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Urgent-In need of a sitter for Holly the Springer in SW Scotland

Dalbeattie, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets

Dates

Luisa
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

25
Apr2025
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15
May2025

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Introduction

We are Luisa and Chris and we live in Dalbeattie a small town in south west Scotland, about 12 miles from Dumfries and 5 miles from the beautiful Solway Coast. We retired from a career in university research and education and moved to

Home & location

Aig an Taigh (meaning “at home” in Scottish Gaelic) is a newly built modular home - it arrived from Poland on the back of a lorry and in 6 weeks we were handed the keys! We moved in mid January 2024 and we love it! It’s very comfortable and

houseHousebeachBeachcountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

DoubleSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Standard TV

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenDedicated workspace (Desk)

Responsibilities

Holly is the main responsibility - she’s very friendly and energetic. She loves people and most of the times she tends to ignore other dogs. She has 2 walks a day, at least 1hr each. In the morning we usually go to Dalbeattie wood, just

Meet the pets

  • Holly

    English Springer Spaniel

    9 years

  • Willow and Walnut

    4 years

Sitter reviews (8)

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Cody and Darcee

We really enjoyed housesitting for Luisa and Chris. They are absolutely one of the sweetest couples we could have hoped to meet on our travels. They made us

  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets
Stayed · 01 Dec - 09 Dec 2024
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Makena

I had a lovely time watching Holly the dog, Socks the cat, and the rabbits for a couple weeks in Dalbeattie. Luisa and Chris are very friendly and welcoming

  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets
Stayed · 04 Sep - 22 Sep 2024
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Adriana

I had a wonderful time looking after Holly, Sox, Walnut and Willow. Holly was very well-trained (and very cute!) and I loved going on our daily walks

  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets
Stayed · 16 May - 07 Jun 2024
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Kenny

We really enjoyed sitting for Luisa and Chris. They have an amazing home and garden and they allowed us to enjoy the fresh fruit and veg they grow

  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets
Stayed · 05 Sep - 22 Sep 2023
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Henry

Very lucky to of had this opportunity. Luisa is one of a kind. Absolutely perfect. Holly will be missed too…

  • 1dog
  • 1small-pets
Stayed · 16 Apr - 28 Apr 2023

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