A labrador resting contentedly among the wildflowers

In-home Pet Sitting

Your pets. Their home. Someone you trust.

Personal in-home care for holidays, work trips and time away, with routines agreed around the animals in your care.

Why stay at home?

Familiar surroundings, familiar routines.

Many pets are more comfortable in their own surroundings, with familiar sleeping areas, feeding routines and the environment they know. In-home sitting means no kennels, no upheaval, plus the reassurance of a trusted person in your home for the agreed periods.

Every booking is personally delivered by Carly. You know who will be staying in your property, caring for your animals and sending your updates.

Carly relaxing with one of the dogs she cares for

Packages

Two ways to book.

Silver

£65 per night

A 12-hour overnight stay in your home, keeping your pet's evening and morning routine exactly as they know it. Ideal for pets who are comfortable with their own company during the day.

Arrival and departure times are agreed with Carly when you enquire, so the stay fits your pet's routine.

Gold

£85 per 24 hours

The premium service: a 24-hour care period with a minimum of three walks a day, plus feeding, company and regular photo updates. Carly may be away for up to two hours. "24-hour care" means the booked care period, not uninterrupted supervision, and the routine is agreed with you before booking.

Group walks during a sitting booking

Where suitable, and with your agreement, dogs staying with Carly can join her regular daily walks. Dogs who don't join must be comfortable at home during agreed absences. If your dog needs more continuous supervision, mention it when you enquire and Carly will discuss whether an alternative arrangement is possible.

The home and the handover

Everything agreed before you go.

A premium sitting experience starts with a thorough handover. Every booking is discussed individually. Additional animals, travel requirements or extended arrival and departure times may affect the quote.

Carly understands she is being trusted with your property as well as your pets. Your instructions are followed and your home is left in good order.

  • Feeding routines and quantities
  • Walking requirements and equipment
  • Sleeping arrangements
  • Medication and health information
  • Veterinary and emergency contacts
  • House keys and alarm instructions
  • Agreed access to areas of the home
  • Household routines and property instructions
  • How and when updates will be provided
  • Exact arrival and departure times

Trusted with homes and pets

In their own words.

Carly is first class and is the best dog sitter/walker in the Highlands! She is just so amazing with my dog Skye and we were so grateful we had her to dog sit her for 9 nights while we were away on holiday. She is so reliable, caring and has a real passion and understanding of dogs and it was a comfort for us that Skye was in good hands with her while we were away. I received daily photos/videos updates of their adventures together. I couldnt recommend Carly enough, and Skye adores hers. We are so delighted Skye will see her again soon for walks and see all her doggy pals on their adventures together.

Alison Y, Inverness

Skye's Mum · Google review

Carly looked after our wee 5 month old puppy when we had to go away for a couple of days. We were a bit worried to leave him overnight as we hadn't done this yet, however we needn't have worried! Carly was amazing at keeping us updated and he truly had the best few days of his life at the beach, out for walks with other dogs and truly living his best life with her. I also think our house was cleaner when we came back than when we left! Carly is amazing at what she does and Sonny absolutely loved her. Thank you so much, Carly!

Christy M, Inverness

Sonny's Mum · Google review

Carly is absolutely amazing with our dog, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has stayed overnight with our dog twice now and we will definitely be booking her again in the future.

Hayley A, Inverness

Poe Poe's Mum · Google review

Carly is fantastic! We used her house sitting service to look after our dogs, ducks and chickens. She was so friendly and professional, excellent at communicating and she kept us up to speed with some lovely photos of our very happy animals while I was away. I would definitely recommend her services and will use them again.

Connie R, Muir of Ord

Oakley & Hamish's Mum · Facebook review

Planning time away?

Tell Carly about your pets, your dates and the kind of care they need. She will be happy to discuss whether Mary Pawpins is the right fit.

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