Pet Sitting in Darlington

About: I have grown up with dogs all my life but unfortunately can’t have one of my own at this present time so would love to spend my free time helping out families and looking after their furry loved ones. I only work 3/4 days a week therefore find myself with a lot of free time and would love to help families out who live a busier life. I make sure I ask where the safest place to let the dog out is when looking after a dog in the owners house and make sure any gates are closed therefore the dog cannot get out and if I am looking after a dog in my own home I have a shared communal grass area next door to my flat in which I can take the dog out on their lead or take them across the road to the park. I own a car in which I could take the dog out for long walks during the day and keep them entertained.

About: I have over 5 years experience looking after my family dogs, Hugo and Finn, as well as looking after family friend’s dogs, cats and bunnies when they are on holiday. I absolutely adore caring for pets and would love to share my passion with you I work from home flexibly so I am available most days to care for your pets and to walk them / take them outdoors whenever they need. I live in a house with a gated garden and security is a priority for me. I am patient and caring with all furry friends, no matter their personality.

“So glad I discovered Kelly. My cat, Barry, and I instantly bonded with her. I got some lovely and amusing updates, with some great photos. I think Barry took a real shine to her & was subsequently quite disappointed to see me walk through the door upon my return. Kelly was happy to stay over her allotted time to make sure Barry had everything he needed. Communication has been great. Really happy with the service provided. I have already rebooked Kelly & have no issues in using her again if required in the future…..I know Barry will be delighted 😀”

Onika W.

“Iryna did a wonderful job taking care of my rescue cat Ajwa. She gave me updates and sent pictures from her visits each day that I was away so I could feel comfortable that he was being taken care of. Would definitely recommend .🥰”

Hannah T.

“Becky was absolutely lovely with Iggy! She took such great care of him and sent us lots of cute photos and updates. It was so reassuring to know that he was happy and well looked after. Iggy clearly enjoyed playing with her too! We wouldn’t hesitate to book her again for our next holiday. Highly recommend!”

Maria C.

“Hannah was lovely and my cat clearly enjoyed having her visit whilst we were away. Thanks so much for dropping in on Penny over the holidays!”

Chantel D.

“Needed last minute day care for my cocker Henry, Elizabeth completely put me at ease, she stayed in constant communication with me, had a lovely time playing with Henry who was happy and calm when I got back from my long day. Would highly recommend.”

corinne m.

About: My family have had dogs for my entire life, we currently have 5 dogs and a horse. I have already been involved with dog walking locally and want to expand. I am trying to build my dog walking family and currently I’m free to help all week days, 9am -6pm (Winter hours). Summer hours longer. Happy to travel to your property to either walk or stay with your pets. I am fully insured and have a lot of animal experience.

About: I've had dogs all my adult life a border collie till he was 18yrs old a jack Russell who was also 18yrs old. I have a jack/chowawa and I look after family and friends pets and they are happy to leave their pets with me and suggested I did it professionally as I love animals and can give them the home from home vibe.plenty of walks fresh water and cuddles .. I work for 3hours cleaning on a morning from 6am till 9am do not work Wednesdays or weekends my dog goes most places with me. I have a totally enclosed back garden and my living room door leads straight into it. I have my own extremely friendly loving jack/chowawa which gets on with other dogs. My dog is wormed/flea treated..and used to family pets and friends pet staying and he likes the presence of other friendly dogs.

About: I’m very active and love walking. My fiance is also on rover so it’s something we both enjoy doing. My Dalmatian is a big softy and has never had any issues with any dogs or cats. As long as they are friendly with her she would always enjoy a play mate. One of us are always in the house and we are happy to cater for any special requests. We can assist with any training requirements. I can do hybrid working when required. I don’t work weekends at all. My fiance is also at home during the day so there is always somebody in the house. Callie gets a minimum of 2 walks a day. Happy to cater for any special requests I have a fenced garden and a backyard. I’ve got a very friendly Dalmatian that loves play dates. Wouldn’t ever need to leave the dog by themselves. Plenty of photos and videos with regular updates

“Guste has been amazing. I went with the right person to check in on my two cats when I went away. She is very friendly, followed instructions perfectly, she went above and beyond and even hoovered and cleaned up more than I would ever ask her to. My painfully shy cat let Guste stroke her, she normally hides and only comes out after a sitter has left. Guste’s reports were lovely and detailed. I felt reassured that my girls have been well looked after. I could not recommend highly enough, I will happily book her again. Thank you so much!!”

Esther L.

About: I was always the one who friends & neighbours came to if they needed help with their Pet wether it was feeding or walking them while they went to work or holiday I have a certificate in Pet First Aid I currently work split days 5-10am then 2-6pm or round about I fit these times around my own dog I am usually free weekends to accommodate your needs I have a large garden with 6ft fence with shrubs all round and locked gate at all times keep my doors locked at all times

About: I’ve been a responsible pet owner for many years and understand the day-to-day needs of dogs, including feeding routines, walking, playtime, and providing a calm, loving environment. I’m attentive to each dog’s personality and committed to keeping pets safe, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away. Currently studying part time and will fit around studies. Unable to accept bookings on Tuesday PM due to being in class however available aside from this. N/a, the current offering is for drop ins and dog walking only at this time. May be potential to expand services to daycare in the future.

“Ellie was great! She was excellent at dealing with our dog Zeus he is a large dog with extra needs, Ellie dealt great with this. We will definitely be using again and would certainly recommend.”

Amy C.

About: I grew up in the countryside in a family with dogs and cats and also chickens, ducks, sheep and even a pony, so I am very comfortable around all animals and have had both dogs and cats in my own family over the years. I do love both and do understand and enjoy the difference between them. I believe they all have their own identity and personality and it is up to us to encourage them to feel they can express themselves in a fulfilling way both for themselves and their owners and carers to enjoy. I have taken care of dogs and cats from puppies and kittens, through maternity and on to end of life care so have wide experience of caring for them through all stages of their life, from early exercise, socialising and training to simply spending quiet time together providing close comfort and companionship. I am currently free to devote all of my time to caring for our furry friends. I am very flexible and reliable, planning and hoping to make pet care a major part of my life from now on. I have a large Victorian terraced house with plenty of space and a safe walled rear courtyard for fresh air. I will only board one pet at a time so your pet will get all the attention and space he or she needs.

About: I am a retired lady who is completely mad about dogs of all shapes and sizes. I find it really hard to walk past a dog without acknowledging it. They are such wonderful creatures. I have fostered many dogs for a local rescue centre and am a member of the RSPCA and have helped with various aspects of volunteering work involving dogs and dog welfare. I have a large house with a totally secure back garden. Doggy guests can sleep upstairs or downstairs according to their owner's preference. Daily walks on the beach or through local countryside guaranteed. Let me pamper your pooch while you are away!

About: In regards to dog walking I've gained plenty of experience from taking my friends labrador out on little trips every now and then as shes not got the time to take him out as much anymore. Whether that be a trip to the woods or the beach or even round the block. A big reason why I've decided to start this is down to getting some much needed exercise as its only when I'm accompanied by mans best friend that I ever do any 😂 guess they just bring out a different side of me. When it comes to taking care of dogs either just on a walk or at a home I feel like I've got the right experience for whatever the situation as I've had the pleasure of raising a couple of lurchers from puppies with my ex to also looking after our old terrier before he sadly passed away after many happy years. Overall dogs have just been such a big part of my life as they always know how to cheer me up and I'll do anything to make them feel just as loved as they have for me. I'm currently working 8am till 4pm Monday to Friday so my evenings are free aswell as my entire weekend for anyone that needs someone to check up on the pets thats working late or over the weekend etc. No matter the animal I treat them as if they were my own and with the upmost care! Any specific requirements will be met to fit your pets needs.

“Rosie looked after my two cats while I was away for two weeks. I received daily photos and updates which was really reassuring! She was kind and professional from the start and I felt at ease knowing they were being cared for by Rosie. Highly recommended!”

Phillipa S.

“This family are incredible. I would leave my dog Bailey with them anytime. She loves going to spend time with them. Highly recommend!!!”

Rhonda N.

About: Hi my names Mia, I’m 22 years old and I studied animal care & welfare at college, I have a level 2 and 3 certificate in both. During my time at college I worked with a variety of animals including dogs. As part of my college degree I had to do work experience which I chose to work at petpals( dog walking company) and Sadberge boarding kennels and cattery. I learnt a lot here and got a lot of experience. I do have a job which requires me to work 4 days a week but my schedule will be kept up to date at all times. If you have any queries or questions please feel free to send me a message :) Due to my experience my top priority is the dogs safety and well being, as well as peace of mind for the owner, due to this when booking I will ask a variety of questions just so I understand the dogs needs. (E.g, what there recall is like, any allergies, how are they around other dogs etc etc) I’ve worked with all dog sizes however when it comes to walking I am more comfortable with small/medium dogs as I don’t have as much experience walking large dogs as I do small to medium however when it comes to drop in visits and house sitting I’m more than happy to look after large dogs.