuggles, fast became an amazing full-time way of life, filled with fun and furry characters. In 2023, we turned our own home into a holiday cottage while we spent time with fun and furry new friends. On the house-sitting side of things, we've plenty of experience, from owning our own home, owning rental properties, and carrying out refurbishments on our various properties too. Also, I (Debbie) used to own a cleaning business that employed 12 staff until I sold it many years ago. Therefore, we are used to caring for properties, and have a common-sense approach, should anything unknown happen, like frozen pipes or power cuts. We live a quiet life, we're polite and friendly with neighbours, we're well-behaved, and house trained! Some pets just don't settle very well in kennels, catteries, and other people's homes, and we'd love to help if we can, so please feel free to ask any questions. We're very friendly and more than happy to answer anything. PS If you haven't had anyone stay in your home to look after your pets before, you'll find us very easy to chat with. We care for pets the way that suits each pet's individual needs and characteristics. With feeding times and walks, we're totally flexible around your particular pet's needs, and what makes them happy. We're fully ensured, non-smokers. From dog walking to cat cuddling, we love surrounding ourselves with animals. We also care for pets in their own homes while their owners take a well deserved trip, this means the only thing that changes is the person who is caring for them and giving them strokes and affection. So they can stay where they are happiest, with familiar smells and surroundings. Medication/Extra TLC: We've cared for many pets on various types of medication, with many different ailments, just ask for more details. We have a soft spot for those that need a little extra TLC and the elderly ones too. Shy or timid pets: Pets warm to us very quickly to us, and our reviews are testimony to that. We're fantastic with those that are shy, timid, and afraid of the world. We've 40+ FIVE STAR reviews on another pet sitting platform. Just ask for the link.

About: I have been looking after my own dog since I was 10, always making sure she is happy and fulfilled. Since she has been getting older, I have also administered medication without fail. Caring for pets is not only great for them, to have someone around for them, but also great for me as a student, to de-stress from studies and get out and about with them. I always want to make sure that pets have the best time possible, so I will be an enthusiastic and attentive companion for them. I am a student, so I have lots of free time in and around the normal working hours, making me perfect to step in when you are busy, and care for your pet on weekdays as well as weekends. Being a student means I also have longer holidays than normal term-times, so I will be free when you or your kids may not be. At the moment I can only care for pets inside their own home, but I want the pet to feel as if I am not an intruder but someone they can trust and have fun with. If your dog is older like mine and may just want a companion to sit and play with, I can do that, and if they want to get out and walk, I can do that too. I can take more energetic dogs for longer walks, and can discuss how to be safe in times like letting them off the lead or playing fetch, depending on the area you live in and the pet's temperament. My whole life I have dealt with a dog who has a slightly erratic temperament, in that she can be reactive and aggressive, especially when nervous- if your dog is similar, then we can definitely discuss ways to keep them relaxed or well-behaved when out and about, as I have had a lot of experience with it.

About: With years of hands-on dog care experience—including raising my Teddy from a 2-month-old puppy to a 7-year-old adult dog（in China）and looking after a 10-year-old Miniature Poodle while in the UK（many times）—I’m proficient in providing regular feeding, medication administration, allergen avoidance, and massage care for dogs of all ages. As a student with an extremely light course load, I have plenty of free time to play with your pups and give them all the attention they need! I’m applying for dog walking and boarding services here because I miss my own pets so much and want to fill that void with caring for your furry friends. While my home isn’t overly spacious, its cozy atmosphere provides plenty of room for a pup to play and move around freely—I’m happy to let dogs roam the house instead of keeping them crated! Crating services are also available if needed. Plus, there’s a large lawn just steps away from my place, so I can take your furry friend there for playtime and exercise anytime.

“Thank you so much for looking after our cat. We’ve came home to a happy cat and a clean house. With clear communication and pictures throughout so we knew we didn’t have to worry. We will definitely look to book again in future if needed. 🙂”

Stephanie D.

“Reliable and good comms”

Philippa B.

About: I had a cocker spaniel until recently. She is now living elsewhere due to my divorce. I love dogs and grew up with them. I live alone in a nice estate surrounded by great dog walks. I work full time Monday -Friday but weekends and evenings are free and I have some Mondays and Fridays off. I can also work from home during the week so weekdays for daycare are also a possibility. Enclosed back garden and your dog would have full use of my house, or whatever rules you want in place. I’m a dog lover and I would love to have the company of your pet. I have some Mondays and Fridays off. I generally work 8-4pm Monday - Friday but I can work from home and my evenings and weekends are free. I have a rear enclosed garden with a 6ft high fence, grass and paved area with plenty of plants and greenery. It’s not a huge garden but enough for your pet to have a little run around. I would want the dog to be happy and in my company with plenty of walks, cuddles, sitting beside me etc.

“A natural with dogs. Very flexible & helpful. Thank you”

Kath W.

“Jonathan got us out of a pickle at short notice, was punctual, great with our boisterous Labrador puppy (a real handful) and actually went above and beyond to help us out.”

Jerry X.

“Kayleigh has been amazing throughout this whole process. We never go away without the dogs, but decided to try and use rover, where Kayleigh explained everything. We’ve had a lovely weekend away, stress free thanks to Kayleigh. And the dogs really love her by the looks of the photos. We will definetly be using her again.”

Stacey R.

About: I've had pets for many year and absolutely love animals. I have lots of experience house sitting and pet sitting both dogs and cats, including walking, feeding, and medicating. I'm currently a university student with lots of flexibility around my classes. I'm available on weekends and most evenings as well, and would love to spend more time with pets. I am very flexible regarding service, whether it is drop in visits, walking, or over night stays. I make it a priority to understand each pet and their specific needs.

“Sam is clearly very passionate and dedicated about animal care, and followed all instructions diligently. He clearly took genuine time and effort to bond with my cat, and I returned to her looking happy and healthy! Great service 👍🏼”

Paul K.

“I’m very happy that I chose Jamie to look after my cat, with twice daily check-ins. He let me know when he started and ended each visit, kept me updated with loads of photos/messages. I would absolutely recommend Jamie, he seems a real animal lover and the experience meant a weight off my mind that my cat was being cared for without all the stress associated with leaving him in a cattery. Thanks so much Jamie!”

Angela P.

“Louise is an asset to this platform. She looked after my two kitties for 5 days (4 nights) while I was away in Germany. I had regular updates and pictures daily and knew they were in good hands. The house was as I left it, the cats were happy when I arrived home thanks to being looked after in their own home and not having the stress of being in a cattery! I can’t thank Louise enough, I will definitely use her and this service again, I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter.”

Carl G.

About: I have had dogs from a young age and currently have a cockerpoo for past 8 years. I am local to Durham and my rates are the same whether it’s a holiday period or not. I work adhoc so can be available during weekdays and weekends. Just enquire and will let you know when / where and I’ll get back to you I have a fenced rear garden and have my own dog so can walk on their own or with company if my dog on a lead.

“Great job!! Shadow loved the attention and was really settled when I got back. Thanks so much.”

Judith A.

“It was our first time using this service to look after our cat and Emma was fantastic with our sweet Salem. She was also great with communication, updates and photos. We would definitely recommend her to care for your cat 🐈 and would book her again in a heartbeat. ❤️”

Isabelle I.

“Good communication from Miriam. Bella seems very happy and we are too! Would definitely recommend”

Victoria C.