About Me

Hello! My name is Jo Gardiner and I am an independent House & Pet Sitter here in Claydon, nr Ipswich in Suffolk. I do not employ any staff.

Each year as I planned my summer holiday with my husband and then two young children, I also had to arrange for friends or family to check over my house, feed my cat, and clean out my rabbit’s and guinea pig’s homes. This proved to be quite a task to put onto someone else, especially if that someone was not used to scooping poop from a rabbit’s cage! So I began my business a few years later providing the very same services that I myself had previously required.

For many years I welcomed client’s dogs, cats and other animals into my own home whilst their owners were away. Nowadays I only offer shorter visits, occasionally longer stays or overnights, to those pets and animals needing care in their own home whilst their owners are on holiday, at work, in hospital or just out for the day or a weekend.

I enjoy doing professionally what comes naturally to me – caring for pets and homes. Each day I am truly grateful for the opportunities and new experiences that come my way; meeting some great people and their pets through my work!

Why Choose Me as Your House or Pet Sitter?

  • I have taken the issue of trust seriously enough to get myself comprehensively insured with £5m public liability insurance and third party / public liability risks.  My insurance cover includes care, custody, and control of pets.  I also have £10k full cover for replacement locks and keys.  I can provide my certificate of insurance to verify that I am currently insured
  • My own vehicle is comprehensively insured for business use and covers routine and emergency trips to the vet’s with my clients’ pets. This is an unmarked vehicle for security purposes
  • I have an up-to-date Criminal Record Check Disclosure form, for your inspection if you request this
  • I have a 100% positive feedback rating for my services. I will provide contact information for references upon request
  • I always provide a signed copy of the legal terms of my contract with you
  • I have an excellent level of fitness and health and I am a non-smoker and a non-drinker
  • Quite simply, I love what I do! In the available time I strive to complete all tasks in a professional manner and according to your specific instructions. I am an experienced pet owner and I do not take risks with any animals in my care. I really do want you to relax whilst you’re away!