Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Experienced pet sitters based in Portugal looking to establish regular pet-sits
Anna and Tom are a delightful couple who brought all their warmth with them when taking care of Bruno (dog) and Loulou (cat) When you go away you want to know your animals will be loved and your house protected - Anna and Tom justified the trust we gave them. They literally battened down the hatches during a fierce storm and they handled Bruno’s boundless energy with aplomb. Thank you Anna & Tom!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Working couple happy to explore new places together and make hairy friends.
Frankie and Tavin were fantastic pet/house sitters. They took very good care of our 3 bunnies and home. Frankie has a lot of experience with small pets so she knew how to engage them and get them to feel calm and safe while she and Tavin were at our home. One of our bunnies needs medicine and Frankie had no problem administering it. We came home to a spotlessly clean house and happy bunnies. I would definitely have Frankie and Tavin take care of our bunnies and home again and highly recommend them.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Married Couple, Responsible pet lovers , reliable, Non-smoking and very tidy
Juan and Ana did a great job with the cats. I got videos and photos every now and then and they always made sure that we stay in contact. The cats seemed chilled, when I came back from my travels and the house was super clean. I can highly recommend both of them❤️
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Friendly and tidy family who will care for your pets and home as you would
I was so thankful to find Roger, Svitlana and Ryan through zeewoi. With a fairly new adopted dog, it was hard to feel comfortable going away on vacation. They were so kind to keep us updated on our how our dogs were doing during our trip, followed everything on our welcome sheet, and took immaculate care of our house. I would highly recommend this wonderful family!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Trusted retired banker who loves pets and can also do handy man jobs
Robert cared for our cats for 2 weeks. We got regular updates and photos, we had no problems whilst being away. Good job Robert!!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Online working teacher of languages who will love your pet(s) as much as you do!
Fabulous sit with Dorothea, as always ! It's a pleasure to have you here taking care of my babies. I never have to worry about anything. Thank you so much and looking forward to seeing you again soon. 5* sitter.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Retired Farmers, Foodies and Animal Lovers!
We could not have been more pleased with John & Julia and would highly recommend them. Our initial “whatsapp” chat made us feel comfortable in our choice and during their stay they kept us updated with almost daily reviews, updates and photographs of our animals. Our three rescue dogs are usually nervous of strangers but John & Julia soon put them at ease and when they departed it was obvious that the dogs had formed a strong attachment. On our return, the house was in a perfect state, cleaned, linen washed and ironed, what more could we have asked for. We hope that John & Julia will agree to sit for us in the future and we are sure the dogs will welcome them when they return.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Experienced housesitting couple
We couldn’t have asked for more from Sandra and Jef. They took great care of the animals and the house and garden were spotless when we got home. They even picked us up at the airport! We really hope they will come and sit for us again.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Loving pet parent and sitter
Gabriel was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a more patient and caring person to take care of our babies. From the beginning, he was very communicative. When he arrived, he took interest in knowing everything related to the kittens. He was always paying attention to our explanations about the cats, he asked for tips on how to play with them and the most important, he respected their boundaries and their space. One of my cats is really reserved, but she liked Gabriel and even allow him to pet her. The house was super clean when we arrived and our cats were super relaxed. Thank you very much, Gabriel!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Leiria, Portugal
Responsible and Experienced Housesitters
Vayola and JD were a blessing. They took care of our home like it was their own. Communication was out standing and they worked to keep up our home inside and out. We would welcome them back anytime.
Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Anna was an excellent sitter - she took great care to understand all of the intricacies of taking care of the house and cats, asked lots of questions, and arrived on time and ready for the sit. During the trip, she checked in with updates, and upon returning home, left the space tidy and clean. The cats were happy and healthy, and seemed to have had a great time during the sit. Thanks Anna!
Catherine was wonderful! She took care of my cat and house while I was out of town and left and Jack the Cat very and calm and the house in perfect shape which I so appreciate. I could return home and attend to other things rather than cleaning house. I would recommend her as a sitter to anyone. She was easy to communicate with, provided updates and pics of Jack, willing to jump in and assist me as I left or returned. She has a sweet and warm personality and enjoys what she does with house sitting. Thank you Catherine!
Wow! Just wow! We cannot say enough about the care and compassion Trisha and John provided to our cats and our home. We are always somewhat nervous about a new pet sitter in our home, but that all faded when we met this wonderful couple. They provided daily updates as requested, complete with pictures, videos and personalized captions. Upon our return, we were greeted by happy and content kitties. There was no sign of anxiety in Tika! Yea!!! Our home was clean, the sheets and towels were washed and bed remade! They even left behind thank you notes and little gifts! What a breath of fresh air these two individuals are! We hope to have them back again soon.
Catherine was a wonderful sitter for our 17 year old cat Zabba. She sent us pictures twice a day and kept us informed about Zabba’s daily activities. We came home to a clean home and would definitely recommend her as a pet/ house sitter. My only concern was that she doesn’t drive and with an older cat, I just prayed that Zabba didn’t need to go to the vet…. And he didn’t 🥰. We will ask her again for sure.
We can not exaggerate the care and love Juliet and Laurent gave to our cat, Piero, during his the last few weeks of life. While we left for our trip thinking he merely had a bladder infection, his symptoms turned for the worse a weeks into their sit and later revealed he had cancer. No one would wish their sitter to need to hospice their cat but Juliet and Laurent showed such compassion for Piero and volunteered to be with him when we made the decision to put him down. It was an emotional time for all of us and we will be forever grateful to our two caring cat and house sitters. We have had many fantastic housesitters through zeewoi but Juliet and Laurent top the list. Their professionalism, constant communication and compassion were exceptional. Should you have the opportunity to have them in your home, do not hesitate to book them, you will have no regrets. We do, however, regret that they had such a short time with Piero and had to experience such a painful event.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kathryn! I needed to extend dates for the sit after we had set it up and she was able to accommodate this so was actually here from 10/4-20. She was timely and communicative throughout - and she is a very nice person. She kept the house really tidy and followed all instructions well. My cats took to her quickly. When I returned, they had been very well cared for and seemed fully content even though I'd never left them for long before. While away, I reached out to Kathryn by text several times regarding deliveries, etc. She was very prompt in responding and adept at handling issues as they arose. I highly recommend Kathryn as a house sitter - and would happily work with her again!
Amazing sitters - I feel so fortunate to have had them stay. Chapeau was treated to daily walks and belly rubs, and my cat Tica was overflowing with contentment from having been taken care of so well. The house was cleaner than I left it and I was treated to a nice note and a lovely candle upon my return. Also, they left a checklist of item that they had done while here. Truly above and beyond!
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
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!