⭐ 5.0 on Google • St Helena Bay • Holiday pet sitting • Dog walking

"It’s not a job, it’s love..." ❤️🐕

Loving, reliable pet care — right in your home

Your pets stay comfortable in familiar surroundings while you’re away, with attentive, in-home care across St Helena Bay, Saldanha Bay & the West Coast.

Diploma: Canine Care & First Aid
In-home care
Money-back satisfaction guarantee

About Lydia

Caring for someone’s pet is a responsibility I never take lightly. Your pets stay relaxed in the safety and comfort of their familiar home surroundings — with professional, responsible and very affectionate care.

Every new booking starts with a quick meet & greet orientation. We’ll go through routines, feeding, access, and any special needs so your pets (cats, dogs, birds and more) feel settled and safe while you’re away.


Lydia holds an internationally recognised Diploma in Canine Care & First Aid (Compass Education & Training College).

Based in St Helena Bay, happy to travel to surrounding areas within Saldanha Bay & the West Coast Peninsula.

Service area

St Helena Bay, Saldanha Bay & surrounding West Coast areas.

Service area map for Lydia Dolittle’s Pet Sitting (West Coast, Saldanha Bay & surrounds)
Primary service area shown — nearby West Coast locations by arrangement.

New clients: meet & greet orientation first.

Money-back guarantee

Money back guarantee on services not rendered to your satisfaction.

Lydia, professional pet sitter in St Helena Bay

Services

Professional, responsible and very affectionate care at reasonable rates that won’t damage your holiday savings.

In-home holiday pet sitting

Holiday Pet Sitting

In-home visits while you’re away — feeding, fresh water, cuddles and routine-friendly companionship.

  • Daily visits
  • Updates/photos
  • Pets stay relaxed at home
1hr feeding & play time

Feeding + 1 Hour Playtime

Perfect for busy days: feeding only plus a full hour of attention, play and comfort.

  • Great for cats & dogs
  • Care notes recorded
  • Flexible scheduling
overnight stays

Overnight Stays

Extra peace of mind for holidays or anxious pets — overnight care in the comfort of their home.

  • Ideal for longer trips
  • Comfort + companionship
  • Custom instructions welcomed

New client?

Book a quick meet & greet so everyone feels comfortable.

Book Meet & Greet

How it works

Simple booking, calm care, happy pets.

1

Choose a service

Select holiday sitting, feeding & playtime, or overnight care.

2

Book online

Pick a date and time in the Booking calendar.

3

Relax

Your pets stay safe and comfortable in their familiar home environment.

Book online

Select your preferred service and time below. If you don’t see a slot that works, contact Lydia and we’ll help.

Booking calendar

Contact

Send a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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The Paw Diaries

Little stories, tips and updates from Lydia’s life with pets and their people on the West Coast.

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Miraculous Golden Paste

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Benefits of Raw Food for Dogs

Dr Conor Brady is an Irish canine nutrition researcher, writer and educator best known for his work on species-appropriate feeding and digestive health in dogs. Holding a doctorate examining how nutrition influences mammalian behaviour and gut function.

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Channel of the week

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