Who are our pet sitters

We work hard to ensure we only employ the right people as pet sitters.  Our team is made up of  reliable, capable, mature, home and pet lovers.  They are friendly, adore animals and will go the extra mile for any pets in their care as second nature.  They are house proud and understand the responsibilty of home sitting in a professional manner.  They pride themselves on a clean, warm welcoming home waiting for you when you return  They are often keen gardeners who will tend houseplants, outside tubs and small greenhouses.

Our sitters are trustworthy responsible people.  They are reliable and conscientious; many are retired professionals.  Many clients are nervous about using a house sitting company for the first time so it is vitally important to us that any concerns are immediately put to rest by meeting a friendly, caring sitter of the highest integrity.  Their honesty and competence will put your mind at rest.

Pet and Property Sitters are not an agency. We employ all our sitters, work with them on a regular basis and know them well.  Our comprehensive recruitment process includes a detailed vetting process.  Wherever possible sitters are interviewed in person, in a relaxed lengthy meeting, something that most similar companies do not do.  We investigate three character references in writing and via telephone and check their employment history going back 20 years.  We also check that they do not have a criminal record.

Only those sitters who love animals and are of impeccable character are selected.  The sitters are employees of Pet and Property Sitters and therefore we are responsible for their conduct and insurance along with PAYE and National Insurance Contributions.

Occasionally we do work with pet sitters on a self employed basis.  These sitters tend to be people who have come to us with excellent reputations and who join our team here and there to fill diary gaps or help out in emergency situations.  If we find come accross someone who we think represents our company well, we will always take the opportunity to add them to our team.

With the client's consent the sitter may wish to be accompanied by a partner (his or her spouse).  This provides added security at no extra cost as there is no charge for the accompanying partner.

Your sitter will follow your advised routine and are are happy to cater for any special requirements you may have.  Visitors are not allowed during sits.  Pet and Property Sitters remain in contact with our sitters when they are at your home and make occasional 'spot checks' to ensure all is well.