Pet Sitting in Brookline

About: First, it was cats. I had cats underfoot in my home from childhood well into adulthood. That translates into years of experience caring for cats, and approximately one metric ton of kitty litter scooped. Then I became an adopted dog father when I moved in with my partner and their dog, who we’ll call “Lady.” I was a remote worker, so I got to spend just about all day, every day with Lady until her passing in 2021 at the age of 12. Since then, I’ve kept dogs and cats in my life by caring for the pets of my fellow community members as if they were my very own. I have a reasonably flexible schedule, but good communication and coordination is important, especially in the winter. Weather and/or other hazardous conditions can impact my ability to provide services. Before our first engagement, I will meet with you to learn about things like: * Your ground rules for me when interacting with your pets, or anything else in/on your property. * If applicable, how to safely enter and exit your home and/or property. * Your preferred walk routes, dog parks, and other activities involving outdoor exercise. * Day-to-day care. Meal times, potty routine, etc. We all know that pets can have an uncanny sense of time. It helps me to have a general idea of what your pet might be expecting, and when.

“Wonderful, kind and reliable.”

“Amelia did a drop-in visit to walk Ilo. We had a get-together the evening before when she took time to get to know Ilo, me, and my place. She is very kind and respectful, honest, and funny. She sent the picture as promised and was generally very responsive. It is also very clear that she loves animals very much and knows what is good for them (that includes respect of their personal space, which I liked very much). Cheers!”

“Sawyer was such a big help with my dog, we booked her super last minute so we were very grateful she was able to fit us in her schedule. My do is very anxious and fearful, but Sawyer did an awesome job checking in on her and making her feel comfortable. Would book again in a heartbeat!”

“Brandy is truly the best person I can imagine to entrust with the care of your beloved furry family members. Our aging Labradoodle, (aka "Doodlebug) and now, our Goldendoodle pup (aka "Sophie Mae") both have thrived under Brandy's extraordinary love and care. With Doodle, Brandy excelled at caring for our aging dog, ensuring her walks, her feedings, and her grooming were all attended to accordingly. And, as Doodle neared the end of her life, Brandy's empathic attention and care made a qualitative difference in our support for Doodle as well. With Sophie Mae, Brandy has demonstrated her skill at caring for a special needs dog, as Sophie has chronic gastrointestinal challenges and must follow a strict regimen of medication and diet to ensure her well being. Under Brandy's watchful eye and detailed implementation of her dietary demands, Sophie's health has never missed a beat and she adores her Aunt Brandy as one of the family. Believe me, my husband and I will never kennel our dogs and we will not leave them to anyone we don't know and trust wholeheartedly. It means the world that I trust Brandy to look after my babies and I can sleep while away knowing they're safe in her care.”

“We feel fortunate to have Jillian care for our cat when we are out of town. Her communication has been excellent and she seems to truly enjoy the time she spends with him.”

About: I have several years of experience dog/pet sitting including overnight stays. I enjoy taking dogs on daily walks, and playing catch or tug of war to help them get in their daily exercise. Some dog breeds I have long-term care experience with (one-week to month-long pet sitting) include labs, golden retrievers, formosan mountain dogs, and bullmastiff. Although I love all the furry friends! I am also experienced in caring for multiple pets—the most being two dogs, two cats, and one stray, for two separate month-long sits. I am comfortable walking multiple dogs at a time. I also have experience feeding dogs and cats oral medications. I am happy to do house calls for walks and feeding, as well as overnight stays. During overnight stays I make sure the house stays clean and tidy, and that the pets follow their house rules! My schedule is very flexible, and I have a lot of daytime availability for walks and potty breaks. I work as a server/bartender, so am generally scheduled weekend evenings. My shifts last about 6 hours, so for house sitting/overnights, 6-7 hours would be the maximum amount of time the pups would be on their own. If sitting is scheduled with enough advance I can also get this down to only 5-6 hours. I currently cannot offer pet service in my own house. In a client’s home I always make sure I understand what the house rules are for the pets, as well as for guests! I am happy to meet clients in a public setting first if they feel more comfortable with that before inviting me to their home. I understand how important people’s homes and pets are to them, and do everything I can to communicate with reliability and respect. I love taking care of animals, and want both you and your pets to have a great experience with me.

“Nicole is wonderful. She is great at communicating any questions that she might have. She treats my cats and dogs as if they were her own. Thanks for the great care!”

“Christine took excellent care of our two cats, we highly recommend her, she was super easy to communicate with, and is a very kind and caring person.”

“Lauren did a great job caring for our cat Cheeto. We really appreciated the daily pics and felt very comfortable leaving him in her capable hands !”

“Deb stepped in when we were out of town and our dog sitter got sick and couldn't care for our dogs. She left us wonderful updates after each visit filled with information and photos. I felt our dogs were well taken care of the whole time. We arrived home to a wonderful note and dog treats for our pups.”

“Joe is awesome. My dogs loved him! And when one of them wasn't acting like themselves, he made sure to contact me and see what could be done to remedy the situation. He treated my dogs as if they were his own. He even took one of them to the emergency vet, which is something my husband and I will be forever grateful for!”

“Aubrey watched my dog bandit while I was away. She took such great care of him and was very easy to communicate with. Aubrey is professional and caring and I would love to have her watch bandit again next time I leave town.”

About: I've wanted a dog since as long as I knew they existed but never had the resources to have one of my own. So when I was 12 I got my first dog-walking job and I never looked back! Though I've never had my own dog, I've had the privilege to care for numerous furry friends, of various sizes and personalities, including Doyle the Catahoula Leopard dog we fostered. I moved to Brattleboro in September 2019 and had to leave my 2 cats, Nibbles and Tricks at home. Now do to housing rules I cannot have my own pet which is why I am so excited to take care of yours! I am a student at New England Center for Circus Arts and spend my weekdays there, but I can care for your pets in the morning, evening and during my lunch break at noon. I can give your pet even more attention on weekends! I travel a lot but when I am in town I have a very flexible routine that can mold to the needs of your pet! I am unfortunately unable to care for pets in my own home, but well I am at your home, I ensure your pet is kept safely and out of trouble!

“Mike was so fantastic with our dog Preston! Since Mike has senior dog experience, he really knew exactly how to handle Preston with love and care, he was a great communicator and we will definitely working with him again!”

“We used Molley for the first time with very short notice. She was super responsive and timely. And our pooch was very happy. We will definitely book Molley again.”

“Abby is amazing with animals. She goes out of her way to make dogs feel happy and comfortable around her, and knows how to soothe even the more anxious ones. I would highly recommend her services!”

About: Hey there! Thank you for considering me. I live in Windham County. I’ve been caring animals and working on farms for over ten years now. I’m very responsible and not scared to clean up after your pet/care to for their needs! Walking/visits, even the occasional overnights are available. I also am a professional house cleaner, if you’re in need of that as well! I have references if you like. I’ve owned horses to chickens, pigs, cows, cats and dogs! Even have owned a snake before a time or two. I’m very calm and relaxed but will still have a stern hand and not push over for any puppy dog eyes (even for the cutest puppy, they still need good direction!) 🐶 Please let me know if I’d be the right fit for your buddy. I’m am currently working part time and self employed so I have the availability for your needs! I do have my own dogs so staying multiple nights in a row is not an option sometimes. Dogs get let out around every 4 hours and fed 2-3 times a day , or depending on your needs that’s just my doggos! With lots of play time.

About: Having grown up with multiple animals in the house at all times, I’m no stranger to different temperaments or needs. I’m flexible and understanding; and have a huge care-taking driven heart. I’d truly enjoy helping you give your furry friend a little extra love! I currently work on the weekends and have more free time throughout the week to stop in and take care of your babies! I have a young child and a puppy of my own who tag along with me on almost all of my adventures, and love care taking as well. I have a puppy under the age of 1 year, 2 young friendly cats, and a 4 year old son who adores and respects animals as well. Your fur baby will be comfortable, entertained, and well loved in our full house!

“Very professional and very caring with our cat. I highly recommend her for sitting services for cats.”