Pet Sitting in Barkhamsted

“Vanessa has been an amazing sitter. She goes above and beyond with taking care of my pets and offers a lot of peace of mind. She is very communicative and trustworthy. I highly recommend having her watch your pets.”

Austin B.

“Maeve is upbeat, confident and friendly. She was kind and attentive to both of our pets. I appreciated the photos and multiple communications during the day. Maeve followed the plan to a “T”. I hope that she is available every time we need a pet sitter!”

Allison D.

“Hunter was prompt and attentive to my needs for my cats! One day a bear got into my trash and she even offered to clean it up! I have one cat that is very difficult to find and she went out of her way to find him and take a picture! I am used to detailed updates about how the check in went, but she did take pictures and text me throughout the visit so that was great! Definitely recommend!”

Alisha S.

“Karina and Jared did a great job looking after my 2 cats while we were away. Jared did the drop in visits to feed, water and scoop. Karina was available for any questions I had and provided help with the Rover scheduling. They kept me up to date on the cat care and were great with communication. Thanks!”

Bridget S.

“Last minute booking, last minute changes, special instructions, and it was totally managed by Katherine. She was so kind to my dog and sent great feedback and photos. She asked clarifying questions and responded to me promptly. She was fabulous. Highly recommend.”

Hilary B.

“Caroline is great! She is friendly, takes great care of our dog, doesn’t leave any mess, and is super responsive to messages! We will definitely continue to use her to take care of our pets 😊”

Allison W.

About: Hi! I’m a dedicated and experienced dog lover who has cared for a wide range of breeds, including Labs, Mini Pins, Beagles, German Shepherds, Boxers, and French Bulldogs. I’ve worked with both energetic puppies and older rescue dogs, so I’m comfortable handling everything from basic training to providing extra patience and care for dogs who may be anxious or need a little more attention. I’m very intuitive when it comes to animals and take pride in understanding each dog’s unique personality and needs. Whether your pup loves long walks, playtime, or just relaxing and feeling safe, I’ll make sure they’re happy, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away. Safety and trust are my top priorities, and I’ll treat your dog like one of my own. I’m also happy to follow any specific routines, training methods, or special instructions you have. Looking forward to meeting you and your furry family member! 🐾 I currently work part-time while going through a career change and taking online classes, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of availability. Because of this, I’m able to dedicate real, unhurried quality time to your furry loved one rather than rushing through visits or walks. My routine allows me to be dependable and accommodating for a variety of care needs, whether it’s daytime visits, walks, or extended time with your pet. I’m happy to work with your schedule and make sure your pet gets the attention, consistency, and care they deserve. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I take the time to carefully listen to and understand your specific instructions, routines, and preferences so I can provide care that feels familiar and consistent for your pet. I am highly attentive and detail-oriented, ensuring that all rules—whether it’s feeding schedules, medication, exercise needs, or home guidelines—are followed exactly as requested. I respect your home and your pet’s environment, creating a calm, secure, and stress-free experience while you’re away. You can trust that your furry family member will be cared for with patience, responsibility, and genuine attention to their individual needs.

“Amanda was great! She was consistent and made sure my cats had everything they needed. Including taking care of cleaning the cat bowls and picking up after one of them got sick. She gave good updates. Would use again and recommend to others.”

Jessica P.

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life and have hands-on experience caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, bunnies, and birds. Growing up with different types of animals taught me how to adapt to each pet’s unique personality, needs, and routines. I’m comfortable with everything from energetic dogs who need structured walks and play, to smaller animals that require gentle handling and consistency. I pay close attention to behavior, appetite, and mood to make sure every pet is happy, healthy, and comfortable. I currently have open availability, which allows me to be flexible and fully accommodate your pet’s routine. Whether your pet needs early morning visits, midday check-ins, or evening care, I can adjust my schedule to fit their needs. Because I’m not rushing between commitments, I’m able to give each pet focused, unhurried attention during every visit. I care for pets in their own home, where they feel most safe and comfortable. My approach is always needs-based, meaning I follow your pet’s routine closely and adjust to their personality. whether they need lots of interaction or a calm, low-key presence.

About: I do have veterinary experience. Have taken care of friends dogs for many years. Basic experience with grooming and nail trims. Also have cat care experience. I currently work early AM shift at my regular job. I am available after 11am for walks and check ins.I am unavailable on weekends at this time I have experience with giving medicine,oral and injectable. Feeding,and medication instructions will be followed to a T. If special accommodation is need,please let me know,so I can plan accordingly.

“Maria was wonderful...took great care of my cat. It was so nice to be away for a week and have the confidence that all was well at my house and with my cat. Signing up with Rover was super easy, the price is fair and I had excellent service. Extremely happy with Maria and my first Rover experience!”

Sheli F.

“Tyler takes such good care of our dog. Cooper is always calm and happy when we return because gets lots of care and attention when we are away. Thank you so much Tyler”

Melinda M.

About: I am a professional psychotherapist who works for myself. Caring for animals and others’ homes provides me a sense of connection to my community and is a way to help others—I know how stressful it can be to leave your furry family at home and it’s something I know I do well. I have two pets myself—a caring and sensitive Australian Shepherd named John Prine Jr (who is training to be a therapy dog!) and a sassy and silly tortoise cat named Bonnie Raitt. I kept rabbits for 15 years and had and loved other dogs and cats that are no longer with us. I’m a responsible, experienced house sitter with plenty of experience caring for humans and animals. I’m communicative, caring, and work to be attuned to your home and pet care needs; I am comfortable with any number of tasks that pet-owning and pet-sitting involves. Specialities include rabbits (including medicine administration), as well as caring for elder and aging pets. I work for myself and remotely—I make sure my day has the needed flexibility to meet your pets’ needs. I have scheduled my own work schedule to meet the needs of my own furry family. I have excellent references and folks I’ve known for years whose pets and homes I’ve cared for. I follow directions well, ask clarifying questions if I need help, and am happy to assist if I can.

About: I’ve always loved playing with and working with dogs, and I specialize in gaining the trust of shy dogs. I’m responsible and work hard but play harder! I work part time in the weekday mornings, but my afternoons and weekends are free for your furry friends! I will always set time aside for those who need. I live with a golden doodle right now who loves other dogs, but can get a little rambunctious during play time. I would prefer to petsit outside of the home.

“Stacey is such a trouper! She made it up to our place despite the treacherous road due to the snow storm. She took great care of our guys and even took pretty great photos of them every day. Leaving pets while we travel is stressful and Stacey was such a great sitter and took all of that worry away from us. We really appreciate her!”

Susan H.

About: Not only did I grow up around dogs (one of my own and many neighbors’ dogs who I helped sit for), but I am also currently a proud dog mom to five medium-to-large dogs who are my entire life, some of whom I’ve raised from 8 weeks all the way through senior-hood. I have fostered over a dozen other dogs in addition to my own of all sizes, breeds, and ages. I have cared for dogs with both medical and behavioral issues as well. I work from home four days a week with minimal meetings and plenty of flexibility in my schedule. I don’t travel for my job. I do have commitments some evenings after 4pm. I have a fenced yard and very friendly dogs who would love to have a playmate! I also have two spare bedrooms to keep dogs separate if they need their own space or some quiet time. I have plenty of dog-safe brain teasers and puzzles to get their brains working as well. I do triathlons in my spare time and love to go for walks/runs with pups too!

“Great visits with Sky - gave him lots of love and attention and always made sure to keep us updated with pictures. Ensured he was fell fed and watered and always had a clean litter box....”

Jason D.

“Karen came at the last minute to help me out at a last-minute emergency. She was prompt and very friendly/helpful. I will definitely use her again!”

Toni M.

“Mary is reliable. I appreciate the photos and updates. Snoozy likes her a lot and I like the rover updates. I am very particular and get nervous to leave snoozy and Marys care helps me alot. We will definitely use Mary for all of our dog care needs. Thank u!”

Stacey H.

About: In order to help our pets reach their full potential, we first need to take the time to set them up for success. That might mean the mental and physical stimulation that exercise and training can give. Not nearly enough of our pets get the amount of activity they deserve as beloved members of our families, but I am here to help. Whether your animal, whatever the species, needs a walking buddy or just some extra snuggles, you can count on me as someone who grew up around cats, lizards, ferrets, chickens, and giant breed dogs. Currently I have my own Lab who is the love of my life. I can cherish your pets just as much as I do her. She comes with me on all services I provide. I have a flexible work schedule which allows me to meet most of your scheduling needs when given 1+ week notice. My dog accompanies me to any services I provide, which means I can commit to staying for however long you need, on whichever times and days you need. I will gather all relevant information from you prior to the service, so I can try to keep your pet’s routine as familiar as possible. My dog is friendly with all dogs, and for safety’s sake we will arrange a meet up prior to services to ensure that our dogs can co-exist peacefully. They will still never be left unsupervised together.