Pet Sitters in Calamandrana

I have truly won the jackpot with Elena and Francesco. All the rave reviews about this amazing couple is well, well deserved. It was my first time on TH as well as my first time being away from my pets for 2 and a half months so I was quite anxious to leave my home and babies to complete strangers. My concerns were totally invalid! My pets warmed up to them almost immediately! They cared for each one of them like their own, maybe even better than I do! My dog Guapo had a little hotspot that didn’t seem to go away right before they arrive and they tended to it until it was fully healed! My elder cat Lexi with a seasonal skin issue also was in the best fur condition when I came back. They truly cared for the pets just like it’s their own and it really shows. Even my house maid who comes once a week was truly smitten by them! What touched me the most was the home cooked food prepared for me in the fridge when I came back, the home necessities fully restocked which they didn’t have to, the little gifts for me, my pets and my house maid - and a little portrait of me and dog painted by Elena.

Laura and Marcelo were great house sitters! Easy communication, nice updates along the way, our home was very clean at the end and most importantly our dogs were happy and relaxed when we got home. We'd be happy to have Laura and Marcelo back anytime.

Giovanna and Alfredo sat for us last year and we invited them to come back this year as we and Poppy our golden retriever liked them so much. Poppy was unwell during their stay and we can never thank them enough for the care and love they showed her. They are exceptional human beings and we can recommend them wholeheartedly.

I felt so at home with Valentina and Lucio from our first meeting a week before the sit. Luckily our requirements fitted at such short notice perfectly and it was aver happy exchange. Caring house guest and animals lovers I would highly recommend them .

Both Hanna and Wojciech were fabulous from the first video call. Exceedingly diligent with keeping in touch throughout the first booking. They both spent a large amount of time staying with Zoey and making sure she was well taken care of. I came home to a very spoiled and happy dog. It was a pleasure to have them here. Would highly recommend them to anyone needing care for their pet. Super

It was an absolute pleasure to meet Luca and Martina and to have them look after Jack and Bear. They were quiet and studious guests providing my boys with love, cuddles and walks with regular updates and photos of the fun they were all having in my absence! The boys were incredibly chilled when we returned from our holiday so I knew that they had been well cared for. A few issues arose while we were away and these were dealt with efficiently and without any fuss. And Martina cooked us a delicious supper which was very much appreciated at the end of a long journey home. Luca and Martina are highly recommended and welcome back anytime!

Manuela è stata una cat-sitter fantastica. Ha accudito con attenzione Mimì e Bianca. Mi ha mandato tutti giorni e più volte al giorno foto e video per non farmi avere nostalgia, è stata sempre puntuale nelle risposte. Al mio ritorno ho trovato la casa in ordine e pulita e ha mi ha anche preparato la cena. Non avrei potuto avere esperienza migliore. Consigliatissima!!!

This was Ana Maria’s second sit for us and it all went perfectly 🙏🏼😊 She took very good care of our cat and sent us regular updates and pics where we could see how relaxed he was. We came back to a happy cat and very clean flat. Looking forward to having her taking care of our Orion again next year!

Some pet parents may be looking for the merest assistance - food in a bowl and a little attention for their pets here and there. That bare minimum is what you will receive with this couple. If that is good enough for you, then great. If not, you should understand that they are not suited to care for your home, and more importantly, your beloved companions. We were quite baffled by how underwhelming these two cared for our pets and our home. Teddy and Bear were fed, yes, but the particulars which were clearly stated in our initial video conversation, and are further detailed in the manual, were quite obviously not followed. Having grown up with dogs for 20 years and had the pleasure of cats as pets/companions for more than 25 years, it was quite obvious by their behavior (particularly Teddy’s) that the care we had requested of them was overlooked. The “plant person” in Lucinda was definitely not present either. We had left clear (in pictures and text messages) which of the plants needed care over the week. Random plants we had NOT requested to be watered or cared for had been (leading to overwatering) and others we had requested were completely neglected, some of which died (a few on our balcony). The respect of our kitchen was completely absent. We were quite taken aback to find dirty dishes, bowls, and glassware put right back in the cupboards, unwashed, stained, littered with food, wine, drink, even lip residue, as if they had been rinsed with water and just thrown back in. It would be impossible to have put them away in such a condition without completely neglecting soap and a dish sponge. It was really, pretty nasty. Throughout our time away, we asked how things were going and from the beginning tried to give reminders about the particularities (because they were late on arrival and we could not see them before we had to leave) to which we were constantly responded to with “I know.” They clearly did not know, or did not care, and used our home like a bachelor pad, trying to clear things up at the last minute, as if we had no awareness of, or insight into, our own home, pets, or plants.

Carroll was very reliable and extremely responsive. She took care of our dog and also made sure to follow directions regarding our home— i.e. being there to let landscaper into the yard, watering plants, taking out garbage. She also left a very thoughtful gift for our daughter. Thank you, Carroll!