House Sitting Suffolk Coastal

“This is our first time using Rover, and obviously Colin too. Our little mini-daxy, Tippi, seemed to adapt well to Colin staying, and on our return was very relaxed and content. From occasional photo updates, to answering our questions about how she was behaving, his communication was excellent. Tippi has been well exercised, despite the rainy weather, socialising in new places we haven't taken her to before. Now, a couple of hours after our return, she is lying on the sofa just as she always does at this time, total relaxed as if we'd never been away. Colin has obviously made Tippi totally comfortable and relaxed, which is testament to his dog-sitting ability. Highly recommended.”

Laurence D.

“Isabel is very responsive and we're super appreciative of how patient she has been with our reactive dog. Having confidence in someone that knows how to respond to anxious dogs is a real relief!”

Richard A.

“Annie was really fantastic with our lovely dog Bryn and we were very happy that he was so well cared for and had a great time with plenty of fun, exercise and relaxation. Thanks Annie!”

Clare P.

About: Hello. Stephanie and I, are both experienced house/pet sitters and have over 19 years of caring for cats, dogs alpacas, birds, and fish. When not house sitting we live on our river boat on the River Deben. This type of life does tend to insist that one is practical, self-reliant and inventive - which helps when house sitting, as sometimes the unexpected can arise. We both enjoy looking after any type of animal - and together have over three decades of experience caring for all types of creatures from dogs, of all sizes and ages - including dachshunds both miniature and full size - cats, tortoise, rats and mice, rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs, parrots, budgies and all other aviary birds, owls, tropical fish, salt water fish, cold water fish (carp, trout etc), goats - including milking and cheese making - pigs and sheep, insects, llamas, alpacas, and a wide range of fowl such as hens, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, peacocks and ducks. Indeed, one of our jobs included looking after some swans, and administering medicines. Sorry about this long list, but you may be wondering if we can look after your creature which maybe isn’t a cat or a dog. We are both vegetarians, enjoy cooking our own food, spending time with animals and plants and exploring new environments - these include the garden and immediate surrounding area. We do not use the situation to explore further afield, leaving the property and animals unattended for hours at a time. Please note we do not act as carers for humans, as neither of us have nursing experience. However, we can and do administer medicines and treatments to animals, and have years of experience in doing so, from dogs and cats through to alpacas and birds. All houseplants, plants in the main house, conservatories and greenhouses will be tended, watered and cared for in your absence. Occasionally only one of us takes on a housesit, if the other one has other obligations. Stephanie and I, enjoy house and pet sitting as we get to meet new friends and enjoy knowing that we can continue with the daily routines for the benefit of the owners animals and plants. We do ask that the owners leave us some basic essentials, such as bread, tea, milk, cheese and eggs, to keep us going for a while. Jane has a nut allergy. We like to get to know the animals , their routines and the home situation prior to going out for provisions if possible. When not caring for your animals and plants, we are busy writing for internet companies; photographing and logging birds and insects in the immediate area; walking, cooking; needlework; reading and gardening. Stephanie enjoys studying entomology, particularly beetles and flies. She is usually engaged in sewing or knitting project, in between writing for various companies. Jane is an experienced bird photographer and has given talks at the uk international bird fair. On sits Jane is usually busy with her photographs and also works online as an academic researcher. Travelling around and caring for different homesteads gives us the unique opportunity to meet four legged and two legged friends, extend our range of observations, while at the same time being able to offer peace of mind to fellow pet lovers. We find that we can fully engage in our enthusiasms within or very near to any property that we are minding, so do not leave the property unattended for any large amount of time. We do not use the job as an opportunity to go out and leave the homestead unattended as in a hotel or hostel, but we stay and care for the creatures entrusted to us. As there are two of us, we find that maintaining the security of the household straightforward and if any unexpected event arises, there is always one of us to attend to domestic matters. Although we work together, we prefer separate beds ( thought I would mention that in case asking caused embarrassment). Stephanie snores loudly. We look after pets in the owners home. As there are two of us, one of us usually stays in and cares for your pet, if the other needs to pop out.

“Would thoroughly recommend Lily. Visited prior to sitting to meet Finn, asked all the right questions as has dogs herself, comms really good throughout and dog and house all good on return 😁. Thanks Lily!”

Amanda R.

“Jasmine looked after Marnie for us for a week while on holiday, got some lovely photos of Marnie while away and always looked happy in them, when we got back to the house was kept clean, Marnie seemed very happy when we got home, would book Jasmine again x”

Tamsyn A.

“Very happy with the lovely Ren, she kindly popped round ahead of the booking to meet Lessi- she can be a bit of a nervous dog with new people so this really helped both of us feel more comfortable the next day. She kept me updated with pictures and videos and Lessi was clearly having a lovely time with her. I have already made some further bookings. Thank you Ren! x”

Georgia R.

About: I’m a whole hearted animal lover, had dogs growing up and have been a dog groomer since I was 16 years old. I’ve worked in Animal rescues and Dog daycare/boarding. I have qualifications in Dog Grooming, Animal Behaviour, Canine Anatomy and Pet First Aid I’m currently working full time shift work but happy to help in between my shifts. Drop me a message and we can work out dates that suit us :) For home boarding, dogs will need to be cat friendly. I’m happy to care for your animals at your house. I have a secure garden.

“Joselyn was a fabulous doggy sitter. She was very professional and caring. She asked lots of sensible questions about my pup's routines and habits so that she could ensure his safety and happiness. My pup ,Walter loved her and had a great day with her. Lots of walks, play and attention. Joselyn is knowledge about dogs and extremely trustworthy. Highly recommended.”

Lois J.

“Annabelle was great with Molly! She sent me photos and kept me updated.”

Teresa P.

“Allie looked after our cockapoo very well, she is a kind and gentle person, when we returned home our dog was very calm and relaxed. We look forward to Allie coming again”

Claire A.

About: Hello, my names Jemma and I love all animals and have had my own dogs and a few small pets since I was little, so If you're searching for a pet sitter who is dedicated to providing exceptional care and affection to your furry family members, look no further! I offer flexible and customizable pet sitting services to meet the needs of both you and your pets :) Since I work part-time, I have plenty of time to dedicate to your furry friends! I am mainly free for dog walking everyday but more than happy to change around my schedule to care for your pets! When caring for pets in my home or a pet owner's home, I ensure they feel comfortable and loved. In my home, I have a large fenced garden where they can play and explore safely. If they enjoy the company of other dogs, my friendly cockapoo can keep them entertained. Plus, I absolutely love going on long walks, so your furry friend will get plenty of exercise and fresh air. Whether it's in my home or yours, I'll provide a nurturing and fun environment for your pets! 🐾

About: I work from home and live with my little 3 year old Labrador. I’ve looked after many dogs previously and quite often end up with my families dogs coming to stay as well. I’m up and out by 7ish with my Labrador, and she gets 3 good walks a day, either at the park or the beach or longer on a weekend when we can go exploring I have a fenced garden with grass and patio, my dog is very friendly and sociable so will play nicely along with others. I work from home so plenty of toilet breaks and multiple cuddles during the day

“Bianca was incredible in taking care of our spaniel Red! We had regular photo updates and we were at total ease knowing we could enjoy our day and he was happy and very well taken care of 😇 we’ll definitely be asking Bianca to take care of him again!”

Paige S.

About: I’ve always loved animals since I was a little girl. I have a dog on my own a cat, I’ve always been an animals girl I currently work full-time, but my hours are very up-and-down at the moment. Meaning I have quite a lot of free time in between my work. Depending on the job at my house, I have a big garden that is all safely fenced in as well as a nice house with plenty of space for cat or dog. In the home, I’m very good at keeping everything clean and ensuring that the animals needs a Matt.

About: We are a team of four experienced canine carers with years of hands on experience working in a professional dog daycare environment. We all work full time in a dog daycare and now are opening our rover books for the weekend! Between us we have an animal biology degree, hydrotherapy training and we have all completed relevant dog care and handling courses. We are passionate about providing calm, structured and enriching care in a small-scale setting, ensuring every dog receives individual attention, supervision and plenty of affection.

“Jill & Keith are amazing! Our zeke had the best time, Jill kept us updated with videos and photos , he was treated like a king. Even contacting us regarding a problem with zeke and took him to our vets for us , made us feel very reassured and kept us updated , when we collected zeke he wasn’t that bothered about seeing us , he was taken care of so well thank you so very much xxxx”

Julie K.

“Christina is a lovely, kind natured soul who when first meeting my Fern you could instantly see her love and care for animals. Christina stayed at mine overnight house sitting. I was sent lovely pictures of my Fern looking very happy and the house was just as I left it. Highly recommended!”

Chelsea S.

“Karen was a delight looking after my lurcher Abi for the week! She was great at messaging beforehand, to arrange meeting & greeting Abi, kept up with communication throughout and Abi absolutely loved her! She gave her lots of cuddles, walks & made me feel so at ease knowing she was in such good company for the week at my place. She even left us a shepherds pie after a long drive home. Highly recommend Karen to sit your pet, big or small.”

Roseanne G.

About: Since a young age I’ve always looked after family’s pets whilst they’re away on holiday. I frequently look after my friends dogs / cats whilst they go away either at theirs or mine. I love long walks & getting fresh air and am a huge animal lover. I work part time as a care and support worker, I spend a lot of time at home & in the garden in my spare time I have a fully fenced garden, with space to have a run around, I have room for anything you’d like to bring over to the house.