House Sitting in Banner Elk

About: I was fortunate enough to grow up with a mother who is a dog trainer and foster-fail enthusiast, so I’ve been gathering animal care experience my whole life. There have almost always been 10+ animals in my home at any given time, and I’ve pet sit the whole house more times than I can count. Growing up, I walked neighbors’ dogs and assisted my mom’s training classes, particularly for reactive dogs and proper handling. I taught my own dog, Jojen, tricks to perform in my school talent show in third grade. I’ve learned how to administer medication, bottle feed kittens, and confidently read an animal’s body language. I also worked in a professional setting both as an assistant dog groomer and a caretaker at PetSuites while I was in high-school. Currently, I’m a wildlife biology student at Lees-McRae College, with a focus in wildlife rehabilitation. My love of animals extends far beyond just cats and dogs, so if you have any other furry or non-furry friends, I would love to meet them too! Currently I’m in a theatre production at Lees McRae so between classes and rehearsal my weekdays are limited. Most weekends I will have full availability and after Feburary 16th my weekday evenings will open up! I love animals of all shapes and sizes. The preference and routines the pet parent has established will always take precidence in how I care for an animal, but always there will be copious amounts of love put into the work!

About: I'm a former US Marine, retired and I love taking dogs on walks. I've done house sitting on and off for years due to my freedom from any responsibilities like work or family. I love cats too! If you want your house and pets safe, secure and well lived while you're gone, I'm your man. I have full availability. I don't work and have no responsibilities. I'm available to walk your pets at your like and in the event of emergency, can use my vehicle to take the pet to a provider of your choice at no extra charge. I'm provide regular checkups via phone or email including pictures. I dont mind if you have active security and surveillance at your property. I'm a former US marine worked in security so your home and pet's safety is paramount. I can provide walking and exercise at your request.

“Sydney was so great! We needed someone last minute and we appreciate her flexibility. She sent regular updates and made sure all the animals were well taken care of. She even tidied up the house before she left!”

Morgan A.

About: Hi! My name is Chesnut. I’m kind and compassionate and will love caring for your furry buddy. I have grown up taking care of my family’s dogs and have two of my own for the last five years. P.s. If you have a really active dog, I love taking dogs on runs or hikes or long walks. I work from home so available all week long. On weekends my husband and I tend to go hiking, so if the dogs enjoy hikes we will take them, but if not then we can adjust our schedules. We have an unfenced yard for potty breaks (leashed), but will take the dogs to the local dog park for exercise or on leashed walks/hikes.

“Andrew stayed with our 2 dogs overnight for 10 days while we were out of the country. Andrew was a great communicator and let us know how they were doing during our trip. He took them on multiple walks, doggie parks and car rides which we permitted. The dogs were very happy, and our house was in good shape upon our return. Very thankful for Andrew's service and professionalism; I highly recommend Andrew for overnight pet sitting.”

Carolyn & Edward B.

“Heather exceeded all of our pet-sitting expectations! My husband and I went on a week long vacation and needed a wonderful person to care for our 2dogs, 2 cats and a garden full of flowers. I could tell by our dogs demeanor that they were loved while we were gone. Can’t say enough good things about Heather - highly recommend!”

Sandy M.

“Keagan was fabulous! She cared for our dogs and our home like they were her own. I will definitely be using her again and recommending her to everyone I know. 10/10!”

Lynora H.

About: I’ve been trusted with the animals of many friend, family, coworker pets over the last 20 years. Prepared to feed, play with and care for your pets! I currently work full time at Appalachian State university but willing to travel during the day, before and after work in order to support family pets in need! When meeting new animals it is important to lay a foundation of trust. I have had pets my entire life and know that each animal has different routines and needs. My priority would be to ensure the animals feel as safe and secure as possible

About: I’ve been very passionate about pet sitting since I was 14, caring for every type of pet from tiny fish to large dogs of all breeds and ages. Whether it’s keeping a senior dog comfortable, playing with an energetic kitten, or tending to a full fish tank, I love giving each pet the care and attention they need to feel safe and loved while their owners are away. Caring for my dog named Millie has made pet care an everyday part of my routine. From morning walks to playtime and feeding, I’ve learned how to keep a pet happy and healthy, and I bring that same love and attention to every pet I care for. At my home, I provide a safe, comfortable space for pets with a consistent routine of play, exercise, and meals while also ensuring that my dog and the dog I care for are comfortable together. For pet sitting in clients homes, I stick to their pets’ usual routines, offering the same care and attention to ensure they feel loved and secure while their owners are away.

“Took great care of my dogs ! Super attentive and caring ! Would recommend”

Zipporah M.

“Angel did a fantastic job staying with our dogs. She communicated often and with pictures which I loved. I will definitely be reaching out to Angel again.”

Jennifer K.

About: As your dog sitter I will do everything I can do to care for your pet like they are my own. Love all pets and have an Australian Sheppard of my own. Willing to watch over your house for the week or weekend while you are out of town on vacation or even care for your pets allowing you to have a worry free vacation. I love being outside and willing to walk dog of all sizes. Extremely flexible with my hours and we can work out a schedule to best fit you and your pets needs. I am excited to get to know you and your pet. With me your pet will definitely get love and attention. I look forward to working with you and your fur baby. I currently have two pet of my own and care for them each day with a walk with my dog in the mornings and some individual play time with each of them throughout the day. I am willing to be there for your pets while you are on vacation, I can provide whatever needs that your pets may need whale you are gone.

“Katy was an AMAZING dog sitter! Our pup is a little anxious and she was so sweet making sure he was comfortable and happy. She sent us updates and pictures and was very quick to respond whenever I messaged her to check in. She stayed at our place and was a wonderful guest. We came home to a super clean house and everything exactly as we left it. Wally was definitely super happy when he was with her and I would 1000% use Katy again to dog/house sit!”

Erica G.

“Sierra was wonderful with our two dogs! She took care of them like they were her own. She sent us pictures and made sure to keep us updated on how they were doing. We are looking forward to working with her again! Thank you!”

Alexander W.

“Aggie was just the sweetest with our dog! She was thorough and kind to communicate with and our pup was clearly well taken care of when we were out. Thanks so much Aggie!”

Tamar J.

About: My whole life i’ve had dogs and cats. when i was little my family would breed cats and when i was 8 i got my first dog. i would always help neighbors with their pets if they were on vacation. i love animals and i really do love taking care of them! I am flexible, we can talk about it on messages and i will try and go around what you need! i am available tuesday and thursdays after 6pm! i am more flexible any other days! i will love taking them outside when they are active and hyper but i also don’t mind cuddling on the couch! i will definitely pick up after myself and i’d honestly clean your whole house while i’m at it!

“Christy is a great communicator who ensures that our pooches were well taken care of. She is respectful and responsible. We would definitely look to her again!”

Mike S.

“Margaret did an amazing job with our pets! She stayed overnight in our home and gave tons of love to the “kids”. Received many photos of happy pets and updates. She was very quick to respond to my questions. Would definitely recommend!”

Tiffany B.

“Calli is competent and caring, and gave us complete peace of mind that our house and dog were in good hands while we were away. She kept us informed and we returned to a happy dog after a long trip. Calli has our highest recommendation!”

Bryan C.

“What a great experience! Hailey is fantastic and it showed through her passion with Ginger and LuLu. She did a great job. I would highly recommend her!”

Teresa W.