Pet Sitting

Pet Sitting in Your Own Home

A caring and reassuring alternative to kennels for dogs and other pets across Wetherby and the surrounding villages.

Going away does not have to mean disrupting your pet’s routine. Our professional pet sitting service allows your pets to stay where they feel happiest and most comfortable – in their own home.

Whether you are away for a weekend, a family holiday or a business trip, one of our trusted pet sitters will stay in your home and care for your pets as if they were their own.

Your pets can enjoy their usual routine, familiar surroundings and plenty of companionship, while you enjoy complete peace of mind during your time away.

A Comfortable Alternative to Kennels

Not every dog or pet feels comfortable staying in kennels or boarding facilities. Unfamiliar surroundings, different routines and being away from home can sometimes cause stress or anxiety.

Our home pet sitting service provides a calm and personal alternative. Your pets remain in the place they know best, surrounded by familiar smells, favourite sleeping spots and the comforts they enjoy every day.

They receive dedicated care, companionship and attention without having to adjust to a completely new environment.

Why Pets Love Staying at Home

  • They remain in familiar and comfortable surroundings.
  • They can follow their normal feeding and sleeping routine.
  • They can sleep in their own bed.
  • They receive personal care and companionship.
  • Dogs can enjoy their usual walks and exercise.
  • There is less disruption to their daily routine.
  • They remain surrounded by familiar sights, sounds and smells.
  • They receive plenty of playtime, attention and affection.

More Than Just Dog Sitting

Our pet sitting service is suitable for households with dogs and a wide range of other animals.

Depending on your requirements, we may be able to care for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Rabbits
  • Guinea pigs
  • Hamsters and other small animals
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Chickens and small livestock

If you have several different pets, we can discuss their individual routines and care requirements during your initial Meet & Greet.

What Our Pet Sitting Service Can Include

Every pet sitting booking is tailored around your pets, their personalities and their existing routines.

Care can include:

  • Staying overnight in your home.
  • Feeding your pets at their usual times.
  • Providing fresh drinking water.
  • Walking and exercising your dog.
  • Garden toilet breaks.
  • Playtime, enrichment and companionship.
  • Administering agreed medication where appropriate.
  • Cleaning litter trays, cages or hutches.
  • Following your pet’s usual bedtime routine.
  • Providing regular owner updates and photographs.

Looking After Your Home While You Are Away

As someone will be staying in your home, our service can also provide additional reassurance and help your property continue to look occupied.

Where agreed, this may include:

  • Bringing in your post.
  • Opening and closing curtains.
  • Putting bins out or bringing them back in.
  • Watering house plants.
  • Carrying out basic home security checks.

Perfect for Holidays, Weekends and Work Trips

Our in-home pet sitting service can be a great option when you are:

  • Going on holiday.
  • Taking a weekend break.
  • Travelling for work.
  • Attending a wedding or family event.
  • Spending time in hospital.
  • Going away over Christmas or another busy period.
  • Unable to take your pets with you.

Personal Care and Peace of Mind

Your pet’s safety, comfort and welfare will always come first.

We will carefully follow the instructions you provide regarding feeding, exercise, medication, sleeping arrangements and daily routines.

  • Experienced and caring pet sitters.
  • Fully insured pet care services.
  • Care tailored to your individual pets.
  • Regular communication while you are away.
  • Photographs and updates for reassurance.
  • Emergency contact details recorded before your booking.
  • Your pet’s routine and welfare remain our priority.

Meet & Greet Before Your Booking

All pet sitting bookings are subject to an initial Meet & Greet appointment at your home.

This gives us the opportunity to:

  • Meet you and your pets.
  • Understand their normal routine.
  • Discuss feeding and exercise requirements.
  • Learn about any medication or health considerations.
  • Discuss sleeping arrangements.
  • Record emergency contact and veterinary details.
  • Answer any questions you may have.

It also gives your pets the chance to become familiar with their sitter before you go away.

Going Away Soon?

Give your pets the comfort of staying in their own home with a trusted and caring pet sitter.

Contact George’s Pet Pals today to discuss your requirements, check availability and arrange your initial Meet & Greet.

Dog Sitting Prices

£60 per day

*subject to the quantity of animals to care for

Book Your Dog’s Day Care

Planning your dog’s day care? Simply fill in the form below with a few details about your dog and the days you’re looking for, and we’ll be in touch to chat things through. We’ll take the time to understand your dog’s routine and arrange a meet & greet to make sure our home-from-home day care is the right fit.