House Sitting South Hams

About: I have two adopted animals from rescue and one girl I’ve had from a puppy. My eldest has medication and specific washing requirements so I’m used to doing that. I drive so can facilitate vet appointments if needed as required. I work from home, so can work to suit schedules and be near animals as required. I have smaller dogs myself which we can separate if this is something your animal isn’t used to. Having animals myself I understand often complex needs and requirements and can adjust to fit various circumstances as needed. I can familiarise myself with any routine required, and happy to attend beforehand as needed to speak to the owner. I was previously an estate agent, so understand how to lock property safely and take care of the owners space and privacy. I would like to think I am reliable and trustworthy such that it can be one worry less during busy times in your schedule.

“Siâni took great care of Daisy and kept me updated, very reliable and honestly couldn’t ask for more, Daisy was in such great mood when we arrived so clearly had a blast ❤️ definitely will book again 🩷”

Marcela V.

“I honestly couldn’t recommend Lawrence enough. He looked after our home and our dogs so well and left everything exactly as we left it. The regular photos and updates were lovely to receive and meant I could completely relax knowing they were in safe hands. He also earned extra brownie points before he’d even got through the door! One of our dogs spotted an opportunity to make a run for it and Lawrence was so quick on his feet that he caught him before he disappeared. It definitely saved me a lot of stress! It’s so reassuring finding someone who is reliable, caring and clearly loves animals. We wouldn’t hesitate to book Lawrence again. Thank you so much!”

Jemma D.

“Mark did a fantastic job for us and Rusty. This was the first time we’d left Rusty with anyone outside of the family and so Mark made time to call round and get to know Rusty several times before we left. He did simple things like walk him round on the lead and have him hop in and out of the back of his car, so Rusty was comfortable with taking instruction from Mark. He discussed what we wanted in terms of general day to day care and activities, but in addition offered helpful advice and suggestions for furthering Rusty’s training and responsiveness? Rusty is a relatively young terrier, so still learning the ropes. Mark has years of experience with dogs and his advice and hands on approach has really helped us and the dog. Mark was also a great house sitter. We came back to a clean and tidy house and Mark was also kind enough to ensure there was milk in the fridge and a loaf of bread for breakfast. We wouldn’t hesitate to ask Mark to look after Rusty again and would happily recommend Mark to anyone looking for day care or help with dog training.”

Robert P.

“Amy came to housesit Coco 🐶 for a few days. Was obvious Coco was well cared for during this time. Not only did Amy care well for Coco the house was cared for too. Good updates from Amy whilst away. Would highly recommend Amy.”

Sandra H.

“Bryony was fantastic with our dog Juno. She was kind, caring, and really attentive to Juno’s needs, which gave us great peace of mind while we were at work. She was also very flexible with times and days, which we really appreciated. Juno clearly had a great time with her, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book Bryony again. Highly recommend!”

Alice O.

“Florence was a wonderful dog sitter for our boy, Diesel. He is a reactive dog so requires quite a few instructions - she followed them brilliantly and was so patient with him. He was a very happy boy when we came home from holiday and had clearly had a lovely time with her. Thank you, Florence!”

Lisa S.

“Abby was absolutely perfect for what we needed. We reached out to her at the last minute, and she truly saved us. We stayed in touch throughout the day to make sure everything was going smoothly, and she always responded quickly. Dash seemed to really enjoy his time with Abby, and we will definitely book her again.”

Valeria M.

About: I’m based in Dartmouth but I work near Totnes and Newton Abbot, so I’m happy to provide my service anywhere local. I have three female cats who love to play and cuddle! In the past I had two other cats, a female and a male, and plenty of different dogs including a husky or a German Sheppard and ohh gosh that was an experience to learn about the differences in approach! I’d love to help you out so you can enjoy your time away and know your pets are cared for! I will also send you some cute photos to make sure you don’t miss them too much!

“Dave was brilliant with Bruce yesterday. First time we have left him with somebody other than family. He had a great time and they were best of friends by the time Dave left last night. Can’t praise him enough for how he looked after our boy. Thank you Dave. Julie”

Julie L.

“Joe came and done a sit for us at my house. He was brilliant and looked after our old boy and a young sprocker pup. Joe updated us regularly. We would highly recommend him. Thank you Joe”

Ruth P.

About: Hi, I’m Abby, I'm 22 years old and love dogs!! I had many dogs growing up and was in charge of looking after them, but unfortunately I can't have any pets now due to my lifestyle. I haven’t got any kids around so no need to worry if your dog isn’t great with children. I love going for walks with your furry friends - I live right next to a woodland area, which is perfect for going on walks. I am a full-time nurse, working 4 days/week, and my schedule does vary by the week, but the calendar will be updated regularly. I am a full-time nurse, so I spend 4 days/week working at the hospital, however when I am not on working, I am often available. I would love to spend my days off looking after your furry friends, walking them during the day and keeping them busy! I live in a home with a small enclosed garden. My home is right next to a large park/woodland area with many paths and routes to walk your dogs.

“Emma was wonderful with our dog Dora. She kept us up to date with photos and videos, plenty of walks and play time. Will 100% choose Emma again to look after our girl. And 100% recommend to anyone who is anxious about leaving their furry baby as Emma was amazing.”

Nikita S.

“Cannot recommend Rachael enough. She is an incredibly calm and responsive sitter. She was communicative prior/during the stay and put my mind at ease whilst sitting two hyper whippet puppies during a heatwave.”

Meredith R.

About: I have many years experience looking after all types of pets from hamsters 🐹 to dogs 🐶 I have had pets all my life and currently have a dog called Pip and two bunnies called Fred & Ginger! I also have an animal first aid certificate and a current DBS. I currently work part-time so I have plenty of spare time to look after your fur babies! I can drive and have no commitments so happy to work around you & what you need. I can offer pet sitting in your own home from drop in's to dog walking to overnight/holiday stays. Happy to travel if needed.

“We were going away for the weekend and didn’t want to put Cassi, our 16 month old GSD, into kennels. Molly provided the perfect solution so that Cassi remained at home. Molly is polite, friendly and obviously a dog lover. While we were away we had regular photo’s of Cassi living in surroundings that she is familiar with and being looked after - and played with ! We returned home to a relaxed, unstressed and happy dog - and as such, we would have no hesitation in calling upon Molly’s services again - or indeed recommending her.”

Alan G.

About: My husband and I have returned from a travelling trip and will be living with my mother in Spriddlestone, Devon until we get new full time roles. I work in corporate comms and he is a structural engineer. Growing up my mum had a dog home boarding business, so I have regularly been around dogs, I have also looked after many dogs for friends and family. My mum has also had 3 dogs for the past 10 years and Will also grew up with a family dog. We are hoping to get a dog of our own in the next few years once our schedules permit. We both work flexible hours. I am at home Wednesday and Fridays. Will can be more flexible however has to be in the office 3 days a week. We have a fenced garden with decking. We recently did this up. We live in a terraced road so this is enclosed from all sides.

“As a first time for having someone other than family look after our dog Bailey, I was a little nervous/anxious about the whole thing. But from our first meeting to the end of the actual booking I have been so impressed by India, I honestly have nothing but praise and gratitude for her. Bailey absolutely loves her, India has a caring warmth about her which which radiates. We were away through the heat wave and India kept us fully updated, she even brought her own cooling mat to help Bailey whilst also conversing with us if there was anything we usually do to keep Bailey cool. We were sent photos and given updates and knew we could contact India if we had any cocerns. India left our home exactly how she found it and it was great to come home and not worry about cleaning or stripping beds as India had done it for the room she stayed in. We can not recommend India enough and would be more than happy to book her again if we manage to get away! Thank you India x”

Stephanie M.

About: I currently do dog walking and enjoy making sure our four legged fur freinds are well looked after as it’s paramount and I love it. I work during the day but I am looking to make pet sitting and dog walking my full time job. I am a fully qualified pet sitter and dog walker. Available any time, please contact me if you are interested. We have a fence in the garden and it is well maintained for health and safety, but also if I took the dog out I will be checking the environment is safe.

“Olha recently looked after my dog (Toby) whilst house sitting for a weekend. Olha is very trustworthy and kept in communication the whole time. She provided reassurance that Toby was doing okay, and sent updates including some pictures of him. Olha was amazing with Toby and looked after him so well that he didn’t want her to leave! Highly recommended.”

Sarah M.