Dog Sitting in Southampton

About: With over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for my own dog, I’ve developed a deep understanding of pets’ emotional and physical needs. I don’t just “watch” animals — I genuinely care for them as if they were my own. I also hold a valid professional academic certificate in pet care, which means I bring both real-life experience and certified knowledge to the table. Whether it’s walking energetic pups, caring for senior pets, or simply making sure your furry friend feels safe and loved, I’m here to provide dependable and compassionate care that stands out. I have a very flexible schedule. Whether it’s early morning walks, midday check-ins, or evening care, I can adjust to meet your pet’s needs.Flexibility allows me to be reliable — and pets thrive with consistency and care. Whether I’m caring for pets in my own home or in yours, safety and trust are always my top priorities. I create a calm, pet-friendly environment with plenty of attention, comfort, and structure. I follow the owner’s instructions closely — from feeding schedules to walking routines — and I’m always alert to any changes in behavior or health. If I’m in your home, I respect your space completely and aim to leave things just as I found them (if not better!). If pets are with me, they’re in a secure, clean, and relaxed environment where they get the attention and care they’re used to. I also hold a professional certificate in pet care, so I know how to handle pets safely and responsibly, whether they’re high-energy puppies or seniors needing extra support.

About: I have grown up with dogs my whole life, they have mostly been rescues and larger to middle dog breeds. I am confident and calm around dogs of all shapes, sizes and personalities. I also have a little experience with cats and small dog breeds which have mostly been family pets. I have some experience in basic training and I can connect well with dogs who need that little bit of extra time, attention and patience. I have this experience because my family dog who's 13 has Cushing's disease and has issues with her back legs. I have a lot of experience with German Shepard's (my old girl is a German Shepard cross) and Collie's, but I would love to expand my experience with other dog breeds and also cats ☺️ I am currently on summer break for university so my schedule if currently very open and flexible. I spend most of my time reading, walking, or going to the gym which means that I will be able to give your fur baby/babies plenty of time and attention they need. I'm available for walks and/or pop-ins most weekdays and weekends, including short notice bookings. However, my schedule will change a bit once university starts back up but it won't change drastically. I'm happy to follow your pet's usual routine, do a bit of training with them if needed, use crates if needed/requested. I will also provide you with regular updates and pictures so that you can feel relaxed, confident and connected while you are away. I hold a full, clean driving license just in case of any emergencies or vet visits.

“Mark was great with my dog. He met with us and our dog beforehand to get to know our dog and ask us what we needed him to do in the home visits. He sent me daily updates/photos and our dog was well looked after! Thank you Mark!”

Karina S.

“Our dogs were very happy when Amelia arrived as they remembered her -and were clearly well looked after when in Amelia’s care and we will be using Amelia again.”

Siobhan G.

About: With 20 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities, I offer a loving, safe, and stress-free environment for your furry family member. Whether it’s cuddles on the couch, long walks, playtime, or special routines, I tailor each stay to your dog’s individual needs. I treat every pup as if they were my own, and I understand how important it is to have someone you trust while you’re away. Whether it’s for a weekend or an extended trip, your dog will be in experienced, caring hands. I have a flexible, part time working schedule so I can fit around your needs, with some notice. I'm unable to offer boarding at my home but I have a lot of flexibility to to sit in your own home. Loving, reliable care in your pet’s own home – because nothing beats the comfort of familiar surroundings. Whether it's daily walks, mealtime routines, or just a cuddle on the couch, I provide stress-free, personalized care that keeps tails wagging and whiskers twitching while you're away. Your pet stays safe, happy, and loved – right where they feel most at ease.

“Brigite is a very lovely person and I will definitely recommend her to everyone! She makes me feel so secure to have her in the house to look after my cats and she took lovely pictures every time when she visited. I can also tell than my cats like her as well that they had been waiting for her everyday and the way that they run to her when she came:)”

Rain W.

“Chelcey did a drop in for us, she was able to do a meet and greet at short notice and helped put Luna at ease on the day. Would definitely use her services again in the future!”

Imran R.

“Olivia is the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. Our cat ADORES her, and Olivia looks after her as well as we do. It’s a joy and a relief to have met her!”

Alexandria M.

About: I have grown up with dogs all my life including living on a farm for my first 8 years of life. I love getting active with them and apprythe importance of proper enrichment and a nurturing environment. During my diploma I studied veterinary nursing, welfare, behaviour and small animal rehabilitation including a practical period where dogs and kennels were the focus of our training. I am currently taking a gap year so I have plenty of free time for walks, training and semi consistent house sitting. I like at home so my own pets have my parents to look after them so I can make your pets my priority for that period. I ask to have phone numbers incase of emergency and a short description of your pets need while I am with them. Such things like usual temperament, if they are okey with other animals, toilet training etc. this allows me to tailor my care specifically to your pet right from the begining.

About: I have pets all my life, have excellent experiences about care from puppies and kittens till senior . Good knowledge about every day routine and care. I’m part time worker , got plenty of time for care and looking after cats and dogs for my clients . I’m flexible for booking. I have good safety experience with caring for cat and dogs, knowingly of everyday routine for different breeds of cats and dogs. Same knowledge of health care animals.

About: I have cared for many different animals growing up, from dogs, cats, and bunnies, to hamsters, rats, birds, and currently tortoises. I have also helped my Grandfather hand-rear calf's when separated from their mothers, as well as helping birth them when necessary. I have lots of knowledge about caring for many different animals, as well as being trusted to care for housemates' pets, neighbours' pets, and family pets. I adopted my very own kitten in 2018 and he is thriving, and have had 7 pet rats of my own across the course of 5 years. I am also no stranger to cleaning up after animals, as this is something I have been doing ever since owning them. Furthermore, I was an active member on BorrowMyDoggy, and walked plenty of dogs whilst being on the site. I have recently finished a college diploma in social science and I am due to begin University in September to study Forensic Psychology. Until then, I am doing my best to fill my summer with paid work that fits me and my passions. I am available 24/7, excluding the odd day for anomaly appointments and such. As summer is creeping up on us, I am sure many of you will require sitters for your pets whilst you are on your beautiful holidays, which I would be grateful to do for you. I cannot reside pets in my current home due to house sharing; however, should you choose me to care for your animals in your own homes, I will follow strict regimes if necessary (such as gates, crates, no pets on sofa's or in certain rooms). For animals such as tortoises, I understand fresh water and roughly 2 hours of heat lamp per day is needed (unless otherwise is specified).

“Drop in visit. Great communication, polite and lovely pictures sent.”

Tom P.

About: Looked after a bull dog for 2 years whenever the owner was away until they moved abroad Looked after a senior greyhound who was ill with bone cancer Have dogsat for two dogs and a cat so can handle multiple animals I’m currently a university student studying history which requires only eight hours of in person hours leaving a lot of spare time allowing me to be flexible I always make sure they’re fed, walked and receive a lot of love. If it’s hot I keep a constant eye on water and know how to manage walking them in high temperatures.

About: I have a family dog at home raised from a lil pup! I currently live in student housing with 4 other doggy loving girls! my own dog from home comes to visit all the time!! i absolutely adore dogs and pups of all ages and tempers! i walk an hour every day anyway so having doggies stay with me or house sitting dogs fits perfectly in my lifestyle! i am experienced with anxious and nervous dogs too! i have attended lots of robust puppy school classes, and have lots of experience with puppy day care and puppy walks from borrowmydoggy! i currently study at southampton uni doing a biomedical degree, so my availability is flexible as there will always be days i work from home during the week. i am free all weekends too! i will always have dogs under supervision. i frequently go on walks so dog walks also fit perfectly into my lifestyle. The house is puppy proofed (no open wires or any hazardous equiptment laying around) accompanied with a fenced garden. i am 20min walk away from southampton common and have a full UK driving liscence so explorations are just around the corner! I have a spacious room and a spacious bed for friends to sleep in! There is also unoccupied living room if any dogs get anxious or need a little alone time. the house is spacious so a lot of exploring opportunities too! Dogs will always take priority for play, sleep and walking times. fed early in the morning and in the evening ariund 6 pm.

“Jen was great from start to finish. It was a last minute request and she was so accommodating and left a really detailed note with pictures from her drop in visit. Came home to very content pups! Would highly recommend.”

Jo T.

“A big thank you to Jasmin for looking after Mitzi while we attended a wedding. Jasmin was super flexible and was excellent in her communication. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jasmin, she has a very calm approach which I felt put Mitzi at ease very quickly. We also changed our plans multiple times and Jasmin accommodated everything. Big thank you to here for taking care of Mitzi.”

Victoria C.

About: Hi there 👋🏻 My name is Emmily. I have had cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs and dogs in my life growing up. I joined here looking for a cat sitter for my extremely fussy Bombay Burmese - I had no idea such a great service existed! Then I realised- I wonder if I can help people too? I work for the NHS so I have a fully enhanced DBS certificate, and I often visit patients homes as part of my job, so I understand the importance of respecting someone’s home and security. I work full time so availability will mainly be evenings and weekends. So if you fancy a weekend away and don’t want to take your best friends to a cattery- get in touch! 🙋‍♀️As your cat sitter I will: 💖Arrange a free Meet & Greet to get to know you and your cats 💖Provide fresh food and water for your cat daily 💖Clean the cat bowls and litter trays 💖Enjoy plenty of play time and cuddles 💖Send daily photos and updates as required 💖Water plants, tidy up post and open/close curtains/switch on lights as needed. I work full time. I can offer evenings, weekends, and mornings if needed. I can discuss your pets routines with you and find a way to keep to this as much as possible to keep them settled. I have enhanced DBS checks. I ensure properties are checked and locked. I make sure pets are in a safe area with good warmth, ventilation and nutrition.

About: I've had pets for as long as I can remember, from all shapes and sizes, I've always absolutely loved animals! I have experience with both small to extra large dogs and currently have a rescue mastiff named Bingo 🐕 I work term-time only, so I am usually available during the holidays. I am also free and available on some weekends, as well as the odd night midweek. I live in a house in Portswood, which is a 10 minute walk from Southampton Common. I have a nice long garden and a super friendly mastiff who loves playing with other dogs. My shortest fence is 3 ft high, so if your dog is known for jumping fences then I'll be sure to have them on a lead in the garden!

About: I’ve grown up having animals throughout my whole life! From terrapins to chickens to dogs to cats to horses! I love spending time outdoors with my 2 year old daughter and spend many weekends taking our family dogs and friends dogs out for lovely walks in the forest, common or along the beach. We are constantly searching for new lovely walks! I own a 2 bedroom apartment with a small fenced garden so all pets are welcome! The common is a 15 minute walk from my house and the forest is a 20 minute drive! Am hoping to eventually get our own dog next year but would love to help out with any animals! I currently work 3 days a week from home and my daughter is at nursery for those 3 days so this can be from anywhere and my work is flexible so am able to pop in and out when needed I have a small fenced grass garden area at my place and also drive so would be able to pick up or drop off if needed

“My pets love her, she does everything I asked for and more. Definitely recommend”

Gita