Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Adventurous, independent lady, is willing to take good care of your house & pets
A great first experience for us with Zeewoi and Renee (and Bert). A great couple with lots of experience sitting houses and watching pets. They both took great care of our cat, sending pictures every day and ensuring he had plenty of attention. They were both excellent with taking care of our house to include watering the garden during the hot weather and taking great care of our hot tub. We returned from our week long family vacation to find an immaculately kept house. They are both extremely personable and we would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a house/pet sitter.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Animal lover and avid wildlife photographer
This was honestly the first time I've ever felt comfortable and totally at ease with a petsitter. We were a long way from home, and Stefanie looked after our 4 dogs fabulously. She even took care of a post foot-op recovery with absolute ease. She sent little video updates of them regularly, and honestly they were as happy as they normally are when we are at home. This is a first, as they normally pine for us for the first few days and then give us a bit of a sulk when we return, but we had none of that. We also had a lovely meal prepared for us upon our return. Stefanie is self-sufficient and reliable and I would totally recommend her as a babysitter.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Yvonne and Hans a responsible and reliable retired non smoking couple who love t
Yvonne and Hans filled in a gap in house-sitting cover when we at short notice had to extend our stay in UK. Although they only stayed for two days, we were able to arrange video calls with them and also including the previous sitters, to plan for the handover. This all worked very smoothly, and our house was spotless on our return, and our cats were happy and well cared for. Yvonne sent great photos during her short stay, clearly the cats had charmed her and Hans, and got their own way - as they do with us! We would be delighted to have them to sit our house and pets on another occasion...
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Enthusiastic, couple, Wil & Ina like to take care of your loved animal & home
A big thank you to Ina and Will for looking after our doggies and our home. Unfortunately for them, Betsie had gone into season days before we left and it was quite a challenge for them when Beau (our neutered boy) got so confused. But, they rose to that challenge and handled it admirably. We have returned home to three very happy dogs and a lovely clean and tidy home. And they even helped do some weeding in our garden. More than happy to recommend them to look after your pets.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Reliable Dutch couple, both writers, would love to take care of your house, gard
Our puppy is a smart but challenging border collie. Nynke and Hans gave her the structure and rules that she needs. They are welcome back any time.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Very experienced Dutch couple.
Marie -Anne and Andre were fantastic pet sitters , they looked after our house, garden and cat Louis with great care . They are exceptionally charming and pleasant people we can’t recommend them highly enough. Pauline & Jeremy
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Hi, we are a couple from the Netherlands, living in Spain and we work from home
Chantal and Rianne were amazing pet sitters. They were very attentive, and communication was great. They took care of our five Silkie hens and two cats. When we arrived home, the house was super clean, and all our pets were happy. They are welcome back anytime.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Trustworthy animal lovers. Former Veterinary nurse/Hospital manager
Caron and Arie have been excellent housesitters, taking great care of 'princess' Mila and the house over Christmas. It was our first time using the zeewoi service and Caron and Arie soon dispelled any concerns we had, they are professional and personable and we hope to use them again. Mila obviously enjoyed their company and was very content with the care and attention she received, to the extent that she was still talking to us when we got home. We have no hesitation in recommending Caron and Arie.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Generous. Animal loving. Passionate world citizens. At home where your home is.
Marjolein and Erwin were excellent housesitters! We are so thankful to have had them stay at our place and care for our dog Jackson. Jackson is a puppy, and they handled him extremely well. They clearly know what they are doing when it comes to pet care and training, and took time to ask about our methods and habits beforehand to provide consistent expectations. It was so nice to receive their daily messages and pictures detailing where they had taken him out exploring. Jackson loved them and was sad when they left. Furthermore, Marjolein and Erwin cared for our home and garden as if it were there own, leaving it in better condition than before. They even ensured our fridge was stocked with essentials upon our return and had a home cooked meal prepared for us. We enjoyed getting to know them and would recommend them for all housesits. Thank you, Marjolein and Erwin! Jackson's life was heavenly with you around!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Opsterland, Netherlands
Responsible, pet-loving couple, looking forward to caring for your pets & home
Thomas and Olena were a complete pleasure looking after our dogs so well and keeping us in touch. Would thoroughly recommend them.
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
Brian is a very professional sitter that does a good job, pays attention to details and is easy to work with. I have a lot of plants. A lot. He suggested me do a video for the plant care so he could be sure of which ones needed what. Brilliant! I’d never thought of that. They were in great shape when I returned. I explained that I needed some flexibility with travel dates, he agreed and rolled with the punches like a champ when my dates did indeed change. Unfortunately, he was a bit allergic to my cat but made it work anyway. He was really awesome about everything including a tree that fell next door in a storm and blocked the road for three days. I appreciate that he appreciated how funny and how much personality Boo has. They got along well and I received some great videos. I returned home to a happy cat and a house well taken care of 😊. I would definitely recommend Brian.
Kimberly was a wonderful sitter who watched our two cats for us while we were out. She was willing to come a day early to help acclimate herself with the animals, and this was exceedingly helpful in making sure the cats would be comfortable with her during our absence. I would highly recommend Kimberly if you're looking for a responsible, caring sitter.
Hannah and Joseph were brilliant sitters - totally reliable and trustworthy. Quick to respond to queries and their past experience with dog/ housesitting was very apparent. Our 2 dogs and 1 cat were well looked after and the house was spotless on our return. We are totally happy to recommend them.
My husband and I are so grateful for Cendy staying with our ~1yr old cat for nearly a full month. We were nervous to leave her for so long but Cendy had Wilma literally eating out of the palm of his hand and snuggling with him in no time. Cendy was incredibly communicative with us and attentive to Wilma consistently for the entire duration of the sit which was such a relief and gave us the piece-of-mind needed to fully enjoy our trip. We returned back to an impeccably clean apartment and a very content kitty. For the first few days back Wilma was definitely looking around for Cendy, missing her buddy. We (and Wilma!) would welcome Cendy back any time, especially for a longer stay knowing how responsible of a sitter he was. Couldn't recommend enough!
Denae and Burl were absolutely fabulous house/pet sitters for 4 weeks, Dec 2022- Jan 23. They are very friendly and intelligent, caring towards the animals (2 cats and 1 lively dog), and left our home clean and tidy. It all went very, very smoothly. It was a pleasure to deal with such nice people. We have invited them back whenever they want and hope the rest of their exploratory mission is a great success. I would be pleased to be contacted if anyone needs a further reference.
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
Kristine was wonderful again as our local sitter from just down the street. The boys take to her like she is their best friend whenever she comes to sit with them. She sent us photos of them playing, relaxing, drinking water and eating so we knew they were well taken care of. The house and the cats were in excellent shape and excellent hands while we were away. It is wonderful that she enjoys the house and the cats so much and tells us so. Kristine comes with our highest recommendation! Thank you Kristine!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home for free at Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Zeewoi.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Zeewoi cat sitters for free, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!