Trusted Pet Sitting in Oxfordshire & Beyond
I’m Claire, a professional pet sitter offering calm, consistent care for your pets - right in their own home, where they feel most safe and relaxed. Fully insured, DBS-checked, and pet first aid trained, and 5* Recommendations.
Professional In-Home Pet Care
I provide reliable, one-to-one care for pets of all kinds in their familiar environment. My aim is to reduce stress and support your pet’s routine, especially for pets that need extra love & time with change.
House Visits
I can visit your home to feed, walk, and spend time with your pets. Perfect for busy workdays, evenings out, or short trips when you just need a helping hand.
Holiday Sitting
Your pets stay in their own environment while I stay overnight. Ideal for holidays or longer trips - your pets get one-on-one attention from someone they know.
Meet & Greet
I offer a paid meet and greet so your pet can get to know me. For nervous or rescue animals, I can provide additional visits or overnight trials to help build trust at their pace.
New Pet Package
For those using me for the first time or existing clients with a new pet in the home that requires ‘getting to know each other house visits’.
I have introduced a ‘new pet package’ to help me and your pet to get to know each other.
This reduced rate package will hopefully help you to know your pet is safe and feels comfortable with me before any longer pet sits take place giving you peace of mind.
About Me!
I'm Claire, a fully pet first aid trained, insured, DBS-checked pet sitter based in Abingdon. After years of working in care, I followed my passion for animals and started Claire’s Pet Care. I have over five years of petsitting experience and offer calm, consistent care in your pet’s own home. Your pets will always see a familiar face - just me - providing one-to-one attention every time. Serving Abingdon, Oxfordshire and beyond!
Care Experience
15+ years
Happy Pets
100+
"Claire does a great job looking after our dog in our home when we go on holiday. Claire has a calm presence - Paddy is always pleased to see her and he seems to be very relaxed and happy while we are away. The house is clean and tidy when we get home. Excellent"
Rebecca
"I have used Claire twice as a house sitter to look after our dogs, poultry and garden whilst we were away on holiday. Claire was very friendly, flexible and accommodating. The dogs really took to her and I would not hesitate to ask her to look after them again."
Pat
"Claire looked after my dog for a few days over New Year. She kept me updated each day and sent me pictures. My dog is scared of fireworks and Claire sat up with him and helped him calm on New Years Eve which I am so thankful for. We look forward to using Claire again in the future.
Sophie
Staying at home is far less stressful for your pet. They keep their routine, sleep in their own bed, and enjoy one-to-one attention. No noisy kennels, just calm, familiar surroundings.
I care for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, lizards, tortoises and other small animals. If you have a less common pet, just ask, I’ll always do my best to accommodate!
Yes, I always do a meet and greet before your first booking. It’s a chance for us to chat, and for your pet to get to know me in a relaxed way.
Yes, I’m experienced with administering oral meds and some injections. Just let me know the details when you enquire.
Every pet and household is unique, so I don’t publish a one-size-fits-all price list. Instead, I create tailored packages based on your pet’s needs, routine, and care requirements.
Please get in touch to discuss your pet and I’ll be happy to provide a personalised quote.
Yes, a 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. This ensures your dates are reserved exclusively for you and your pet.
This would need to be paid 12 weeks prior to your booking start date. If your booking starts in less than 12 weeks a deposit is required at time of booking.
If your plans change unexpectedly, I’m always happy to discuss flexible options where possible.
Of course! I’ll send regular photos, videos or messages so you can relax, knowing your pet is content and cared for.
Alongside caring for your pet, I’m happy to bring in post, water plants, put the bins out and keep an eye on your home so it looks lived in while you’re away. It’s all part of keeping things safe and stress-free.
News & Blog
28th January 2026
NEW DOG LEGISLATION
The UK has introduced several new dog legislation aimed at enhancing public safety and animal welfare. Key updates include:
- Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025: This act updates the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953 and comes into effect on March 18, 2026. It aims to strengthen the tools available to police and the courts to respond effectively to incidents involving livestock and dogs.
- Animal Welfare Strategy: Launched on December 22, 2022, this strategy includes reforms to protect pets and wildlife, end puppy farming, and enhance protections for dogs and livestock from dog attacks.
- Lucy's Law: This law bans the commercial third-party sale of puppies and kittens in England, requiring buyers to purchase directly from breeders or adopt from rescue centers.
- New Dog Law: This law introduces mandatory microchipping and specific rules for certain dog breeds, such as the XL Bully, to promote safe interactions with people and other animals.
These changes reflect a commitment to improving animal welfare and ensuring responsible dog ownership in the UK. Dog owners are encouraged to stay informed about these new laws to ensure compliance and contribute to a safer community. January 2026
4th September 2025
It's our birthday!
September marks my 4th birthday! I'm extremely grateful for all my furry clients in Oxfordshire and beyond for choosing my care. Here's to the next year!
Message Claire
If you’d like to arrange a meet and greet or discuss your pet’s needs, get in touch today. I cover Abingdon and surrounding areas (within an hour’s travel) and offer flexible packages tailored to you.
