House Sitter Hertfordshire, Cat & Dog Sitting, Long & Short Term
House sitters available for long term or holiday cover house sitting assignments in Hertfordshire & East Bedfordshire. For the cost of kennelling one dog, trusted house sitters can carefully look after your much-loved pet, treasured home
and prized garden while you are away. Pet feeding and exercise routines maintained, home protected from burglars and squatters, house cleaned, lawn mowed, indoor and outdoor plants watered by professional Hertfordshire house sitters
How much does house sitting and pet sitting cost? About the same as kenneling one dog.
House Sitting and Pet Sitting for a One Pet for a Single Day
£30 per day - £40 per day at weekends
Pet Feeding & 'Let Out' Service
from £10 per visit
House Sitting and Pet Sitting at Owner's Home While Owners are Away
£20 per day/part day for 1 pet, fees for extra pets by negotiation
Please do enquire if you require long term house sitting or pet sitting services
Rates
Have your house, garden and pets looked after for less than the cost of kenneling one dog per day
Security:
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Having a car in and out of the drive makes the home look occupied and improves home security
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Having a dog in residence rather than kennels improves home security
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Dustbins put out and brought back in makes the home look occupied and improves home security
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Curtains being opened and closed makes the home look occupied and improves home security
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Lights switched on during the evening and night makes the home look occupied and improves home security
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Post being collected from letterbox makes the home look occupied and improves home security
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Washing on the washing line makes the home look occupied and improves home security
Relaxing, Peaceful Return Home:
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Emergencies such as leaking pipes will have been prevented or dealt with
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Other home maintenance issues, electrical or otherwise can be resolved during owners’ absence if required
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House being cleaned before homeowners return makes return home more relaxing
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Essential provisions can save an immediate shopping trip on return home
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Lawn mowing being kept on top of ensures homeowners do not return to long job list
Pet Issues:
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Pet updates available if required while on holiday – Photos of walks etc.
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Guilt-free return home to dog or cat happy in its home environment
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Comfort of knowing pet has been exercised regularly, fed regularly, loved and cared for in owners’ absence
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No journey to make to kennels or cattery to collect pets
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Pets still in their original routine and do not have to re-adapt from kennel or cattery routines
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Pets fed their own food and properly exercised
Benefits for Homeowners
Benefits

Services
Home:
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House cleaning: Vacuuming, dusting, floors mopped and bathrooms cleaned
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Bedding/Towels laundered and bed remade provided time available before owners’ return
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Indoor plants watered
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Mail collected
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Refuse and Recycling put out and bins returned to house
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Blown bulbs & fuses replaced
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Homecoming meal prepared for homeowners (will need reheating)
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Basic provisions put in for homeowners return (milk, bread etc.)
Garden:
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Lawn mowing on regular basis, dependant on lawn size (weather dependent)
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Plants watered and fed as required
Pets:
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Dogs walked twice a day
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Pets fed and watered as required
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Medication (pills and potions) administered (non-injection medication only)
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Vet visits
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Groomer visits
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Pet training regime maintained
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Basic pet grooming
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Unlimited love and affection lavished on pets