House Sitting in Balsam

“After our first house sitting experience with Grey, he is at the top of our list for dog sitters. At our meet-and-greet, he asked a lot of questions which showed me that he really wants to get everything right and cause as little stress to the dogs (and me) as possible. He is kind, conscientious and seems to truly love dogs. Not only is he good with dogs, he knows how to communicate with humans too! I definitely recommend him for pet sitting.”

“SO glad to have found Ginni!!! She came and met my pets (cats and large dogs) and they all were very happy to meet her...even the shy ones...she is a natural with animals! She was so sweet to them and came to stay with them overnight when I didn't want to leave my 20-year-old kitty at home unattended or try to board her...AND she was very nice about us having to adjust our travel time. Everyone was happy (especially me!) and it was so nice to be able to go visit family knowing she was here. THANK YOU GINNI!!!”

“Kary did a wonderful job with our Border Collie, Raven and cat, Rey. Our dog is very touchy and does not respond well to other people. Katy seemed to be very successful with getting her to potty, and I believe Raven was nice. We were so happy this worked out. Kary also left a very detailed note about her house sitting in our home. I loved the note about how everything worked out while she stayed in our home. Kary showed up on time, provided numerous potty breaks, food schedule was documented. I would recommend Kary to everyone. We also loved the pictures, information about how she cleaned everything prior to her leaving. Our fur babies were well taken care of during her stay in our home.”

“AJ is the only person I trust to take care of my special needs chihuahua, so patient and kind. Was able to build trust with my lil guy and make him feel very comfortable. AJ is dependable and trustworthy and very good with animals. I would highly recommend!”

“I highly recommend Ralph Branch. I have known Ralph for 14 years & can confidently vouch for their ability to care for & walk dogs. Ralph is an exceptionally responsible & caring individual, with a genuine love for animals. He is dependable, trustworthy, punctual, follows instructions carefully, & is quick to respond to any situation that may arise. I wholeheartedly recommend Ralph Branch for any dog walking or pet care position.”

“Ann has a very special “way” of being with my elderly dog …I was able to go on vacation and know that Lacy girl was loved and cared for with the utmost integrity. Lacy’s needs were met physically, emotionally and they had fun. I trust Ann implicitly!”

“Alana was great with my girls! She kept me up to date the whole time with photos and messages and overall I think my fur tribe had a great time with her. Thank you Alana!”

“Hi. Georgia has watched our dog several times. I trust her 100%. She leaves us updates on Birdie daily. She would be a great asset to your company. Sonya”

“Parks is my new go to sitter, attentive and communicative!”

“Brinkley was such a great sitter to our dogs and cat! She was very kind, communicative, and sent us pictures while we were away. We knew our pets were in good hands, and we would recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter!”

About: I've taken care of dogs for the past 10 years. I have always loved dogs and I think they make the world a better place! I have a German Shepherd and Belgian Mallinois. I can help with potty training and basic training commands as well. I work full time at a hospital from 8AM - 4:30PM I'm available in the evenings and on the weekends or even some early mornings! Making sure your pup feels happy and safe at home is the number one priority. I understand our pets are our family and they need to be treated as such!

“McKenna has had pets her entire life. Her affection for animals is natural as other pets are drawn towards her. I believe they sense her positive energy and love for them. She’s a responsible and intelligent person who pays attention to details. McKenna is a hard worker and has great time management skills. Those that know McKenna will say she’s a breath of fresh air and associates well with all types of people. Her love for animals is apparent as goes out of her way to make friends all types of animals. I’m sure you will find her to be someone you can trust with your furry friend!”

“Kristina is great. She watches both my dogs when ever me and my wife go on vacation. The great thing about her is she stays at our house so the dogs don’t have to leave where they are familiar with. I recommend her to anyone who wants a dog sitter that cares and will treat them as if they were her own…”

About: I foster dogs over the summer to give them a break from being in the shelter! I have roommates and go to college so it gives the dog a chance to be social! I work a part time job which allows me to be around pretty often! When I’m not working i am usually sitting around so having some company wouldn’t hurt at all! I live with 2 other people who love dogs as well! We have a dog park at our apartment so there will be a chance that the dog can meet other dogs!

“Lydia was amazing, but I am now worried that my dogs like her better than me. She took them for runs and even cooked some of their meals, without needing to be prompted to go the extra mile. Anytime I need services, Lydia is my first choice. Thanks again so much!”

About: My love for animals started at an early age and then progressed when I volunteered at animal shelters! Furthering that passion I then decided to join the animal hospital of Waynesville’s team to continue my education in becoming a vet tech! I am fear free certified and use that special approach/technique when pet sitting. I work full time so my schedule varies weekly, but weekends I have the most availability! I am pretty flexible and local to the Waynesville area. I prefer not to keep any pets in my home due to my own critters. They are nervous beings so to limit their stress I will only offer services in your home!

About: I grew up with many cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, etc and was always the one left in charge of tending to them, I'm guessing because I enjoyed it the most out of my siblings. There's just a natural draw in me to the natural world. I've lived on a few goat farms and have been the designated animal caretaker in these places as well. I've also been a dog mom, so I know the language and have that direct experience. I've been in many management and leadership rolls throughout my adult life and understand how to show up responsibly and with integrity. I used to be a dog momma but I currently don't have any pets (my landlord won't allow it) so I pet sit for people, friends, and my family instead! Just following directions as provided, going the extra step, and actually connecting with the animal instead of just going through the motions. Animals need love and connection in the same way people do.

“Brooke was awesome. My pup can be a handful, but Brooke stayed calm cool and collected. She even took my pup for a hike which was really going above and beyond. I’ll definitely reach out to her again.”

“We were in a bind and needed someone the next day. Carolyn worked us in with her other job for the weekend and came through with shining colors! She came when we needed her and loved on our girl and all was wel!”

“Carrie has watched multiple pets of ours. I always feel so comfortable knowing they are with someone who is going to take care of them like I do. She watched our senior poodles for us while we were away as well as dropped in on our cat. You won't go wrong having her take care of your furry family members!!”