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David

Penela, Portugal

Your cats will love me ♥

5.0
• 20 reviews
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David has excellent reviews for a reason! He is a true cat lover and immediately won over our suspicious clan. Looking after 12 cats requires time, patience and organization, and David excelled at all these things. The communication before the sit was excellent. He asked lots of questions and made sure he understood the routines and expectations. During the sit he sent lots of photos and videos, which was much appreciated. He also managed some unexpected issues, like getting a prescription for one of the cats and giving her pills every day. He watered the plants regularly and took care of the house. Due to unexpected changes in work circumstances, my husband and I returned home earlier than planned. David was flexible and understanding as we worked this out, and made a challenging couple of weeks much smoother than they might have been. Overall, having David as a sitter was a great experience. Highly recommended!

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Frankie

Penela, Portugal

Working couple happy to explore new places together and make hairy friends.

5.0
• 8 reviews
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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.

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Claire

Penela, Portugal

Exp house/pet sitter. Mature, capable, tidy, and very used to rescue pets.

5.0
• 7 reviews
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Claire and her family were here to the last two weeks and were an absolute pleasure to have. They looked after Milly and Poppy brilliantly. Poppy was on medication and Claire and Kris dealt with this brilliantly. We got regular updates which was so useful and when we got back the house was tidy, the washing done and there was even a blackberry and apple homemade crumble in the fridge! We really hope they'd like to come again as they would be very welcome at any tine!

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Filipe

Penela, Portugal

We are a couple Ana and Filipe, we are responsible and we love animals including

5.0
• 5 reviews
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Filipe did a great job looking after our cats - complicated by the need for one of them to have twice-daily insulin injections. thanks!

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Cat

Penela, Portugal

Outgoing couple enjoying retirement, meeting fabulous new people, pets, places

5.0
• 5 reviews
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Cat and Vince were very helpful sharing their experience of house sitting. They were completely reliable with excellent communication before and during the visit. Our dog loved them and they left our house spotless.

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Patrick

Penela, Portugal

Pet sitting family of three

5.0
• 4 reviews
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It was an absolute pleasure having Patrick and his daughter come sit for my dog and cat. They were in the area and able to come visit first and both Cora (dog!) and I warmed to them both instantly. All our communication was speedy and efficient and I felt extremely reassured that both Cora and Tom (cat) were in excellent hands. Patrick took Cora out and about with him which was fab as well as having local walks and chill time at home. It sounds like Tom had plenty of attention too from Z, which he may or may not have wanted! I would definitely have them back to sit again if they ever needed to be in the area.

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Gabriel

Penela, Portugal

Loving pet parent and sitter

5.0
• 4 reviews
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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!

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Mariana

Penela, Portugal

Looking forward to being in the company of your furry ones

5.0
• 4 reviews
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Mariana did a great job looking after my dog Josephine and I could trust she was left in good hands. Josephine was very happy when I returned but was very relaxed indicating she had a nice time with Mariana. My place was clean and Mariana communicated very well before, during, and after she left the sit. I really appreciate Mariana staying with Josephine and would welcome her back any time!

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Annette

Penela, Portugal

Retired Fit and Energetic Couple, With Lots of Free Time

4.89
• 38 reviews
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SImply the best

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Vayola

Penela, Portugal

Responsible and Experienced Housesitters

4.62
• 13 reviews
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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.

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Lainie
Brian is absolutely amazing.  This was his third time sitting for us and the dogs love him, he left the house immaculate, and is totally reliable and communicative.  We can’t imagine a better sitter and hope he’ll come visit and stay in touch now that he has moved to the area.
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Michelle
Brian was a wonderful sitter for our 11 year old dog and also took great care of our home. He sent me pictures every day and let me know how Macklin was doing which always helps ease my mind. Our home was clean and tidy when we returned and everything in its place. I'd recommend Brian to anyone looking for excellent care by a friendly person!
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Rob
David was a great sitter for our dog! It was just him for this sit. He was very communicative before, during, and after the stay. He visited the apartment before we left to meet our dog and talk with us, and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and confident that our dog was in good hands. He sent us updates throughout the stay, and left the apartment in great condition. While our dog is on the older side, he can still be a handful at times, but David didn’t seem to have any problems. Would definitely recommend David for any future sit!
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Lori
Jo & David were absolutely amazing sitters for our house and dog Rosie while we were out of town for 2 1/2 weeks. They are the best! Jo was super communicative and responsive at all times. She and David bonded with our dog, who grew very attached to them. They left our house super clean (and there were even chocolate chip cookies for us on our return)! Most of all, they are just super nice people and very easy to work with. Anyone is lucky to have JoAnna & David housesit for them.
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Velia
Care and compassion for my dogs was at the top of the list of John's attributes. He was the first sitter I have used through zeewoi that was close enough to come meet the dogs before the sit. John not only came for an initial meet and greet, but he made time to meet the pups a second time prior to my departure to better familiarize himself with both the dogs and my home. Having put the fear of God in him about Penny's reactivity (I might have been a bit over the top, but better more attentive than less!), he was cautious with her in the beginning. Later in the sit, they trooped off to the beach on multiple occasions - all good! My 10-yr-old was on some meds for a serious battle with arthritis, and John managed Cooper's needs beautifully. John even made a call and a trip to the vet to re-up Coop's prescription when it was clear he needed to continue the protocol. I received daily updates by  text, including photos and video; communication is hugely important to me. I feel blessed to have had John care for my fur-babies.
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Nadine
Katie & Kevin jumped in last-minute, as our sitters had to cancel. And what can I say: We couldn't have chosen better even if we would had more choices and time. Katie & Kevin were so easy to communicate with and the first meeting and handoff were so easy and smooth. We could go on vacation with peace of mind knowing our dog and 2 ponies are in the best hands. Katie & Kevin: Thank you so much for looking after our animals so well !!!
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JoAnn
Hamsa was very quick to respond in all communication.  She was prompt on her arrival and listened carefully to our detailed instructions about the house and dogs.  While we were away the amount of communication between us was just right.  When we arrived home the dogs were happy and the house was in order.  A good sign that a dog sitter paid lots of attention to the pups is when we see a bit of depression set in after a dog sitter departs - this did occur after Hamsa left our home  She is a very caring and nurturing individual.
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Caroline
We were so happy with Lynda's care for our senior pup. 

Lynda was extremely accommodating with the key hand over situation we had considering our early flights out of Berlin. She was easy to coordinate with and made this part of the holiday very smooth.

We could also tell Sesame was in the best care. We received updates and photos of Sesame on walks and getting cuddles. We know Sesame can be sassy sometimes but Lynda was great with her little attitudes and handled her with ease. It was also really heart warming to see that Lynda truly enjoyed her time with Sesame and created a strong bond with her. We love to know that our dog is loved and treated with the care we would give her if we were home. 

Both my partner and I were able to fully enjoy our holiday as we knew from updates that Sesame and Lynda were doing well. Our apartment was clean and tidy when we returned and the sheets had also been washed. We would definitely have Lynda back and would recommend her to anyone else looking for an experienced sitter to stay with your pet.
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Cassandra
Jim sat for my extremely shy rescue pup and new kitten for two weeks -- my pup struggles with new people, and is very fearful of men in particular. And yet, Jim was more successful with her than any sitter I've ever had: I can't recommend him highly enough. He has wonderful patience, a calm energy, and is a great communicator. He consistently updated me with photos and videos of my sweet girls enjoying the world with him, taking my dog on hikes and adventures to her favorite streams. He went above and beyond both for her (in meeting her needs and taking the time to get to know her personality), and also in caring for my home. I returned to such a cozy environment, a repaired wood stove, an organized wood pile and an at-peace dog and cat. Choosing Jim as a sitter is ensuring that your pets and home are getting the best of care, and his actions exemplify his kindness, generosity and thought taken in consideration of others. I hope to have him return many times in the future; the experience was a privilege both for myself and my pets.
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Sidney & Larry
Oh my Goodness!  Where to begin.  Linda was the perfect house sitter for us and the perfect pet sitter for Olivia!  She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.  When we returned from out two week vacation all our plants were alive, the garden was alive, the birds and fish had been fed regularly, and the dog was alive and happy!  What more can you ask for, right?  Well with Linda you get all that and more.  Updates as you request - even videos of her morning walks with Olivia.  The house as spotless as we left it, maybe even better! Even the porches were clean!  Linda is a genuine treasure and our recommendation would be 10 stars if there were that many!!

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Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.

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.

As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters in Penela, Portugal .
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