Aside from home security, the biggest concern for pet owners that need to travel is the safety and comfort of their pets. Pets are members of the family, after all, and nobody wants to think of their animals feeling depressed or alone whilst they are travelling.
The Housesitting Couple are passionate about animals: whether it’s dogs and cats or snakes and goldfish. We are professional pet and property sitters and are proud to offer a number of pet care services. We will give your animals our utmost consideration and comfort whilst you are away.
No Place Like Home
Professional dog and cat boarding services are pricey, and your pets may feel disoriented in such a different environment. Not to mention that your dog or cat will need to get vaccinations to prevent them from catching diseases from the other animals. Boarding services are great if you’re in a stitch, but they can’t compare to the attention of dedicated pet minders.
Although your pets are bound to miss you whilst you are away, they are far less likely to become distressed if they are cared for in the comfort of their own home. As live-in house sitters we take home dogsitting and catsitting in our stride. We dedicate ourselves to keeping your pets happy.
Dog Minding
Our bespoke dogsitting service ensures that your canine companion’s needs are fulfilled. We take our role as dog minders as seriously as our role as house minders. So what can you expect from experienced dogsitters such as ourselves?
- Walkies: our dog walking services can be tailored to suit your dog. Just let us know what level of activity your dog enjoys, and we’ll tailor the perfect exercise plan: whilst including routes that you often take so that your pal will always be in his or her comfort zone
Jemma & Ziggy
- Dog Feeding: There’s no ‘one size fits all’ here. We will respect your dog’s food preferences: whether it’s a certain brand of dog food, or special dietary requirements such as cooked food, that’s all absolutely fine.
- Medication: If your pet requires any medication or has any special needs of phobias, just let us know – we’ve had plenty of pets of our own to appreciate the special care each one needs.
- Grooming: We will be happy to wash and brush your dog as required
- Consideration of little quirks: All dogs are different, and dogs that have been rescued often have their own idiosyncracies. If your dog has any little behaviour quirks, we’ll be sure to take note and respect these.
- Love: Rest assured, your dog will never be ignored. Whether it’s playing in the garden, or practicing tricks, we will give your dog the love and respect he/she deserves. If your pet has come from a rescue shelter, our presence in your home will mean that they don’t have to relive any memories of previous seperation.
- And more! If you require anything else from our dog sitting service, be sure to let us know so that we can work it into our bespoke dog sitting plan.
Cat Sitting
We adore cats, and as experienced cat minders we know we can offer your moggy a happy home in your absence.
- Cat Feeding: We will keep your cat in the manner to which he or she is accustomed. Let us know what type of food they prefer, whether they have any dietary requirements, and what sort of treats are allowed.
James & Mousley
- Litter Tray Cleaning: Your home will be kept fresh as a daisy when the House Sitting Couple are about. We will empty the litter tray whenever required, and clean it entirely at least once a week.
- Looking After Wellbeing: If your cat has any medical requirements, we will attend to those. We will also be on hand to let your cat in and out if needed.
- Consideration of Little Quirks: Cats are all different. Cats who have been rescued may be quirkier than most. Let us know if your cat has any idiosyncracies and we will build this into our bespoke cat minding service.
- Love: From playtime to grooming, to simply giving your cat the cuddles he or she deserves, your cat will never feel unloved.
- And more! If you require anything else from our cat minding service, be sure to let us know so that we can work it into our bespoke cat sitting plan.
Reporting
We take our role as professional pet sitters seriously. That’s why we’ve built a private, password-protected client area where you can login to see a daily report of how your pet is doing. View a demo of that report here
