Pet Sitting and Pet Care
Trusted pet sitting, visits and care in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Pet sitting and pet care with Helen Motteram (primary carer) and Tristan Motteram
Helen Motteram primarily does the day and night stays on her own, Tristan will be available for pet visits and overnight only when Helen is not available, he also does dog walking if needed.
We both run a rescue, so understand that the needs and safety of your pets are a priority. We have had extensive experience with small animals, birds, cats and dogs, and running our own rescue have come across more exotic pets. A meet and greet is arranged free of charge, before any sits/pet visits commence, this is to get to know you and your pets and their needs.
Pet Sitting Prices
Pet sitting in your own home (For pets than can be left allowing a break)
This service is the most popular and includes walk/walks. It allows a break for the carer where they can leave the property for 3 to 4 hours a day. 2 hours in the evening (before 9pm). Day shifts are typically 7 to 8 hours long, nighttime shifts 11 to 14 hours long (breaks within these times), timing dependent on your needs and our availability.
Daytime sit – £50
Day and night – £60
Night only (see following column)
For pets than can’t be left, night only or distance greater than 11 miles (separation anxiety/night sits) limited availability
We understand that some pets cannot be left, and when it comes to night stays, we stay there the duration of the evening to ensure pets are safe. Due to the nature of this service, there is limited availability and only usually available for shorter stays (i.e. long weekend). Day shifts are typically 7 to 8 hours long. Night sits are typically 12 to 14 hours long.
Daytime sit – £80
Nighttime sit – £80
Day and night – £100
Plus, mileage = over 10 miles 50p per mile there and back.
Hourly pet sitting rate for those who don’t need full day or night
This is a service that is useful if you need someone to pop in just for a few hours at a time.
£15 an hour (minimum of 2 hours)
The important stuff
Fully insured with Brooks Braithwaite (Petplan)
24 years’ experience and pet sitting for over 24 years (have re-introduced in 2025)
Accredited dog trainer
Pet Behaviourist BSc (Hons)
Kind, ethical and caring
Insurance and safety
Due to insurance and safety, we cannot leave dogs in the house fulltime overnight (after 9pm), if you require just day sits, there needs to be someone there in the evening.
