House Sitting in Banner Elk

“Aaron stayed in my home for two weeks looking after my diabetic older cat. While my cat is not on insulin, it was such a comfort for me knowing Aaron was there and he took great care of him! I believe Aaron has a way with animals and befriended my shy kitty after a day or two. I knew I had made the right decision when we returned and my cat was very content. We will definitely have Aaron cat sit for us again! He was very dependable and personable. Thank you so much!!”

“Annelies is an animal lover through and through. She has grown up with a rescue mom helping to foster German Shepherds for several years. She has helped walk numerous fosters throughout the years, and has also fed and helped take care of them medically. She has done some pet sitting in our neighborhood and has done an excellent job! Her calm, patient mannerisms are a magnet for animals and they sense her caring from the beginning . They just love her! I highly recommend her, and before she went away to college, was a neighborhood favorite!”

“Jasmine is the best! She doted on my 18 year old “puppy” and her cousin, a 6 year old border collie. She was kind and professional and both dogs loved her. It was such a treat to enjoy a full day away from home with the sure knowledge that the dogs were happy and well-cared for. 10 out of 10, would recommend Jasmine.”

“Bella did a fantastic job with my pups! Highly recommend!”

“Natalie was great. Roxy took to her right away. She sent photos each day and made sure Roxy got exercise. Appreciate her love for animals.Highly recommend.”

“Emily has been the primary care taker for her two dogs since we brought them into our home. She always is the first to greet them in the morning, give them each her undivided attention, and makes sure everyday they get to do something special like go on an adventurous hike, jump in the car to run errands, or just cuddle on the couch during nap time. Emily is very much in-tune with her dogs' needs and is the first to point out when they aren't acting like themselves and tries to get to the route of the problem. She also makes healthy, homemade dog treats and meals to make sure they don't get into a rut. Emily has been helping out with other dogs in our neighborhood for years, making sure they get a healthy dose of play-time and exercise on each and every visit!”

“We hired Elizabeth to petsit our cat who was injured and needed medication. She was able to help last minute and stay in our home with our fur baby to continue his treatment. She gave him all his meds on time and treated our home with respect. To add a constructive note I would suggest that the communication while sitting could improve. Overall Elizabeth is a good sitter and would recommend!”

About: I currently own 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 4 chickens. I have plenty of space and separate rooms for dogs that prefer being alone or are easily scared. I have experience with all different pet personalities and can adapt my home and schedule to accommodate almost any need. I work from home and have a very flexible schedule, making dog boarding, day care, or home stays a breeze. I am available for drop in visits and walks during early morning, late afternoon, and evening hours during the week. I am familiar with administering multiple types of medications such as pills, ear drops, and liquid oral medications if required. Can devote much of my time to walking dogs in my large yard and have two sweet and energetic pups that are always ready to play with newcomers. I currently work from home and am available for daycare, home stays, or boarding any time. I am available mornings and evenings during the week and all weekend long for drop-ins and walks. I have two friendly dogs that are both crate-trained. I also have a large and open yard with a runner to keep pets secure while giving them plenty of outdoor time. I have several rooms in the house that can be used as a private space for your pup during boarding.

“Sommer took great care of our dogs!”

“Savanah was able to accommodate last minutes sitting for my Yuengling and she was wonderful. She sent constant updates and pictures. She even went beyond by extending the end time range to accommodate our delays. Would love to rebook with her again when we are in the area.”

“I have known Amanda for a while and I have seen how she treats her animals. I must say from the bottom of my heart she loves her animals! She also loves every animals that crosses her path! She is very loving, kind, strong, and most of all patient! She will put in the work, time, and dedication it takes to love on your dogs! I cannot recommend any one more appropriate to watch my dogs!”

“Beth was a great and reliable sitter over the holidays! She was easy to work with in setting up this stay. Beth sent frequent updates and my dog seemed happy when I arrived home!”

“Lindsay has cared for my pets several times. I have 2 Golden Retrievers and a Australian Shepherd. One of the Goldens is blind and not easy to care for. Lindsay would sit on the ground outside with that dog as long as the dog wanted to sit. She is a quiet loving soul. Their diets are all different and she had not trouble feeding them, also my 3 cats. I would recommend Lindsay to everyone. She is one of the best, very punctual and kind.”

“Sydney was amazing! She is very knowledgeable and dependable. Super patient and understanding with our reactive rescue dog! She was available at a late notice which was awesome! Would recommend to anyone looking for an experienced dog sitter.”

About: I have been around all sorts of animals and been able to read their body language and respond appropriately. From horses, cats, and dogs; my family has them all and I love to care for them. I also have been volunteering at a local animal shelter for over a year now and have learned a lot there when It comes to reading their body language and giving them enrichment in order to keep them occupied and working their brain to help keep them emotionally and physically stable. It has been so fun caring for animals and I love to keep learning. I’ve cared for animals all my life, and I can’t wait to care for yours! I work a part-time job about 1-2 days a week right now with varying times. I am motivated in my time management and still have plenty of time of take care of your pets! I care for animals with the upmost respect and treat them how I would a human. I am vegetarian due to inhumanities within meat production, so taking care of animals and being able to help them in any way I can is truly meaningful and significant to me. I love to take dogs or cats on walks, play with them and keep them entertained, and anything else the owner would like!

“I highly recommend Lisa when I need a pet sitter. I can trust that my animals are walked and fed as if I were home doing it myself. She has a can do attitude and her love for animals is a bonus. Lisa is efficient, responsible, and has a happy heart. She is my go to girl when I must travel and leave my babies at home. -Catrina C”

“Just moved here and I was scared I couldn’t find any one to watch my dog .so I can I get the new feeling at my job before I take my dog with me . but nope I found skyler and let me tell you she was the best best ! dog sitter any one could have since I adopted moose at 3 months he went with me every where and only stayed with grandma when needed but she’s currently driving down Here to move as well . he his now 3 and never trusted strangers but I can tell you he loved it and felt comfortable with her since she let him in her door if your looking for a dog sitter this gal is the one !❤️ Thank you for the cuddles Love moose”

About: I’ve spent the majority of my life being surrounded by working dogs. Helped trained search and rescue dogs and Schutzhund dogs. I’m very experienced with high drive k9’s but love being around any breeds. I’m currently a student athlete at Lees McRae College. I wouldn’t be able to house sit during the day but could do check ins during the day. Just reach out! I’ve grown up taking high drive dogs out on long walks and playing catch with them. My dogs always get a-lot of attention with tug toys or whatever they liked.

“Sam has taken care of our dogs for the past 2.5 years! She is wonderful! So conscientious! I continue to use her and would recommend her to anyone!”

“Catherine will care for your pet as her own. A perfect example of her heart and love for animals is in her own pet, Blitz. Upon deciding she wanted a dog of her own, she went to a shelter and adopted a one who was already 5 years old at the time. Her desire to give a less fortunate animal a great life is a perfect testament to her love for animals. ”