Dog Sitting Amherst

“Sophia was awesome with Persephone and she can be a high maintenance dog so this is no easy feat! Very communicative and flexible. Have persephone a lot of great attention.”

Camila B.

“I’ve booked with Tanya a few times and feel confident that she takes good care of my cat. She sends good updates and clearly pays a lot of attention to the pets in her care.”

Katherine F.

“Sophie did a great job! We were away for just a day and she was able to stop by and feed our kitties. Would highly recommend.”

Jessica G.

About: I’m an active sitter with experience caring for puppies, dachshunds, and large dogs. I can work on socialization, leash walking, and age-appropriate mobility or agility exercises. I understand breed-specific needs, from the gentle handling dachshunds require to the structure and energy management larger dogs need. My priority is providing safe, engaging, and attentive care tailored to each dog’s personality and routine. Pet care fits seamlessly into my daily and weekly routine, and I’m consistently available for walks and nighttime care. I plan my schedule around feedings, exercise, playtime, and check-ins to ensure pets feel comfortable, attended to, and never rushed. I prioritize safety in every environment and respect house rules, whether in my home or a client’s. As a dachshund mom, I understand how some dogs have special needs and personalities, and I tailor my care accordingly. I focus on creating a calm, clean, and secure space while supervising play, walks, and nighttime visits making every dog feel safe, loved, and well cared for.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats of every age and many breeds since I was 12 years old. I’ve lived with dogs for my whole life. I believe pets deserve special attention and lots of love. I have taken care of pets recovering from surgery, trained puppies, entertained energetic dogs who love long walks and play, and cared for senior cats and dogs. I look forward to caring for your pet! I work from home and have flexibility in my schedule so I am available at lunchtime and in the evenings and all weekend to care for your pets. I have a fenced in yard and no pets of my own currently so your pet would get all the attention. I can crate your dog if they are used to that and also am comfortable without crating if you or your pet doesn’t like that. I have many toys and leashes and am well experienced in caring for pets.

About: Unavailable in the Seattle area until mid-January. I have been caring for large dogs as part of my family since I was a child. Now, I have multiple clients for whom I provide dog-sitting services. I have experience looking after a wide range of dogs, from big to small and of all ages. When I was younger, I volunteered at Family Dog Rescue in San Francisco. More recently, I spent some time at Emerald City Pet Rescue, where I cared for small dogs and cats. Currently, I am responsible for the week-long care of a senior Labrador (for the past 4 years), and I help another household with hunting dog mixed breeds. I am also capable of handling both low-energy and high-energy dogs. I am currently on winter break until late January and have high availability. I am also willing to take care of people's pets when I am back home for other breaks and near my university (Amherst, MA) I always make sure to give pets their own time to adjust to me and their environment. I always want them to feel comfortable and safe, especially in their own home. If any kinds of issues come up, I will always make sure to notify the owner.

“Took such good care of my cat. Provided a lot of photos and wrote how he was doing each visit. If I ever need a sitter again will def rebook with him.”

Joyce l.

About: Animals have always had a special place in my heart. My journey started with pet sitting for neighbors, friends, and family in middle school and grew to volunteering at local animal shelters and working in a boarding kennel to currently working as a vet assistant while at school, pursing a pre-veterinary science degree, giving me experience with animals of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. At home I have a 14 year old beagle/boston terrier named Pepper who I just adore. I cannot wait to share my experience and love for animals with your pets while you are away :) As I am currently a junior pre-vet at UMass Amherst, my availability lies around my class schedule. I am available most evenings and weekends as well as most early mornings; however, my availability in the middle of the day is a little more limited. Feel free to reach out with times you were looking for, and I'd love to see if I can make it work! I understand that it can be strange for our pets when a new person comes in the house, so I encourage owners to reach out to schedule a meet and greet so I can meet your four legged friends before you are gone, making the process less stressful for everyone involved.

“Bri was amazing! It made a very last minute booking but she did a great job of reassuring me that she would, "Take care of those babies." I wasn't able to meet her before she came but she handled my kitties like an absolute legend. Will 1000% be requesting her again. What a rock star!”

Lauri S.

“Everything you’d want from a car sitter— connection, attention to detail, responsive, creative approaches to play and making contact, caring, great communicator!! Highly recommend!”

Margaret B.

About: I have had 2 dogs for over 10 years now just recently one past away losing that connection has made me want to be able to be there for other dog's like I am to my own. I have pet sit for family friends when they attend vacations or work events. I currently work full time Monday-Friday 8 Am-4:30 Pm. My job is very flexible so If you book with me I can work my schedule at work to fit your pet's needs. I have a dog and 2 cats, So I am not sure how my dog would react to another dog living in her home. I do have a crate and a yard to walk on leash but no fence to free roam.

About: With dogs especially, I have worked at a dog daycare for 6 years while also doing my own overnights for the last 10 years. I mainly choose to do sitting rather than boarding, but the right dogs would also be okay at mine. I have a fenced in yard and great neighborhood for walking. Dogs are what I picture my future looking like. I’ve done basic training classes with certifications, but nothing specialized. I love dogs of all ages and feel very lucky to have been able to spend time with as many as I have over the years. I recently quit my job I no longer loved to get back into working with dogs. Going back to work and being gone for 8 hours/day was extremely difficult after having worked with dogs for so many years previously. I have a fenced in yard and my own dogs to either keep yours company or who also love to go spend time at their grandparents house. While I mostly prefer to sit over boarding, the right dogs are more than welcome in my home. There are 2 other humans that live with me who are also absolute dog lovers and makes it easy for someone to be home almost 100% of the time.

“Hazel’s care and attention with our three cats was truly exceptional! She is a great communicator, attentive and patient with cats, and we would 100% recommend Hazel’s services to friends and family.”

Kristina S.

“Wonderful visit and walk. My pet seemed very happy and he was very accommodating to book last minute. My pet instantly liked him, like he has a way with pets.”

Jimi O.

“Ashley is amazing. She followed instructions and took great care of my animals. She even went above and beyond when there was an issue with the front door and I was out of town. I will be using Ashley again!”

Jordyn S.

“Brianyn is always great with our energetic dog! She communicates well and is thoughtful. Our dog really enjoys hanging out with her and gets super excited when we tell her Brianyn is coming over.”

Marissa G.

“Jessica is absolutely wonderful. When we come home from a trip our cat doesn't even act like she missed us! In fact she seems upset that we are home instead of Jessica. I highly recommend and will continue to book with Jessica in the future.”

Sarah D.

“Carol has been a wonderful friend to my dog so far. Carol is super sweet and clearly loves dogs a lot. She is experienced enough to make proper decisions without calling but thoughtful enough to give detailed updates. I look forward to continuing to use Carols services.”

Jalens M.

About: What sets me apart is my genuine love for animals and passion for pet care. As a pet parent to 4 dogs and 2 cats, I understand that pets are family and treat every pet as if they were my own. I truly love pet sitting and providing a safe, loving, and reliable experience for both pets and their owners. Pet care fits easily into my daily routine. I play soccer, and my practices are typically from 9:30–11:30, but I'm available for visits before practice and anytime afterward. I'm flexible and happy to work with your pet's schedule to make sure they receive the care and attention they need! I care for pets by following their usual routines as closely as possible to help them feel comfortable and secure. In my client's home, I provide feeding, fresh water, walks, playtime, potty breaks, medication if needed, and plenty of love and attention. I also make sure to keep owners updated with messages and lots of cute photo updates. I treat every pet as if they were my own and my goal is to always create a safe, caring, and stress-free environment while their family is away.

About: I’ve always been more than happy to stay at a friend’s or a family member’s house to play with them and take them on walks if they had to go out for a long period of time. At home I have two French bulldogs and a Cane Corso which has given me experience in both small and huge dogs. I love the company of dogs and am big on playing and hanging out with them while they’re with me. I’m also an EMT and per Massachusetts regulations we keep up to date on how to treat and care for K-9 units in choking emergencies, heat emergencies, and much more. I’m an EMT so I mostly can my own schedule. Besides that I’m a student and am mainly looking to do boarding services during breaks. Other services I’ll be working into my schedule. My apartment is pet friendly. They have a dog park that’s fenced in and also plenty of unfenced yard space. The dogs will be sleeping in my room where everything is out of reach. I don’t have my own crate but if you have one used for your dog I’m comfortable crating them.