Thurso, United Kingdom
Semi retired couple travelling in their Motorhome with their 2 dogs.
Colin and Shirley were excellent house sitters and their dogs are beautiful and very friendly. Bailey enjoyed playing with them during their stay. They left the house extremely clean and provided lots of updates and photos whilst we were away. We would definitely recommend Colin and Shirley to anyone looking for a house sit.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Secondary school teacher with lots of pet-sitting experience.
Mary did a wonderful job of caring for my dog, two cats and home. I really appreciated Mary's flexibility ahead of the sit, when I made a request to amend the dates, and it was a pleasure being in touch with Mary both ahead of and during her sit. She took time to keep me updated and sent photos too. Wilbur unfortunately had a short-lived tummy bug during my absence, and Mary did a great job of taking excellent care of him. I returned home to a very tidy and clean home, and to happy pets. I'd love to have Mary back again for a longer sit. Highly recommended. Many thanks indeed.
Thurso, United Kingdom
Life long animal lover/Nurse from Australia
Mega was brilliant, one of the best sitters that we have ever had. She came two days before the sit started to familiarise herself with the dogs routines. She was easy company during those two days and we left feeling very reassured by her competence. She regularly check in with us on WhatsApp whilst we were away, and was very calm when asking about how to deal with a loo that kept flushing. The situation was promptly rectified. Our eldest dog, Lily, is going blind and deaf and the care and attention that she paid to her was exemplary. Her nursing skills certainly came in handy. When we arrived home, Megan had cooked us a delicious diner, having mastered the Aga. We would certainly have her back anytime. She is one of those Australians who just roll up their sleeves and gets on with it with a 'can do' attitude.
Thurso, United Kingdom
We are Jim and Gill Robertson living in the Highlands of Scotland.
Jim'n'Gill were the best sitters! We communicated well, ahead of the sit, over several months. When they arrived, Jim'n'Gill were so warm and likeable, that we instantly felt we could hug them. When we went off on our family holiday, we genuinely felt confident about them, and at peace. They were kind to our kitties, and gave them lots of love. We could tell they sincerely love animals. Jim'n'Gill even brushed our kitties fur, a la massage, and arranged toys for them to play with. They also sent us pics of our kitties, looking ultra relaxed, while we were away, which we really appreciated. When we returned, our kitchen and laundry were cleaner than they were when we left, and everything was neat and tidy. We actually wish they lived in our town, coz we feel we could enjoy a thousand great conversations with them. We highly recommend Jim'n'Gill. They are the most wonderful couple. And, you can definitely trust them to care for your fur-babies.
Regina did a great job. Showed up exactly when planned. House was cleaner when I arrived home than when I left. She kept in touch to a perfect degree and the dogs were in great shape. Good sitter and would recommend
Marlen was such a blessing. We had another sitter cancel just a week before our vacation date so I was so relieved that she was able to step in at such short notice. She came to meet our pups a few days in advance so they would recognize her. While we were away, Marlen sent picture updates and made sure the dogs were cared for. So glad to have found someone like her to help us out.
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!
Janet and Bob were great to our pups and our home! They were our first sitters so we weren’t really sure what we were getting into, but they made it an awesome experience! They are coming back to stay with our dogs again in August. Definitely trust them with your fur babies!! 🐾🐶
Cleo is a very lucky puppy dog to have been cared for by Matt & Lisa! We’ve had quite a few sitters over the last 2 years with TH, and I have no reservations saying that they were the best! First, communication was fabulous from the start. They put me at ease before they ever got here. Throughout the sit, there were regular updates and pictures. They were so very attentive to Cleo, and even ventured out with her on trail walks (Cleo’s favorite thing in the world). They handled her medications with no problem. It was obvious that my nervous pup was at ease and loved them, as she ended up sleeping with them! I’d have Matt & Lisa again in a heartbeat, and would recommend to anybody!
Brian is awesome - he is simply the best pet sitter and house sitter that we have EVER had and we've had a bunch. He is experienced, thoughtful, respectful, loving, appreciative, helpful, enthusiastic...the list just goes on. Started with our initial call - it was our first sit with zeewoi and he immediately instilled confidence in us in how he talked about his experience and how he saw his role. In the pre-planning, he had great questions for us and helped us to get organized. He was thorough through the instructions, came in a day early to make sure he understood everything about our house and our dog and then followed through on everything. He even drove us to the airport and picked us up on the return. Along the way we were gone, he sent us pictures and kept us updated - always making us feel good about being away and knowing Jorge and the house were in great hands. We had workers coming to fix a fence while gone and some other activity at the house - he was helpful, available, and willing to do whatever was needed to be done. He was self-sufficient and when it came time to leave, he had everything organized and cleaned at the house - he left it in better condition than he received it. We would love to have Brian sit whenever we are away (and in fact will invite him and hope he says yes!) - any one would be lucky to have Brian as their house and pet sitter.
Lynn and Ray were fabulous sitters, going above and beyond to take care of our home, yard, and rambunctious pup. Leaving him for three weeks was very difficult but we felt confident once we met them. They are great communicators, very professional, capable of handling any situation, and personable. Since they are fully self-contained in their van, they arrived a day early so we could show them the place, have our dog Bailey get comfortable with them (that was immediate ☺), and get to know them over dinner together. While on our trip, they sent us daily photos of Bailey, which we really appreciated, and updates on their activities. They took him hiking almost every day and kept him well exercised. Any issues that came up (e.g., our irrigation water ran dry a couple weeks in) they communicated to us and we were able to resolve them quickly. They also harvested ripe berries and squash for us and even harvested and dried tomatoes in our dryer. We spent our entire trip feeling assured that all things were being taken care of and feel ever so grateful that we found Lynn and Ray through TH. We returned from our trip to a house that was thoroughly cleaned (better than we left it ☺), with fresh sheets on the bed, and a happy dog. Five-star sitters for sure!
I was fortunate to have Lisa as a sitter for my active, 7-year old lab mix (Ozzy) for a week in Bend. Lisa took the time to meet us via Facetime and in person before her stay. It was apparent she wanted to be well-prepared and aware of any special doggie needs he may have, or any help I needed with watering plants or bringing in mail. She took great care of Ozzy while I was away and sent me regular updates and photos of their outdoor adventures. I returned home to a very happy dog and a house exactly as I had left it. I'd welcome Lisa back anytime!
To this list of attributes I would add flexible, capable, sensitive, extremely good with the dogs even if one of mine is sometimes a little ornery, and just a wonderful person all around. Because of constantly changing circumstances due to a move and coronavirus, my dogs ended up spending not two weeks but a whole month with John and they were so comfortable and happy. John helped them in so many ways and coordinated shipping them overseas, he went above and beyond the wildest stretches of what a house sitter entails and did it with a smile and a laugh and reassurances that all would be well. And indeed he was absolutely right - the dogs arrived so well cared for that all my fears of them being traumatized went out the window. John’s flexibility, and his kindness as well as his impeccable maintenance of my house in my absence all make me recommend him an absolute 10 out of 10. Thank you John for all your help this summer!! Lisa
I could go on forever because Veronica was beyond incredible! We feel so fortunate that she was able to sit for us. Our fur babies were so spoiled with love and attention. Veronica followed their regular schedule, gave our dog her joint supplement, and helped clean her paws with medicated wipes from our vet. Our cat is very shy and sometimes doesn’t even come out for sitters and he loved Veronica! She brushed him and gave him so much love. They were both so happy when we came home. Veronica went above and beyond for us! She even made us masks, got us some disinfectant spray we haven’t been able to find and to top it off she made us bolognese sauce with sweet chicken sausage! She even left us a new box of pasta to make when we got home! We couldn’t believe we got to come home to an incredibly clean house, dinner and such happy pets! Veronica sent pictures and updates daily which made our time away even more relaxing. She took cleaning and sanitizing very seriously which we appreciated so much! We highly recommend her! She treated us, our home and pets just like family. We would love to have her sit for us again and are so grateful for everything she did for us! Also - dinner was delicious!!
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Thurso, United Kingdom?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
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 Thurso, United Kingdom?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Thurso, United Kingdom
.
You can filter, sort, expand your radius to find the perfect pet sitter near me.
As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your dog safety.
How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Thurso, United Kingdom?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Thurso, 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 Thurso, United Kingdom pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.