Miriam

Hello there! I'm an experienced pet sitter having looked after many dogs and cats in their own homes through house sitting. I am an easy-going, honest and reliable person who loves travel, nature and wildlife. I started house sitting as a way to extend my travels and after ending each sit with a very happy host and several asking me back, I've decided to continue professionally in my own area. Every animal I care for becomes a precious pal and I just love spending time with them!

My Experience

I have completed many house sits in the last year whilst traveling, each 1 - 3 weeks in duration looking after various breeds of dogs - big and small, old and young - as well as cats. I've also pet-sitted for friends and family, and spent time volunteering on farms. I love being outdoors and in nature, but I also love cuddling up indoors with furry friends, so I'm more than happy covering all bases according to your pet's needs and preferences.

Housesitting

It's an honour to be trusted to stay in someone's home and look after their furry family members, and I don’t take it lightly! I'm very responsible and respectful and will always treat your home and pets as if they were my own. I'm a peaceful person and provide a warm and calming presence which gives animals a feeling of security and quickly helps settle anxieties. I'm pretty flexible and hoping to make pet sitting my full-time job. This could be especially helpful if you travel frequently and would prefer to have the same sitter whom yourself and your pets know and trust. It’s really special to know I’m helping someone have peace of mind while they're away.

Dog walking and Visits

I'll take your dog out for a fun and explorative walk lasting at least 45 mins, with time for off-lead play if suitable. Dog walking is something I genuinely miss since our family dog Georgie sadly passed away. It would be a joy to have regular dog walks again and I love a good game of fetch!

When visiting your pet I can stay for up to an hour to give them lots of interaction. I'll feed and water them, play with them in the garden or inside, give lots of cuddles, administer medication - whatever they need! I'll also send you an update and photos to let you know how they are. If you need one visit but for a longer period of time, book 2 x days visits and I'll stay up to 6 hours.

Why Choose Me?

If you choose me as a pet sitter you can rest assured that your pets are safe, getting the best care and lots of love from a kind and trustworthy person with an excellent track record. I’m relaxed and patient but firm when necessary, and will reinforce any training so you don’t lose your hard work. I will do my best to keep your pet happy, healthy and having fun! I can provide contact details for references and also have a recent DBS check.