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The average hourly rate for pet carers in United Kingdom is between £9 and £11
Lydia M.
Lydia
  • From £5
  • Manchester
1 1 Verification Hired Once
Caring pet sitting and walking
| Hello, I am a Master's student living in Manchester and am looking for work in pet care. I have two quite large dogs and until recently I had three. I am therefore used to handling energetic dogs and also walking up to three dogs at a time. When at home, I walk my dogs once/twice daily. I have also owned many cats, and currently have two. They are very energetic and won't sit still for very long! My previous cat was very shy of new people and so I am used to looking after cats that may not be so happy with new visitors. I also have a rabbit and a guinea pig and have previously owned gerbils, hamsters, chickens and fish too! I have only done pet sitting once, where I stayed overnight and looked after two Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Although I have not got lots of experience in pet sitting, having so many pets of my own I believe I would be great for the job. I understand the difficulties and worry when going away and having to leave your pets behind, or being stuck at work and not being able to give your pets the full attention that they require. I can provide a friendly, reliable and trustworthy service and I am a very loving character who would love to give your pets the affection that they need.
Friendly, arrives on time, does a great job cleaning, might have to wait a couple of days for a reply to messages, a minor detail though."
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Reviewed by Clive A.
Emily L.
Emily
  • From £5
  • London
1 1 Verification Hired Once
Pet sitter Dog walker London SW9 SW11
| Hello my background/qualifications: I've previously worked in kennels, with horses & a vets as a animal care assistant. I have been dog walking/sitting in different areas, with companies and privately for over 10 years. I have Level One and Two in animal care and handling. I Currently work for a dog walking/ dog sitting agency based in Central London & do this part time. My routine - Am out from 9am-10am and 3-4 pm each day. I walk 2 dogs on each walk depending on whether they get along. I strongly believe it’s hard to focus on more than three dogs at one time, give them the care/exercise they need. I am available for pet sitting in your home. I can provide references for this. I believe it’s best for your pooch to stay in its own environment "home", to be comfortable stress free whilst you are away. I also board dogs in my home in Stcokwell if needed. I cover the following areas - Clapham Plimico, Clapham Common, Wandsworth, Brixton, Stockwell. ( 10 miles from any of these places. Dog sitting: (£28 per dog per night) This includes two 60 min walks and several short walks throughout the day. Lots of love, care and attention. Hope to hear from you soon Thanks, Emily.
She responded to my quest very kindly and quickly despite my last-minute notice. My next-door neighbour just happened to offer to help me look after my cat so I had to reject her, but I would give her the highest rate possible!"
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Reviewed by Shingo I.
Phoebe T.
Phoebe
  • From £6
  • London
1 1 Verification
I am a friendly, compassionate animal-lover
| Whilst I do not have any official pet care experience, I have grown up with 2 spaniels and have been actively involved in their care (walking, feeding, bathing etc.) I have also helped out my neighbours by feeding their cat on multiple occasions whilst they were away, and more recently was involved in the administration of medication for their elderly cat
Excellent, intuitive, intelligent, knowledgeable, self-motivated, tireless and hard working. She did a great job with my two young active sons with many long hours on several days as a totally committed nanny. She communicated promptly and efficiently. I was very comfortable with her supervising my two and three year old children. Most highly recommended."
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Reviewed by Andrew R.
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How much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in 2024?

The average rate to hire a pet care provider through Care.com as of March, 2024 is £10.00 per hour. The cost will fluctuate depending on your city, the individual services that you'll need, and the number of pets to be cared for.

What are my pet care options?

When looking for pet care, the most popular options include hiring a dog walker if you just need someone to take your dog out for a walk while you're busy or at work. Other popular options include dog or cat sitters who will look after your.

What type of animals can I find care for?

Most sitters can care for dogs and cats, but there are pet care providers who can care for other animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, fish, and others. You can find pet caregivers who can care for different types of animals on Care.com.
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