Pet Sitting in Ellington

About: I am a dog mom to 3 medium sized babies, of various ages. All three are rescues with their own personalities, including various levels of energy and needs. I have several years of rescue experience, as well as several additional years as a dog owner. I am experienced with medication administration and dietary needs. I’ve worked with dogs as young as 8 weeks and as old as 15 years+. I have experience in obedience and behavioral training, and am able to services social and human-forward dogs. I have experience in proving senior/hospice fostering/adoption. Most importantly, I love dogs. I think each one is precious and special, and deserves treatment tailored to their needs. I have three dogs of my own that I care for daily with my family. This includes daily care and weekly walks/play time, as well as enrichment. I work 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday, and can only provide daily check-ins and walking within a 20 minutes radius, after 5:00pm. I can provide overnights on weekends, starting Friday after 5:00pm through Monday morning before 7:00am. I utilize an individual strategy for every individual dog. I prepare enrichment activities, with awareness of allergies and preference, and provide walks and activity as needed by the individual dog. If I am doing check-ins or overnights, I am a strong communicator.

About: I am a animal lover just looking to make some extra money doing something I love. I have years of experience caring for pets, not only my own but family members as well. I am available on evening during the weekdays and all day on weekends. Since I have a full time job my mornings on the weekdays can be pretty hectic but if I have to get up early to go care for your pet I am more than willing to do so. I am also willing to care for animals other than dogs if need be, the only animals I am not comfortable with are snakes. I am a licensed pharmacy technician and I am familiar with vet medications so I am very comfortable dispensing them to your pets if needed. I am available weekdays before or after work to do drop ins with your pets, and I'm available on weekends for dog sitting as well I will cater ro whatever your pet needs in your home. I can walk them if you need to, or spend time with them playing outside. Whatever they need

“This is our second time with Carolyn and once again she went above and beyond !! Kason loves her!! I would recommend Carolyn to anyone!!”

Paula S.

About: I’ve been taking care of animals for a few years now. I’ve had family and friends trust me to take care of their animals while they were on trips or even just for a day. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats of my own. I’m currently working from home. i am available at any time and any day for walks, check ins, staying over to watch a pet. I will make sure they are taken outside multiple times a day and even on walks. Make sure they are fed and follow any requests given for feeding. Make sure the house is cleaned up from any of their toys or if they were to have an accident by any means. If they are crate trained i will make sure to follow around your rules. i respect the clients home.

“The best cat sitter I could have ever asked for!!! Thank you :)”

Katie M.

About: Since I was little I've had all sorts of animals from chickens+ , exotic animals, and loving fur babies! I've dog, and cat sat for friends and family. Staying at their homes while on vacation, and or bring them to my home. I currently work full time, but want to put my extra time into helping others when need and doing fun and enjoyable task as well😁 I live in a quiet neighborhood on the lake. It’s very peaceful and animal friendly. There’s open yard to play in and quite land to take walks😁

“Faith was a great dog sitter, she did drop in visits for our Piper. She played ball with her & Piper loved it. I would highly recommend Faith to take care of any of your fur babies.”

Kim B.

“Thanks, Jamie, again for stepping in when I had to leave town suddenly. I appreciate you!”

Kay J.

“Lucilla was great! This was my first time using Rover and it did not disappoint. I had set up 30min drop-in visits and Lucilla was wonderful at sending updates and photos whenever she came to check in on Sampson. I would definitely suggested reaching out to her to take care of your furry family members.”

Josh E.

“Megan was absolutely incredible with Harley! She was prompt, sent photos and updates with each pop in. Her communication is amazing. She also helped me out with a last minute emergency pop in. She is really a great sitter and I'm so glad we chose her!!!”

Jolenne L.

About: I have loved animals from a very young age, convincing my parents to get me my own dog when I was 10 years old. Her name was Zoey! I trained her myself, and she was my best friend. Not long after that, I began dog sitting for friends and eventually also spent time cat sitting and taking care of animals like chickens and bunnies. I adore pets of all shapes and sizes, and I understand entirely the immense value they have in our lives. I want nothing more than to make you feel safe allowing me to care for your best friends. I am occupied from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday, but I am free most weekends and available to care for pets in the evenings. I make sure all animals are well fed and watered as fits their schedule. Also, I understand the importance of activity and quality time and make sure to play with them, take them on regular walks, and give them lots of love.

About: I have had a fur baby in my life since I was young, having a dog and/or cat completes my family. I am very loving and attentive. Having a fully fenced in yard with room to run will allow your baby to have fun, get excercise, and have independence. I am always up for a nice bath to calm, soothe, or just clean your baby if needed. I promise to take great care of your fur baby! I also have experience with breathing issues, special food requirements, and climate control. I also have experience with goats and macaws. I am the owner of a small business so I have plenty of time on my hands since I have started working from home. I am available 24/7, just let me know when you need a sitter and we can work out a schedule for your needs. The only items you need to bring: collar, leash, and food. You can bring special toy or blanket too if you would like. I have a small Boston terrier named Bella that just loves everybody, she has never been aggressive or bit anyone. I have a crazy, silly cat named Benny that is very shy but mostly likes girl dogs. Bella plays inside and out, but Bennie is purely an indoor girl.

“Our 3 dogs are vocal and high energy, and Kiara commanded the room when she walked in. They are all sizes and temperaments. She settled them down, got them out for walks and sent us photos. Everything went to plan. She is as advertised and a very experienced dog handler. Book with confidence. Thanks.”

David G.

About: Hi there, I had dogs my whole life large and small breeds! I know exactly how to care for a dog. I love to walk and play with all animals! Friends and family have always relied on me to come over and feed, play and give them snuggles. I’m currently working at a daycare just trying to earn some extra money! I am an animal lover so I know this is the perfect opportunity! I am currently working a full time job but anytime after 6:30pm I am available. I do have weekends off so I’ll have plenty of time to play with your pups!! I live in a pet friendly apartment in a quiet neighborhood that’s super close to the rail trail so perfect for walks! In my home I do have a friendly cat his name is Bentley!

“Thank you Louise! Pepper really enjoyed your company.”

Airyn B.

About: I have provided loving dog care services in my home for 10 plus years. Large private fenced yard for safety, plus perfect for running & playing. I have an open schedule most weeks throughout the year. I love the company of dogs and I enjoy having them share my home often. Since I'm home, setting up a routine that works for the dog's needs is important and easy to accomplish. Lots of one-on-one attention provided daily.

About: We will treat your dog(s) as our own. My friends tell me I have a special way of patting dogs and they (the dogs) seem to love it. They will get good belly rubs, behind-the-ear scratches and whatever love they need from both my husband and me. Our large fenced yard will entice your dog(s) to run and play as well as relax. We are comfortable looking after more than one dog at a time as we have a dog of our own. Just an FYI, Fiona, our 14.5 year old passed away in December 2023. We adopted Meeka in February 2024 who loves playing with other dogs and people. We also just adopted Simba in mid-April 2024. He is slowly getting socialized and loves playing with Meeka. They definitely keep each other company! Your dogs will also feel more comfortable in our house knowing that they are welcome and have familiar dog faces and smells here. I am also comfortable taking care of your dog(s) in your house to ensure your fur-children continue to stay in the comforts of their own homes. My husband and I look forward to meeting you and your dog(s) soon. My husband and I do this together. We both work full-time at the office but I work 2 days from home. During the in-office days, we will let the dogs out when we wake up and after one of us get back home. The other two days and on weekends, they get let out every 2-3 hours or as and when they need to go. My husband helps me when he’s home and we go for daily walks in the evenings and weekends. We love patting and playing with them as that’s our routine with our own dogs so rest assured, we’ll make sure your dog gets loved too. Meet and greets are always preferred because we want to make sure you’re comfortable with our family and vice versa. If your dog(s) will be in our home, my husband will be helping out. Therefore, we want to make sure our pups play well with each other too. If you need a house sitter while you’re gone because it’s easier and better for your pets to be in the comforts of their own home, it’ll either be my husband or I. In this case, we want to make sure you’re comfortable with both of us. Boarding/Daycare: We have a fenced backyard and require all boarders to be crate-trained and come with a crate, especially for feeding time and if things get wild. For older dogs like when we had Fiona, she struggled to go up and down the deck stairs so I let her out in the front yard which isn’t fenced. However, I went with her and she was great at not taking off with me and my husband. Meeka and Simba are always leashed when they get let out in the front. If you’re worried about your dog being in the front yard, we will always use a leash. Otherwise, the backyard is more than sufficient if they’re okay with stairs. Home Sitting: We will do our best to stick with your routine with your dog. I do work full-time, 2 days from home and my husband goes to the office all 5 days. If your dog loves walks/car rides, we'd be happy to have them meet ours and they can walk together. If there are other animals in your home that's need to be card for, please let us know. I am an animal lover and will learn quickly to care for animals I’ve not taken care of before.