Trusty Pet Sitter

30/12/2024

Current availability for 2025

Jan: 10th - 31st
Feb: 1st - 13th, 24th - 28th
March: 1st - 31st
April: 1st - 18th
May: 7th - 31st
June: 1st - 30th
July - fully booked
August - fully booked
September - fully booked
October - fully booked
November - fully booked
December - fully booked

Please note change to circumstances due to passing of my best buddy (dog)

If you are within 50 miles of PE37 7DD then I will arrive by motorcycle.

For sits in excess of 50 miles I will arrive in my motorhome and will therefore only be able to consider properties with a driveway able to accommodate it. It is 6m in length (if I'm towing my bike and trailer it would be 8m long on arrival)

15/12/2024

Farewell my friend ❤️

04/12/2024

And just like that my 15 days with these 3 has come to an end.

I had such a great time forming bonds with all 3 but especially so with the Doberman with which I had many enjoyable, and long walks.

It really doesn’t get easier leaving 🥲

03/12/2024

Simply stunning.

45.6K likes, 3255 comments. “emozionarsi”

29/11/2024

My latest availability for anyone looking for a professional, reliable and genuine animal lover to care for your pets in your absence.

Drop me a message if you'd like to arrange a meet and greet (either virtual or in person depending on your location) in the first instance.

28/11/2024

22/11/2024

It’s a tad fresh out there!

Storm Bert passing through over the weekend means walks may be limited as he is not a fan of rain (common with Dobermans and a few other short haired dogs).

Stay safe out there all.

19/11/2024

Night 2

I think the cat has accepted me as her slave.

Much to the disgust of the Doberman that was giving me evil side eye for daring to not be stroking him.

18/11/2024

Two of my 3 new charges for the next 2 weeks.

A gentle Doberman and two cats.

I have two regular Dobermans that I care for so it’s really nice to be trusted to care for another. I’ve primarily had big dog breeds in my life. Except for the last 14 where I have had my Staffordshire Terrier.

Dobermans are often wrongly thought of as being aggressive with people crossing the road when they spot me walking them. But like the other two, this boy has no aggression, and in fact very little interest in other dogs on our walks. He loves a bit of attention so will happily accept strokes and play with another dog that shows interest.

Check out my page for my latest availability

12/11/2024

Watching these two for a week.

They’ve become regulars in my life since we met back in March ‘23.

It is sad to see the decline of the Labrador and see the grey hairs appearing on the pug.

All part and parcel of being a pet sitter though and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Check out the featured / pinned post on my page for my current availability.

01/11/2024

Latest availability for the rest of '24 and first half of '25

My prices will be increasing from the 1st January 2025. Any bookings for next year will be at the current prices so if you're planning a holiday or business trip next year, book your dates now to secure the current pricing.

My reviews can be found on my page and also on my website linked to below.

Lifetime owner and experience with dogs and other pets including cats, various reptiles, birds, rodents and pretty much everything that is/was legal to own!

Fully insured with vet fee cover and 3rd party liability.
Get in touch if you have any questions at all 😊

19/10/2024

Kidney failure? What kidney failure!?
Who needs kidneys anyway!?

19/10/2024

As some of you, and certainly my existing and past clients know, I am undertaking a long-term photography project to document as much of the world in images and video as I can.

Pet sitting allows me an opportunity to quench my desire to be around animals, and to explore a new area of the UK.

As I mostly tend to sit dogs, I don't get much time to explore during the sit itself, so I will typically either arrive in the area a few days before, or stay on after on a nearby campsite and then use that opportunity to explore the area before moving on to my next sit / area.

If you're into travel or indeed photography, and my travels can provide value or you'd simply like to support my efforts in bringing this content to the world, I'd love to have you along on the journey.

My monthly subscriptions start at £5pm or there is an option to support me with a one off 'coffee'.

For pet owners out there that support me as a monthly subscriber, not only will you benefit from the items listed below, but you will also receive a discount in line with your monthly support for any pet sits you book me for.

For example,

Support me with £5pm and receive a 5% discount.
Support me with £10pm and received a 10% discount
Support me with £20pm and receive a 20% discount

Please note, discounts become valid after 6 months of continuous support.

For as long as I can remember, I have had a dream to be part of Sir David Attenborough's photography crew and travel the world meeting fascinating people and photographing the places we visit. Fo

18/10/2024

Preparing myself and the van for a 188 mile journey up to Lancashire this morning to go and look after these two nutters for the next 10 days.

If any of my connections are in the Colne area and would be up for meeting for a coffee and a chinwag, do make yourself known.

If you are in the area and are looking for a commercial or personal brand photographer to work with over the next couple of weeks then again please do drop me a message to discuss your requirements.

Have a lovely Friday everyone

Check out my website for all the services I provide

https://eltoncilliers.com

10/10/2024

Today was that day no pet owner wants to have. Being told that your pet is essentially in palliative care.

Shaka had blood tests on Monday and this morning he and I went to discuss the results with the vet.

He has kidney failure which the vet says is not reversible. It is now a case of keeping him comfortable and monitoring him.

She (the vet) said at this stage we didn’t have to have the talk about him being crossed over but that it was likely to be the case in the next few months.

She wants to see him again in a month.

In the meantime I will be giving him various supplements to slow things down where possible and make him comfortable in addition to the pain and anti-inflammatory meds he’s been on for many years.

As a pet owner you always hope that nature will take its course and your pet will pass in his/her sleep as comfortably as possible. Having to play ‘God’ is not something any loving pet owner ever wants to do.

At least I get a chance to prepare myself and spend some time with him in his last months.

At almost 15 years I’d like to think he’s lead a happy life and knows how much he’s been loved by all those who have met him.

05/10/2024

Evening cuddles with this little one.

Two more sleeps and her humans will be back.

Can’t believe how quickly these two weeks have flown by!