Personalised care for your dog or cat - Bute
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Bute
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Danielle was amazing with our lovely old boy. We had an initial meet and greet, Danielle made us all welcome and put us at ease about leaving Teddy. While we were away she sent daily pup dates, videos and photos. There was a minor health issue which she contacted me about and offered a simple solution. 100% satisfied and he is booked in for another stay in October. Thank you”
“This was Ollie’s second stay, and once again, she was absolutely fantastic! It’s such a relief knowing he’s in such caring and capable hands. She kept us updated with messages and photos, and it was clear Ollie was happy, relaxed, and enjoying himself just as much as the first time. He settled in so well, which really shows how comfortable he feels with her. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and will definitely continue booking with her in the future!”
About: My partner and I bought our new home back in March and we are so excited to open it up to lots of dog friends! We’ve been the go to dog sitters for our friends and family for years, regularly looking after dogs for anything from quick weekend trips to fortnight long stays. Everyone recommends us as we couldn’t be bigger dog lovers! We’re used to keeping routines consistent, managing different temperaments, and making sure dogs feel completely at home (in the bed and on the furniture!!) We have our own 9 year old boy, Marley, but he actually has joint custody with my parents because they aren't quite ready to let him leave home full time yet! This setup works brilliantly for hosting: if your dog is great with other pets, Marley is happy to be there, but if your dog isn't good with other animals or just needs to be on their own, Marley will happily stay at his "grandparents'" house for the duration of the booking. Your dog will have full access to our house and although we have a flat with no garden it is by the water and full open plan. Plenty of walks, endless affection, and you'll get regular photo updates while you’re away. Both my partner and I work from home with extreme flexibility. We manage our own calendars which means your dog will rarely be left alone and gets company all day long. We have complete flexibility to stick to your dog’s usual daily routine, including regular toilet breaks, play sessions, and walks around our working hours. We live in a new flat open plan flat with a safe, quiet home environment and great local walking routes right on our doorstep. Our 9 year old dog, Marley, shares joint custody with my parents, meaning we can easily host dogs who need to be the only pet in the flat by arranging for Marley to stay with them. Your dog will have full run of our home and constant care while staying with us.
“Kirsty knew how anxious I was about leaving my boy. She assured me that she would treat him like one of her own and believe me she certainly did. Sadly my boy was old with complex health issues and needed veterinary care. Kirsty was amazing and stayed with my boy throughout for which I will never forget her kindness towards my wee Teddy boy. Kirsty kept me updated daily on how my boy was, sending pictures and messages. I know my boy was well looked after and would like to thank her from the bottom of my heart for the exceptional care she gave to my boy. Sadly my boy passed and I am heartbroken but Kirsty stayed with him to the end and I will be forever thankful for that. Thanks again Kirsty for all your support xxx”
“As always Toby had a fantastic stay with Steven . He knows where he is going now when he goes to stay and is always eager to see Steven. We have no worries at all when we leave Toby in Steven's care.”
“Harry did an excellent job of looking after our elderly cocker spaniel while we were away. We got lots of updates and photos and Harry even took her to the vets for a suspected tic. I’d definitely recommend Harry, especially for an older dog.”
About: Work until 2:30pm locally, available outwith these hours. ❤️ Have grown up surrounded by animals, hamsters, rabbits, cats & dogs. Recently welcomed a springer spaniel to our household who we have been working hard to train. Please note any dog that comes to stay with us must be dog friendly due to already having a dog in the house. Love the outdoors and wandering round the parks/beaches and woodland areas that Inverclyde has to offer. Dote on animals and enjoy spending time in their company. Treat all pets as though they are my own. I will care for your pet in their own home by ensuring they feel safe, comfortable and loved whilst sticking to their normal routine. I follow all instructions carefully, whether that’s feeding schedules, walks or playtime to ensure that your pet remains happy and stress free. I also provide plenty of affection, attention and updates so that you know your pet is in safe hands.
“Ching was very good at communicating regular updates including photos and honest information. My dog was treated well and went on trips to the beach and park. I was worried as my dog is quite shy but Ching was very reassuring. She was upfront when my dog was being a little unsure, not just telling my dog was absolutely fine. But she also showed me in photos that my dog was happy and feeling more confident with her. It was the first time I've ever left my dog with someone else and I'm so glad I used Ching. I'll definitely go straight to Ching again.”
“Emma & Sandy looked after Willow for 2 nights whilst we were visiting the area for a wedding. We couldn’t have asked for better care, Willow was treated like their own dog, it was like home from home. We received regular updates and photos and it was obvious Willow was very happy. We would definitely recommend.”
“I can’t thank Bethany enough for taking our fur baby. We were worried about how Minnie would be going somewhere she didn’t know. But Bethany was amazing and Minnie had the best time. We were updated regularly with photos and videos. Thank you so much.”
“Best pet sitter ever! We received plenty of updates and pictures which made me feel so much better with leaving Tess. Yo, Koko and their kids gave her a home from home and you could tell she was so happy and content staying with them. I will be using them next time we need someone to look after Tess x”
“Scott was amazing, I was so nervous to leave Nala but I had nothing to worry about. Scott send pictures & videos showing how much fun they were having, could not recommend Scott highly enough.”
“Annabel was very good with our Lola, she sent frequent updates and photos of Lola and she looked completely settled. I would highly recommend your pets to Annabel. We will hopefully look forward to Lola spending time with Annabel again in the future”
“Found Emma at really short notice before we went on holiday and I am so happy we did. Our boy was treated like one of the family and made friends with Mikey pretty easily. We got plenty of updates while we were away and Waffles looked like he was having his own holiday. Would definitely rebook with Emma!”
About: Hello! We are Lauren and Stephen. We've had dogs for a number of years and have trained them from puppies. We currently have 2 very friendly dogs - Sam (cocker spaniel, 10 years old) and Sid (border collie, 5 years old) so have experience with dogs of different ages and sizes. Lauren has received training on home grooming and has groomed Sam his whole life. There is nothing that we enjoy more than spending time with our pups and have taken them on a number of adventures climbing munroes. We also like to take them on forest and beach walks. Lauren currently works full time Mon-Fri 9-5 and will be available on evenings 6PM-9PM and all day on weekends. Stephen also works full time but could be available on a Friday, weekends and evenings. We have a fully fenced and secure garden, along with dog bathing facilities if required. We also have a van available, with secure crates and ventilation.
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“Maddy provided an excellent service, she was extremely helpful arranging pickup and drop off of our dog Hamish and my sister's dog allowing us all to enjoy a full day at a family wedding. I would highly recommend Maddy to anyone looking for someone to care for their dog.”
About: I have my own dog who is 5 years old, neutered male who is very friendly. I have had dogs in my childhood life and often watch friends dogs & family dogs. I work from home Wed-Fri so will be with the dogs 24/7. I trained my own dog who I have had since he was a puppy of 8 weeks so have experience with pups also. I will be home with the dogs 24/7 as I work from home 3 days a week We have a local park where we can walk the dogs I have a fenced off garden and my own home. My dog who is 5 years old is very friendly and would love a friend to play with Dogs welcome for cuddles on the sofa if they wish
About: After the recent loss of my dog, Mia, I have a lot of love to give your pet while you are away. WHY I'M DIFFERENT: 1. I only accept one dog at a time so yours will have my full attention 2. Large house with a large fenced garden and provides the perfect accommodation for any dog’s needs. 3. 24 hour care and supervision 4. Optional High quality photo updates with professional camera 5. Optional training for your pet 6. Many cozy spots for cuddles and naps 7. Willing to take animals that require medication 8. Discount for return clients I've always had dogs in my family and, until recently, I was very active with my dog, Mia. I work from home so your pet will never be left alone. I work from home and have lots of time to give your pet all the attention they want/need whether that’s playing indoors, in the garden or for walks around the countryside. Large space indoors and out provides the perfect accommodation for your pet’s needs. The neighbours also have dogs if your dog would like some socialisation.
“David was great with my dog. Has a great set up for dogs to roam in garden and explore. My dog is a bit timid but didn’t take long for her to warm up to David and his wee dog and came home happy and relaxed. Will be back!”
About: Growing up on a farm started my lifelong love of animals! I’ve had dogs in the house since I can remember, and all sorts of animals ranging from cows to peacocks in the garden. As an adult, I’ve house-sat, and dog walked for the last 15 years, and I now live with my partner, daughter and dog in Helensburgh before hopefully returning to the countryside one day. My partner and I are available to dog walk, house-sit and (if your furry friend gets on with our own dog and animal loving 3 year old) board your pet in our home. We have a beautiful garden for playing in, and know some great walks both locally and further afield, to give your pup the very best experience while you’re away. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your lovely pets! Please get in touch if you have any questions or think my partner and I might be able to help! X My partner and I are self employed, so we are able to be flexible with your pet’s needs! Please get in touch if you have any specific questions or scheduling needs. We have a fenced garden, a friendly dog, and an animal loving 3 year old to give your pet all the love and attention they could possibly need. If they need a slightly slower pace, my partner or I can also look after your pet in your own home and their own space.
“Debbie was great - really calm and settled my fairly new rescue dog well. Very friendly and kept in contact so I knew how my dog was doing. Debbie really connected with my dog so I would highly recommend Debbie especially if you have a nervous dog!”
“Absolutely incredible, Harlee loves staying over and beth herself is such a kind person! this is the second time harlee has stayed with beth and she is definitely in trust worthy hands, definitely won’t be the last time our dog will see her:)”
“We were up from Bedfordshire for a funeral and didn't want to leave our dog behind. Rebecca met us the day before where we introduced Willow to her and Ossie. She is a lovely person and left us in no doubt that Willow would be well cared for. We had to extend the visit with her and she accommodated this without any extra charge. We don't like being apart from our Willow but should we have to book doggy day care again, it will be with Rebecca. Thanks very much!”
“It was so lovely to know LIndy was being well looked after by Vicki on Easter Day which enabled me to see my family as she is not comfortable in the close up company of my small grandchildren or my son's large and lively young dog. She is a quirky little dog and Vicki gave her 5 star attention to keep her calm!”
About: I’ve had both cats and dogs my entire life. I have my 9 year old male husky and my brother has two cocker spaniels & my dad has a collie and two kittens. I help look after regularly when they are away or working. I am always home and available, the back door will be open for them to come and go and they will receive a minimum of one two mile walk a day with the option of being off lead in the woods. I have a fenced back garden (6 ft) and a very friendly dog at home who will help keep your doggos company at all times.
About: Animal LOVER. Had all kinds of animals growing up. From rabbits, horses, dogs. Currently have a cat (Marley) loves animals also. Taught my own cat to gives paws for treats🤠 I currently own my own business and have my cat Marley. Taught him how to give paws like a dog. Iconic I know. Marley likes other animals :) I have my own business so work from home a lot of the time. Fenced in back garden and close to the beach for walks.
About: I’ve always been a big dog person and have spent lots of time looking after my friends’ Cocker Spaniels, Ralph and Rue. I’d have them stay with me for days or sometimes weeks, so I’m very used to the walks, feeding, keeping them entertained and generally having a dog follow me around everywhere! I absolutely loved having them around and still miss them, so I’d be very happy to get my dog fix by looking after some new four-legged friends. I work from home most of the time, except from a Wednesday when I go into the office. I live alone and my job involves a lot of writing so would welcome the company from a cute doggo I have a nice garden space for dogs to enjoy, and I love getting out for little walks and adventures, so there’ll be plenty of fresh air and things to sniff! your pup will have my full attention and won’t have to worry about children or a busy household. I’m happy to work around their usual routine, whether that’s lots of walks and playtime or plenty of sofa time and cuddles.
About: I have had my own dogs in the past. Have experience with both small and large dogs. Also have experience raw feeding. I work from home so your pet would have me around all the time while in my care I work full time 9-5 but work from home with regular breaks to let pets out regularly if needed. Weekends are normally rather chilled. I have a very large enclosed back garden. Also have two doors (one always closed all times) so no risk of your pet escaping. I have no pets so your pet will have my full attention when in my care. I do have 12 year old child so all pets must be Oka with children
“Wilson had a lovely day with Rosie and her dog Angus while we attended a family funeral. She let me know if he had settled in straight away and he got lots of play time with Angus. He didn't want to leave her doorstep at pick up.”
“Absolutely fantastic! My new go-to :) my dog completely adores Carly and gets on super well with her dog too. She's very attentive and kind. Can't ask for anything more. My dog whines with excitement to go see her. One very happy client!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Bute
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About: I have 9 years of experience of having my own two cockapoo dogs,looking after friends and family 's dogs and loved every minute. I have a lot of spare time and have a lot of love and attention to give to dogs. I especially enjoy being outside going for lovely walks on the beaches here with my own 2 dogs and looking forward to sharing these with another furry friend. I have a lot of freedom every day for dog walks and go walking with my two dogs every day who would love extra company. I drive which means we can go to the lovely 5 sandy beaches on the Isle of Bute for walks. We live near woods too which is heaven to explore. I will also provide updates and photos for you.
About: I have rich experience looking after dogs and cats for friends and neighbours. I am patient, responsible and will send regular photo updates to keep owners informed. I can provide timely toilet breaks and playful interactions to keep pets happy and relaxed. I have flexible time throughout the whole week. I can respond quickly to pet care requests and arrange walking or home visits anytime as needed I will carefully look after pets in the owner’s home. I keep a calm and quiet environment and pay close attention to pets’ safety and feeding routine all the time.
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Large dog specialists near you - Bute
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“This was Ollie’s second stay, and once again, she was absolutely fantastic! It’s such a relief knowing he’s in such caring and capable hands. She kept us updated with messages and photos, and it was clear Ollie was happy, relaxed, and enjoying himself just as much as the first time. He settled in so well, which really shows how comfortable he feels with her. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and will definitely continue booking with her in the future!”
About: My partner and I bought our new home back in March and we are so excited to open it up to lots of dog friends! We’ve been the go to dog sitters for our friends and family for years, regularly looking after dogs for anything from quick weekend trips to fortnight long stays. Everyone recommends us as we couldn’t be bigger dog lovers! We’re used to keeping routines consistent, managing different temperaments, and making sure dogs feel completely at home (in the bed and on the furniture!!) We have our own 9 year old boy, Marley, but he actually has joint custody with my parents because they aren't quite ready to let him leave home full time yet! This setup works brilliantly for hosting: if your dog is great with other pets, Marley is happy to be there, but if your dog isn't good with other animals or just needs to be on their own, Marley will happily stay at his "grandparents'" house for the duration of the booking. Your dog will have full access to our house and although we have a flat with no garden it is by the water and full open plan. Plenty of walks, endless affection, and you'll get regular photo updates while you’re away. Both my partner and I work from home with extreme flexibility. We manage our own calendars which means your dog will rarely be left alone and gets company all day long. We have complete flexibility to stick to your dog’s usual daily routine, including regular toilet breaks, play sessions, and walks around our working hours. We live in a new flat open plan flat with a safe, quiet home environment and great local walking routes right on our doorstep. Our 9 year old dog, Marley, shares joint custody with my parents, meaning we can easily host dogs who need to be the only pet in the flat by arranging for Marley to stay with them. Your dog will have full run of our home and constant care while staying with us.
“As always Toby had a fantastic stay with Steven . He knows where he is going now when he goes to stay and is always eager to see Steven. We have no worries at all when we leave Toby in Steven's care.”
“Harry did an excellent job of looking after our elderly cocker spaniel while we were away. We got lots of updates and photos and Harry even took her to the vets for a suspected tic. I’d definitely recommend Harry, especially for an older dog.”
“Ching was very good at communicating regular updates including photos and honest information. My dog was treated well and went on trips to the beach and park. I was worried as my dog is quite shy but Ching was very reassuring. She was upfront when my dog was being a little unsure, not just telling my dog was absolutely fine. But she also showed me in photos that my dog was happy and feeling more confident with her. It was the first time I've ever left my dog with someone else and I'm so glad I used Ching. I'll definitely go straight to Ching again.”
“I can’t thank Bethany enough for taking our fur baby. We were worried about how Minnie would be going somewhere she didn’t know. But Bethany was amazing and Minnie had the best time. We were updated regularly with photos and videos. Thank you so much.”
“Best pet sitter ever! We received plenty of updates and pictures which made me feel so much better with leaving Tess. Yo, Koko and their kids gave her a home from home and you could tell she was so happy and content staying with them. I will be using them next time we need someone to look after Tess x”
“Scott was amazing, I was so nervous to leave Nala but I had nothing to worry about. Scott send pictures & videos showing how much fun they were having, could not recommend Scott highly enough.”
“Annabel was very good with our Lola, she sent frequent updates and photos of Lola and she looked completely settled. I would highly recommend your pets to Annabel. We will hopefully look forward to Lola spending time with Annabel again in the future”
“Found Emma at really short notice before we went on holiday and I am so happy we did. Our boy was treated like one of the family and made friends with Mikey pretty easily. We got plenty of updates while we were away and Waffles looked like he was having his own holiday. Would definitely rebook with Emma!”
About: Hello! We are Lauren and Stephen. We've had dogs for a number of years and have trained them from puppies. We currently have 2 very friendly dogs - Sam (cocker spaniel, 10 years old) and Sid (border collie, 5 years old) so have experience with dogs of different ages and sizes. Lauren has received training on home grooming and has groomed Sam his whole life. There is nothing that we enjoy more than spending time with our pups and have taken them on a number of adventures climbing munroes. We also like to take them on forest and beach walks. Lauren currently works full time Mon-Fri 9-5 and will be available on evenings 6PM-9PM and all day on weekends. Stephen also works full time but could be available on a Friday, weekends and evenings. We have a fully fenced and secure garden, along with dog bathing facilities if required. We also have a van available, with secure crates and ventilation.
“I am so pleased we found Maddie (and her family!) and were able to leave our special boy Jax with her for his first ever dog-sitting experience outside of our family. Maddie has such an amazing set up for dog-sitting. She has a brilliant location for walks and such a warm, welcoming space in her home where the dogs are included in family life. Jax was so loved and well looked after for the duration of his stay and Maddie kept me up to date with plenty of pictures and messages about their adventures together. Jax was in completely safe hands and I had no concerns about him while we were alway. I don’t think he wanted to come home! Thank you again for everything Maddie. We will 100% be booking again and I’m sure Jax can’t wait for his next holiday with you all 💛 I’m forever grateful we found you xxx”
“Lovely and kind and clearly adores dogs. Our wee Mo was really happy and had clearly had a grand time when i came to collect. I would have no hesitation about booking Cara again.”
“Donald is a 5 star dog sitter. He treated my dog penny as I would treat her, he let's her do what she does at home, he makes sure she has her medication. I used him for 1 week the first time, now I have used him for 4 weeks I would defiantly use him again.”
“I cannot say enough about how glad I am to have found Ashleigh. Our first time using a professional sitter and we struck gold. Ari loves her and I am totally content that he is safe and well cared for. Highly recommend.”
“Laura and Luke were absolutely brilliant with Clement. We contacted them relatively last minute as we had a last minute change of plans for the weekend and had to travel to Paisley from near Birmingham with our beloved doggo in tow. The communication was spot on throughout, quick, clear and everything was really easy to arrange. They were so welcoming with Clement and completely unfazed by the fact that, while he’s incredibly friendly, he also comes with a generous helping of fur, slobber and love! They took him out on adventures during the day and he came back very happy, content and clearly very well looked after. In fact, I’m not entirely convinced he missed us at all! We felt completely comfortable leaving him with Laura and Luke and would happily recommend them. Thank you both for taking such lovely care of him! 🐾”
“Arlo’s first time staying with Megan and he loved it Megan is really lovely Communication was great and so accommodating in extending Arlo’s stay. Hopefully be back soon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
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