Pet Sitting Otley

“Truly a delight to have someone who really cares about your cats. Christine sent photos and updates that showed she spent time interacting with our cats and they seemed happy and comfortable around her.”

Vivienne M.

“Jess was great with our kittens. Made us feel comfortable leaving them for the first time and kept them entertained while we were away. Thanks Jess”

Madeleine J.

About: I have been a fan of dogs my whole life, have owned dogs in the past, and currently share responsibilities of caring for a male boxer cross with a friend. For the last 10 years I have been a reliable port of call for family, close friends, friends of friends and neighbours when a short-term solution is needed. Since hearing about Rover.com recently, I decided to reinstate this account and start offering these services to a wider audience. I work full-time, but only a 5 minute walk from home and will never leave a dog unattended for longer than 4 hours as a rule. My work hours at the office are 8:30-17:00 Mon-Thurs with an hour long break at midday, and 8:30-12:30 on Fridays. I usually use my weekends for hiking so can tailor walks to suit individual dogs and/or take specific exercise requests from owners. I have a high-fenced, secure garden with adequate space and shade and great retired neighbours either side of my terrace. On pleasant days when I am required to be in-office, I will often leave Fred (my boxer cross) outside with a big bowl of water so he can relax in the sun (or shade) at his leisure. With regards to overnight stays, it is a preference that dogs stay downstairs in either my kitchen or living room, but I can be flexible if certain dogs display any form of separation anxiety. Any dogs staying in my home must have been treated for fleas as standard so as not to jeopardise future pets from picking up hitch-hikers on their staycation.

About: If your dog could choose their own sitter, they’d probably pick someone who gives great walks, plenty of attention, and the occasional extra fuss — which is exactly what I do 🐾 I specialise in high energy dogs, with my puppy being young I know exactly how to tire her out, not even just walks! We do loads of fun activities to get the brain working! I’ve looked after many high energy dogs. I have also administered medication for dogs. I’ve grown up around animals and genuinely love being around them, so your dog will always be in safe, relaxed hands with me. I’m fully DBS checked and have a certified qualification in pet sitting and dog walking, so you can feel confident they’re being properly cared for. I also have my own dog, Winnie 🐶, who’s friendly and used to being around other dogs, so your pup will have a built-in companion if they enjoy company. Whether it’s a walk to burn off energy, a chilled day for company, or an overnight stay, I make sure every dog feels comfortable, happy, and looked after like they’re my own. I’ll also keep you updated with messages and photos so you always know how they’re getting on 📸 It’s a real home-from-home environment with lots of love, attention, and yes — probably a bit of spoiling too. Send me a message anytime — I’d love to meet you and your dog 🐶 Pet care is at the heart of my daily routine, shaping both my schedule and lifestyle. My days are structured around walks, feeding times, play, and providing a calm, safe environment for the pets in my care. Whether it’s early morning walks, midday check-ins, or overnight stays, I prioritise consistency, attention, and genuine companionship—making sure every pet feels comfortable, exercised, and well looked after throughout the day. I have a small fenced garden for your pets to roam freely. Lots of nice walks around my area both off lead and on lead whichever you prefer. We have different areas for the animals to be in at night if they prefer to be locked away.

About: Having grown up surrounded by dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments, caring for animals has always been a natural part of my life. From an early age, I developed a strong understanding of canine behaviour, routines, and the individual needs that make every dog unique. Over the years, I have regularly looked after dogs for neighbours, friends, and family members, providing attentive care, companionship, exercise, feeding, and maintaining established routines. These experiences have allowed me to build confidence working with a wide range of personalities, from energetic and playful dogs to those who are older, more reserved, or require extra patience and reassurance. I understand the importance of trust when caring for someone else’s pet and am committed to providing a safe, reliable, and nurturing environment where dogs feel comfortable, secure, and well cared for. My goal is always to ensure that every dog receives the same level of attention, affection, and respect that I would give to my own pet, while giving owners complete peace of mind. I have recently completed my college studies and, as I am due to begin university in September, I currently have a highly flexible schedule with no ongoing commitments. This allows me to dedicate plenty of time and attention to the pets in my care, whether that involves regular walks, daytime visits, overnight stays, or accommodating specific routines and needs. During this period, I am available throughout the week and can offer reliable, consistent care with a high degree of flexibility. I understand how important it is for owners to know their pets are receiving attentive, dependable care, and I am committed to ensuring every dog feels comfortable, exercised, and well looked after while in my care. Whether caring for pets in my home or in a pet owner’s home, my priority is always to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while maintaining their usual routine as closely as possible. I provide regular feeding, fresh water, exercise, playtime, companionship, and plenty of attention, while also following any specific instructions regarding medications, dietary requirements, or behavioural needs. In my own home, pets will have access to a secure, large fenced garden where they can safely play, explore, and exercise under supervision. I also have a very friendly and playful Bedlington Whippet who is well-socialised and enjoys the company of other dogs. I always ensure introductions are carried out carefully and that every dog feels comfortable and relaxed. When caring for pets in an owner’s home, I respect their established routines and environment, helping pets feel settled and reducing any stress while their owners are away. I understand that every pet is unique, so I tailor my care to their individual personality, energy levels, and needs, ensuring they receive the attention, exercise, and affection they deserve.

“Morgan looked after my cat for a little over a week and I could not have wished for a better sitter. Morgan put me at ease with his kind demeanour and genuine love for animals. By the end of the period, I was starting to wonder who my cat liked more, me or Morgan! Couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

Adam A.

About: I have owned 5 cats, 1 dog, 6 hamsters, 2 guinea pigs and a rabbit in my life. Regularly taken friends and neighbours dogs for walks, had a French bulldog with us for a week, and a German shepard puppy for a fortnight! Due to all my own animals I can't now take other pets into my home but can certainly stay at yours. Will happily bath & walk dogs. Currently own 3 cats & a Belgian Malinois who have everything they could wish for! Happy to pop in and feed/stroke cats, small animals etc. I'm currently working part-time for a charity so WFH Tues - Fri 9am-6pm. I also volunteer with children on a Tuesday evening from 5pm (term time) but I'm generally free Saturday - Mondays. I only had to cancel a sitting due a few days later in Nov 23 as I was hospitalised in a catastrophic emergency. I will feed and top up water for pets, change litter trays or clean out small animal cages/hutches and walk and collect poop for dogs. Will stay and play with animals and give love and strokes. Happy to sleep over and share a bed with pets as im used to 3 cats with me on a night or napping on the sofa with my giant dog.

“Sam is a great dog sitter. He is kind and gentle with my dog and is happy to let her set the pace and she already loves him! Sam is reliable and is a great communicator. I would highly recommend him.”

Jayne S.

“Vanessa was great. She was flexible with our complicated situation but made it work really well. She communicated well and responded quickly. Our dog Freddie was very happy with the situation. Thanks Vanessa.”

Sam T.

“Natalie provided an amazing service, she visited our cat Ringo everyday for a week and we received daily updates w/ pictures and any questions were answered promptly. All the requests we had were met and our cat Ringo was very well looked after. Thanks Natalie!”

Joshua B.

About: I have always had cats growing up. I currently have my own called Milo who is a very loving clingy cat. I have done dog sitting for family members while they are on holiday. I have a lot of experience with both cats and dogs. This is my full time job so I am available anytime and anyday. I will respond to you within the hour and answer any questions you may have. I have a cat bed in my bedroom for my cat Milo and loads of cat toys that he loves! I have a cat flap on my front door so he can go in and out as he pleases.

About: I am caring in nature and completely prorituse their safety and happiness. I provide love, cuddles, laughter, walks, I love taking them to beaches and giving one to one quality time.... I simply love them all and see them as superior to most humans. I adore their nature, their complete 'in the moment' attitude and find that we can learn so much from them. The thought of spending time in nature with these beautiful animals and seeing them enjoy their lives is so fulfilling. They will be cared for and happy and will enjoy time spent with me. I look forward to caring for them all!! I have an enhanced dbs certificate. I am Around every weekend. Available Friday to Sunday. We go on lovely walks in and around otley and the chevin is a regular go to! I have a lovely house in centre of otley with a nice enclosed garden. We have a cozy, safe house and I don’t drink or smoke.

About: I have been on rover since November 2023 and as massive dog lovers, we are having the time of our lives looking after other people's pets. Look at our reviews to see how happy and content all your pets are with us. I have recently started house sitting in your home too. I have had dogs all our life and been surrounded by dogs in the family since childhood. I have a Labrador called Bella who is 7, she is great with other dogs and very well behaved. She is a real pampered pooch, regularly exercised and has lots of cuddles. Unfortunately we lost Ted our 8 year old Labrador to cancer in September 24, you will most likely read a lot about him in our reviews. We now have Nelly who is a 1 year old lab. Both are great with dogs, however they don’t always have to come to your house when I am dog sitting, sometimes they can stay at home. Monday to Friday Maria works from home so your pooch will have lots of company and cuddles. I work local to home for lunchtime walks. On evening and weekends I run or walk with Bella, so your dog will get plenty of exercise. We have a large enclosed garden for safety , Bella sleeps downstairs in the kitchen or living room, your dog can sleep up or downstairs.

About: Hi, Kez & Alice here. We are an animal loving couple who work at home full time and your pets will always come first in our household. So far, we have dog sat around 40 different dogs in the space of the last 4 years and we have loved every minute of it. Dogs we have looked after include high anxiety, high energy and females on heat. We’ve also had 2 dogs together at the same time who stayed with us for 2 weeks. During your pets time with us, you can rest assured that they will never be left alone and will have free reign of the house! Kez: I have done a couple of stints in Brazil volunteering at a dog sanctuary so I have experience dealing with a wide range of personality types and temperaments. I have always loved all animals and have had my fair share of pet dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits and even rats. Alice: I have always been a massive dog person and doted on all family pets. They come first over everything to me and will never be left alone. I love to walk dogs in the morning and again in the evening - with lots of sitting out in the garden in between! I joined Kez on his second trip to Brazil in August of 2023 looking after abandoned and abused dogs. You are more than welcome to as many pre-visits as you like so you can get to know us and to make sure that we’re the right fit for you and your pet. Between us we both work from home full time and will be at home 7 days a week. We returned from a 6-month career break in March 2024 where we were doing voluntary work around the world and this has included time spent volunteering at animal shelters which we loved! We also like to send daily updates on your pets so be prepared for plenty of pictures of your pooches! We have no pets of our own and we have no plans to have children any time soon so it’s just the two of us. We have a semi secure garden which the pets will have constant access to and we are right near the Yorkshire Dales so there are plenty of places to go on walks. Your pets will have our undivided attention 24 hours a day as we are both at home 7 days a week. As between us, we both work from home full time there will never be a moment where your pet will be left alone. We have a semi secured fenced garden and we are both always at home every day of the week so your pets will always be within our eyesight. We will also put up temporary fencing in any unsecured areas while we have your dog.

About: I’ve grown up around dogs and horses, plus cows, sheep, cats, goats and chickens on our friends farm. I have had dogs, chickens and owned 2 horses of my own too. I’ve looked after friends dogs as well as pet rats and cats. I really do love animals. Our dogs have always been a huge part of our lives and have joined us on adventures whenever we could take them along for the ride. I am currently studying at university and over the summer months I will be at home with nothing to do, so Rover fits perfectly around my schedule. I only work Saturday mornings at my part time job which will not change over summer. Our garden is dog friendly. It is fenced and gated with plenty of space for your pooch to play. We live near a park too so walks are on our doorstep. We have always allowed our dogs on our bed and sofa as we believe that they are a part of our family.

About: **DBS CHECKED** Hello! I’m Alex and I have cared for many breeds of dogs in the past, as well as my own cat Ivy for the past 3+ years and my 2 Guinea pigs, Churro and Viktor. I have owned many dogs previously, including Greyhounds, Staffies and even Cane Corsos. Additionally, I have also owned budgies, tropical fish and a tortoise. I always prioritise enrichment, exercise, affection and mental stimulation. The standard in which I care for my animals is very high and I believe it should be the same for all. I am currently working a part time job at an equine yard, but only work around 1-2 shifts a week. Now, as I recently graduated from college, I have a lot more free time and flexibility in my life and would love to fill this space with caring for dearly loved pets. A role of this nature is something I’ve been eager to do for a long time, as I love meeting unique furry personalities. Meeting animals with different traits and characteristics is always fun and interesting for me- and providing a great level of care for owners pets is something I love and enjoy greatly. I am happy to walk dogs for up to three times a day and would be willing to go on longer ones if this is requested and/or needed for the dog. I would prefer to care for animals at the owners location, due to my house being rather small and more of a cat-orientated household. However, I am happy to do daycare and may consider overnight care at my own home if I am comfortable with the situation and if I’m informed of important details e.g. temperament, size, bad behaviours. I am happy to do weekdays, holidays (summer, school, bank) and weekends if I am free and/or given enough time in advance. I have a fenced front and back garden and access to many suitable dog walking areas. Whether it’s a 15 minute stroll around the block, or a longer walk across the moors, I am more than up for it! A play and social session down at the local park is always a blast too. I am very fortunate to live in a great area for dog walking and adventures. I do own a cat and two Guinea pigs, but they are kept in a separate room (the cat goes outside but keeps to herself). My home has a high level of security, including CCTV cameras and multiple ring cameras too. I also have a wet room style bathroom so bathing medium sized dogs and under would be possible. I have a decently sized grass back garden and a small wood chip front garden. I also have an old dog kennel which is being used for storage, but if necessary, can be cleaned out for use. In terms of caring for a pet at the owners home, I have my own form of transport so commuting to the location wouldn’t be an issue (if it’s no more than around 20 miles from my location). I am perfectly comfortable staying over night and will happily adhere to any special arrangements and requests, such as number of walks per day, giving medications and specialist requirements. I am unable to walk large dogs if they are very reactive and strong pullers, otherwise I am totally happy. I do ask that I am informed of any personality traits or issues I need to be aware of e.g. is not friendly with other dogs, reactive to cats, must wear an muzzle etc. I have no personal preferences or limits when caring for cats, as I have lots of experience and knowledge- plus they’re quite a bit easier than dogs! Again, all I ask is to be informed of any medical requirements or specialist care for your pet.

“Melissa looked after my cat over the Christmas period and did a great job. Thanks again Melissa x”

J D.

“Eunice has taken care of Beans and Toast on a couple of occasions now and has done a great job both times :)”

Niamh S.

About: I work within animal nursing, I have experienced with a variety of breeds from bulldogs to greyhounds. I treat every pet as an individual and their emotional and physical welfare is my priority. I enjoy caring for animals and my days revolve around the care of my own Dogs. I typically do a morning toilet walk, breakfast. Longer midday walk usually 45 mins to a couple of hours. Tea around 5/6pm then an evening toilet walk. With toilet breaks in the garden throughout the day and evening. I have a fenced garden my kitchen window looks out on to with a secure gate I have two social Dogs who would be in the House with your pet. My dogs are very playful so please make me aware before hand if your Dog prefers a quieter home setting as I can keep my dogs seperated

“Thanks so much Anastasia for dropping in on Maev whilst I was away. You did a fab job and Maev was so happy to get some play time and cuddles from you :)”

Hannah S.