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House Sitting Preferences
  • 2 - 4 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Reptile(s), Horse(s)
Preferred Locations
  • Anywhere in the United Kingdom
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Forget Diamonds, a Dog is the Bestest Friend!

42, STEM student and Freelancer

Hi Everyone,

I am an experienced animal carer (not just dogs!) and have had many of my own over the years, including dogs, cats and horses. I also have experience looking after snakes (Ball Pythons).

I grew up in a rural environment so am quite happy in an outdoor setting - in fact, I am currently embarking on a journey across the British Isles in order to participate in Geological field studies for my STEM degree. I'm hoping that this academic year 23/24 leads me all over the country to many exciting places, people and pets! In between placements with varying eco-projects I will be available for house and pet sitting and will be happy to travel to most places within the UK.

I have previously run ski resorts and managed chalets so I do have experience looking after people's properties. I am also happy to do any gardening that might be required during a sit.

In terms of animal care - I have a lot of experience with dogs (large and small breeds) and can look after households with multiple pets. I have experience fostering cats and dogs with my family over the years and am good with nervous or timid pets. I can also do some training with dogs and horses (for the latter, groundwork only) or simply just hang out with your pets!

I work remotely and this next year is particularly busy for me so I will be a quiet house sitter with a focus on your pets - I don't drink or smoke either.

I think that covers all of the basics, I am happy to answer any questions you might have so please get in touch if you have any.

Gem

Reviews (6)
We have been very lucky to have Gem to look after our two dogs and house while we have been away. We couldn't have hoped for anyone better. We hope she will come again. Thanks Gem
 
NICHOLAS (Trebetherick, Wadebridge England, Jan 2024 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Gem looked after my dogs and horse in extremely bad weather conditions which added to the care required ten fold I was kept fully informed about the situation and my animals recieved the very best of care and attention If you want a sitter that is a comsumate professional then Gem is the person for you I would recommend her 100% I couldn't believe the care and updates I recieved from her and how she deal with all the adversity she encountered
 
MARTIN (Holsworthy England, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
Gem was great. Kept in touch before and during sit. So easy to have here and we felt so happy leaving her in charge. We have asked her back next year. Thanks a lot. Looking forward to having you back next time
 
STUART (Shelford England, Nov 2023 - 4 nights)
Gem is an absolute star! She looked after our 2 cats, 1 tortoise, and house for 4 weeks and the experience could not have been more positive. This was our first time using a housesitter and Gem has set a very high bar indeed! The communication beforehand was excellent. Whilst we were away she was responsive and happy to send over pictures/provide updates where appropriate. When we arrived home the cats acted like they didn't know who we were because they loved Gem so much! I genuinely feel that ... MORE
 
MATTHEW (Newark England, Oct 2023 - 4 weeks)
This is the first time Gem had sat for us my animals house and holiday let were very well looked after Gem is a lovely caring person and anyone is lucky to have Gem look after their animals and home. Gem will be coming back to us soon to care for our animals again thank you again for taking such great care of them
 
CARON (Stoke On Trent England, Sep 2023 - 1 week 3 nights)
What can I say, you lived up to your name! Excellent communication while we were away with pictures, stories and videos of the fun Sweep was having, we were almost jealous! We are so grateful to Gem and couldn’t have wished for a more lovely person to look after him. I heard via family that he was having a ball and couldn’t be in better hands. We would highly recommend Gem without hesitation and would have her back in a heart beat to sit for us again. My advice would be to book ... MORE
 
CLARE (Bude England, Aug 2023 - 2 weeks 3 nights)
 
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