House Sitting in Essex

“Deborah took such good care of our sweet dogs. We really appreciated the love and care she gave them while we were away. Highly recommend her!”

Johanna C.

“Ben took great care of my 2 dogs while I was away. He kept me informed on how they were doing and left my house clean and tidy. We'll be using him again to care for the dogs!”

Vicki C.

“Meghan is wonderful! She did a great job and our dogs love her. She kept us updated on the pups and the communication with her was easy and steady. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who wants to feel comfortable with leaving their dogs at home.”

Vera S.

About: Experience with dogs of all ages & breeds, able to provide regular or one time dog walking of any preferred distance & occasional dog sitting as needed! I work as a nurse with a very flexible schedule- able to provide Monday & Tuesday regular visits/walks and Wed-Sun every other week. Can do anytime that works for you! My home has one cat so only able to provide in house visits with cat friendly dogs! Visits in client homes preferred, but can accommodate occasional boarding.

“Trustworthy and meticulous, Karen spent five days with my two big labs and gave them endless love and attention. Since we have no fence, she had to leash and walk the dogs a lot, and modify for the old limpy dog versus the young bouncy one. She left my house looking beautiful and even did the laundry! I want her back next time I'm going out of town.”

Tom A.

“Jess watched our dog and cat for the first time over the weekend. She let us know when she arrived and sent a photo. She was responsive to our texts so we felt comfortable being away.”

Kristen C.

About: Relationship with animals has always been a passion of mine. I started grooming dogs with my grandmother at the age of 10, but was her assistant long before I earned the title. It brings me joy and fulfillment to care for pups and cats alike, while creating an environment where they (and you) can feel safe and earn my trust in the process. As a part time bartender at Pascolo Restaurant in Downtown Burlington, it would fit into my schedule to walk dogs in the morning, afternoon and early evening as well as weekends. There is a lot of freedom to work around your schedule :) In my home, I live off of Main Street in Vergennes and can provide safe walking around town as well as some of the trails near by. In your home, I am quick to adapt to whatever will make you most comfortable!

About: My name is Annie and I currently live in Burlington. During the school year, I teach middle school math in the area and am off for the summer. I love animals and have been immersed with them my entire life. I grew up with a family dog, as well as two cats. While I do not have a pet of my own, I have pet sat for many families throughout my college summers and school breaks. Throughout these experiences, I have been trusted with overnight care, walking, training, bathing, and feeding. This experience has provided a comfort with cats and dogs of all sizes and ages. I love being outdoors and staying active, which has worked well for pet sitting in the past. I currently have the summers off and into the school year, I am back in town mid-afternoon. My weekends are mostly rooted in Burlington which makes me available for overnight care as well. I currently live in a decently sized, two bedroom apartment close to Burlington's waterfront parks. This apartment is pet friendly. My roommate is a fellow animal lover and is open to animals being in this space. Our neighborhood is safe and assessable to many walking routes, and there is also a patch of grass in our shared back-yard.