House Sitting in Edinburgh

About: I have taken care of dogs for several years and I'm very flexible to work around your schedule. I love to look after more dogs. I'm currently working full-time and free to look after your dog anytime after 5pm on weekdays as I'm not working from home. I'm free anytime during most weekends. 🥰 I live less than a minute from the beach so your dog has a lot of space to run around. I live in a quiet building with no aggressive dogs around

“Another great experience with Iina. She was once again reliable with great communication, took amazing care of Bailey and our home. Would recommend !!”

Dawn G.

“Is there an option for giving more than five stars? Absolutely delighted and couldn't be happier we have met Daria. After our Chili having met Daria twice prior to a five night housesit, we knew we'd have confidence in leaving her to look after our Podenco and our flat while we were abroad. Daria far exceeded our expectations. She gave regular detailed updates but required nothing from us, fully having the task of dog and house-sitting under control. We felt like we could actually enjoy being away knowing that both were being looked after so well. Daria is completely stress-free and easy to work with; her competence is truly professional but with humour and a personal touch. She gave clear communication upon departure so we knew what to expect when we arrived, offering her flexibility in case anything were to go wrong with our return flights. I cannot overstate how excellent she has been. She then went above and beyond - not only was Chili happy and well, we were astonished to find our flat tidy and clean when we returned, noting that Daria had hoovered the flat, cleaned the kitchen, prepared the laundry, and left our house spotless. We've had close family friends paid to housesit Chili in the past who haven't offered a fraction of the respect and care that we've experienced with Daria. Thank you, Daria.”

Kenny M.

“We are very grateful for Ieva’s help. Our holiday was much more carefree because we knew that our cat Richy is in good hands. It was clear that she knows her way around cats, respects their space but also knows how to keep them engaged and happy. Ieva would also always keep us up to date, frequently sending cute and funny pictures. Thank you one more time for everything, we are so happy we have found you! ❤️”

Viktorija J.

“Hamish got along great with Dougal, they spent almost a full day together, both waking and home sitting. Kindly followed all instructions, and left the place super clean as well. Thanks!”

Andra C.

“Kathleen was an absolute star with my boys. Very communicative and always kept me up to date on how they were all doing with lots of photos and regular updates. Really grateful for all her help and il definitely be asking Kathleen to pet sit again! Thank you so much Kathleen!”

Zoe E.

“Another brilliant visit from Doro! Pippin is always so delighted to see her and so is so attentive to his needs. I always feel he is in the best of hands with her!”

Katie B.

“Allyson was amazing in looking after our anxious cat Ziggy & our home while we were away for 5 days. We had great communication & Allyson sent updates/pictures. I will happily rebook Allyson for the future, thankyou so much again for everything 😻😇”

linzi g.

“Tom stayed in our flat looked after my cockapoo Brochan for a week - he was very accommodating to help last minute and sent plenty of updates.”

Katie S.

“Sarah is friendly, professional and reliable. She kindly arranged with me in advance to meet our dog and go over his routine before we left. She stayed in touch each day with pictures and short updates each day. Our house was in great shape when we arrived home and most importantly our dog was happy and healthy. Thank you Sarah!”

Abigail M.

“Where do I start. Dee was great from the initial meeting. Great with all of the animals, the perfect person to take care of them. Thanks for everything. I hope you still be available next time we need a sitter for them. Thank you.”

stuart h.

“Charlotte is fantastic, very warm and friendly. She sat with Reya the last two Sundays while I worked and Reya loves her so much that we’re hoping to make it a regular thing! Would highly recommend.”

Shelly F.

“Lauren was so fantastic! She was super sweet and passed along tons of updates from her day of play with Levi ☺️ he was nice and tired when I came home and had a great day with Lauren!”

Roxanne R.

“Margaret was a perfect dog and house sitter. She bonded with Wendy, our dog, straight away. Her calm friendly approach put the dog at ease. I would definitely use her again.”

Annette S.

About: I currently own two dogs myself, both from completely different backgrounds. One of my dogs (greyhound) is a senior rescue which I trained myself and which makes major progress everyday despite having a rocky history with previous owners. The second one (whippet) I have had since she was a puppy and I have also trained her myself. My schedule is currently very flexible as I am a student living in Edinburgh. I absolutely love animals so spending time with them would be a pleasure for me. I do not provide sitting at my house due to my house also being my dogs house! Due to living in a flat I understand that not everybody has a garden or the ideal conditions for a pet and therefore makes a perfect excuse for long walks with your puppies.

“Sonia took great care of our pup (and our flat) and communication was excellent throughout. Thanks Sonia - til next time!”

Matt I.

“Julia is absolutely fantastic! We had a weird last minute situation but she stepped up and saved us!! She is very communicative- kept us updated with lovely messages and photos of our boy. Geordi clearly loved her. Highly recommend!”

Megan E.

About: I grew up with a lot of animals, dogs, cats, bunnies, chickens, lizard… The list goes on. I have lots of experience with all kinds of animals which comes in handy, but especially with my dogs, I had a rescue Jug who would run around for an hour and then come cuddle up and sleep for 10! I also had a St Bernard from a puppy and he grew so quickly he ended up filling up the back seat, Honestly he did. I have had to give medication to animals before and sometimes you have to pull out the sneaky treat hide tactic. I had a cat who had a litter and i stayed up all night for weeks hand feeding this little princess kitten milk with a syringe, bringing her back into a sassy girl after being told by the vet she had fading kitten syndrome. I was determined to get that little kitty fixed up. So i know how to deal with complex needs. My Terms and Conditions are attached to the safety, trust and environment section, please read :) I recently moved to the area and am not in work due to personal circumstances. So I am free anytime to look after your pet! My flat is unfortunately too small to look after an animal in at the moment so i’m only able to offer services at yours or me and the dog/s out in the wild. You will come back to a house clean and tidy and a very happy dog. I don’t take them off a leash if we are out unless it’s an inclosed space with no other pets. If there isn’t anywhere like that we can visit that day, i guess i’m going on a very fast run. **Pet Sitting Service Agreement** Section 1: Agreement and Accountability By booking my services, you acknowledge that you may be held accountable for any actions that result in harm, misconduct, or breach of this agreement. This includes behaviour that is unlawful, abusive, negligent, or otherwise causes damage to me, your pet, or others. You may be subject to civil or legal action if necessary. --- Section 2: Limitation of Liability (Pet Welfare) I will take all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of your pet while in my care. However, I cannot be held responsible for injury, illness, loss, or death unless caused by proven gross negligence. You are required to fully disclose any known medical conditions, behavioural issues, or risks associated with your pet before the booking begins. If accurate and complete information is not provided, you accept full responsibility for any consequences that arise. In the event of harm to your pet, my liability will be significantly reduced or entirely removed in any legal or civil proceedings if failure to disclose relevant information contributed to the incident. Undisclosed issues will also weigh heavily against the client in the event of a dispute. --- Section 3: Medical Liability (Injury to the Service Provider) If your pet causes me physical harm that results in the need for medical treatment, you agree to financially compensate me for injury-related losses, including but not limited to pain, suffering, or time off work. This only applies where medical treatment is required and will be pursued through a civil agreement where possible. If an agreement cannot be reached, I reserve the right to seek compensation through legal action. --- Section 4: Pet Abandonment and Failure to Retrieve If the Client does not collect their pet within six (6) hours after the agreed pickup time, and fails to communicate with me to make alternative arrangements within that period, the pet will be considered abandoned. This applies to all services, including in-home care. In such cases, I reserve the right to take all necessary steps to protect the welfare of the pet, including continued care, seeking veterinary assistance, or contacting animal welfare authorities. Fees for extended care due to abandonment are as follows: the first two (2) hours after abandonment will be charged at double the standard hourly rate, with subsequent hours charged at £60 per hour per pet. These fees will continue until the pet is retrieved by the Client or by authorised authorities. If the Client contacts me before the scheduled end time to notify of a delay, the fees and arrangements may be adjusted by mutual written agreement. The Client agrees to be liable for all charges incurred due to abandonment and to indemnify me against any claims or losses arising from failure to retrieve the pet as agreed. --- Section 5: In-Home and Overnight Care When providing care at the Client’s home, the Client must ensure safe access to the property and provide clear instructions for keys, alarms, and pet care. Full and accurate details about the pet’s behaviour and health must be given before the booking. I am authorised to act in the pet’s best interest during emergencies, with any related costs to be repaid by the Client. I am not liable for property damage unless caused by proven negligence, and the Client confirms their home insurance covers such risks. If the Client fails to provide access or accurate information, the booking may be refused, cancelled, or ended early without refund. Additional charges may still apply. --- Section 6: Behavioural Issues Disclosure The Client must provide full and accurate disclosure of any known behavioural problems, including aggression, anxiety, or tendencies that may pose a risk to the Service Provider, other people, or other animals. Failure to disclose such information may result in refusal or termination of service without refund. The Service Provider is not liable for any injury, damage, or harm caused by the pet’s behaviour if these issues were not properly disclosed. --- Agreement Confirmation By submitting a booking request or payment, the Client acknowledges that they have carefully read, fully understood, and expressly agree to be bound by all terms and conditions contained within this Service Agreement

“Bernard seemed very content in Denise’s care whilst we went away for a few days. Denise sent photos and updates regularly and was conscientious about caring for Bernard and the house. I’d recommend Denise highly.”

Liz C.

“Giulia was absolutely brilliant with our rescue Dillon and showered him with love and fuss straight away! Her communication with us was second to none, especially when Dillon ate a wasp and she had to sort out his snoot with the stinger - she kept us so well updated and gave him plenty of love even though he 100% did it to himself! He's looking forward to his next sit already 😊”

Rhiannon H.