House Sitting in Armor

“We recently had Cari take care of our 2 dogs for a few days and everything went perfect. She spent quality time with them and updated us frequently. She was very respectful towards all of our requests and made sure to keep them safe and happy. She went above and beyond our expectations and took away all of our worries. We will definitely be using her again.”

Justin Z.

“Ryan was a great sitter for my cat and senior dachshund! He sent multiple text and video updates. He was also attentive to my doxie’s old age “particularities” and left the house as clean as he found it. I would absolutely use Ryan as a pet sitter again in the future!”

Amy S.

“Jessie was a wonderful sitter. We made sure to meet up before and get a feel for my dogs. I felt comfortable leaving my dogs with her for a few days. Jessie sends tons of pictures so there's never any worry. I'll be sure to use Jessie again.”

Lucas K.

“Alyssa went above and beyond! Alyssa was great and was in contact when our one dog had an upset tummy. Took such great care of the boys and had the house looking better than when we left it. Will definitely book with Alyssa again!”

Jordan R.

“Sarah took such fantastic care of our 2 dogs while we were away. She sent pictures and updates frequently! It was so clear that our pups were in wonderful hands while we were gone! One of our dogs is a senior that has many needs and Sarah was able to handle all of the medications with her ease! She also did a photo shoot with our dogs and the photos were amazing!”

Kelli S.

About: Loving and caring for my pets as well as those of others’ has been such a joy in my life and I offer that same love, care and attention to your best friends! Whether you need overnight stays or drop-in services, I’d love to meet your fur babies and keep them happy, healthy and safe until their best friends return. I’m currently retired and am very flexible time-wise. I’m available any day of the week, as overnight stays, or everyday of the week from 7-9ish. I currently have two golden retrievers and a fenced in yard but find that most dogs, and all cats, prefer their own surroundings so am willing and able to come to you home and take care of them.

“Nafisa took amazing care of our dogs over the holidays and treated them like family. She sent regular photo and video updates, which we really appreciated. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!”

Tara P.

About: I have been taking care of animals for as long as I can remember and have been pet-sitting since age 10 for family, friends, and neighbors. I have almost always lived with at least one cat or dog (or both!) throughout my life. I also have experience caring for rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, fish, parakeets, bearded dragons, and cockatiels. I currently live with two indoor tortoiseshell cats who are comfortable with dogs, and one of my cats is leash-trained. I have raised and trained at least 11 dogs from puppies to adulthood (3 as my own and the others for my parents). Most of my cats I adopted as teenagers, but I have raised a few kittens from a young age. I have done extensive dog training with the 3 dogs I raised as my own in the past, and I am familiar with both dog and cat training techniques. I live in a cabin the woods in Boston, NY, on a power line gravel road. Although I do not have a fenced in back yard, your dog will enjoy going on leashed walks down the power line road multiple times per day! I earn a living through a mix of substitute teaching (summer starts June 25th!), remote research and writing gigs, tutoring, child care, and pet care. I have a flexible schedule and incorporate pet care into the mix as much as possible because I love animals. If I am boarding a dog at my home, I will not be house sitting at that time (and vice versa). While boarding or house sitting, I will consider dog walking and drop-ins depending on the needs of the client and driving distance. If you board your dog at my home, my cats and I wake up early (about 6am) and I like to go outside for a walk down the power line road right away, and then eat breakfast. Your dog will be able to spend time with me all day (on a leash when we are outside), and if I need to leave my house, they will be in their crate for no more than 4 hours (2 is my strong preference). We will go for at least one more walk before dinner, too. I will be sure to give them plenty of play time and exercise throughout the day (depending on their level of activity and how hot it is outside). No matter what, they will get a lot of love and attention! I live in a cabin in the woods in the Town of Boston, NY, so although I do not have a fenced-in yard, there is very little traffic or people around. I will be able to go on long leashed walks with your dog down the power line for exercise, and there are a few friendly neighbor dogs that would love to say hello if your dog is up for that. I do live with two cats: one of them will hide a lot while your dog is here, but the other is very dog-friendly and will want to interact with your dog. I will monitor and separate them as needed (I have a spare room). I have always crate-trained my dogs and so long as your dog is comfortable in their crate, I will use it as a safe place for them to be while they are staying with me.

“Joslyn took great care of my dog & cat for several days while I was on vacation. She was responsive, caring & responsible. She even won over my reserved dog who has separation anxiety! I highly recommend her!”

Janine G.

“Jackie was amazing with our dog, Kiwi! She was super flexible with our schedule, even when we changed it three times. Kiwi took to her right away, which was such a relief. Jackie sent us adorable pictures, giving us peace of mind that Kiwi was having a great time. She played with, walked, and fed Kiwi, really going the extra mile. I can't recommend Jackie enough for anyone looking for a dog sitter! We definitely plan to reach out to her for our next pet-sitting needs. Thank you, Jackie!!”

Ellen A.

“Margaret was a wonderful pet sitter to our dog Lily. She stayed at our home to make sure our anxious doggy stayed in her normal routine. Margaret send me pictures of Lily so I could see that she was happy as can be! She also updated me often so I knew exactly how Lily was doing. I appreciate Margaret taking the time to do these things. Lily and I both agree that Margaret was a great pet sitter and would love to have her back again!”

Shannon K.

“Vanessa is such a kind individual, and our puppy loved her right away. We are so lucky we found her to watch our little fur baby, and our little guy is so lucky to have had such a great play date! Thanks, Vanessa!”

Mac K.

About: I’ve grown up caring for dogs, cats, lizards, and hamsters! Animals have always been a huge part of my life, and I truly adore pets of all kinds. Whether they’re energetic, shy, scaly, fluffy, or somewhere in between, I treat every animal like my own best friend. I work remotely, which gives me a very flexible morning schedule and the ability to create my own hours. I love spending as much time as possible with the animals, making sure they feel loved, stay active and engaged through play, and are always safe and well cared for. I live in an apartment complex, so I generally take my dog out every few hours so he can get his exercise, use the bathroom, and enjoy the outdoors. I do the same with those I’m sitting for!

About: Home 24/7, own my home, large yard. Am the owner of caged pets whom are my babies. I will provide a loving, safe and friendly environment for your pet whilst you are away. I have a 25 year old daughter whom also is available to walk your dog as well as play with and cuddle. We are a very loving family and have pets of our own whom literally are like my children. I will understand your pets needs as well as understand your needs as their owner. I have taken care of dogs multiple times in the past for neighbors and people whom simple just have heard how much I adore pets. References available upon request. 🐶🐾 I am home all the time, I can provide walks, playtime and much love. Your pet will be loved so your time away will be worry free My Pomeranian is sweet and extremely friendly, my caged rabbits do run around daily and both are extremely sweet natured. I never leave my pets or your pets unattended.

“Rebecca was wonderful! She was communicative and provided pics of the dogs and asked questions as needed. We will absolutely check her availability next time chewy and Iggy need a sitter!”

Karen M.

“Katy was fantastic! She communicated consistently and was a pleasure to have watch our fur-baby. I would happily have Katy stay with Max again.”

Lexi B.

“Shelby is WONDERFUL with both my high energy beagle/lab mix and with my little old shih tzu. She sends pictures while I’m gone, is very meticulous with notes at a meet up and updates as well. I trust her in my home and with my pups. Highly recommend.”

Ashley K.

“Jocelyn took such amazing care of our Nutmeg!!! She is a kind and wonderful person and gave us the piece of mind knowing our pup was well taken care of. Nutmeg is very timid but warmed right up to Jocelyn, you can just tell she is experienced and caring with animals. She went above and beyond caring for our dog and our home and was a joy to have dog-sit. We’ve already booked another stay!! Thank you Jocelyn!!!!!”

Heather B.

About: For the past 4 years, I’ve been the trusted human servant of many adorable dogs and cats! I have experience caring for both small and large dogs, including overnight stays where I make sure pets feel safe, loved, entertained, and spoiled with attention while their humans are away. Whether it’s long walks, couch cuddles, playtime, belly rubs, or keeping up with their normal routines, I’m happy to give pets all the love and companionship they deserve. I work a full time hybrid job that allows me to spend half days at home daily, so I have the flexibility to check in on fur friends and your home at any time! I currently work full time but hybrid so I have the flexibility to stay home with furry friends and provide the care they need most! I always prioritize pet safety by maintaining a clean, calm environments, following routines carefully, securing doors and leashes, and giving every pet attentive, loving supervision.

About: I’m a caring, patient and dependable pet sitter who LOVES dogs! Whether your baby needs long walks, playtime, or quiet cuddles, I’ll match their energy and make them feel completely at home. I’ll send be sure to send plenty of updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is safe and loved. I've been a dog mom for 5+ years and am loving every minute of it! I have a Dalmatian mix and a Pitbull mix. My Pitbull mix is very energetic, we love to play in the yard and go on long walks when the weather's warm! My Dalamatian is a bit older and is SO SWEET once she gets to know you! She gets ear infections quite often so I've done more than a few ear washes. My Dalmatian also takes daily oral medication for allergies. GENERAL SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY: M-F - only available for walks and drop in visits after 7 PM. SAT & SUN - open availability for all listed services. I generally respond to messages within 1-2 hours :) Whether your baby needs long walks, playtime, or quiet cuddles, I’ll match their energy and make them feel completely at home. I’ll send be sure to send plenty of updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet is safe and loved. I've been a dog mom for 5+ years and am loving every minute of it! I have a Dalmatian mix and a Pitbull mix. My Pitbull mix is very energetic, we love to play in the yard and go on long walks when the weather's warm! My Dalamatian is a bit older but is SO SWEET once she gets to know you! She gets ear infections quite often, so I've done more than a few ear washes. My Dalmatian also takes daily oral medication for allergies. I do have a full time job but I have weekends off and am more than happy to lend a hand with your angels!