Pet Sitting in Barkhamsted
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Top rated Barkhamsted pet sitters
“Super happy with how communicative Loren was. She was patient with my little princess and spent a lot of time playing with her. I will definitely recommend Loren as well as book her again!”
“Hunter was great and what above and beyond caring for my cats while I was on vacation. Communication was great. Wouldn’t hesitate to hire Hunter again. Thanks!”
“Faith is the best! She is so attentive and communicates so well. We booked her for a few weeks and it was seamless booking her every week. We will definitely be using her more in the future. I can’t recommend her services enough!”
About: Other than owning dogs my whole life, my pet care experience has expanded through working with Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) and through personal connections to house sit and take care of a variety of animals! My experience at ECAD included basic to extensive training puppies to 2 year old dogs, potty training, bathing dogs, understanding the importance of mental stimulation in dogs, playtime, dog walking (and training on how to walk / heel), understanding behavior (signs of enjoyment / fear / stress / separation anxiety, feeling threatened) with how to accommodate them, and cuddles of course! I also take care of senior dogs who require extra care and love and understand the importance of one-on-one care. I also have experience taking care of high energy dogs, dogs with medications, high maintenance dogs, multiple dogs, and different animals as well. I have taken care of a mixture of dogs, cats, lizards, etc simultaneously! I am always called to house sit for friends and family, whether it be for a drop-in visit, a walk, an overnight stay (one night, a weekend, or a whole week). I even was asked to watch a french bulldog while someone was using the bathroom at an airport! I have been told that I ensure trust in the owners and always give them a sense of relief during my stay and that they never have to think twice about their pets being taken care of and their home. I provide numerous check-ins during each day of my stay, plenty of pictures, and I am adaptable to changes in care / schedules when need be! I will treat your pet as one of my own! I understand the stress of a busy schedule and making sure your pet(s) are cared for is extremely important. Pet care fits into my daily / weekly routine due to the personal experience of owing multiple dogs at once and through my professional experience at ECAD. I understand the significance of making sure your pet is happy and well taken care of! I hope to achieve that with you! I care for pets in a clients home just the same as I would for my own pets. I accommodate to the dogs schedule and keep my care as familiar as I can to my clients. I am willing to make sure I keep my client and their pet satisfied and feel at ease. I will update my client numerous times a day, send plenty of pictures, and incorporate any accommodations / needs as necessary. I am extremely flexible and want to keep my client and their pet comfortable. Please let me know any accommodations or needs you have!
“Heather came to my home to take care of Bailey. She came initially to become acquainted with Bailey .She came and walked Bailey and also sent pictures which I wasn’t aware you could do on this Sight .I would highly recommend Heather Thank you Heather”
“Jennifer is very kind and attentive, and takes a really good care of our cats. We absolutely happy with the care given to our furry babies and will definitely have her take care of our kitties again. Thank you, Jennifer.”
“This is the second time we had Melanie take care of our four cats - she gets a 16 (out of 16) paws up from the 4 cats! We came home to very clean food bowls and litter boxes. Food was also left organized! She had great communication. She even accommodated a special diet and feeding cats in two locations. Will use again! Top ratings for Melanie!”
“Sarah is always so great with Ollie! She brings him on long walks and keeps us updated with how he is while we're away! Thank you again, Sarah!”
“Caroline has been taking care of my guys for a couple months now. She is a blessing!! Highly recommend her for even your shyest pup. She handles my pups exactly as I would and it’s such a stress relief knowing they are well cared for.”
“Roz provided detailed information about my dog, when I arrived home everything seemed fine. I will be working with her in the future.”
“Marc was excellent! This was the second time we booked a visit and will definitely reach out again in the future.”
“Marisa is very attentive and reliable. She sent regular updates.”
About: I have over 4 years of experience boarding, grooming, and caring for all animals. I also have experience in giving medicine and have fostered and cared for kittens and cats! I have a very flexible schedule and can be available 7 days a week including holidays to keep your pets happy and safe! Can also accommodate early and late evening hours! I have a fenced in yard with lots of room to run. I also have comfy couches and plenty of dog beds to make your pet feel right at home! I can crate your dog if needed as well. If your fur baby is more comfortable at home I will provide lots of love and attention!
“Can’t recommend Midori enough! I was nervous not only leaving my dog alone for the first time but this was my first time using Rover, and she went above and beyond to make my dog (and me) so comfortable while I was away! She met us in advance to make sure it was a fit, sent me updates every day, brought him a toy, played with him and made sure he was as happy as he could be while I was gone. Very professional, and followed my instructions without any issues. Thank you so much, we will be using you again in the future!”
“Chris was wonderful. Responded at the last minute, supported watching our babies with minimum guidance and was attentive to our babies. I would highly recommend Chris!!! THANK YOU CHRIS”
“Tyler is great, and our dog Lucy loves him. We’ve been using Tyler and MJ for several months for doggie daycare, this was our first time needing drop in care and he came twice during the day when we had to be out for most of the day.😊”
“Karina has been a wonderful caregiver to Dex! She goes above and beyond for him. She thinks of everything and makes sure he is always well taken care of. I have found her to be very reliable and professional and would recommend her to anyone! She is very thoughtful and thorough in all that she does, 5 stars!”
“Prompt, thoughtful, and communicative. Highly recommended!”
“Sam did an amazing job taking care of PP. PP can be quite standoffish with new people. But after a couple days Sam sent a video of PP enjoying her petting. She went above and beyond on her visits.It was nice to be able to get away and know that PP was in good hands. I will definitely use Sam again.”
About: I’ve taken care of different breeds, small and big dogs, cats and small critters. Trained dogs used for disabilities. My dogs are therapy dogs and very sociable. With small dogs I do not let them jump because of there tiny bones and will only walk small dogs on a harness. I am very in-tuned with how dogs act. I am very protected and alert with them. I stay up if they are sick. I make sure they are secured before opening any door where they might run off. I have an Instagram page where I upload dogs I meet , dogs I take care of or watch , dogs that were placed in safe homes. I will take photos to you give updates on your fur babies. I live in a wooded area, with a fence. Have lots of room to walk , run. I can bring the dogs to a nearby park. I’m used to clipping and washing doggy butts. Can change day to day but if notified ahead of time , can usually work around my schedule. I do check my texts and email if something changes. My dogs are sociable, always keeping an eye out, they are like little kids. There is currently a Japanese Chin, Shitzu, Pekingese, Saint Bernard, a cat, a bird and 3 guinea pigs, in the home.
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1. Loren V.
“Super happy with how communicative Loren was. She was patient with my little princess and spent a lot of time playing with her. I will definitely recommend Loren as well as book her again!”
2. Hunter F.
“Hunter was great and what above and beyond caring for my cats while I was on vacation. Communication was great. Wouldn’t hesitate to hire Hunter again. Thanks!”
3. Faith H.
“Faith is the best! She is so attentive and communicates so well. We booked her for a few weeks and it was seamless booking her every week. We will definitely be using her more in the future. I can’t recommend her services enough!”
4. Julia B.
“Julia has watched the two of my cats on numerous occasions for overnight stays. She goes above and beyond every time! From feedings, to litter cleanings, and even giving one of my cats his inhaler, I can take comfort knowing they will be taken care of with the same level of care that I do myself. She is highly communicative and prompt in answering about any questions I have regarding the boys. I highly recommend Julia as a sitter!”
5. Heather S.
“Heather came to my home to take care of Bailey. She came initially to become acquainted with Bailey .She came and walked Bailey and also sent pictures which I wasn’t aware you could do on this Sight .I would highly recommend Heather Thank you Heather”
6. Jennifer N.
“Jennifer is very kind and attentive, and takes a really good care of our cats. We absolutely happy with the care given to our furry babies and will definitely have her take care of our kitties again. Thank you, Jennifer.”
7. Melanie D.
“This is the second time we had Melanie take care of our four cats - she gets a 16 (out of 16) paws up from the 4 cats! We came home to very clean food bowls and litter boxes. Food was also left organized! She had great communication. She even accommodated a special diet and feeding cats in two locations. Will use again! Top ratings for Melanie!”
8. Sarah L.
“Sarah is always so great with Ollie! She brings him on long walks and keeps us updated with how he is while we're away! Thank you again, Sarah!”
9. Caroline G.
“Caroline has been taking care of my guys for a couple months now. She is a blessing!! Highly recommend her for even your shyest pup. She handles my pups exactly as I would and it’s such a stress relief knowing they are well cared for.”
10. Rosalyn Z.
“Roz provided detailed information about my dog, when I arrived home everything seemed fine. I will be working with her in the future.”
11. Marc L.
“Marc was excellent! This was the second time we booked a visit and will definitely reach out again in the future.”
12. Marisa M.
“Marisa is very attentive and reliable. She sent regular updates.”
13. Angela M.
“I highly recommend Angela to all my family and friends. She is trustworthy, reliable and her love of all animals shows in every interaction. She is simply the best!”
14. Midori L.
“Can’t recommend Midori enough! I was nervous not only leaving my dog alone for the first time but this was my first time using Rover, and she went above and beyond to make my dog (and me) so comfortable while I was away! She met us in advance to make sure it was a fit, sent me updates every day, brought him a toy, played with him and made sure he was as happy as he could be while I was gone. Very professional, and followed my instructions without any issues. Thank you so much, we will be using you again in the future!”
15. Chris D.
“Chris was wonderful. Responded at the last minute, supported watching our babies with minimum guidance and was attentive to our babies. I would highly recommend Chris!!! THANK YOU CHRIS”
16. Tyler S.
“Tyler is great, and our dog Lucy loves him. We’ve been using Tyler and MJ for several months for doggie daycare, this was our first time needing drop in care and he came twice during the day when we had to be out for most of the day.😊”
17. Karina S.
“Karina has been a wonderful caregiver to Dex! She goes above and beyond for him. She thinks of everything and makes sure he is always well taken care of. I have found her to be very reliable and professional and would recommend her to anyone! She is very thoughtful and thorough in all that she does, 5 stars!”
18. Amanda O.
“Prompt, thoughtful, and communicative. Highly recommended!”
19. Samantha B.
“Sam did an amazing job taking care of PP. PP can be quite standoffish with new people. But after a couple days Sam sent a video of PP enjoying her petting. She went above and beyond on her visits.It was nice to be able to get away and know that PP was in good hands. I will definitely use Sam again.”
20. Alexis G.
“Rover.com I have know Alexis for 20 years . In that time she has been a tremendous help with my dogs.,Cats, guinea pigs . She is beyond the word excellent in care giving them. I can not recommend her enough or have enough things to say about her love for pets of all kinds . She went with me to put my dog down when she was dying . She loved her and took great care of her throughout her 11 years. And Alexis was with me when Lily my pom crossed the rainbow bridge. Anyone hiring her will i be so pleased . She is awesome ! You will love her. Sincerely , Elaine C.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Barkhamsted on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $22 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Apr 2025, there are 266 pet sitters in Barkhamsted. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 81% of Barkhamsted pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Barkhamsted have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Barkhamsted.
Rover makes it easy to find Barkhamsted pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 266 pet sitters in Barkhamsted on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Barkhamsted, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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