House Sitting in Stratford-on-Avon

“Fiona was a delight to deal with and in all the arrangements she went out of her way to be helpful and ensure my dog, Lilly and cat, Daisy were happy and comfortable with her. She left my home spotless. I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.”

Andrea K.

“Exceptional care for Molly and service to us by Claire. From her original, attentive communications; the lovely, reassuring meet-and greet the day before; and the five hours she looked after Molly whilst we were at the theatre - every detail was perfect. We’re slightly nervy dog-owners! If we’re leaving Molly for any length of time, we have to feel very positive about who we entrust her to. We couldn’t be more positive about Claire’s work. Exceptional. She made our evening stress-free. Because of her, we - and Molly - look forward to our next Stratford visit.”

Geoff B.

“Laura looked after our Cocker Spaniel Sonny at our house for 3 nights recently. She is reliable and trustworthy and clearly bonded with Sonny. Her communication was excellent and so we had no anxiety about our home and Sonny whilst we were away. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Graham L.

“Mikey's first sitting with our 12 month old puppy went brilliantly. Mikey was punctual, followed all instructions diligently and was very attentive to our dogs needs who is in her first season and somewhat needy and clingy. Mikey left our home spic and span too, you couldn't ask for a better service, even sharing pictures of Siena enjoying her walkies and post walk naps and cuddles!”

Simon D.

“Annie was fantastic looking after Charlie and Nancy. She stepped in at very short notice, which I really appreciated. Communication was excellent throughout, with regular updates and photos that put me completely at ease. She was calm, reliable, and clearly great with them. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and would happily ask her again 😀”

Jo L.

About: Hi I'm Saskia! I'm currently a 2nd year veterinary student at the University of Liverpool. Since I'm renting and can't have pets of my own at the moment, I'm looking to fill that dog or cat shaped hole in my life by caring for yours. When I'm not studying, I'm usually training for my next triathlon, so if you have a high-energy breed that loves a long walk, I'm your person. However, I'm just as happy to provide a call environment and plenty of study break cuddles for senior pets or those who prefer a calm environment. Understanding that our pets our important members of our families, I am conscious to check-in often with photos, videos and updates to ease anxiety. For dog walking: After we exchange information about your dog and their specific walking needs: duration, behaviour, socialisation etc. I will come and meet your dog ensuring we are the right match. Then we will head out to explore and sniff! I will take photos and videos for you and give tell you all about how we are getting on. For pet sitting: After we exchange information about your dog/cat, your home and their specific needs: feeding, behaviour, walking etc. I will come and meet you and your dog/cat, to ensure we are a good match. Most likely we will start the day with a morning walk after breakfast. During the day I will most likely be studying in your home, with breaks for play-time, toileting and cuddles. I rarely will leave the house for more than max. 2hrs at a time to pop to the shops, to go to the gym, or for lectures. In the evening we will go on another walk, followed by dinner and settling in for the night. For cat drop-ins: I am available for twice daily visits (morning and evening) to ensure your cat's feeding schedule remains consistent. When I am a guest in your home, my priority is maintaining a stress-free, secure and loving environment for your pet. I follow your pets existing schedule, whether it's feeding times, a particular walking route or a no-sofa rule. I'm also extremely diligent when it comes to home security and will ensure all doors and gates are double-checked and I never leave keys in visible places. I treat your home with care, ensuring you return to a clean, tidy house and an happy, relaxed pet.

About: I am 27 years old and adore animals, with a particular soft spot for Labradors. I currently work part-time as a retail assistant at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage shops. I live in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon town, a 10 minute walk away from the Shottery fields and the river Avon, so I have access to a variety of beautiful locations for walks. I am responsible, reliable, organised and detailed-oriented, both in my professional and personal life. I am experienced looking after a variety of pets. From a young age, we had a family rescue dog (a Labrador and Rottweiler cross, named Harry) so I have experience with larger breeds. I was responsible from the age of 13 for my beautiful chocolate Labrador, Rolo. I was heavily involved in training her as puppy, reading up on tips and tricks to help her learn easy commands and toilet training as easily as possible. We had very little accidents in the house as a result. We had a cat from five years before we brought our gorgeous puppy home and managed to integrate them to each other easily enough, so I am experienced in both canine and feline care. They became the best of friends over the years, although Rolo would still bark at and attempt to chase other cats, so I was always aware and cautious of this when out on walks. I trained her for on and off lead walking, ensuring good recall skills for the variety of walks and activities we enjoyed together over the 12 wonderful years I was privileged to have with her. She adored swimming and spending time with her best furry friend, a labradoodle called Koda and we had many wonderful walks, sleepovers and beach trips with the two of them, so I am experienced in handling multiple dogs at a time. I love spending time with all animals and have spent a good amount of time with friends and family members’ pets as well as my own. I appreciate that every dog or cat has different energy levels and needs, so I am more than happy to stick to any pre-established routine. I am also trained in dog first aid, so am able to remain calm under pressure and respond to any crisis that may arise. I am happy to administer any medications that are needed, so long as there is open communication about this between myself and the pet owner prior to the sit. I meet a variety of dogs in my workplace on a day to day basis and have experience interacting with service dogs and their owners - whether this be for sight loss, hearing loss, anxiety issues, mental health or assistance dogs - as I help with answering queries about accessibility to both Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Anne Hathaway’s cottage. I am also often on biscuit duty for the four-pawed customers who come through the shops, as I am comfortable assessing how best to approach each individual dog and their owners. I truly believe that any pet is an extension of the family and should be treated with the same kind of attention, love and care. I am dedicated to providing warm, friendly, stimulating care for your pet, being attentive to their needs in the aim of allowing them to feel comfortable and relaxed with a pet sitter in their home. I currently work part-time as a retail assistant at Shakespeare’s Birthplace Trust and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Due to this, I live in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon town. My flat is only a 10 minute walk away from the Shottery fields and the river Avon, so I have access to a variety of beautiful locations for walks. My current working pattern means that I am available every other weekend for sits, as well as being free to do some weekday sits. If the sit coincided with any of my working days, I would be available from 7pm-7am for an overnight sit or to do a drop-in visit. I appreciate that every pet has different energy levels and needs, so I am more than happy to stick to any pre-established routine. I aim to provide exercise, stimulative play, company, fuss and cuddles, alongside the basics of providing food, water and toilet breaks for the pet. I am also trained in dog first aid, so I am able to remain calm under pressure and respond to any crisis that may arise. I am happy to administer any regular medications that are needed, so long as there is open communication about this between myself and the pet owner prior to/during the sit. I am also more than happy to provide photos and updates to the pet owner during the sit.

“Stefania is absolutely lovely! Our dogs took to her so well and we could tell they adored her as soon as she met them. She kept us updated all day with pictures of the boys and fun little messages about what they had been up too! Would highly recommend Stefania”

Aimie P.

About: I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs of all ages . I’ve rescued and cared for dogs, including my own rescue dog, and have a deep understanding of their needs. Neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and care for their pets, ensuring their safety and happiness. I am passionate about animals, patient, and attentive, offering reliable and compassionate care for every dog I believe that looking after pets fits perfectly into my daily life. At the moment, I work part-time, which gives me plenty of time to take dogs for walks, care for them, and play with them. I enjoy spending time with animals, and I am flexible enough to meet their needs throughout the day. I currently do not have a fenced garden, but my primary focus is on taking dogs out for enjoyable and safe walks in the fresh air. I ensure that they get the exercise, care, and attention they need during our time together. I am attentive to their safety, keeping them on a lead when necessary, and always following the owner’s instructions regarding their routine and preferences.

“River took great care of my dog, Amber—I hope they both had a lovely day together. Communication was excellent throughout, with regular updates that really put my mind at ease. River was also very accommodating, happily staying longer than planned when my day unexpectedly ran over. Thank you!”

Cristina C.

“Ellie was really attentive from the start .our dog Champers took to her straight away She sent us updates to let us know that all was good. We have already booked Elle again - She is lovely 😍”

Lou T.

About: I've been looking after family and friends beloved pets for many years so thought I would branch out to others. I have experience in all different breeds and have worked with rescue dogs. I offer home from home care for our furry friends. They will be treated as part of the family whilst following your rules. I work from home so enjoy the company. All pets will be walked daily. We have one dog ourselves called Lulu who is a lazy lurcher. Dogs I care for must be child friendly. I have a well trained 7 year old boy and 3 mostly well trained teenagers that are all happy to share there beds with furry friends 😁 I currently work from home so am available for boarding or daycare 7 days a week. All dogs will be walked daily and access to a secure garden when ever required. I have a secure fenced in garden. I will do my very best to accommodate your furry friends rules. I can use a crate if required.

About: I have been taking care of my own & other people's dogs for over a decade now. I can guarantee a fantastic service if you do decide to book with me!! I work during the day so always have time in the mornings for playing & walking. My work schedule is flexible so allows for drop in check ups for feeding & toilet breaks. I will do everything to make your pet feel as happy as can be. I will ensure toilet breaks and walks are completed as required. I will keep your pet company as much as wanted in your own home.

“Would highly recommend Jane, she did a brilliant job looking after our house and dog , Bea for five weeks . We received regular updates and pictures which made it very clear Bea was enjoying lots of lovely walks and very happy spending time with Jane at home. The house was beautifully clean and tidy when we got back and Bea looked amazing. We have already booked her for our next holiday.”

Nicky H.

“Maddie looked after our ragdoll Kaspar for two weeks whilst we were away on holiday (staying at our house). Communication was great and regular pictures were sent whilst we were away. We came back to a happy cat and will book Maddie again”

Susanne C.

“A big thank you to Thomas for staying overnight at our house to look after our big fluffy American Akita. He kindly came over a few days beforehand to meet Meka, which really helped her feel comfortable around him. It was clear from the start that Thomas is very knowledgeable about all breeds of dogs and confident in handling larger, stronger dogs like ours. He even took Meka out for a walk no small task, as she can be quite reactive to other dogs and everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Thomas and will definitely be booking him again in the future!”

Scott C.

“Katie took great care of Frankie for the weekend, sending us regular updates and leaving the house clean and tidy. Will definitely rebook Katie for walks and house sitting x”

Lisa W.

“Ali was amazing with Hooch & Bruno and both boys loved her so much. She gave them so much care & attention and adhered to their routines and medication requirements. Ali went above & beyond any expectations and we can’t wait to have her looking after Bruno again xx”

Sarah W.

“Lovely guy, very calm & pleasant. Met Tim prior to him staying which we really liked. Truffle seemed to take well to him too. Left the house nice & clean & didn’t feel we worried at all during our weekend away. Thank you Tim :)”

Mark S.

“Steve was a great sitter for our dog, Mabel. His communication was really good and he sent us photo updates which made us feel relaxed that our dog was in good hands. He also came to visit us and meet Mabel a few days before sitting, so they got to know each other beforehand. Mabel seemed very happy when we came home and she had clearly enjoyed having Steve look after her. We will very happily use Steve again and recommend him to anyone who needs a reliable, caring person to look after their pet!”

James P.