Wednesday, 4th November 2009 at 14:16 PM
One of the first questions we ask our clients when we set up their first pet sit is for them to supply us with next of kin contacts in case of an emergency. In the unfortunate event of an accident or even the tragic death of a client while they are away from home we need to know who to contact. Along with this responsibility we of course want to ensure that your pets are cared for according to your wishes. In cases where clients do not have close family or friends who would be able to care for your pets we welcome the new Canine Care Card scheme from the Dogs Trust.
The Canine Care Card is a free service that will guarentee you peace of mind, knowing that your dog's future will be a safe and happy one. The Dogs Trust are ready and willing to take responsibility for your faithful friend and lovingly care for around 16,000 dogs each year. They never destroy a healthy dog so you can be assured that your dog will be safe and every effort will be made to find a responsible, caring owner to provde him or her with all the tender loving care that you currently do.
For more information on the scheme and to obtain and application form please contact Sarah Powell on 0113 2814937 or follow this link to the Dogs Trust website. Once you have your card, let us know so we can ensure that your wishes are followed.
Monday, 14th September 2009 at 16:29 PM
Here at Pet and Property Sitters we are always keen to get to know fellow pet service suppliers as it is great to be able to recommend them to our clients. We have recently got to know Jo Cannon at Good News for Dogs and wanted to pass on a little information abotu the great services she offers!
Jo is qualified in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and Dog Training and is full of useful tips for training your dog and helping with those quirks they can pick up along the way! She will work with you to strengthen your pack however small by making you a more effective pack leader and therefore making your dog more secure, confident, and content and less likely to display bad behaviour. You can find further information at www.goodnewsfordogs.co.uk. I would recommend having a look as after a quick chat with Jo I came straight home and had a helpful word in the ears of my own pack!
As part of her services Jo will be running a six week group obedience classe starting on Thursday 8th October from 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Armscliffe Hall, Huby. This is an exellent opportunity to get first hand training from a friendly, experienced teacher. For further information please visit the Good News for Dogs website or contact Jo on: 07754 833 568.
Monday, 14th September 2009 at 13:50 PM
We are delighted with our very first online advert which is now live on our website and on youtube . . have a look!!
Thursday, 26th March 2009 at 15:10 PM
As demand for our service continues to grow we are looking to expand our friendly team of mature, reliable pet sitters. If you have time on your hands and would enjoy staying in new areas while pampering much loved pets we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for people throughout Northern England who would be interested in working on a flexible part time basis. You would need your own car and the position tends to suit retired people who are looking to do something a little different with their new found free time. Many of the properties we care for are in fairly isolated yet scenic locations so if you are a keen walker this could be the job for you!
If you are interested we would love to hear from you so please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tuesday, 3rd February 2009 at 16:27 PM
As snow hits the country Pet and Property Sitters are working hard to ensure that our sitters make it to clients and that clients get home as safely as possible. Our reliable, flexible, sensible approach means that clients do not have to worry about getting back to pets left home alone; as they struggle with a nightmare journey back their pets are warm, cosy and well cared for! We will never leave sit before we clients return and are happy to extend our sitters stay at short notice if required.
Our clients homes are remaining well cared for during the harsh weather. Problems that can occur when houses are left empty in freezing condition are averted and repairs dealt with swiftly. Clients can be sure to return to a welcoming house rather than dealing with unwanted problems after long journeys.
We are also working hard to fit in short notice bookings from clients getting away from the miserable weather in search of some winter sun! Our friendly, flexible service means that we will endeavour to make arrangements for you straight away so that you can escape and relax as soon as possible. As valentines days approaches we are also working on providing care while people take romantic weekends away. Many similar companies are not happy to provide this service but we are delighted to do so for you so please do not hesitate to contact us with your requirements.
Winter is certainly proving to be a busy time for us this year but it is not all work and no play. Some members of the team are enjoying the snow more than others!
Friday, 23rd January 2009 at 14:33 PM
Figures published yesterday have revealed that domestic burglaries have risen by 4% showing a significant increase in crime against property. This is bound to be a concern for any house owner, especially those planning holidays, business trips or with properties awaiting sale or probate.
It has often been quoted that 4 out of 5 burglaries occur when a hosue is empty. By employing a live in pet sitter you can ensure burglars are deterred. A live in presence is much more effective than controlled lights or even the kindest neighbour.
Pet and Property Sitters are also able to provide care for empty properties in cases of sale or probate, also ensuring vandals or squatters are deterred. Our 24 hour presence ensures that the property is maintained, problems dealt with swiftly and insurance remains in place.
In addition to the security benefits house sitters offer you can be sure that your home will remain aired in summer and warm in winter. You can be sure your house will be as clean and tidy as you left it on your return. Houseplants, tubs and greenhouses will be tended, callers dealt with politely and messages taken.
If you have pets they will be lovingly cared for while being fed and walked according to their own routine. Our experienced sitters are used to caring for animals with special requirements and will ensure that your trip away is as stress free as possible!
To ensure your peace of mind contact us today on: 01423 817867.
Monday, 16th June 2008 at 11:36 AM
We thought our clients might be interested in a great new service now operating in West Yorkshire. We have already bookmarked their site for future reference!
The Yorkshire Animal Ambulance is a dedicated pet ambulance run by former veterinary nurse Suzanne Waller. Suzanne and her co-founder James McPhee launched the service after her rescue dog developed a severe and debilitating disease which made it hard to transport her to daily vet appointments.
The Animal Ambulance is licensed by the State Veterinary Service and has been fully kitted out to DEFRA standards. It is fitted with specialist pet travel cages, cat carriers, a hot and cold water supply and basic, external spotlight, a full first aid and trauma kit, fridge and a pet ramp for easy access.
The dedicated team, who operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, are fully trained in first aid and have been specially trained by local vets to deal with all situations, including spinal patients. The service is available for routine appointments, referrals and transportation to all UK specialist veterinary centres.
If you would like to find out a little more you can visit: www.yorkshireaa.co.uk or telephone Suzanne on: 0845 6801156.
Thursday, 12th June 2008 at 12:36 PM
The phone has not stopped ringing, the diary is filling up . . yes, summer has arrived! This is our favourite time of year here at PPS, and it looks like being another busy summer.
Over the last few months we have employed a number of new sitters to join PPS. We now have additional sitters in Beverley, Seaham, Ilkley, Killingworth, Sheffield and Doncaster. All our new sitters are already proving to be excellent additions to our team and are looking forward to enjoying their first busy summers! We are still in the process of employing further sitters and are always looking for dependable, experienced, friendly staff so if you think you might be interested please do get in touch.
We are also busy working on updating our literature to better represent the PPS image. Many of you will have already seen our new letterhead and this will soon be joined by a new brochure, literature and more comprehensive forms. We hope you like them!
As summer approaches we are also starting to take an increasing number of Christmas bookings. If you are keen to book your favrourite sitter or are planning to go away for a number of weeks this Christmas please do get in touch as soon as possible so that we can ensure we are able to cover your requirements!
We are keen to make our blog as interesting and varied as possible so if you have any articles or information that you think may be of interest to our clients or sitters we would love to hear from you. We would be particularly interested in hearing from any animal charities who would like to tell us a little more about their work, fellow pet care companies or even sitters who have a story to tell!
Thursday, 17th April 2008 at 15:53 PM
We are currently looking to increase our team of horse sitters to work throughout the North of England. If you have owned horses in the past or have experience in caring for them we would be delighted to hear from you.
The work would be ad-hoc and flexible. It would involve moving into our clients homes and also caring for any pets they may have.
If you would like to find out more please call Liz on: 01423 817867 or you can drop me an email at: liz@petandpropertysitters.co.uk
Friday, 11th April 2008 at 15:23 PM
As the demand for our services grows we are actively looking to expand our friendly team of sitters. If you have spare time on your hands, love animals, enjoy walking and are interested in visiting different parts of our region then pet and property sitting could be ideal for you!
Pet and property sitting is a great way to have a change of scenery and explore different areas while caring for a variety of delightful animals. Sitting is extremely enjoyable and flexible enough to enable sitters to work as much or as little as they wish while fitting round other commitments such as grandchildren or spending time abroad. Some property sits are as short as a long weekend, while others range from a week to a month! Sitters can choose to stay locally or travel further a field.
Property sitting is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Many sitters become firm friends with their clients and their pets. As well as being paid, sitters are also provided with provisions' allowance and traveling expenses. A preliminary visit is always arranged prior to each new sit so that you can be sure you are happy to stay there and know what is involved.
If you are a trustworthy, responsible and capable and most importantly love animals we would be delighted to hear from you!
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