Cat Sitting in Arlington

“Caroline was available during a busy time of year and super flexible to accommodate a 30-min visit with my cat, Ms. M. We scheduled a quick check-in visit beforehand and she met Ms. M for about 30 minutes, reviewed any instructions, and I left her a set of keys. I appreciated having someone to make sure my cat had a bowl of wet food and some company while I am away for a week. Caroline was also flexible in setting up a time to handoff my spare set of keys. All and all it was a smooth experience and I’d recommend Caroline to others looking for cat care!”

Kira N.

“I really cant say enough about how amazing Shawn was! She was so helpful as we were leaving our dog home alone overnight for the first time and also using Rover for the first time. She was super communicative, had so many great suggestions for how to arrange visits, and answered all our questions in detail. She is very professional and you can tell she cares a lot about the dogs she watches. Would book with her again in a heartbeat!”

Margie G.

“Charlotte was a wonderful sitter for our two cats! She was very easy to communicate with, flexible, and attentive to all the details of our cats care. Also took some adorable update photos!! Would definitely work with Charlotte again.”

Kendra M.

“Eunae was an amazing sitter and left very thorough Rover cards for every drop-in. I could tell she really went above and beyond in her care for my cat and left everything sparkly clean when I came back! I would highly recommend Eunae for any pet service and can’t wait to have her drop-in on my cat again in the future!!”

Sally K.

“Alyssa is amazing! She took care of Emilio, my cat, while I was away. Communication was great, and she helped me clean after, which is always appreciated. Thank you !”

Pedro H.

“I can’t recommend Bonnie enough. She is responsive in advance of the visit; focused on the detail necessary to ensure she your pet’s routine is consistent while you are away; and she is generous with updates and photos while you are traveling. But most of all, Bonnie is the BEST because she truly loves animals. Bonnie spends the time and gives your pet(s) the attention necessary to make them feel loved in your absence!! I have two cats. Bonnie won Ollie over immediately. His sister, Vivi, is shy around new people. I always worried traveling but I don’t anymore. By day 3, I was getting photos and videos of Vivi playing, rolling over on her back, and being brushed and patted.”

Michael F.

“It was so great to have Ashley check in and walk our dog! Izzy was well cared for on their walks and Ashley sent updates so we knew all was well.”

Lindsey P.

“Samantha took excellent care of our cat Brisket. She was on time and did everything we asked, and more. She also responded promptly and really helped us out so close to the holidays. Thank you!”

David Z.

About: I am a freelance artist by trade, I'm looking to earn some supplementary by putting to good use my love of animals and experience as a lifetime pet owner. I have been the primary caretaker for animals basically my whole life, growing up alongside furry siblings as long as I can reliably remember, including several dogs with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety and jealousy problems. My mother trained as a vet tech and taught me a lot, and is always happy to help even now if I need an extra hand or some expert advice. I have trained dogs, including potty training and dissuading problem behaviors (excessive barking, begging for food, etc.) I have experience caring for dogs in individual, group, and playgroup settings and love all animals. I cannot drive but I can engage in light to moderate dog walking just fine! I use public transport and ridesharing to get around. If you have any further questions about what might be within my wheelhouse feel more than free to ask! As a freelance artist, my schedule for work is fairly flexible and I can plan around pet care time and stays away from home with a lot of freedom, making it possible for me to keep my schedule fluid and make the animal in my care the priority of my routine. I have an apartment in Arlington I spend most of my time at but it's not the best for pets so for boarding jobs I visit and make use of my parents home in Winchester. They and their dog love the company! It has a fenced outdoor area where dogs can easily run, play, and of course go to the bathroom. It is accessible via a basement door and most dogs get the hang of it pretty easily (but I am happy to provide extra help for dogs who struggle with stairs or need other extra accomodations.) It is also home to my parents who love furry guests, and of course Emma, an extremely friendly and patient English Setter who adores playing hostess! I am also of course happy to visit other homes to care for pets, both for drop ins and overnight. I will always take the safety and cleanliness of your home seriously! In other's homes I'm happy to adapt to what resources are available and what areas and routines the dog is generally used to and comfortable with in their own usual environment!

“Laura always includes a detailed update with lots of pictures, is great with communication, and most importantly, has gotten my shy cat out to come out and play!”

Rachel R.

“Alexandra was a joy to work with. Reliable, professional, kind and a great communicator. We will definitely request her help in the future.”

Shona G.

“Max was great with my two French bulldogs. He was on time, responsible, and sent pics/update after the visits. Would def use his services again and would recommend to anyone who needs care for their dogs!”

Sarah T.

“Will was so compassionate and seemed like he really bonded with my cat Raymond while caring for him! I had so much peace of mind receiving multiple photos, videos and detailed updates while I was away. I highly recommend Will’s services if you are looking for someone who is experienced with and really cares for cats!”

Courtney H.

About: I have been around animals all my life. Grew up in the rural Midwest surrounded by dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, turtles, in addition to the cows, pigs, chickens, and horses at nearby farms. I love animals and have helped care for them all my life. I am comfortable with all kinds and sizes of dogs and love getting them out on walks/hikes and playing with them, snuggling with them indoors as well. I adore dogs and remain calm, letting them get used to me before trying to engage...letting them set the stage or lead the way. Once I get to know them I am very affectionate with them and love to play and run around with them. I currently live in my own place with my cat and would love to care for your pets in your home. I'm currently between jobs and thought I would get back to pet sitting/walking for now. I love hanging with my furry friends and getting out for brisk walks! I will spend time getting to know your pet, snuggling with them(if they want), getting them outdoors and playing with them, keeping them on their feeding schedule and caring for them like they're my own.

“Hillary was a great find in the "eleventh hour" of my search for service. She dropped in and took really good care of my dog while I was far away for the day. I felt confident from our first texts and Hillary's generous effort to come to my home for a meet n greet. Hillary followed through with great communication, lots of photos and follow up texts. I would call her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her services ! Thank you so much!”

Christine S.

“We have booked Sharon several times to take care of our cat when we’re away. She’s a great sitter and we always come home to a happy cat, highly recommend!”

Kate B.

“Blane was a wonderful cat sitter! He dropped in everyday and made sure my cat was loved while I was out of town. He sent lots of pictures and a paragraph describing the visit. Thank you Blane!”

Savannah W.

“MAX is our New Boston Terrier puppy, and as puppies are they need frequent meals and potty breaks. Lourdes did a fabulous job with Max's lunch and breaks . It was clear that Max loved being with Lourdes. She really came through to help us in a pinch. We got many pics /texts and he was in good hands!”

Pierre B.

“Anneke is a true kitty whisperer! Thank you for going above and beyond to love on my cats (with very different social needs) while I was away!”

Hanni S.

“Julia was fantastic- we really loved her watching our two cats! It was important to us that they have play time and attention while we were away, and they clearly loved her.”

Caroline A.