Pet Sitting and Care Testimonials

” Thank you so much for looking after Tabitha & Lyla while we were away. As I had met you in advance, it was very reassuring to know that they were going to be cared for so well. Now, having seen the excellent service that you have provided, it has completely changed our opinion about sending our cats to the cattery in the future – you will be hearing from us again. ”                      K & M, Stoke Bardolph

“I have used Daisy Chain Pet Sitter for several years now and I can highly recommend this service. Robina genuinely loves cats and she has looked after my previous cat and then after he died, she actually introduced me to my current rescue cat. When my old boy required medication, she was happy to give him this. I always know my cats are in good hands with Robina and my cat is happy to be in his own home and is visited daily by someone he knows. Robina sends me regular text updates with photos to let me know how things are, and this is very reassuring. Robina has been very flexible and helped out with extra days at short notice and when plans have had to change. ”    L, Epperstone

“ Robina is absolutely amazing! One of our cats is usually very shy and takes a while to trust new people. But she warmed to Robina instantly- which honestly sys it all. Robina is so caring, thoughtful and clearly has a real gift with animals. She always checks if we’d like daily updates, and her messages and photos bring so much peace of mind when we’re away. I truly think our cats adore her- it’s like they look forward to our holidays so they get to see her again!  I couldn’t recommend her more highly.“  G & M, Lowdham

“ Hi Robina, I hope you are well. Thank you very much for your lovely card and the key. I’m afraid we haven’t been away for too long in recent months.  If we need any more visits, we won’t hesitate to get in touch if you are still available. You have been absolutely brilliant and one of Flicker’s best human friends. We have all really appreciated your dedication and love for our precious furry friends. Thank you from us all. ”                   D, West Bridgford

” If you’re in need of an excellent pet sitter, may I recommend Daisy Chain Pet Sitter?  Robina is based in Burton Joyce and has vast experience with dogs and cats and always goes that extra mile to make sure her charges get cuddles and reassuring quality time. She makes sure that our cats, Ziggy and Autumn, and their bunny brother, Eddie, have a chilled holiday from us! “                     J,  Caythorpe

“Robina has been our holiday cat sitter for 7 years and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is totally reliable and will always cope with whatever happens. 0ne cat got injured while we were away and Robina dealt with vet visits and then extra house visits to ensure Daisy got her food and medication. Nothing is too much trouble for Robina. She’s a star. ”   C, Burton Joyce.

” I’m really sorry to say that Snowball passed away this afternoon. It was calm and peaceful and we feel we did the best thing for her. Though we were always worried when we went away, I genuinely can’t tell you how valuable your care was to us, thank you.”   N & D, Bulcote 

” Hi, Robina, I just wanted to thank you for looking after our little old man, Freddie. We’ve never had to leave him before and didn’t want to use a cattery. The services you offer were perfect and gave us peace of mind, with regular updates whilst we were away. Will definitely be calling on you again.“ C & J, Stoke Bardolph

” Happy Christmas,  Robina. We thank you so much for your help this year with our two elderly cats.  Without you, we would have had a difficult, if not impossible, time. ”  A & S, Calverton

“ I would like to thank you for taking such very good care of our two cats whilst we were on holiday.  The reassurance of regular texts and photo updates just confirmed that we had left them in very good hands.  We would have no hesitation in recommending you to any prospective customers. ”     P and S, Woodborough

“ I came home from 4 days away to two happy and healthy guinea pigs. Thanks, Robina.“S, Carlton  

” Thanks for looking after Snowy, my diabetic cat,  and for the card and kind words.  It was a pleasure and delight to look after her for the last part of her life and the house seems just a little emptier now.”        N. Lowdham.  

”  I can’t recommend Robina highly enough. I’ve used several other pet sitters in the past, before I moved to this area, and Robina is second to none. She has a great relationship with my two cats and I always feel confident that they are being well looked after. ”   L, Stoke Bardolph

“ Robina has taken as much care of my rabbits as if they were her own. I’ve been using Robina’s services since we first purchased our rabbits, 11 years ago, and I have 100% confidence in her reliability. I doubt that the rabbits even noticed we were gone! Robina has always gone the extra mile and will buy in fresh veg if we’re away for a long time and she’ll pick up the post and water plants if you want her to. Robina takes care to notice behavioural changes and will get in touch with the owner or vet if she’s worried. I receive regular updates while I’m on holiday and she’ll make adjustments to her routine if needed, such as popping in for an extra check during hot weather. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. The hutch was very clean and fresh on our return . ”            Z, Burton Joyce 

“ My snake and my cat were looked after confidently. This included rescuing my mischievous old tabby from a neighbour’s roof and the snake being temperamental, as he was in the middle of a skin shed! ”  K, Burton Joyce

” Robina has been looking after my two precious kittens, when I’m away, from the moment I got them. She offers a fantastic service and genuinely takes an interest in their routines, wants and needs and the little things they enjoy. She sends me updates and photos-it’s incredibly reassuring to see they are happy, excited and content. I have no hesitation in recommending Robina, a lovely lady and fabulous service I would be lost without.  Thank you, I really appreciate the help you provide me and the care you provide my gorgeous little ladies.”  M, Burton Joyce 

 “ Robina offers a fantastic service and complete peace of mind when we’re on holiday. She  was incredibly supportive and flexible when our cat became unexpectedly  poorly when we were away. I wouldn’t consider booking a holiday now without first  knowing she is available! “  K,  Gedling   

 “ Hi, Robina, I’m afraid I have some really sad news to tell you. Lovely PJ passed away this week. I am sure, in time, I will get another cat and so I will, no doubt, be calling on your services again. But thank you so much for looking after him when I was away.”  L, Epperstone

” Robina looked after our elderly cat, Crumble, for the first time whilst we were away for a week this summer.  She is very professional and caring and looked after our moggie as well as is possible, given that Crumble is a timid and rather grumpy cat!  Robina kept us well informed via daily texts and photos and we will certainly use her again. ”  A, Burton Joyce

“  I have been using Robina regularly for the past couple of years. The service offered is excellent. I can go away knowing that my two girls(cats) are safe in their own home being attended to by Robina,  who visits them every day. They are fed and their litter is cleaned away. They also get time and affection.  I always get a message or picture as to how they are, which makes me feel that they are in good hands. When I come home they are always bright and relaxed, much better than if they had been in a Cattery.  I am glad I have found this service and can thoroughly recommend it to you. ”  S, Calverton 

”  I first contacted Daisy Chain Pet Sitter when I needed holiday cover at very short notice for all my pets. I have goats, chickens, cats and fish that needed looking after and feeding twice a day.  Robina was able to accommodate all my animals’ needs and I returned from holiday to find happy and well-cared for pets. Whilst away, I received regular texts from Robina to say all was well and this was very reassuring. I now regularly use Daisy Chain  if I’m out for longer than usual, to feed, fuss and let my dogs into the garden. I can thoroughly recommend Robina- she is reliable and conscientious  and it’s very comforting to know she’s there to care for my animals when I need her. “          W, Lowdham

” I can’t speak highly enough of Robina. She is totally trustworthy and reliable. Our cat was extremely well looked after while we were on holiday. We had great communications with her while we were away, reassuring us that all was well. I would definitely recommend this pet sitting service without hesitation. “ G, Lowdham

 ” I really appreciate all you have done for Hooley, my cat, during my time away.  It is always a worry how an animal will respond but she has been well cared for and much loved by you. Highly recommended. ”   J, Lowdham          

” Sadly our little cat Snowy is no longer with us. She died just a short time ago, her kidneys let her down in the end. She loved being here in Spain in the warmth and went out a couple of times a day, which was something she’s not done in a long time back in England. We are heartbroken but I just wanted to thank you for the times you visited her in Burton Joyce when we were away. It was wonderful having that peace of mind. “  K & T, formerly of Burton Joyce  

 “ We  are really lucky to have found you!  A first class, reliable service was provided.  We were able to relax and enjoy our time away, knowing our pets ( three cats, an outdoor bunny and a house rabbit) were well cared for in their home and we would not hesitate to recommend.”           M & J, Burton Joyce

” Hi, Robina. We know Flicker was a bit on edge this time last year  and you mentioned she had a couple of wobbly days. but we think it may have been due to increased Tom cat activity. We feel very grateful that we have you looking out for her and have always been really reassured that you are a lifelong member of the cat (and all animals) fan club, as we are. I am sure she will be pleased to have a nice tummy rub from her good friend. It is really good that you felt able to say that she had a wobbly day. Honest, reliable updates are much more useful to us, than things we might just want to hear. This is even more reassuring that she is in good hands. Thank you 🙂   “D & P, West Bridgford 

“ I highly recommend Robina and her pet sitting service. Totally trustworthy and reliable. Reassuring messages while we were away including photographs of our cat. If you’re looking for something to look after your pet, don’t hesitate any longer! “             G, Lowdham

”  I adopted my first rescue cat around 4 years ago and didn’t realise how traumatised he was the first time we took him to the cattery after we had rescued him. He was howling and distressed for days when we came back.  The next holiday we took I decided to find a pet sitter rather than put him in a cattery and it was then when I met Robina.  Prior to us going away, she took the time to come over and meet Sebastian, she took an interest in his habits and made a file note about him!  We have now returned from our second holiday when Robina has been looking after Sebbie and I don’t think he even knew we were away.  Robina has invested so much time in Sebbie and shared her invaluable knowledge about difficult cats, I’m not sure how I managed before she came into our life.  Quite sure that Sebbie would move in with her if he could find her house. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, a true cat lover xxx thank you. ” J, Burton Joyce     

”  We thoroughly recommend Daisy Chain Pet Sitters.  Robina takes great care of our lovely old cat, ensuring she can stay at home in comfort.  Robina  gives our cat her daily medication; she even puts our bin out so we don’t miss getting it emptied.  We use Daisy Chain again and again, as we are delighted to have found such a great service. ”   S & H, Burton Joyce

” Our rescue cat (Eve) is very nervous and shy, so I was looking for someone who could give her the tlc that she needs.  Robina put us at ease immediately; it was clear that she knew just the right approach to take with Eve, which meant we could relax on holiday knowing that Eve was in safe hands.  Robina provided us with daily text updates which were very reassuring.  Having her look after Eve in our own home was by far a better alternative to using a cattery; in fact it was stress free for all of us!  I fully intend to use Robina’s services again, and would be delighted to recommend her to others.  Thank you! ”  E, Lady Bay

” Thank you so much for taking such good care of Darwin & Emily. Emily loves people and is very friendly, but Darwin is very shy so we were worried that she would hide from you. I am delighted that you gained her trust so quickly and that you were so sensitive to her needs, such as moving her food underneath the table so she would feel safer. Thank you so much for the daily updates, which were wonderfully detailed and very reassuring! We are also very grateful for your quick thinking when you noticed part of the fence had been taken down. Our girls are very precious to us and it is such a relief to know that we can leave them in your safe hands. Thank you! ” J & M, Mapperley

” Robina  has been looking after my three pets (two pugs and a cat)  for a few weeks now and I can’t believe how attentive she is to the needs of my fur babies. What’s great about Robina is that she listens to your requirements and carries out the routine exacty as planned.  I was so nervous about leaving my animals with a stranger but she has completely put my mind at ease. I’m updated with how they all are ( with photos too ) which, for a obssessed animal lover, is very important! I would highly recommend Robina, without doubt, to take care of your animals as she is a caring, trustworthy animal lover herself. ”        J, Epperstone

” We have never used a pet-sitting service before and Daisy Chain was recommended to us. We’ve been really pleased with the service and high level of care and attention received. Robina put my mind at rest by keeping in regular contact with us. We  would highly recommend Daisy Chain Pet Sitters to anyone looking for a pet sitter. Our two elderly cats have been well cared for. Thank you so much, Robina. ” S & M, Farnsfield

” I haven’t used a pet sitter before as I never felt comfortable with the idea of a stranger coming into our house whilst we were away.  But Robina has changed our perception and made us see how easy a holiday can be! She immediately put our minds at ease when she came to visit before the holiday, asking lots of questions about our cat and his routine and also being a very friendly and intelligent lady. On the day we left for our holiday, we didn’t have to rush about to get the cat to the cattery. We left at our leisure, feeling confident that our kitty would be well looked after.  Whilst we were away, we received Robina’s updates on how he was, so we could enjoy our holiday with no worries. Upon our return, we were greeted by a happy cat who was well fed and looked after, with clean food bowls and litter tray.  We’ll certainly be using Robina again. “ Z, Gedling

” I always worry myself sick about leaving our two cats when we went away on holiday, especially as one is blind and they both have health problems.  However, I already know Robina of Daisy Chain Pet Sitters and have witnessed how much she cares for her own cats.  We returned home to find two very relaxed, well and happy cats.  Robina took the time to play with them and made a big fuss of them.  We were absolutely delighted and can wholeheartedly recommend this service.  (And I am very choosy about who looks after our cats!) ”    S & R, West Bridgford

” This was the first time I had used a cat sitting service and thank goodness I found Daisy Chain and Robina.  As soon as we met on the pre-holiday visit, my mind was put at rest. Robina is very professional and an obvious animal lover. I got back to three very happy cats and do not hesitate recommending this 5* service. ”    J, Colwick

” Robina looked after my two elderly cats, one of which needs daily medication. I was very impressed with the service that she offered, as were my cats. I think they were both pleased to see me on my return, but they were definitely happy and contented, which they would not have been if they had to leave their home for 6 days. I would wholeheartedly recommend Robina and I am just about to book her again.”    C, Lowdham

“ Robina regularly takes care of our two year old tom cat, Bilbo, and what a lovely woman she is!  She came to our home, was thorough and asked lots of questions about Bilbo, his dietary habits, where he sleeps, if he goes out, if he likes cuddles!  She is clearly very experienced and we trust her implicitly looking after our beloved pet.  She is highly recommended by us and we know Bilbo is very impressed too ! ”     J & M, Gedling

” I should say that I felt anxious inviting a stranger into my home to look after our cat, fish and chickens. But, as soon as I met you, I felt confident that they were going to be well looked after. You were very professional and thorough at our first meeting and you obviously love animals, especially cats.  You were very accommodating with specific routines  and, when we returned from holiday, our home and pets were very well looked after.  I would recommend you and will be booking you again. ” B & R, Lowdham Grange       

“Thank you so much for looking after our menagerie. It was great to be able to go away and know they were in good hands.  It was lovely to come home and find Spike, our cat, basking in the sun and Arthur the tortoise running down the path to greet me!  We won’t hesitate to contact you should the need arise in the future. ”     P & M, Burton Joyce

“ Robina recently looked after my four cats, aged 19.5, 17.5, 13.5 & 4 yrs old . The two oldest have several age-related problems between them, necessitating medication, lotions & potions. The 19 yr old has been totally blind for 5 yrs, so her twice daily visits were not exactly as straight forward as some assignments. And think of the multiple litter trays! The oldest two are fine with new people, the 13 yr old is a little sensitive, but the youngest is really shy with anyone he doesn’t know. Robina coped admirably with a task that some would find too daunting. Within a few visits she reported that all cats were relaxed, calm & showing affection. This was endorsed by a text from a neighbour, who also popped in a few times. She said that the 13 yr old was the most relaxed, in our absence, in all the years she’s known him.  I have very high standards when it comes to my cats’ care (for example, they have only filtered water!)  Poor Robina had several sheets of A4 notes to ‘digest’ inwardly. I miss my cats dreadfully when I’m away, so loved receiving daily texts with updates.  I fully appreciate, due to my own work, the enormous responsibility of caring for other people’s pets, especially the very elderly, ‘rickety’ ones.  Many thanks, Robina. ”     R, Mapperley

” We love having Robina looking after our cat, Smurfy, when we are away. You can tell she genuinely likes spending time with him and he likes being around her too! We get regular updates as to how Smurfy is doing and we feel that he is entirely in safe hands. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her services to anyone in and around the villages.”  M & D, Burton Joyce

” The girls seem perky  and pleased to see me, which makes a change! Thank you for everything.  I appreciate I was not in your normal district but, by coming out of your way, meant that my holiday could still go ahead. You were so kind and natural with the cats, I wouldn’t hesitate to use your services again. All needs catered for by someone who really understood my animals. Thank you very much. ”   J, Carlton

” Robina is very good at looking after my six cats when I go away. They all like her, and she makes sure they all get the proper food and fresh water. She does any extra jobs too. Highly recommend.”     J, Shelford 

” Thanks so much for taking such good care of the cats. They seemed their usual happy fussy selves when we got home – they usually don’t want anything to do with us when they’ve been left alone for a bit so I’m guessing the attention from you worked a treat.  We will definitely be calling on you when we next go swanning off for an adventure. Your note letting us know how they’d been while we were away was much appreciated. It was great to hear they were playing and happy while we were gone.”   C & G, Burton Joyce

” Before we went away, Robina came round to our house to meet us and our three cats. I was very impressed by the information she wanted, because it was all geared to giving our cats the best care while we were away. This was very important, especially as one of our cats has recently had injuries and gone blind because of being hit by a car. On our return, it was clear that  Robina had spent quality time with the cats and that she had got to know their quirks and personalities well. We have called upon Robina several times and have total faith in her abilities. I have no hesitation in recommending her.“  C & A, Burton Joyce

“ I’ve used Robina a few times now for walking and looking after my dog, Alfie.  She always accommodates short notice requests, should we need to use her, and is very reasonably priced.  It’s not uncommon for Robina, who lives on the same street as us in the village, to take Alfie out on an evening walk, just because she enjoys it!  You can tell she really loves animals. When we go away for the weekend and ask her to look after Alfie, we wholly trust Robina to give her a key to the house and it’s so reassuring to be able to go away and know that the dog ( and the house!) is in safe hands.  We wouldn’t use anyone else. ”   S & J, Burton Joyce   

” We asked Robina to feed our two kittens when we went away for a long weekend.  She was able to accommodate us at short notice and came round the night before we left to meet them and go through what they needed – also providing us with some great recommendations on what foods might provide better nutrition for them.  We came home to two healthy, very happy kittens (as we’d known we would, thanks to Robina texting us on the final day). Thanks for doing such a fantastic job, we’ll definitely be in touch again! ”      O & S, Arnold   

“Robina has looked after our two rather temperamental cats many times. She is reliable and really cares about them despite their moods! She keeps us updated and we wouldn’t consider using anyone else.” C, Bulcote

“This is the second time I’ve used Daisy Chain Pet Sitters.  I highly recommend this service and  feel reassured that my cat is being well looked after by someone who really cares about her. “    V, Burton Joyce

”  We’d like to thank you for looking after our furries (1 house cat and 10 chinchillas). It was rather short notice and we were glad that you could take on this important task for us. Huge sigh of relief as, like anyone, there were trepidations whether we could trust anyone who could look after our precious extended family and to let him / her into our home.  Turned out that we found the right professional for the job and your prices were very reasonable!  Plus it was a bonus that the house seemed occupied while we were away.  In the first week, you went the extra mile to buy a feeder for our cat when his auto feeder failed. Great save 😉  We’ve all greatly appreciated the effort, care and attention you’ve put in so that  we could enjoy our 2 week holiday with peace of mind. You’ve been lovely to work with, so we won’t hesitate to use you again. Furthermore we’d definitely recommend your services, so keeping your business card handy!  Special thanks from Mac the cat and the chinnies.  ”  M & Y, Carlton

” My Mum says you are bananas but I loves you because you gives me chicken,  Have some money for the treats and the head rubs and cuddles. ”       Marley Cat, West Bridgford

Daisy on look-out