Don't know if anyone can help me but i need to find a dog sitter for my elderly dog. She has been going into a tierpension which is very good for younger dogs, but she loses a lot of weight everytime she goes - i think the problem is partially the stress of being with other dogs - she's getting old and is a bit anxioius - and also that she picks at her food - she has half her breakfast in the morning then leaves the rest till midday and then half her dinner in the evening which she finishes in the night. This is fine at home but doesn't work in a tierpension setting as there are other dogs around who aren't as picky as madam. I am looking for a dog sitter who would take her in for a week or two every couple of months and has the time and patience for a sensitive old pensioner - she's nearly 14. She is medium size and extremely sweet, slightly deaf but very sprightly for her age although her hips are somewhat past their prime! Please does anyone know someone good - i have to get to the UK every few weeks to see my elderly Dad and i'm really worried about what to do with my dog - she lost far too much weight over the summer and i can't risk this happening again.

Thanks everyone.

My sitter is excellent - I trust her implicitly with my elderly, blind, deaf, arthritic, senile doglets. And I know my young, healthy, fit - and extremely naughty - youngster is in safe hands with her as well.

She does in-house sitting though - she moves into my home when I have to travel, and cares for the mutts as if I were there. I find this the best option for us, as my guys feel most secure in their own home (In fact, the blind and senile ones would have great difficulty adjusting to new surroundings.)

She is very professional, speaks excellent English, and has decades of experience caring for dogs. She will soon have all the necessary BVET registration as per the new law.

(Which by the way, is very important. According to the person I spoke to at the BVET, if your sitter is not properly registered your insurance may refuse coverage...)

Most important, she is a true dog lover.

Half my guys are on medication, all of mine have some sort of special needs. Our sitter is very caring, very practical, very good with typical senior dog issues.

She has been working for me for a year now, and I'm very happy with her service. And every time she comes over, the dogs' tails go mad, wagging for joy - which, I think, is the best recommendation possible.

She is quite expensive, but well worth it, IMO. (She is already fully booked for the school and Christmas holidays.)

PM me if you want more details.

hello gilly and sweet dog

while i was living in zurich (now living in geneva) i was using sweet pet sitting service. excellent realiable service if you do not wanna board your pets and look for someone experienced with abused, shy etc. dogs.

also excellent references. if you like please pm for more details.

Hi I am looking for a House/dog sitter for the first 2 weeks in August....Please can I have some contact info for your sitter. thanks

Unfortunately, this post is from a while ago and my old lady passed away last year. We have a new pup now, but she goes to a small kennel which I use regularly and am very happy with. PM me if you would like more details.