Raining Cats & Dogs

29/05/2026

Honestly…

He got out of his cage at a pet hotel when staff went home....and made the most of his time.

29/05/2026

First entering a house on a pet sit.

Firstly, walking up to the house and saying ‘poppy, pip, Ellie, it’s me Amanda’ like a lunatic chatting to myself..

Doorbell ring and comforting chat continues…silence is often worrying… I prefer a bark!

No owner in so I enter - comfort and welcoming talk happens/continues…

Now the ‘hellloooo anyone here’

Then the check of pets in residence… dogs will be front and centre… with cats I check food and litter tray and allow them to just be.. I never force.

With cats I sit in a yogic position and send out vibes - weird little felines will come around me and sniff.

Now it gets weird..who else must I care for in 2026..

Hellllooooo Alexa….

Hey Google…

Yo Gemini…..

Hey, any gadgets that need help? Blinds closing, fridges shouting, bins overheating, washing machines:dishwashers bleeping?

Don’t get me started on Netflix profiles and messing up your algorithms with my odd choices… I’ll just tap out and read.

I’ve trained in animal communication (on a psychic level though I don’t advertise that) but I have to placate the AI and cameras….

I try my best but the surprises are always that… I once had an owners voice burst out into a pre recorded nursery rhyme from a timed feeder dish at midnight.

I was told yesterday to hug a goat if a hot air balloon is overhead. Love that.

My job rocks… it makes the ordinary extraordinary.

26/05/2026

23/05/2026

How cute!

22/05/2026

I would love this if still in Shepton. A really great vet practise and team to be involved with.

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16/05/2026

Since I have just moved to Donyatt illminster and relaunched my Pet Sitting business here, I want to keep prices low in order to build up my client base. I focus solely on the pets of ilminster now but will do holiday sits further afield (we are a pet loving town so there are plenty to keep me busy).

Basic Prices are :

Cat Visit - £10
2 cat visits a day £18
Costs per two cats

Solo Dog Walk (30 minutes) - £12
Two Dogs same house (30 minutes) - £15
Solo Dog Walk (60 minutes) - £17
Two Dogs same house (60 minutes) - £20

Pet overnight in your home - £45
Day stay - £35
Additional pets in overnight - varies depending on pet but an extra dog is £5

No additional charges for medication administration, petrol, cleanups etc. A free meet and greet visit included plus a 'get to know me' walk if required.

Small animals can be boarded by me or via drop in visits.

All animals catered for including livestock.

Fully Insured, DBS checked, Feline and Canine First Aid Trained, Animal Communication and behaviour trained. Nervous Pets a speciality.

ITRC dog trainer. Puppies welcome.

A lifetime as a pet owner. 8 years plus working in pet sitting and animal rescue services.

16/05/2026

I had a lady contact me in a desperate situation.

2 kittens needed a home after a terrible change in circumstance.

I stepped in to help rehome.

Turns out these boys were 11 months old, not neutered or vaccinated.

There was also no drastic situation just that she was busy. That’s ok though as they still needed a home. Rescues and fosters are full but I found a space.

She was in the north but I’ve had experience transporting cats all over with Hoff transport so no issue.

Then it came… ‘How much are you willing to pay me for them?’

This is a familiar tale. Someone adopts kittens. When kittens get to six months their behaviour changes if not neutered - they’ll spray and act up. They also stop being as cute in some peoples eyes. They also realise the costs involved to neuter, flea, vaccinate and worm…

This woman is trying to make money from them…she didn’t ask anything more of me - it was about price not intention or the kittens welfare.

Sadly what often follows a situation like this is abandonment. Then we have two young males out in the wild, likely to get harmed in their search for females. The unwanted kittens they sire will follow.

The cycle continues.

People can be such turds