Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
UK Professional Couple Wishing To See More Of The World!
Fabulous, Faultless Five Star sitters! We were treated to daily photos, videos and anecdotes about our much loved pet, which our whole family could access, and we had absolute confidence that our dog was being loved and cared for as always. It was as if a family member was at home. Local friends saw them out on walks and our dog always looked happy, under control and well cared for. We didn’t meet this lovely couple unfortunately, but they were totally reliable and communicated efficiently to advise of their arrival and departure times, they are super organised and didn’t ask any unnecessary questions. The house was spotless on our return despite the fact our dog moults at this time of the year, all areas were thoroughly clean and tidy, and we had a helpful handover note. We couldn’t have asked for more, and don’t hesitate to recommend Claire & Mike!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Trustworthy and reliable couple
Steven and Ariel were amazing house sitters. They came to meet my husband beforehand to introduce themselves, which I thought was nice and reassuring. They sent us frequent updates and photos of our lovely Fluffy. The kids and i enjoyed seeing what she was up to… she looked very happy with Steven and Ariel in the photos and videos and I could see they were treating her very well. Once we got home Fluffy was relaxed. They left our home exactly as they found it, plus they cleaned up a pan I had nearly destroyed and left a beautiful floral display. We were very pleased as they made our few days away worry free and the process was effortless. We would be happy for them both to stay in our home and look after Fluffy again.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Principal Engineer/Application Developer, travellers, ramblers, pet lovers.
Duane is the best and it’s amazing how much our typically shy cats have grown to love him. Our cats are so cute that typically people just want to eat them all up!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
RESPONSIBLE, RELIABLE & ADAPTIVE SITTERS. 100% LOVE & CARE FOR YOUR PETS & HOME!
Sunny and Harper were thoughtful, clean, communicative, and took fantastic care of my home and dog. They sent regular updates and photos and I came home to a clean house and happy pet! They are welcome back any time :)
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Reliable, Committed, Never canceled, Resourceful, Globetrotter Working from home
Eva was fantastic with the cats! She immediately bonded with them and took amazing care of them. She kept us updated with pictures every day so we could have a very relaxing holidays knowing the cats were well looked after. We came home to a spotless house too. Many thanks Eva
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Responsible, clean, professional Artist, looking for quiet time to write.
Natalie was wonderful. Left our kitty and house in a lovely state. comms were easy and received updates daily. She was kind enough to stock up on some pet food tins as we'd run out, which we appreciated greatly.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
trustworthy sitter and mature, retired female who loves cats and travel
Michelle’s focus was our little cat. She is so organised and excellent at identifying the needs of the cat. The cat was so well cared for and Michelle was a great companion to her. She was respectful of our home, instructions and our pet. We got daily updates and everything Michelle does is about care. To top it off we returned to an immaculate home and a delicious homemade feta and spinach pie! All round a five star.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Jeff & Sylvie: a mature, caring & thoughtful couple for your pets, home & garden
Jeff and Sylvie were excellent sitters for both Lola our dog and the house. They communicated in advance really well and came around to run through the sit and aspects of the house. They kept us informed during the sit and clearly Lola was enjoying their company and normal life at home (rather than having to be elsewhere). Jeff & Sylvie did an outstanding job of leaving our house super tidy and wonderfully clean. They very kindly even left us a meal in the fridge knowing we were getting back late with the kids. Would really recommend them to anyone and also welcome them back to our house. We wish them safe travels and hopefully see them again soon!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Freedom is knowing that you can begin again and again and again...
It's been an absolute pleasure to have Simona look after Lola the Cat and the house. Simona is friendly, professional, uncomplicated and a great communicator. It was lovely seeing her bond with my shy cat. The regular photo and video updates really captured Lola's quirky personality. I knew my pet was in good hands. Simona was also very self sufficient and the house was super clean and tidy when I returned. Thank you so much for all your help, Simona. We would love to invite you back for future house sits.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Matfield, United Kingdom
Trustworthy & caring couple with lots of love for animals ❤️
This was the second time within two months that Paula came to look after my house rabbits Max and Cyndi. Cyndi had just had surgery in connection with her ongoing bladder problems and needed medication during the recovery process. "Nurse Paula" again did a great job and on top of that took my bunny to the vet halfway through the sit for a quick follow-up appointment. She also informed me immediately when my boy Max seemed a bit off and gave him some emergency meds for his occasional "upset stomach" right away. He thankfully seemed normal and hungry when I walked through the door a few hours later! I am grateful having had Paula on my site during this time since she was a great help and did everything without further ado. She always leaves the house spotless and is the most pleasant house guest you could wish for. I very much hope to welcome her again in the future!
It was my first time using zeewoi so I was slightly apprehensive, but as soon as I heard from Kendra I knew both my cat and my apartment would be in safe hands. Kendra was great with communicating and coming back quickly, very friendly and clearly experienced with sitter jobs. Whilst staying at my place she sent me regular updates. Once I returned home the flat was spotless. I would highly recommend Kendra and I would certainly use her again. She’s great!
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.
Chris and Julia were our very first sitters and are the most perfect house/pet sitters anyone would ever want!!! Julia sent video/pictures of our fur babies everyday and we noticed early on that our animals were very relaxed and happy!! This made our trip so enjoyable and stress free knowing that our animals were safe and being spoiled and loved the whole time. They even trained our dog to sit while her leash was being attached and was able to pet and hold our cat that is somewhat nervous around strange people he doesn't know. When I got back from the trip, the house was very clean along with Julia/Chris had washed the bed sheets, bath towels, vacuumed, dusted etc., and even washed the pet bedding. They also left some SE Asia treats for us to try which so sweet of them. Definitely the perfect house sitters!!!
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
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!
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
My husband and I reached out to Toby & Chloe after reading their profile and impressive reviews only a week before our trip, since our scheduled sitter had to cancel at the last moment. They were very friendly and quick to respond to chat from the very beginning, and ended up exceeding our expectations during their two week stay. It was evident they had thoroughly read our Welcome Guide beforehand, as they arrived knowledgeable and prepared to care for our home and pets. They were very willing and happy to take the necessary time with us to walk through the house and meet our cats, as we got them acclimated with our daily routines and answered any questions. Shortly after we left, our city had a heat wave come through, and after immediately notifying us, Toby went beyond the call of duty and inspected our struggling AC unit to pinpoint the issue. As far as cat care is concerned, we have two seniors (who have more sensitive tummies) that can get irritated after a fur ball or swallowing anything out of the ordinary. When this occurred, Toby & Chloe stepped in and took wonderful care of our cat duo; softening their food and even cradling while hand-feeding them for extra comfort. We truly could not have asked for more affectionate and responsible sitters. We returned to a spotlessly clean home, happy cats, and well maintained plants and pool. (They even cleaned our dusty Kitchen pendant lighting, which requires a steady hand and is definitely a time-commitment …We felt like professional housecleaners had been there!) On our way back, Toby & Chloe stayed in communication with us to monitor our arrival time, allowing them to care for our cats until just before we got home. Overall, they are very reliable and trustworthy sitters whose genuine goal is to provide a top-quality sit, while maintaining your household and seamlessly transitioning to your pets daily schedule.
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
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!
"I work hard, so my dog can live his best life!" - I suspect that resonates with you and that's why you're reading reviews of Wag'n'Tails. I moved into the area we live in about 2 years ago and discovered what can only be described as "Doggy Heaven on Earth!" You can tell a good daycare from simply reading your dogs behaviour - when I pull into the carpark at Wag'n'Tails and open the boot - my beloved 8 year old golden retriever (Marley) looks out and all 38kg of this gentle giant is trying to pull my arm off to get up the path to daycare! It's literally unbelieveable! Get out of the way Mum because I have places to be!!!! SEE YA! Is basically his attitude when we arrive at Michelle and Paul's daycare. Michelle and Paul are 2 extremely professional and exceedingly competent professionals. But what I love most about them is how much they obviously love the dogs. It is not just money or a business to them, they really love these dogs and the dogs in turn, REALLY love them back. Michelle and Paul send me videos across the day - and I can hear their hilarious commentary - I've laughed so much at all the doggy antics. Sometimes I play the videos from my phone at home for other people to see and Marley can hear Michelle's voice and laughter - he GOES LOOKING FOR HER IN MY HOUSE!!! I now have to turn the volume down if he is around so he doesn't go on a hunt looking for his bestie (Michelle). I love how much he loves going there. I never worry and I know he's having a brilliant day with Aunty Michelle and Uncle Paul. They are so professional and have helped me many times with tricky work schedules - being there at 6.30am in the winter dark and cold to receive Marley at the daycare so I can dash to the London train. Off he goes up to the nice warm, dry and heated purpose built barn with Paul - Paul with Marley's breakfast and dinner tucked under his arm. I frankly couldn't be happier if I was dropping Marley at my own Mum and Dad's house. That's how much I know he is cared for and loved. Can I recommend this daycare, 100% Yes. I'm so thrilled to have found them and so thrilled for Marley - like I said ... "I work hard, so my dog can live his best life!".
Brilliant doggy day care! Our dog Toby has been going to Wag ‘n’ Tails once a week for about a year and it’s been great for his socialisation as well as a lot of fun for him! Michelle and Paul are great and clearly dedicated to providing the best possible care for the dogs. The facilities are fantastic; the dogs have loads of space to run around and play. We love the video and photo updates throughout the day, and it’s great when he comes home tired and sleeps all evening! Couldn’t ask for more from a doggy day care, we’re very lucky to have this near us!
Send your dogs here - they will adore you for it! We feel incredibly lucky to have found such an amazing Doggy Daycare. Wilfried (Wilfie) absolutely loves going - his whole body wiggles when we drop him off. Michelle and Paul are both super loving with all the dogs and send us regular WhatsApp videos, photos and updates throughout the day - their commentary is hilarious and makes us laugh out loud and smile. It is worth taking Wilfie just for those videos! I've shown many of our friends and colleagues the videos of Wilfie and told them stories of how well the dogs are treated - some are keen to move from London to be able to take their own dogs! Wilfie has lots of friends of all shapes, sizes and breeds and it's great to see all of them getting on so well. Wilfie has been going a couple of days a week for 6 months, since he was 3 months old, and he is a really well behaved puppy as a result - we are often complimented on how well behaved and chilled out he is for a Beagle (they're not a breed known for their good behaviour haha!). We put it COMPLETELY down to Michelle, Paul and their well thought through and safe setup of Wag'n'Tails- he is safely able to run around and get rid of lots of energy, play games and interact with other dogs and puppies. He is safe, well loved and stimulated. Michelle makes sure he gets his rest - often massaging his ears until he falls asleep haha. We are so grateful to have them ❤
Update from my previous post from approx. 2 years ago. The new daycare centre i took Paddy to didn’t work out, he hated going there and basically it wasn’t Wag ‘n Tails!! So not long after my previous post I made the decision to take him back to the lovely Michelle and Paul and with their wonderful help and support we have made it work. I just couldn’t imagine taking him anywhere else and even though its a bit of a trek sometimes, its definitely worth it. They are the best at everything they do, not just doggy daycare but being the best friends ever too - I love those guys almost as much as Paddy does xxx
Michelle and Paul are absolutely amazing! They truly care and treat your dog like it’s their own. All the dogs and pups are stimulated and taken care of to consider their experience and wellbeing. The facilities and land are amazing and just what you want for your dog. Belle loves going and is extremely worn out by all the fun she has each day! 💜
I wanted to give a massive shout out to Michelle and Paul for looking after our furbaby, Whisky. He attended wag'n'tails for several weeks, whilst we were in the process of purchasing our house. They had nothing but love and affection to give, and Whisky loved knowing he was in for a day of fun when we dropped him off. We loved their daily 'pupdates', and how he came back knackered each time he went from having so much fun! You couldn't find a better doggy daycare if you're in the area, they're both kind and will look after your puppy like it was their own. Beth
Fantastic doggy daycare! Jasper loves going here every week. We are so impressed with the facilities and how much care and dedication is shown towards the dogs. Michelle and Paul are extremely friendly, professional and know exactly what Jasper needs. It's lovely to get regular updates and we are extremely lucky to have found such wonderful day care for our dog nearby!
Wagntails the doggy daycare your dog would choose! My daxie can’t wait to get there. She howls when we get to the drive and pulls me up the path. From day one, I’ve been happy leaving her with Michelle and Paul. The dogs get nothing but care and attention all day, as an owner I get videos and pictures of my dogs day which always being a smile to my face. She even had a birthday party. She comes home exhausted and happy. Totally a 10 star facility!
Wags and Tails is a fantastic Daycare facility for your dog. I could not have asked for a better place for Elvis and know that when I am work, he is in excellent hands! Michelle and Paul treat each dog as their own and have worked very hard to create a beautiful environment for your dog. Structured play, lots of fun and some downtime as the owners really understand your dog’s needs. They also keep in regular contact with photos and videos of your dogs enjoying themselves. Elvis literally drags me up the path to Wags and Tails each time we arrive as he can’t wait to see all his furry friends and Michelle and Paul!
We feel so fortunate to have Wagntails in the village. Its been an huge help for us with our busy jobs to have this incredible service available to Bonnie our very active Sprocker Spaniel pup. We have her in twice a week on average and she absolutely loves it! She pulls and pulls at her lead to get to the door to Wagntails every week, so much so we have to put her on a harness so she doesn't injure herself she's that excited to get there! We started taking her there as soon as she was old enough to go and it was great for her socialisation. Not only does it help us do our jobs but it makes us happy knowing Bonnie is having a great day and getting proper stimulation. Michelle and Paul do such a fantastic job, we honestly don't know what we'd do without them!