Crystal

Animal loving, very experienced pet sitter

Brighton and Hove
1 time favorited
2 recurring guests
Usually responds within few hours
4w ago
Last activity
<4h
Response time
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
40 GBP
/night
All services and rates

About Crystal

My name is Crystal, I am 40 years old and I am an animal lover through and through. I grew up with three British short-haired cats named Willow, Mickey and Charlie (looked after them as kittens up to adult cats), two terrapins, 27 budgerigars and a guinea pig. I am therefore very familiar with the needs of these different types of animals, with a special fondness for cats. 

 I have been pet sitting for over 9 years through various online sites and private clients, including Pawshake, but have looked after my animals for over 25 years. My sitting roles have included looking after Habibi - a Persian cat, Benji the Turkish Angora, Pepe and Bella both British short-haired cats, Pippin - a Persian/British short-haired mix, Sushi - a Persian kitten, Sophie a tri-coat short-hair, Tinker and Rascal - two Bengal cats, Bobbie - a 16 old tabby and Flea and Fig two British short hairs. The last two are a regular sit for me over the past year. Please reach out for outside references also if you like.

I am a writer by trade and am very flexible with my time at present. I am now wanting to make pet sitting my full-time job as I have taken a break from full-time work to study herbal medicine. So do ask me if you have any preferences that aren't.

I am very interested in environmental causes (sustainability, marine conservation, eco-friendly and the like) and enjoy supporting charitable causes and research centres. One of my most recent roles was a placement at the Galbokka Sea Turtle Research and Conservation Centre in Sri Lanka in December 2022, where I looked after injured turtles and those in rehabilitation. In October 2024 I will be working in Namibia for two weeks at a big cat rescue sanctuary.

Crystal's services

At your home

Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
10 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
15 GBP
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
40 GBP
/night
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
23 GBP
/day

Crystal also offers

Grooming

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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.

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Home Visits
Jane, 2023-10-01

Even though my cat Sophie had just had a major life-saving operation, I knew I could entrust her to Crystal. Sophie is totally happy with Crystal (and so am I!).

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Home Visits
Jane, 2023-04-15

Crystal tuned into Sophie's temperament purrfectly! She spent quality time with her and communicated with regular pics and observations. Crystal is very caring. 😸

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Availability

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
I am fully familiar with the needs of different types of cats, having grown up with three cats in my house and all family members also having their own. I have sat for numerous types of cats from British short-haired, Persian, Turkish Angola (with Trusted House Sitters) and have given company at a rescue centre in Dubai (Dianna's cats) to Egyptian Mau's, Arabian Mau's and tabby cats. I also had a friend who had a Bengal cat who I regularly played with. I understand their need for space, their need for stimulation, their curiosity and to always let them smell you first, their love of boxes and soft materials and letting them decide when they want to be beside you

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets

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Crystal

Crystal

Animal loving, very experienced pet sitter

Brighton and Hove
House sitting
24h stay, in your home
40 GBP
/night
All services and rates
Contact Crystal

Cancellation policy: Moderate

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.

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