The River Windrush runs through Bourton-on-the-Water, and the village can be busy with visitors. Your dog’s familiar routine is a better guide to a comfortable outing than simply choosing the most popular spot.
Care is provided by Liz, who is very experienced with cats and dogs. Get to know Liz ↗
COMFY PAWS. COSY HOMES.
Care for your home. Company for your pets.
House sitting
For an overnight stay, explain how you normally come and go without pets slipping through the door. If your entrance opens onto a shared path or road, show Liz the routine you use and where leads and keys are kept.
Your house will be vacuumed and left tidy before you arrive home. Light garden care, including watering plants and the lawn, can be agreed with Liz before your stay.
Some cats want a little attention with their dinner; others prefer to watch from a distance. Tell Liz what is normal for yours, including favourite hiding places, so a quiet cat is not confused with a missing one.
Point out any busy stretches or waterside sections you normally avoid. Walk length, timing and handling are discussed around your dog’s existing habits, with daytime walks included in agreed overnight care.
Have rabbits, guinea pigs or other pets too? Tell Liz the species and care routine before booking so suitability can be discussed. Read about other pet sitting ↗
LET’S GET HOLIDAY-READY
Before you pack the suitcase.
A few details help Liz check whether the stay is a good fit. For Bourton-on-the-Water, start with:
Your preferred walking routes and quieter alternatives.
How you prevent pets escaping at the entrance.
Normal hiding places and meal-time behaviour.
Agree the little things together.
An overnight stay means Liz stays in your home during the agreed nights. Arrival, departure, daytime care and any periods away from the property are discussed in advance; continuous attendance is not assumed.
The calendar is a guide. Contact Liz with your postcode, dates and all your pets’ needs to confirm availability and your quote.
Will my dog have to walk through the busy village centre?
No route is imposed. Explain where you usually walk and what your dog finds comfortable. Liz will agree a practical routine with you rather than assuming that a tourist route suits every dog.
Can feeding visits include more than one cat?
Tell Liz how many cats you have and whether meals need to be separated. The visit schedule, suitability and price are agreed after discussing the household.