Hi, thanks for looking at my profile! I know how important it is for you to have peace of mind about your cherished pet before you go away, and I hope that I can provide that for you. I have a massive love and appreciation for pets and have lots of experience looking after cats and dogs of family members, friends and people I meet. My family has always been around animals and so looking after other people's pet was a natural step for me. I'm particularly experienced with cats and dogs of a variety of ages and breeds, and am comfortable (and excited!) to look after exotic animals too, and then of course rabbits, hamsters and other domestic small animals too. I understand how important it is for you that your pets are well looked after in your absence and I will ensure that your pet is well cared for and receives plenty of play time and contact so they continue to feel special whilst you are away.
A little about me: I enjoy photography, walking, being outside and animals. I'm a considerate person and very down to earth. I live in St Andrews where I have plenty of space to take your pet out to enjoy the sea air. I am happy to look after pets of all sizes and ages and can easily do multi day visits to ensure consistency for your pet and yourself. I understand peace of mind needs to continue while you are away; consequently I will endeavor to send you updates, including photos, each day of your pet so you can see how they are fairing in your absence! Updates can be sent however is easiest for you to receive them.
Cats: I have experience with cats from small kittens up to elderly cats. I am comfortable administering medication and caring for anxious and nervous cats.
Dogs: I have looked after dogs from puppies to those in later life with more serious health issues, caring and spending time with them. I am comfortable administering medication and caring for rescue dogs. I am known within the places i've lived for my passion and commitment to looking after animals and am relied on by many people to take good care of their pets whilst they are away. I will ensure that you receive an excellent service and that you will feel at ease whilst you are away.
Services offered: I offer day visits and home sitting in your home for all animals; but can also offer stays in my house if required subject to suitability. A stay in your home is from 8pm until 8am and includes dinner, playtime or a walk and breakfast. Longer stays can be arranged through discussion.
Home boarding in my house is a charge for accompaniment during the evening only and includes feeding, walks and play time (I have beach, forest and the local park nearby). Access to my large secure garden will be provided throughout your pets stay. My services are tailored to suit your needs and special requests, including medication, can be happily accommodated. For stays in my home I will only accept one booking involving a large animal and so this will be a one to one service. I am happy to pick up and drop off your pets if required.
Dog walks are 30 minutes unless otherwise agreed.
Home visits are 30 minutes and include feeding and play time, cleaning litter trays, providing fresh water and letting your pet outside if necessary.
I am a professional working full time from home: I remain flexible so I can accommodate most requests that are time sensitive and can do evening and weekend bookings and for stays in your house these can be done during the day if you can provide wifi. Please do get in touch if you have any questions or need anything bespoke.
Best Wishes Simon
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone
Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:
Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.
No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.
Simon’s communication was very good throughout. He looked after our rescue dog who is prone to anxiety whilst we were in St Andrews one evening. Our dog seemed settled and calm on our return and Simon sent photos showing he was settled during the time he was there.
Simon is a lovely man. He spent a couple of hours in our house before the cat sitting to meet us and the cats and find out about the house and how the cats liked to have their food etc. He stayed for 5 nights and the cats were much happier with him in the house than being fed twice a day and being on their own. He left the house clean and tidy, gave daily updates on the cats and answered any particular queries we had. We would use him again and we recommend him very highly.
Caring and compassionate
Fit and healthy
Punctual and reliable