Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
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Martin and Caitlin are the best house/pet sitters we've ever had. They came fully prepared (they had read through welcome packet thoroughly before they arrived), they sent the best texts and pics to reassure us all was well, and the house was immaculate when we got home. Best of all, they treated Winston like family and he clearly fell in love with them. They are considerate, trustworthy, and detail-oriented. We absolutely would love to have them back (honestly, every time we go on a trip!). They are fantastic and we are truly grateful for the care and love they showed to both our dog and our home.
Once again Dede was the most perfect pup and house sitter you could ever hope to have the pleasure of using. She leaves our home cleaner than we left it and our pups so happy that they continue to search for her after she leaves. Dede handled an emergency situation with a false CO2 alarm which resulted in a visit from the fire department perfectly and we were so grateful! I feel completely comfortable with her in our home and know she is giving our 2 dogs the very best care. Thank you Dede - you truly are the best!
Denise was by far the best pet sitter we have ever had! She watched our two pups while we were gone for 3 weeks and took amazing care of our dogs and home. She took the time to ask questions and make sure she understood each dog’s needs as well as how to take the best care of our house before we left. She sent videos everyday updating us on how the pups were doing. We were so happy to see how much quality time she was spending with them and how much they loved her. Our dogs were so sad to see her leave and we can’t wait to have her back. Denise made sure that the house was in perfect condition when she left and treated our home as if it were her own. If you are looking for a pet sitter, look no further. Highly recommend Denise!
If we could give 10 out of 5 stars for Candace, Brian, and Chris, we would! They were amazing house and dog sitters for Brown Dog and Scout. They were so accommodating with our timeline and had read our welcome guide to a tee! It was so reassuring being gone for 2 weeks and knowing our pups were in amazing hands. They sent us daily updates and pictures and it was clear the dogs were so well cared for! They left the house very clean and even had all of our bedding and towels washed for us when we arrived home. Would absolutely recommend them for a sit and would love to have them back again any time!
Angela provided complicated medical care for my sick dog for three weeks in Mexico City with the utmost professionalism and kindness Right before Angela’s arrival, my dog was hospitalized and almost died. Angela took care of follow up vets visits, administered eight medicines a day for two weeks, and nursed tico completely back to health I could tell from the photos and videos that she was taking excellent care of him - he was too weak to walk so she made a comfy bed for him in a large bag and carried him a over the city so he could still have fun during his recovery I could not recommend Ángela more. She went so far above and beyond what a pet sitter should do, and she did it all with a caring and capable attitude
Liz was a fantastic sitter for our boys and took great care of our home. She was a great communicator and kept us informed of what was happening and how our dogs were doing. She also kept our home clean and tidy. We would be grateful to have Liz sit for us anytime!
Cindy was great, couldn’t have asked for a better sitter experience! Communication was great both before and during the sit. Cindy was really helpful and flexible with arrival and departure arrangements. I came back to a happy dog and a well cared for house, can thoroughly recommend 🙂
First things first, Linda is awesome! If she applies for one of your sits, you have to accept! This was our first time using zeewoi and is also the first time we have left our dog since we got him. Obviously, we were nervous at the beginning, but Linda removed all aspects of that. She is honestly one of the nicest, kindest, most polite people you will meet. From our first initial meeting, we knew that she was the sitter for us, and for Archie. The day that we left, Archie let out a little cry as we said goodbye. This was the first time he had done this (it broke our heart), but we knew he was in great hands! Throughout the week, Linda was extremely communicative. She would send us daily updates, share videos of their walks together, and send pictures of the two of them having fun. She spoiled Archie with love, attention, and a couple of new toys! When we returned, the house was in the exact same condition as we had left it, and was very clean and tidy. When Linda left, Archie ran to the door, started to cry, and sat/laid there for some time - And we think that this alone is a great reflection of the kind of person that Linda is. Linda – It was an absolute pleasure to host you in our home, thank you for everything that you did for us and Archie, and for making our first experience a positive and memorable one. Archie misses you! We hope you get the chance to do it again for us in the future.
Lori and Joe took great care of our two dogs and tow cats while we were gone. Our plans changed and we actually asked if they could come a day before we had originally planned to leave and they said no problem! They even stayed over on the night we got home so that we could meet them which was very nice! Lori was very good with communication before the house sit and also during the time they were here. She let us they had arrived safely and then sent us a short text or pictures every day of the animals. The house looked cleaner than when we left it when we got home! Lori and Joe were great house sitters and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
I cannot thank Jenny and Geoff enough for stepping in at the last minute after the original sitter cancelled. They are a great couple, friendly , organised and extremely capable. Also they LOVE animals. My dog and cat have clearly been given a great deal of care and attention in my absence. Jenny kept in touch with notes and lovely photos, Geoff cut my grass and I came home to a spotlessly sparkling house ! Thank you so much! Jenny and Geoff are welcome back anytime and I would not hesitate to recommend them as excellent sitters.
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Lowestoft, United Kingdom?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting overnight?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Lowestoft, United Kingdom?
As of Aug 2024, there are 3298 dog sitters
in Lowestoft, United Kingdom
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How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Lowestoft, United Kingdom?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Lowestoft, United Kingdom
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do dog sitters in Lowestoft, United Kingdom pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.
What a great place to take your dogs, my two absolutely love it. Always come home shattered and happy, what more can you ask for. Great team and a fab backup for days when my two need to let off some steam. Would be lost without it.
Lucy has been going to daycare since September last year with East Point Paws and I couldn’t recommend it enough. The staff are so welcoming and know each of the dogs to a high level. Since joining Lucy has become a completely different dog she is now confident and happy in the company of other dogs no matter the size. She enjoys it so much that she knows the route and will get very excited in the car. After every session photos are released on facebook so you can see what your dog has been up to (with the themed weeks being our favourite!). I wouldn’t want anyone else taking care of lucy while we are at work now as we always know she will be happy and sleepy after a day of fun when we go pick her up
Rupert adores going to “school” and looks forward to it every week. He knows exactly where he is going!! He has being going since he was around 6 months old and has learnt so much from the fantastic team there. They are a genuine amazing humans who look and care after all of the dogs wonderfully. We trust them explicitly with our baby. We love the theme days they do, they make a fuss of each dog on their birthday too. We always look forward to seeing the photos at the end of each day of all the dogs that go. 5 STARS IS NOT ENOUGH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you
East Point Paws are professional, knowledgeable and approachable. I had a couple of free tester sessions for my dog, Miss Daisy, to see how she would adapt to doggy day care, a service which shows how much they care about dogs and not just money. To say she loves it is an understatement. I highly recommend !! Thank you Donna & the team
This place Donna and all the Staff are amazing. My dog Lili has been going since she was about 14 weeks old. She absolutely loves interacting with all the other dogs and this helped her from an early age how to socialise. She goes when I have work or places that dogs are not permitted. I now don't have to worry leaving her as doggy daycare are so accommodating at short notice. I would highlyrecommend this place for anyone who juggles work or needs to go out for the day. Your dog will come home shattered.
As you can see from my reviews I don’t often write bad ones as I don’t feel good effecting someone’s business. However I feel in my heart it is the right thing to do to warn other dog parents. My 8 month puppy had been here a couple times on shorter sessions, I had told the staff please let me know straight away if anything happens as I only live round the corner - I was a little apprehensive about leaving him and should have listened to my gut. I called an hour after dropping him off to check in, the manager told me she was just doing the register and was going to call me. She said my dog had been bitten and they’ve just stopped the bleeding and placed him in a puppy pen alone. I asked will the dog be banned who bit him, she confirmed no because he’s never done it before. I don’t know why they didn’t call me straight away but the thought of my puppy alone in a puppy pen, whilst the other dog stayed is heartbreaking. I have no idea how long he was there. When I got there my dog was very shaken up, when I got home he had two bites in different areas, they were deep puncture wounds, I wasn’t told about the bite on his head. No one called me to check how my dog was after I got home, in fact I still haven’t had a call or been contacted. The lack of care is astonishing considering it’s a place to care for dogs. My mum called them to ask for the owners details of the dog that bit incase the vet bill was high. We were refused any details. I wasn’t asked for my dogs vaccination records so have no idea if the dog that bit mine is vaccinated. I then write it on instagram to warn other people, as I’m very worried something worse is going to happen to another dog. A few people contacted me to say they have bad experiences there too. I am writing this to warn owners, please think very carefully before leaving your dog with a large mix of other dogs that don’t know one another very well. They are mixing tiny puppies with big adult dogs.. They don’t have enough staff per dog to deal with incidents properly, and they don’t ban dogs that bite! Totally negligent. I’m still awaiting contact from them, so disappointed and feel terrible I made the mistake of leaving him there in the first place.
Jasper loves Crèche, he is so excited on the days he goes and would probably go every day if he could. He comes home tired and happy and we know he is safe, a great place for him to go and have fun
Brilliant Sidney loves both his human & doggy friends. Lots of play games & socialising with lots of breeds in a safe environment. S
Excellent service my German Shepherd Lady Lulu has separation anxiety, however loves going here and enjoys the company of other dogs and great staff that interact and play with all the dogs stimulating all their senses with all kinds of toys, games and fun theme days. Would highly recommend to any dog owner. Give it a go
Tilly went to doggy daycare whilst we were on holiday. We were extremely impressed with East Point Paws they took great care of Tilly. The staff and premises are fantastic. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Couldn't find a more loving couple to trust with our st bernard Lola. Nothing is too much trouble and the dogs are made very welcome and get thoroughly spoilt. Kevin kept us in touch throughout lolas stay. We picked up a very happy contented dog after our first experience of leaving her in someone else's care. I would highly recommend Cases and Canines for your peace of mind
Fantastic service. Perfect Pet Care have provided pet care for us since 2021 when our previous sitter retired,and we couldn't be happier. A genuine business, providing professional pet care at affordable prices. The girls are genuine animal lovers, understanding and providing a high standard of care for your pets, while giving you peace of mind to go away and enjoy your hols! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend 👌
Jake has been wonderful at pairing me and my Golden Retriever puppy with the right members of his team. Nothing is ever too much trouble, everything is explained and the team are so reliable and trustworthy. The updates provided on each visit are brilliant and allow me to see how my pup has been getting on each day. I love seeing how much she enjoys being visited by Deni, Tanye and Jake. Deni in particular has been visiting Sophie now for a few months and it's evident she loves my pup just as much as I do. Even better; Sophie loves her too. I couldn't wish for a more caring, passionate, kind and thoughtful team member to be taking care of her. Thank you!
I had my Labrador cross Mastiff (very big and strong but very friendly) walked daily while away on holiday. He can be a handful, however Kim and Samm delivered a very professional, fun and enriching experience everyday for him and arranged play dates with other dogs he had previously met, so he could have a real play and plenty exercise to wear him out. I received photos daily to show him having fun and really took the worry of leaving him away so I could enjoy my much needed holiday without having to worry. I wouldn’t think twice about using We Love Pets again, and I’m sure Albert would love to see the amazing team again. Thankyou so much!
The service from We Love Pets has been fabulous! Jake recently looked after our little dog Teddie while we were away for a few days, and for the first time ever we didn't worry about him! The care and attention before we left Teddie was superb - a visit to our home, a social walk, followed by a trial night, meant we were all comfortable with the arrangements. Whilst we were away Jake kept us up to date with photos and videos of Teddie hanging out with his new doggie buddies. He was clearly having a great time and very happy. Jake also dropped us off and collected us from the station, as well as collecting and dropping off Teddie, making the whole process as stress free and easy as possible. We will be sure to use We Love Pets if we travel again and need a pet minder. Amelia, Charles & Teddie
Cannot rate Jake and his team - Taryn in particular - highly enough. They went above and beyond when we needed someone to care for our Gloria, Winifred and her puppies while we were away. They made sure to visit prior to our trip to cover all details, discuss care and meet our girls. They kept in contact throughout our time away and sent lots of updates. When we needed extra support, Jake stepped in for an additional visit also…highly recommended to everyone I have spoken to and we couldn’t be happier! Thank you for making our holiday as stress free as possible!
For various health reasons I wasn’t able to walk my Patterdale Terriers Bella and Skye. Whilst my daughter stepped in I needed more help. A friend recommended I contact Jake at We Love Pets ‘East’ and I am thrilled I did so and so are Bella and Skye. Jake introduced us to the amazing Paula who walks the ‘girls’ regularly and is brilliant! I honestly couldn’t be happier I turned to We Love Pets East and thoroughly recommend their professional and caring services without hesitation!
Can’t even begin to describe in words how thankful we are for Jake. He brought our 2 CRAZY spaniels to our wedding day for us as well as boarding them at his home for the entire weekend whilst we had the time of our lives. Not only did he love our dogs the same way we do, he also helped us with them by passing on his valuable knowledge of things we can do to improve our relationship with our hooligans. Thank you so much Jake, your professionalism and knowledge not only amazed us but you also helped me pull off the best surprise for Harry on our special day. Bella and Bailey will see you again soon x
Jake from we love pets cared for our 2 dogs on our wedding day and even brought them to see us and have pictures with us on the day! He was incredible with our dogs and our dogs enjoyed being with him too. It was such a relief our dogs staying with someone we trusted so much, not once during our wedding day did I worry about our dogs. Jake had the best interest of our dogs at all times, even down to the way he spoke to our dogs was amazing. For anyone who struggles to trust people with their dogs I would definitely choose Jake and his team and will highly recommend them to my friends and family. Thank you again to We Love Pets!
Our three cats were beautifully looked after by Tayne and Deni at We Love Pets East Coast while we were on holiday! We received twice daily updates and great pictures so we could see how they were getting on. After my initial enquiry Jake came to visit and explained the options available to us and how they would work and the process to set up what we wanted was really straightforward. Thoroughly recommend if you want to make sure your pets are really well cared for while you’re away 😀
Absolutely amazing animal lovers. I contacted Jake in a panic as we had just moved house and my dog wasn't settling when we were leaving for work. Jake called me instantly and we chatted over the phone, he was calm, patient and professional. We set up a plan and it's been golden ever since. Lou and Paula walk our dog when needed, he's explored half of Norfolk in the last month! They send updates via WhatsApp to let us know what they've been up to, he adores them and they him. It's been an absolute life saver and completely puts our minds at rest so we can concentrate at work.
Outstanding service from Jake & the team. Initial contact, to home visit to meet our dog, to clear & efficient communication weekly. Jake said that they are there to make our lives easier & he couldn't be anymore bang on. It was a big change to leave our dog during the day but we couldn't have picked better people to walk her while we're out. We get daily videos/pictures and updates on her walk. We would not only use Jake & the team for dog walking but will always keep them in mind for boarding also. Everything is so straight forward, very reasonable pricing, and little to no risk that your dog won't be walked that day since they introduce more than one dog walker to cover. Overall, couldn't be happier with the service and the care for our dog. Jake paid special attention to our dogs needs and obviously tailors each service to the owners and the pets. 10/10. Will always recommend & continue to use. Thanks Team We Love Pets East Coast! The Hills & P x
Katy and Hannah offer a great pet caring service. They helped out our family during a time of need going far above and beyond what they needed to do. They were not only extremely professional and trustworthy but kind hearted too. Thank you Katy and Hannah. I strongly recommend the Per Butler if you are looking for a pet caring service in Lowestoft and the surrounding areas.
Highly recommend. Excellent service . Very professional . Left for our holiday very happy that our elderly lab was being left in such safe hands .
Reliable dog sitter.
Thank you Paul
Stan and Fifi had a short 3 night 4 day stay and I couldn’t be more complimentary about the whole place!! Fifi has her issues and can be defensive after being attacked but they dealt with her perfectly!! The girls we dealt with were brilliant and so caring!! They came home in great shape!! Many thanks for a happy dog family! We won’t be using any other kennels from now on that’s for sure!
I’ve used both Noosabay and Bondi for my dog, we tend to use Bondi more because it’s closer to our home, but have had the same experience at their sister site. When we get close to Bondi my dog gets excited and practically drags me across the carpark for hand over. He loves it there! I worry a lot because my dog is quite hyper and whilst he is very friendly he can be a bit much, and I don’t want him to be a pain, and whilst I’m sure the lovely ladies at Bondi do find him hard work, they have never said so, and are always really reassuring and kind about Frank. I’ve even come home with his bed freshly washed! So thank you very much everyone at Bondi, I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, and it’s so lovely to be able to go away knowing that my dog is so happy to go to the kennels.
Took my Dozer here for a 1 night stay as a trial. These ladies are fantastic. It’s really like letting go of your child for a night but they reassured me and unsurprisingly he was absolutely fine when I picked him up the next day. I now know I can book him in again and be happy that he’s happy! Quick to answer the phone and to reply to emails. Website for online booking is easy to navigate and easy to book & pay online.
Once again our boys have been well looked after and where happy to be at Bondi. Great to know their safe and happy when we are away
We left our dog at Bondi for 1 night and he was traumatised when we collected him. Stiff rigid not eating or sleeping and very upset. I tried to call to see if everything had been okay but as usual there was no one to speak to. We paid for him to have an extra walk but not sure if he got that. We won't be leaving him there again sadly
Having just moved to this area found it so hard to find kennels available for my dog Archie - Bondi took him for me and he lived it there. Such a great place, so clean and the staff love the pets. We will be taking Archie back.
We were given the option when putting the booking form through of PM pickup for Sunday- booking was confirmed and no one queried the pickup or thought to get in touch to say that they do not actually offer Sunday pm pickup, until I had paid and then on email receipt it says Sunday opening of an hour early morning. As this was last minute and a stressful time I missed this on the email (my mistake here as it did clearly say) we only realised when we dropped off the dog that there wasn’t an option to pick up Sunday pm- unless we agreed to pay £80! We managed to book the dog in somewhere else, with one to one care for two days for £20 less than the proposed fee! Promised a call from the manager to discuss as we would like to at least partially refunded as we feel this is a joint mistake- ours for missing the info, but also Bondi for accepting the booking where it clearly shows PM pickup, without asking questions. Very quick to take money. My decision to remove the dog from the kennels and find an alternative was also made easier as whilst in the car working out what to do I witnessed a staff member trap our dog in the gate as they went to the back, easy to do when carrying lots of stuff, but seeing her then yank the dog through in what appeared to be frustration was not nice to see.
Just wanting to say Than you to all the staff who looked after Lou for the last 8 years when we went on holiday, they showed great care for Lou for all those years but sadly Lou passed away on Friday 26th May, he will be deeply missed.
Excellent staff. Lovely welcome. Clean facility. Will book again. Have always used Noosa Bay. This is a great addition to the business. Well done guys!
The team here took great care of Teddy when he stayed, would definitely recommend..no hesitation to book him here again when we go awayv
I am an NHS worker and was looking for someone to walk my beloved Mini Labradoodle, Bernie, when my shift pattern changed. I was initially sceptical about having a dog walker, whether I would trust them with Bernie/ in my home, but I honestly can’t recommend Jane’s Dog Walking Services enough! From day one everything has been plain sailing; we met each other and discussed what kind of service I was after. It’s always been easy to let Jane know what days Bernie needed to be walked & has always been accommodating of short notice shift changes. She’s never let me down! When Jane first started visiting, around a year ago, I have to admit I would glance at my Ring doorbell and make sure that Bernie had been out, but now I never check as I don’t question Jane’s commitment at all. She is trustworthy, honest, reliable and Bernie loves her!! We had an awkward moment a few weeks ago when I bumped into Jane and a few other dogs at the park on my day off & Bernie didn’t want to leave her side! For me it’s a bonus that Jane has also seen my house in the midst of a new kitchen being fitted and hasn’t passed any judgment on this. I had been worried at times what Bernie has been like with other dogs whilst out with Jane as he can be a bit grumpy towards the young, energetic ones at times but my family and friends have commented recently that he seems a bit more patient, which I always put down to these sociable walks. We’re looking at moving from Lowestoft in the upcoming months and both me & Bernie are going to be so sad to not see Jane anymore! But hopefully this will mean another happy dog & owner will be able to experience her brilliant service. You won’t regret it. Thank you Jane!
Jane has been my dog sitter for two years and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My boy is a complicated pup and Jane has so much patience with him. She communicates everything with me, including any worries and plenty of photos, and my dog loves her to pieces. I would recommend her services to any of my friends and family.