House Sitting in Elkin

“We had another amazing experience with Danielle! Her communication, timeliness, and service exceeded our expectations once again. We will continue to use her services in the future. Huge thanks to Danielle for taking care of our puppy and for making our lives less stressful. 😊”

“Alyson was a godsend. We have a very hyper 5 month old boxer puppy who literally flipped out when she arrived and could not settle down. We felt terrible leaving him with Alyson as this was our first time having her to our home. By the time we got to West Jefferson she had sent us texts and videos of how everything was going. Our pup went from absolutely nuts to sleeping with her on the sofa and snoring ? Clearly she is a dog whisperer. We are so blessed to have met her and look forward to more visits!”

“Jeff did a terrific job of taking care of our pups. He stayed in our cottage, while watching our dogs (no small feat as they are Great Pyrenees - a 1 and a 2 year old) . Not everyone is up to the task of handling these gentle giants, so kudos to Jeff. He communicated with us daily with pics or a video. He also kept an eye out for deliveries to the residence. We will definitely book with Jeff again.”

“Alex was amazing! Kind, considerate and thoughtful he’s the only sitter we’ve had were our dog actively engaged multiple times! We would definitely book him again!”

“Kristine is incredible! We were more than comfortable leaving our dogs with her over the weekend. She came to us for a meet & greet and I knew our dogs would be very happy with her. She kept us updated with photos and videos so we had total peace of mind while we were away, also left our house clean & tidy. Thank you!!”

About: **Please note I am disabled and hard of hearing. I will always prefer texts over phone calls. **Check out what your babies get up to and the pictures/videos I didn’t end up sending on our Facebook or Instagram page, Zig Zag Wag pet care! I have experience with a variety of animals, including dogs and cats, horses and livestock, rodents and reptiles, and everything from basic grooming including nail trims and baths to basic behavior training. (See safety section for further details) I have experience with basic first aid. I have pretty much free and short notice availability, thought I limit bookings on WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS as my days off. I have a whole zoo worth of pets and need to stop by my own house throughout the day, so any house sitting will be based on regular visits. I have reliable transportation and excellent driving skills in case of needing to transport. My vehicle has a crash tested seat belt and I have a few crash tested harnesses if you do not have one, though providing your own sized for your dog is preferred. I will not provide transport for animals other than cats or dogs and cats and small dogs must be tolerant of being crated for the ride. I am great at working with your schedule with at least 2 hours notice, but Rover does not allow easy schedule changes. If you need to reduce your visits, CANCEL the booking and REBOOK with your new dates, as once Rover confirms your booking it won’t let you reduce the current rate. In your home, I offer basic cleaning services and can ensure any messes get cleaned. I can meet many varied needs and am meticulous with following your house rules for your pets. I do not offer boarding or allow client pets at my home. I will not provide food or other consumables, though I will confirm what treats your pets can have because all good pets deserve treats. I provide basic behavior assistance such as teaching your dog that jumping on people is inappropriate, basic tricks (sit, down, paw), leash manners, but I DO NOT OFFER PAID TRAINING. I am not a certified trainer in any capacity, though I have trained many of my own animals (including rats and cats!)

“When anyone asks me for a pet sitter I am so quick to give Keeley’s information. Keeley is an exceptional dog sitter who has taken care of our furry family member multiple times. She is not only reliable and responsible but also incredibly caring and attentive to our dog's needs. Keeley goes above and beyond to ensure our dog is comfortable, happy, and well-exercised. You can truly tell when a person loves animals, Keeley LOVES animals. We trust Keeley implicitly and highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a loving and dependable dog sitter.”

“Jaszmyn would be a great person to care for pets. She loves all animals very deeply and treats them very special and loving. She takes extremely good care of our dog Harlow by playing with him, walking him, bathing him, feeding him, and teaching him tricks to keep him from getting bored. She’s a natural with all animals but especially dogs, cats, or ferrets which we’ve had and she took care of. She’s always been this way ever since she was a child. Jaszmyn would be an excellent choice to provide care for any animal.”

About: Hello all! If you need someone to help with your pets, I’d be happy to assist. Walking, check ins or anything else you might need. I work night shift full-time, if you need a late time do not hesitate to ask! I have experience with reactive and aggressive dogs. I have a flexible schedule on my available days. I primarily work nights, but can be up during the day/ morning as well. Just let me know and I’ll be happy to work with you. Your pet will be cared for with the utmost love. Special care request will be provided as needed. It is important to send me a description of your pets needs and personality before meeting.

“Paige has been such a reliable and outstanding dog walker for my husband and I. She is always prompt and even able to help with my last minute requests. Our pups trust her! I would highly recommend using her services.”

“Suzanne was a loving, caring and joyful person who took great care of our dog while housesitting. I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need, and we will certainly be a repeat customer of hers. Thank you, Suzanne!”

About: My love for pets is what sparked me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. I have been a dog sitter and have been boarding dogs for 3+ years. I understand the importance of trusting someone to care for your "fur baby". I grew up with a household of furry friends! I currently work from home so I am able to dedicate quality time for the care of your pet. I am available Mon-Friday as well as weekends. I have an electric fence for my pup but when I pet sit, no pup goes out without supervision and on a leash. I allow pets to be comfortable in my home too but if you need them crated, I can accommodate that too.

“My dog, name coco is a very shy dog when it comes to being around unfamiliar people. I needed a dog sitter for the weekend, so I found Heather and Richard and to my amazement, coco warmed up to them both. Also Coco is now coming out of her shell because of the both of them. Thanks Heather and Richard!!”

“Bridgette is the very best care giver I have ever had. She’s very dependable caring compassionate and energetic person I’ve ever met. My blaze loves her to death and cries in excitement when he sees her and when she leaves he cries from sadness she’s gone. She always goes above and beyond what is expected of her. I will always use Bridgette for my fur baby needs.”

About: As an avid animal lover I understand the importance of finding someone trustworthy and attentive to look after your furry family member. I assure you that I prioritize the well-being and happiness of pets under my care above all else. I am dedicated to ensuring your pet feels loved and comfortable in my care. Pet care has been a lifelong passion for me, but I officially began my journey as a pet sitter in 2020. My experience spans a wide range of breed sizes and ages, including extra large breeds like Cane Corsos and Great Pyrenees’, as well as caring for senior dogs and puppies. Additionally, I've had the privilege of house-sitting for pets on a full-time basis for consecutive months while their owners traveled. I'm more than happy to arrange a meet and greet at your convenience. With my flexible schedule and reliable transportation, I'm well-equipped to accommodate your needs! Since I don’t have any pets of my own, yours are always my main focus and I can be very flexible to your needs. I just moved to the area, so I’m filling my time with short term or one time clients while looking for the right long term families. Im great at following precise instructions, including feeding schedules, medication, and exercise routines to ensure your pet doesn’t fall off their schedule if they have one.

About: Let me introduce myself I’m Briana, I’m a 27 year old cow farmer (at least I like to think so) I have taken care of animals for as long as I can remember and have always enjoyed animals of really any breed. Some of my fondest memories is running barefoot on my family’s land full of cattle with my sweet puppies always following me to keep me out of trouble. I truly enjoy animals and love taking care of them. I started this job as a way to spend more time with my future husband. He’s in law enforcement and his schedule is all over the place and we really wanted more time together. With that being said he will be staying with me on overnight trips for safety reasons and just because we enjoy each others company. He’s also a big animal lover and shares my admiration for animals in general. We both see this job as very important considering we have a dog of our own that we love and adore. Her name is June and I base how I’d want someone treating her as to how I treat your animals. I have some experience with medications. Mostly oral and one time with injection for a diabetic cat. Please contact us so we can meet and greet and see if it’s a right fit for you and us! I can keep your animals any time. I am self employed full time so the only schedule I have to work around is my own. I have one dog, June. She is friendly with all animals and loves to play. I have a giant yard to walk the dogs in.

“Destiny did a good job watching my 2 doggies. A yorkie and pit bull mix. She offered to have an early meet and greet which helped them recognize her when she came to stay. House was neat and clean when I came home. I did have to reach out for my updates but not a big deal.”

About: I have taken care of dogs pretty much my whole life, along with cats. I love animals so much and am willing to work with almost any animal. I’m currently in college but it’s online I work Monday Through Thursday 1-5 but any time other than that i’ll be available! Thank You! I hope to hear from you. I am very caring for pets and would love to eventually get into pet care one day, I am very gentle and loving and will definitely spoil your pet a little.

About: I have a frequent client family with 3 dogs , I sit with them as needed , clients are happy with my service and pets get loving care ,also have 3 dogs of my own , so I know how important it is to provide the care and attention they need. I usually work as needed. Staying overnight when needed. Available for holidays partial week , full week or one day . Flexible , reliable, loving care for your pet. Pets are loved and care for while you are away . I have Schnauzer dog , he loves to play fetch with me and lots of attention.

“Carly C is the perfect person for you to choose to take care of your dog or dogs. She is very responsible and loves dogs ,all types. Carly currently has 2 dogs and has fostered so many more through the years ,in fact both of her dogs were earlier fosters of hers. She has taught me so much about these 4 legged loved ones and how to care for them that I just know she will take care of yours as if they were her own.”