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  • 0 - 1 week, 1 - 2 weeks
  • Dog(s), Cat(s), Fish, Bird(s), Rabbit(s)/Guinea Pig(s), Chickens/Ducks/Geese, Farm Animals, Horse(s)
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Veterinary Assistant

Hello, my friends call me Susie.

I have 'substituted' for friends very many times: gap years, honeymoons, timeshares, hospital stays as well as for the usual downtime we all cherish - this is my second year offering for friends I am yet to know.

Before Covid-19, I was a farm manager at a charity smallholding, caring for the animals that lived there (forever) and the plants & vegetables that I enjoyed growing. I count all animals as the best friends a person can have and this was my dream job, probably the best one I've ever had.

Nowadays, I get my animal fix by working afternoons at a local veterinary practice, helping the vet, advising, and meeting all the clients and their pets.

A keen horsewoman, I've ridden since I was five and I kept my first pony at the age of 8. It is a love that has endured ever since including a spell of eight years working with racehorses, an episode that yielded me my own thoroughbred, an also-ran that I saved from going to the auctions, and who I continue to love and treasure - that's him in the photo.

When I'm not working, I adore the outdoor life, walking (alone or with dogs), riding and sketching nature, and in the evening reading or doing the odd bit of tower bell ringing, wherever I happen to be.
Longer spells of leave I spend volunteering on conservation projects or having more quirky adventures such as relocating narrowboats.

I am a vegetarian, non-smoker, and have a current DBS certificate. I'm not keen on cooking so I won't be troubling your kitchen much, rest assured. A green traveler at heart, a location with some public transport links would be ideal but I do drive. As I will be taking annual or unpaid leave, shorter length stays are best (even long weekends) as I am hoping to get to know some of the places I would love to live when my time is completely my own.

I can see there are lots of lovely sitters out there and I know there is a place that's right for everyone. Looking forward to meeting you.

Reviews (6)
We can't thank Susan enough for her five-star house and pet sit! It was our first holiday away from our 18 month old spaniel and we were anxious about things going well. None of this anxiety remained by the time we walked out the door and left Susan in charge. From the off, Susan's communication was prompt, clear and friendly. Prior to the sit, we had a chat with her online and realised how easy she was to get along with and how well she understood the sensitivities relating to the upcoming ... MORE
 
SAMANTHA (Robertsbridge England, Mar 2022 - 5 days)
I'm thrilled that you were able to sit back & relax, and make the most of your first pet holiday, helped by finding the house as you would like, upon your return; this I view as important. I enjoyed spending time with you both, and Mabel too, with whom I had immense fun on all our many adventures, ... MORE
We are delighted with the way Susan looked after the animals and house. It was an incredible relief that they settled so well with her. Our cats are usually very sceptical of strangers but even the more nervous one was happy in her company. In the past we have struggled to get the dogs to settle so had stopped going away to places if we couldn't take them. Both dogs have clearly enjoyed her company and the walks and are completely calm not anxious and needy as they have been in the past. Susan ... MORE
 
GILLIAN (Thetford England, Mar 2023 - 1 week 2 days)
We feel like we struck gold! This was the first time we have used housesittersuk, so feel very lucky that Susan contacted us. She is so knowledgeable about all types of animals, so we felt totally comfortable and confident leaving her with our multitude of pets. I would wholeheartedly recommend her, but I kind of don't want to so we can keep her to ourselves!
 
CARMEL (Colchester England, Feb 2023 - 4 days)
Bless you. I'm so glad you were all able to relax, and equally happy that your pets were too. We all had a whale of a time.
I highly recommend Susan! Very lovely person and when she came by to introduce herself prior to the sit we ended up having an enternded coffee and great chat. She looked after our furries nicely. Even though I had told her cage cleaning was not necessary in the few days, our whole crew sat in lovely clean cages looking happy The house was in immaculate condition as well. Thank you so much, Susan!!!
 
FELICITY (Windsor England, Aug 2022 - 4 days)
Susie is without doubt a five star house sitter and knowing that our animals were in her capable and experienced hands really helped us enjoy our time away. Setting up the house sit was very easy as Susie's communication was outstanding and she is very organised. The handover went very smoothly although our sit is a complicated one with a full menagerie and a big site. We returned home to an immaculate house and yard and a very happy animal family. I know that Susie will be in great demand ... MORE
 
LORRAINE (Whitby England, Oct 2021 - 2 weeks)
I am really, really glad that you were able to relax whilst away and that you were very happy upon your return - all this makes a holiday linger! With all your Christmas shopping done too, I hope you & your family (animals included) have a fabulous time. Bless you all.
Susan is a perfect pet / housesitter! The dogs and cats are happy and relaxed. The house was left spotless; hot weather meant that Susan must have had to water the garden all the time, thank you! The communication was also excellent! I would highly recommend Susan to anyone.
 
NATASHA (Framlingham England, Jul 2021 - One week)
I'm really glad that you were happy upon your return; it's the best way to end a holiday, you must have been tired and just wanted to go to bed! I loved looking after your home and animals, it was a joy. Everyone was a winner. I only wish I could play piano ;-)
 
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