Claire's story: what it's like being part of the pack

Thinking about joining the pack and wondering what being a sitter member is really like? Take a sneak peek into life with a FurPetVo membership by reading Claire’s story so far.

Claire smiling warmly beside a friendly golden retriever in a sunlit living room

Life before FurPetVo

Before joining FurPetVo, Claire endured a lengthy daily commute from her home in Oxfordshire to London. That grueling routine consumed hours each day — time she now spends in wonderful homes across the city she loves, caring for adorable animals like Ollie.

A life transformed

“FurPetVo has 100% changed my life for the better. I’ve absolutely loved my first year. All of the owners I’ve met have been lovely and have welcomed me into their homes. They’ve left me a really useful Welcome Guide, and sometimes even treats.”

“I have so much more spare time in the evening now that I’m not commuting — I’ve been able to join a gym and I can even prepare a proper meal in the evenings, rather than something that goes straight into the microwave. It’s great to know that when I finish work, I can go back to the home I’m staying in and get to cuddle adorable animals. Obviously, the animals I care for are the highlight. I mainly sit for cats, but I do sit for one dog, Ollie, who comes to work with me.”

— Claire, sitter, UK

Claire preparing a healthy meal in a cozy, well-equipped kitchen while a cat naps nearby on the counter

20 sits in one year — and counting

At the time of catching up with Claire, she had already enjoyed an incredible 20 sits in just one year. Her experiences reflect the heart of what FurPetVo stands for: meaningful connections, trusted care, and the freedom to live life on your own terms — all while sharing space with loving pets.

Claire walking Ollie, a cheerful terrier mix, through a leafy suburban street at golden hour

Having read about her amazing experiences so far, we can’t wait to hear what more she does with the free time she’s found thanks to house and pet sitting through furpetvo.com.

Ready to write your own story?

Want to find more special stories from other members? Just head to the stories section of our blog. And if you’re already feeling inspired and ready to get started, be sure to join FurPetVo today — we can’t wait to hear your life-changing story too.

A collage of joyful moments: a sitter playing with kittens, another reading on a sun-drenched balcony, and a third hiking with a gentle senior dog