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Helen's House & Hound Sitting, Tedburn Saint Mary (2024)

07/01/2024

Hello everyone. Hope you're all having a good weekend. It may only be the end of the first week of a new year but I only have very limited availability until end of August - scary stuff 😳. I have plenty of availability for the rest of the year. I do have a cancellation list so if you have any particular dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll see what wiggle room is available. *I am currently FULL for Easter and Christmas 🎄*
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. I don't only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats. I am also trained to give medication.
Please don't hesitate to contact me for further information.

05/01/2024

Hello everyone. My diary is OPEN from 27 Feb onwards so if you have any plans to go away this year or have any particular dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me. *I do get booked up quickly*
I only have limited availability for the following dates; 27 Feb - 06 March, 10 - 14 March, 25 - 28 March, 12 - 29 April, 13 May - 26 June, 16 - 25 July, 12 - 23 August. As well as availability for later in the year. I do have a cancellation list.
I stay in the clients home with their pets while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. I don't only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to all my old, new, regular and returning clients and their pets/animals, as well as all the 'likers' and 'followers' of my page.
As most of you know, 2023 has not been the easiest of years due to my ankle injury and then subsequent operation 🦶 with the long recovery, which meant I sadly lost a lot of clients😢. But I'm improving by the week, still walking slowly and still in pain but I'm getting there and my diary is now fully OPEN from 27 Feb onwards so if you have any plans to go away next year or have any particular dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me 😊. *I do get booked up quickly*
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. I don't only care for dogs. Experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats.
With love from all of us at The House Sitting Team 😊🐾

23/12/2023

🎄Happy Christmas to all my old, new, regular and returning clients as well as all the ‘likers’ and ‘followers’ of my page.🎄
Thank you for all your love and support over the last year it’s been very much appreciated as it’s definitely been a rollercoaster of a year at times in more ways than one 🦶.
I’m definitely looking forward to seeing all my clients and their animals again plus getting out and about in general next year.
My diary 📔 is now fully OPEN from 27 February so if you have any plans to go away next year or have any particular dates in mind please feel free to contact me.
With love from all of us at The House Sitting Team 😊🐾x

15/12/2023

Positive update post 😊. I am now out of my moon boot completely and wearing shoes / walking boots full time now, which feels very strange after 2.5 years of wearing the moon boot! My walks with Bracken and Mabel are still slow as I still have my crutch and my ankle is still painful but at least I am getting out and about and I’m able to go a little bit further every week 🚶‍♀️I’m just taking paracetamol instead of the morphine as well.
My diary is now fully OPEN from 27 February so if you have any plans to go away next year or have any particular dates in mind then please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am currently FULL; all of Jan until 25 Feb, 8 - 9 March, 15 - 24 March, 29 - 31 March, 01 - 09 May, 24 June - 05 July, 26 July - 10 Aug, 24 - 31 Aug and 20 Dec - 05 Jan 2025. I do have a cancellation list so don’t hesitate to contact me and I’ll see what wiggle room I can find. I do get booked up quickly so please try to give me as much notice as possible, if possible.
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients want me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. I don’t only care for dogs.
Please share to help small businesses thrive. Please can you include your location and contact details when making an enquiry, it really helps me to help you 😊🐾🐴🐈🦙🐑🐐

09/12/2023

I've got this little man for company for the next 24hrs. We both enjoyed a short sniffari along the river. He's now on Neighbourhood Watch Dog Duty 😊🐾. He'll also have plenty of fuss and TLC 😊
My diary is fully OPEN from 27 Feb so if you have any plans to go away next year or have any particular dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me. I do get booked up quickly.
When making an enquiry please can you include your location and contact details, it really helps me to help you.
I am currently FULL; all of Jan, until 25 Feb, 15 - 24 March, 01 - 08 May, 24 June - 05 July, 26 July - 10 Aug, 24 - 31 Aug and 20 Dec - 05 Jan 2025.

06/12/2023

Hello everyone😊.
My diary is now fully OPEN for Easter next year as well as other dates before and after. So if you have any plans to go away next year or have any particular dates in mind then please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am currently FULL; all of Jan and until 25 February, 01 - 08 May, 01 - 10 Aug, 24 - 31 Aug and 20 Dec - 05 Jan 2025. I do get booked up quickly.
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided.
I don’t only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs as cats. I’m also trained to give medication.
Please like and share to help small businesses thrive. 😊
Please include your contact details and location when making an enquiry - it really helps me to help you.

01/12/2023

Morning everyone ❄️🐾
My diary is now completely OPEN for next year. I currently have availability from 27 February 2024 onwards so if you have any plans to go away next year or have any other dates in mind please don’t hesitate to contact me. I do get booked up quickly.
I am currently FULL; all of Jan and until 25 Feb, 01 - 10 August, 24 - 31 Aug and and 20 Dec - 05 Jan 2025. I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided.
Please feel free to like and share to help small businesses thrive 😊
Please include your contact details and location when getting in touch. It really helps me to help you. Have a good weekend everyone 😊🐾

21/11/2023

Hello folks. I just want to say a HUGE Thank You to all my old, new, regular and returning clients as well as all my ‘likers’ and ‘followers’ on my page for all your love and support shown to me over the last 2.5 years due to my ankle injury, it’s been much appreciated 😊
I am now on the road to recovery after my operation thanks to my fantastic physiotherapist - she knows who she is! - and I’m able to get out and about daily on gentle short walks wearing my walking boots instead of my horrible moon boot, at the moment I can’t go far but at least I’m out and about in the company of Bracken and Mabel - the best incentive ever🐾.
I currently have availability from 19 February onwards so if you have any plans to go away next year and have any particular dates in mind then please don’t hesitate to contact me, I do get booked up quickly. I am currently FULL; 01 - 09 February, 12 - 16 February, 01 - 10 Aug and 20 Dec - 05 Jan 2025.
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. Experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats.
Please like and share to help small businesses, your support is appreciated.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further information.
I’m looking forward to seeing my clients and their animals again😊
With love from all of us at The House Sitting Team🐾

17/11/2023

Seriously considering 'upgrading' to the king size bed in the spare room💤. Not much room for Bracken and Mabel (and me!) in my double bed. I have to (try) and get into bed before they do otherwise I've got no chance! Wouldn't change them for the world though 😂🐾

15/11/2023

Achievement of the week for me😊. I know its not far for everyone else but it's a long way (for me at the moment at least!). Definitely my longest walk so far 😊
The House Sitting Team and I have just been down Back Lane and through Finch Foundry; with walking boots instead of my horrible moon boot. I wasn't planning on going as far but I got to Finch Foundry - National Trust and decided to give it a go and enjoy all the autumn colours. 🐾

13/11/2023

One half of The House Sitting Team - Mabel - busy roasting her brains in front of the fire on a cold, wet and windy evening. While Bracken is snuggled up on his bed in the kitchen. Stay warm and dry everyone 😊🐾

04/11/2023

Restarting my House Sitting gently by spending the weekend with these lovely regular clients. Hope you have a good weekend everyone 😊 🐾🐈🦜

02/11/2023

Positive update for you all😊. Almost four months after my ankle operation🦶, my physiotherapist has finally given me the green light to start wearing ‘normal’ boots/shoes again (instead of my horrible moon boot) scary stuff as got to learn to walk properly again🤦‍♀️ , build up my confidence and my fitness - she has also told me I can (slowly) start getting back to work, but not walk too far or do too much. Hopefully I’ll still have a few loyal clients lurking around 🤞.
So, due to family holidays and previous client bookings my diary will be open from 19 February 2024.
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else they want me to do while they are away. Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided. I don’t only care for dogs.
Please like and share my post to help support small businesses.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further information; 07528959287.

29/10/2023

Out and about again with the House Sitting team on Ramsley Common before the rain came over ☔. Shorter walk than yesterday because of the rough ground but at least I got out. No photo of Mabel as she was too busy investigating interesting mole hills! 😊🐾

28/10/2023

Half way around my longest walk so far, with The House Sitting Team looking after me - we went down Back Lane and through Finch Foundry obviously means we have to stop for a rest = Bacon and egg sandwich😋. Have a good weekend everyone😊 🐾x

22/10/2023

Either a very very early or very very late primrose in Sticklepath Churchyard this morning 🐾

12/10/2023

Week 12 (3 months) since my operation. Positive post for everyone 😊.
Had another intensive physio session on Tuesday - I can now do stairs and get out and about (gently) but not walk too far. As the physio says, yes I can walk but I have to remember that I have to be able to get back again! I have to practice doing stairs or steps daily with my crutch until I see her again.
I had an appointment with my consultant this morning; ankle xrayed again, according to consultant everything is looking great and has healed really well, so I must be reasonably healthy 😊. He’s finally given me the green light to get out and about and do what I like when I like and just build up my confidence walking and my fitness as well and gradually get used to not wearing the boot. He’s also said that he doesn’t need to see me again unless anything goes drastically wrong which is great news😊🐾.
I’m hoping to restart my House Sitting mid February, just to give myself a bit more time to get my confidence back and get walking again.
100% fingers crossed 🤞that I may still have a loyal client or two around 🤞.
Photo of the House Sitting Team, just because xx

07/10/2023

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05/10/2023

Sorry folks, another brief - probably boring - update for you all😊🐾
Week 11 since my ankle surgery🦶.
I had another intensive physio session @ lunchtime today. She says I’m doing amazingly well (not blowing my own trumpet - much) but according to her, having a few goals to reach is the best thing I can do - you know who you are people in November and December?!🐾.
I can now walk properly using the frame, I can now get in and out of the shower - with a bit of thought 💭, which leg do I use first 🤔 I suppose normally you don’t really think about it. Plus I’ve now started using crutches again. I’m now completely knackered after an hour of learning to walk again using crutches (or should I say just the one)😴💤. My next challenge will be doing stairs.
I’m determined to get back to my little House Sitting business - and my own dogs - eventually I’ve got too much to do to sit around being idle.

28/09/2023

Week 10 since my operation update; - Tiny amount of progress being made 🤞. On Tuesday this week I finally, finally had a visit from the Physio - first time I’ve seen a physio since I was discharged from hospital on 23 July! She wasn’t at all happy as said I should have seen someone weeks ago 🤦‍♀️😢. She poked and prodded my ankle 😱, ouchy ouch 😓. Told me to increase my painkillers as not taking enough morphine or paracetamol 💊. Then got me standing upright with my frame; bullied me (nicely!) into putting my left foot forward and then doing a little ‘baby step’ with my right foot (half a foot length, if that makes sense) to catch up.
It’s the first time I’ve been weight bearing since before my operation so took a few minutes to get my coordination back 😣. I’ve got to do my baby steps all the time now until Physio comes back on Tuesday. Basically I’ve got to learn to walk again🚶‍♀️- scary stuff . I’ve got a couple of things - yes they DO involve dogs 🐾I have to do in November so I’m using those as my goal.

19/09/2023

Brief update for you all. Two months today since my operation. 19 July was ‘ankle put back together’ day. I’m still in alot of pain, still got a moon boot on, still hopping around using a frame (not safe on crutches!), still can’t weight bear fully on my ankle (Consultants orders), banned from doing stairs for the foreseeable 😢😢.
Hoping to be able to get moving more in the next few weeks as looking forward to getting back to some sort of ‘normality’ with my clients and their animals in the not too distant future 🤞as missing them like mad.
Photo of the House Sitting Team, just because 😊🐾

04/09/2023

Hi all. . . Apparently the new summer is September. .so ahead of the heatwave just a gentle reminder for all owners of furry babies.
Pavements and hot cars are not good for pups.
If you can’t put your bare feet on the pavement think of those little paw pads. Also, if you can’t sit in your car without the air-con neither than can your pup.
Enjoy the sunshine everyone. ☀️☀️☀️

31/08/2023

Brief update for you all.🦶 From this.....to this.....now. Ankle xrayed, and all looks good 👍plaster off, now back in a moon boot for another six weeks until next appointment with consultant. Limited weight bearing as still horrendously painful 😫

24/08/2023

Proof that I have actually done something during my time of enforced rest....its only taken me around five weeks 📆to complete 🧩.

16/08/2023

One month since my operation, two weeks left until my plaster comes off and I find out what next stage of recovery is. Boredom is driving me crazy 😢.
I'm missing my clients and their animals SO much 😢. Not used to sitting around being idle. With love from all of us at The House Sitting Team x🐾

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