House Sitting in Rochford

About: I am a friendly, bubbly and passionate individual who takes pride in the services I offer. I have been dog/cat sitting for over 2 years now, and I have remained 5* rated on my Facebook page. I am always willing to go the extra mile for all animals, to ensure their quality of care is exceptional when I am looking after them. In addition to this, I have a lot of experience in dachshund care, and have worked with several dachshunds who have experienced IVDD - I have done several charity events to help raise money for dachshund re homing Charities. I have also worked with animals who are incontinent, offering a tailored, hygienic approach and respecting your animals needs to a high standard. Working in a school, I offer all week availability from 3pm onwards, and all day for weekends. I provide half term summer holiday availability to allow you to make the most of your family time together. I offer comfort breaks, medication administration (if necessary), dog walking, feeding, play time and more. I can easily work around your schedule to help provide a service that works for you and your animals to the best standard, offering the most comfortable and reliable care. I am fully insured and DBS checked. Before any service is booked, I offer a free of charge “meet and greet” for you to get to know me, and for animals to become familiar with me before I offer a service in your home. Alongside this, I require documentation to be filled out and returned before any booking commences - without this, I cannot provide a service. For dog walking, I will NEVER take your dogs of lead; this is a non negotiable whist your animals are in my care, to ensure the upmost safety and reassurance.

“Charley stayed in our house and watched our Todd for 3 days, she did a fantastic job, walked him spent plenty of time with him and left our house spotless. We will definitely use Charley again she put us at ease leaving her in our home and looking after our little dog. Highly recommend if your looking for a reliable, respectable and caring young lady to watch your animals 😀”

Faye M.

About: I don’t just walk your dog - I engage them with personalised activities that suits their unique needs, ensuring they get both physical excerise and mental stimulation. My commitment to safety and my genuine love for animals make me a trusted companion for your pet, providing peace of mind that they are in caring and capable hands. I currently work full time 9-5 Monday to Friday. But that doesn’t mean I won’t look after your pets after my working day. I’ll happily do weekends! I have a fenced garden with a lot of area for play in. An amazing sunny garden so your pet can sun bath, so I know they’ll have fun.

“Having known Alison for years I knew she was very calm and of her love for animals. But we had lost touch and I was overjoyed to see her as available on here. I booked straight away no questions. The dogs loved her she has a great energy and really put me at ease leaving them. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Alison again and neither should anybody else, but don’t book her up so I can’t get my boys in again 😂. Thanks so much Alison.”

Harriet S.

About: I have always grown up with dogs and even looked after friends and family member's dogs. They really are part of the family and I try to take them everywhere we go. I believe dogs are happiest when they trust the human they are with which is why I always demonstrate that I am a confident dog handler so both you and your dog are relaxed as can be. I currently work in the City but I am working towards starting my own dog walking business and thought this is the perfect way to build a reputation and get my name out there! I have grown up with dogs, currently I have two Beagles who are FULL of life but I love taking them on long off-leash walks in the countryside and I would love to be able to do the same for other dogs when their owners aren't able to! As I am new here, I will happily have an initial 1:1 with you and your dog(s) so we can lay out some "ground rules" and I can get to know you and your dog, and you and your dog can get to know me as trust is so important for everyone involved.

About: I've looked after and trained my family dogs on my own since age 9, and have owned dogs of all sizes from all sorts of backgrounds. Very comfortable with big dogs I work part time on Wednesday and Fridays but with enough work I would look to give this up to pursue pet care full time. I will converse with you upon contact to figure out requirements for your pet specifically and tailor each visit depending on your needs. Happy with crating dogs, cleaning litter trays, cleaning garden of waste, I will also hand feed dogs with trust and time and patience.

“Lucy is the absolute top tier of dogsitters! Fantastic, regular updates with gorgeous pictures and just the most loving attitude! We don't usually have dogsitters walk our boy because he is reactive and strong on the lead, but we had no qualms about Lucy walking him, and her detailed reports after each walk really put our minds at ease. We couldn't recommend Lucy more highly!”

Rhiannon H.

About: As a Fear Free Level 2 Certified veterinary professional, I prioritise creating a calm, positive experience for every pet in my care. I’ve looked after animals of all ages and temperaments, including energetic puppies and senior pets with special needs. I’m confident with administering medications, supporting pets with anxiety, and maintaining consistent routines that make animals feel safe and loved. Throughout my veterinary education, I’ve been actively involved in learning about animal behaviour—attending puppy classes in my spare time during clinical rotations to deepen my understanding and practical skills. My veterinary background, combined with my Fear Free certification and hands-on experience, sets me apart from other sitters. I bring a calm, gentle approach and tailor my care to each pet’s emotional and physical needs. I’m observant, detail-oriented, and genuinely love building trust with animals—whether it’s through play, cuddles, or quiet companionship. I’ll always keep you updated with photos and notes, so you can relax knowing your pet is happy, safe, and in caring hands. Pet care fits seamlessly into my weekly routine. I’m currently working from home, which gives me the flexibility to provide attentive, consistent care throughout the day. As a Fear Free Certified veterinary professional, I’m used to structuring my time around animal wellbeing and always make sure each pet gets the time, engagement, and comfort they need. I’m happy to adapt to your pet’s usual routine to keep things calm and familiar for them. Whether I’m caring for pets in their own home or mine, their safety and emotional wellbeing are always my top priorities. As a Fear Free Certified veterinary professional, I’m trained to recognise signs of stress and respond in a calm, reassuring way that helps pets feel secure. I take time to build trust through gentle handling, positive reinforcement, and sticking to familiar routines. In a pet owner's home, I’m respectful of the space and follow all instructions closely—whether that’s feeding, medication, walk routines, or specific behavioural cues. I maintain a clean, hazard-free environment and keep pets mentally and physically engaged while also ensuring they get time to rest and feel at ease. I also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel confident your pet is in good hands.

“Really happy with how Ellie looked after our Dog, she was completely reliable and sent us pictures throughout the day with updates. Thank you so much ☺️”

Emily B.

“Karolina took her time to get to know the dogs and they both really took to her. I felt confident leaving them with her.”

Hellena C.

“I couldn’t be happier with Darcy! This was the first time I left my puppy with anyone, and I was quite nervous — but Darcy immediately put me at ease. She’s such a genuinely kind person and clearly knows a lot about dogs and puppies. My pup took to her straight away and clearly felt safe and happy in her care. It means so much to know he was in such good hands. I’ll definitely be using Darcy regularly from now on — I trust her completely and feel so lucky to have found her!”

Nancy F.

About: We had a German Shepard as a family dog but I love all dogs. I have a flat but I only care for 1 little dog at a time and I give my full attention all day and happy to walk along the seafront 2 or 3 times a day and little walks in between depending how much they like to walk. I am free for you to video call me any time of day. I give my full attention and lots of cuddles. I am happy to accommodate special needs and diets. I am also an experienced carer PA so many years in the caring profession and my last role was helping a lady who had a brain injury (talking therapy). I am a very caring person and will do my very best for your beloved pets. I have DBS. I work part time on line and phone work but it is very easy and I can easily take time off to be with pets I have a comfortable flat and I'm a few mins from the seafront and the park which I am at daily. I am a walker :)

About: Having grown up surrounded by animals, I’ve spent my whole life caring for a wide variety of pets—including dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and tortoises. Over the past 9 years, I’ve gained hands-on experience helping with puppy care, as well as offering reliable dog walking and pet sitting services. Whether it’s providing comfort and companionship or keeping up with an energetic pup’s routine, I treat every animal like part of the family. My lifelong passion for animals means your pet will be in safe, loving, and experienced hands while you’re away. Your pets are my full time job! Available 24/7 with no job or animal to big or small I will cater to your pets needs ! Caring for your pets in the comfort of their own home, whether it’s popping in for a quick feed or spending the day and night together I am there.

About: As I grow older (and hopefully wiser!) I find myself constantly wanting to learn more and more about dogs. I’m still finding my feet 🐾 but I know for sure that my purpose is working with dogs and now I’m on a path to becoming an ethical, certified dog trainer 🥰 Growing up in this area and welcoming all ages and sizes of your furry friends. I left my job to fulfill my dream of working with animals full time because I am so passionate, so much so I am always learning new skills. I will always do my best to work around dates and times needed. I offer an honest and high quality service with a hyper focus and passion for dogs🥹🐶 I would also like to add I am fully DBS checked and fully insured separate from ROVER.

“Ashley was amazing dogs are super happy. Had loads of communication and will definitely be contacting him again when we go away! Thank you so much”

Lisa H.

About: Hey I’m Rhianne 🙂 I grew up with animals from a very small age we always had family pets from dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and even goats at one point. My parents rescued our last two dogs, that was amazing to give them the best life after being neglected. I have lots of experience taking care of different breeds of dogs and I thoroughly enjoy looking after them and spending time with them, giving them lots of love and attention. I am very adaptable and understand each little fur baby has their own personality. I work from home so I am very flexible through out the day. I have 2x 15 minute breaks and 1 hour lunch so plenty of time to take your pets to the toilet and for walks before, during my lunch or after work. I go to the gym regularly so pets that are OK to be left for a couple of hours on their own is more suitable for me. I will send plenty of updates with photos and messages to assure you that your fur babies are safe and being well cared for. I am very attentive and ensure a high standard of care when caring for pets. I will follow all feeding, walking routines given to me and give your fur babies lots of cuddles and love. If there are specific routines with feeding, walking or requirements for pets these can be given to me to follow.

About: It has been just over a year now since I started Comforting Creatures, and the business just keeps growing! I (Rosie) have grown up around all kinds of pets and animals. Currently I have a dog, cat, tortoise and a range of creepy crawly insects. I also have an incredible employee called Eve who does nothing but love and care for any pets. We both have a range of availability so please feel free to contact the page, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We both have a range of availability as well as regular clients each. Please pop us a message on here, on Facebook or through WhatsApp for more information. Before we can take on your requests to care for your pet, we must book in a free meet and greet where we pop by to meet you and your pets. This gives us all a chance to get to know eachother, ask any questions you may have and fill out our form which contains all of our information and once completed, your information so that your pet gets the best care and we know as much about them as possible. We both carry around first aid kits, wipes and to ensure we have the correct equipment to keep your pet safe.

About: I’ve been fostering for a bulldog rescue for four years, I’ve adopted my male bulldog from them. I also have a female bulldog in permanent medical foster. I’ve extensive experience with bulldogs. They are a specific breed, who needs someone who knows them well. I love everything about them, they are comedians in disguise. Get in touch, if you are worried about leaving your bulldog. Bulldogs enquiries only. Get in contact to discuss your needs. I’m able to pop in and see your dog while you are at work, I also do dog sitting when you are going on a night out or weekends away. I’ve been approved by a rescue to foster; I have my own bulldogs at home. I prefer to go to clients' homes to look after their dogs. I usually do an introductory visit, and then decide on the days/ times

About: I’m an energetic, animal loving lady who genuinely enjoys caring for dogs. I have three grown up (adult) children, two of which are living at home, and a husband who is a carpenter. We have two small dogs ourselves which are King Charles Cavaliers and from rescue centres. They are friendly and playful who love the varied interaction from their doggie friends. Harry is a fun chappie who’s is 8 years and Lily is a sweet shy girl who’s 10. I dog walk at least once daily and enjoy doggie walks over the park opposite where we live. We enjoy the interaction with other friendly doggie parents and their furbabies. For longer walks, we enjoy Hockley Woods, Grove Woods and Cherry Orchard where they can run, swim and play! I will happily board, offer daycare and walks to any small to medium sized dog but will always insist on a visit first to ensure compatibility and happiness. Please message for any further information. Please note; Day stay hours are 9-5pm, 8-4pm or 7-3pm. Any additional hours outside of these are charged accordingly. I work for the NHS from home, 5 days per week with very flexible hours. Therefore, I can accommodate any hours and any days. Weekends I’m available too. We have a large, open plan house, with a 100 foot back garden, fenced. There is a large cabin at the end of the garden (where I work) where doggies can happily come and go.

About: I have been working at a kennels for over 2 years with a variety of different dog breeds, and friends and family’s can always rely on me when needing a pet sitter or carer. I am currently working 2-3 days a week and therefore have sufficient amounts of time for dog sitting and walking throughout the week when needed. Within the owners home I would ensure I am familiar with the environment making sure it is kept safe and secure. I would learn the personality and behaviour of the pet and know their routine for walking and feeding as well as administering any medication if needed when in my care. I would also keep an eye out for any signs of illness or distress, and have the owners contact details and their vet services information to hand. Whilst out walking I would ensure that the pet is kept on a lead and be aware of the surrounding area including traffic, other pets, people and cyclists to name a few.