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Pet Sitters Brierley Hill, England (Contact for Free)

Including home visitors (who check on your pets), pet daycare, pet boarding, and dog walkers. See our Pay Rates.


Samsheer Kaur Johal

Samsheer Kaur Johal
Wolverhampton, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Pure care pet and kid sits

Hi, I'm free all the time to petsit and babysit your pets and children with the best care possible. Don't hesitate to contact me anytime! I am looking forward to hearing from you all who need petsitters and babysitters.

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £10.70 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping

Babysitter, Nanny £10.70/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Wolverhampton for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 22 years old
    • Police check
    • Emergency car access
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a 22 year old girl, with 2 years of experiences for caring for kids and pets. I used to work in nurseries and schools as a supply staff taking care of a range of children of a variety of age ranges and I used to be a pet owner to my first cat which passed away a few years ago due to an unknown illness and I now have another cat.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers

Contact Samsheer For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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R Berryman
Kidderminster, England

Activity summary

Member since: Mar 2025

Pet sitting £50 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding

Dog walking £50 / hour

  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet boarding (at my place overnight)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair £50/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Kidderminster for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 10 years experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 38 years old
    • Drivers' license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact R For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kari Khan
Birmingham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Cat sitting £9 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Household duties I can do:

  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Nanny £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Birmingham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 10 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Fitness
  • Cooking

Contact Kari For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Adriana Stankute
Birmingham, England

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Dog sitting £12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on dogs)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter £11/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Birmingham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I currently attend college studying Business, Criminology and Travel and Tourism. I have a 4 year old dog and a 7 year old cat.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Foreign languages

Contact Adriana For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Safa Ali

Safa Ali
Birmingham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Babysitter available

I am a responsible, charismatic person who strives to keep those around me happy and safe. I will go above and beyond to ensure that anyone left in my care is protected, respected and valued. I will try my best to make it an enjoyable experience for them, as well as a safe one.

Pet sitting £15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £15 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)
  • Pet grooming

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny £15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Birmingham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 4 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have owned many pets myself. I have had had 3 cats, fish, hamsters and have been around dogs many times in the past. I have experience working with children in a nursery, as well as working in an elderly care home. I also have experience babysitting children, as I have baby siblings of my own, who I have helped raise.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming

Contact Safa For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Katie Bryson

Katie Bryson
Wolverhampton, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

I’m excited to help.

I’m fully trained in first aid due to being in the RAFAC, I’m safe with cooking and know how to provide entertainment for all your little ones.

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £13 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Wolverhampton for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - -

Day

- - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I'm a responsible and energetic individual with experience caring for children of all ages. I have completed a GCSE in food and cookery. I'm great at creating fun, engaging activities while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I'm also CPR and First Aid certified, so you can have peace of mind knowing your kids are in good hands. I'm excited about the opportunity to help your family!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

Contact Katie For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Tegan Dearn

Tegan Dearn
Oldbury, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Caring Mum & Mental Health Worker Offering Reliable Babysitting

Hi! I’m Tegan—a mum, mental health support worker, and your go-to for calm, caring, and fun babysitting! With a toddler of my own and a background in emotional support work, I know how to keep little ones safe, entertained, and truly seen. Whether we’re building forts, making playdough masterpieces, or winding down with story time, I bring patience, creativity, and a whole lot of heart to every moment. ❤️❤️

Pet sitting £5 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Babysitter, Parent helper £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Oldbury for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 20 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! I’m Tegan, an experienced, nurturing babysitter and a mom to a wonderful little girl. I understand firsthand how much trust it takes to leave your child in someone else’s care, and I always strive to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment for every child I look after. In addition to my hands on parenting experience, I also work in mental health support. This background has deepened my skills in emotional regulation, patience, and understanding children’s (and parents’) needs on a deeper level. It’s also taught me how to handle stressful situations calmly and compassionately skills that relate beautifully into childcare. If you’re looking for someone who brings both heart and professionalism to childcare, I’d love to connect with your family.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

Contact Tegan For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Saya Aziz

Saya Aziz
Smethwick, England

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

I have love animals since I I was a child and would do anything to an animal healthy

There’s something special about the bond between humans and animals. Their love is pure, comforting, and unconditional. Whether it’s the wag of a dog’s tail or the purr of a cat, animals bring joy, peace, and a sense of purpose. Loving animals isn’t just a feeling—it’s a way of life.

Pet sitting £10 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking £10 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter, Parent helper £10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Smethwick for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

-

Arvo

-

Eve.

-

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 2 months experience working with children
    • I have child car seats
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Mandarin

I know a little bit of Chinese. I know full English I look after stray cats and dogs I also just finished my GCSE

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Video

Contact Saya For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Patricija Viksna

Patricija Viksna
Birmingham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Babysitter/petsitter services!

Hey! If you need a reliable, dedicated, punctual and passionate babysitter or petsitter! Look no further!

Pet sitting £8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping

Babysitter £9/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Birmingham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - -

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 1 year experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 19 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a full time college student doing health and social care with an enhanced DBS Check completed. I’ve done babysitting before and am on placement for experience in a secondary school.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Cooking

Contact Patricija For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Tia Pountney

Tia Pountney
Birmingham, England

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2025

Pet sitting £8 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Babysitter, Parent helper £8/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing nappies
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Birmingham for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

-

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 17 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • 4 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

As the oldest of four, I have extensive experience babysitting my siblings. I'm confident I can apply these skills to any babysitting job. I also have GCSEs in English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance

Contact Tia For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Pet Sitting Pay Rates Brierley Hill, England, United Kingdom (Updated 21 Sep 2025)

Brierley Hill pet sitters are paid an average of £12.73 per hour as of September 2025, which is 21.8% higher than the English average of £10.45, and 21.4% higher than the United Kingdom average of £10.49. A fair pay rate depends on pet sitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for pet sitting services in Brierley Hill.
Location Avg Rate/Hour
Brierley Hill £12.73
England £10.45
United Kingdom £10.49

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data. Prices are shown in Pound sterling (GBP). If you republish our rates please credit kidsit.com 😊



Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Pet Sitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a pet sitter to ensure your furry family members are safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away.

1. Check Experience

Ask how long they’ve been pet sitting and what types of pets they’ve cared for. Experience with your specific type or breed is a big plus.

2. Verify Credentials

Look for pet CPR/first aid certification, pet care training, or memberships in professional pet-sitting associations.

3. Ask for References

Speak with past clients to confirm reliability, trustworthiness, and quality of care.

4. Meet in Person

Schedule a meet-and-greet to see how your pet reacts to the sitter and ensure a comfortable connection.

5. Discuss Duties Clearly

Define whether they’ll walk, feed, administer medication, groom, or provide other services. Be specific about expectations.

6. Check Availability

Ensure the sitter can meet your schedule, including holidays, weekends, or overnight needs.

7. Understand Rates & Payment

Clarify fees, overtime charges, and any additional costs (like travel, supplies, or emergency care).

8. Review Emergency Plans

Ask how they handle medical issues, accidents, or other emergencies, including access to your vet.

9. Communication Style

Confirm how often and in what form they’ll provide updates—texts, photos, or reports.

10. Start with a Trial

Consider a short test visit or day before leaving for an extended period to see how your pet responds and assess the sitter’s reliability.


Pet Sitter Interview Questions

Here’s a comprehensive list of interview questions to ask a pet sitter candidate to ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well cared for.

Experience & Background

  • How long have you been a pet sitter?
  • What types of pets have you cared for (dogs, cats, exotics, etc.)?
  • Have you ever cared for pets with special needs, medical conditions, or behavioral issues?
  • How many pets do you usually care for at one time?

Daily Care & Duties

  • What tasks are you comfortable performing (feeding, walking, administering medication, grooming)?
  • How do you structure a typical day for pets in your care?
  • Are you comfortable giving multiple pets individual attention if needed?
  • How do you handle exercise and playtime for high-energy pets?

Health & Safety

  • Are you certified in pet CPR or first aid?
  • How would you handle a medical emergency or injury?
  • How do you prevent accidents during walks, playtime, or interactions with other pets?
  • Are you comfortable administering medications or special treatments?

Communication

  • How do you usually update owners while pet sitting (texts, photos, videos)?
  • How do you handle special requests or instructions from owners?
  • Are you available for immediate contact in case of emergencies?

Rates & Policies

  • What is your standard rate, and do you charge extra for holidays or overnight stays?
  • Do you have a cancellation or refund policy?
  • Are there additional fees for administering medication, multiple pets, or travel?
  • Do you offer trial visits before committing to long-term or recurring care?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about pet sitting?
  • How do you handle pets that are shy, anxious, or aggressive?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for my pet(s) and our household?