Pet Sitting in Etna

“Maison was super accommodating & my dog, Luna, loved her! She happily came by the day before my drop-in appointment to meet Luna and to get accommodated with my place. Definitely will be booking with Maison again!”

“We have used Diana two times now and she is the best! Very great at communication, even went out of her way to get us extra cat food when we didn't plan for enough for our trip. Thanks for everything!”

“Kelli was a great drop-in sitter for our cats while we were on vacation. She was very prompt with communications, professional and thorough, and sent us pictures and updates after every visit. We highly recommend Kelli and definitely hope to use her again!”

“Sarah was excellent! She was on time and both dogs loved her! She took them for walks and play time. We will certainly be using her services again in the future!”

“Vina is so sweet and caring with Lulu. I felt like I could trust her and she took care of him well and was very receptive to my instructions. She was responsive over text and sent frequent updates as well. Highly recommend her for taking care of your puppers!”

“Alex was great! He came in and checked on our puppy, Carl. Carl had just been neutered a few days before. Alex kept us updated and sent us pictures during his visit. We will definitely ask Alex to check in on Carl again!”

“Amazing service! Our dogs are a little anxious and she did an amazing job with them. Our dogs ripped apart a toy and she cleaned it up for us, totally unnecessary and very much appreciated! Would book with her again!”

“Super awesome guy. Very sweet and kind to our two cats. Has done a great job being on time and sending wonderful pictures. Highly recommendable helper. 10/10 would hire again.”

“Carol has been so wonderful!! Me & my pup both love her. It feels good to know he’s in good hands ❤️”

“Rachel was amazing with our cat, Daisy! Daisy is usually very shy and she came out of her shell when Rachel came over. She was very communicative with us as well- will definitely book her in the future!”

“Rochelle was absolutely amazing watching and feeding our cat over our wedding and Honeymoon! She provided regular updates, great photos, and was extremely professional and courteous, not to mention our cat LOVED her! Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to book with Rochelle for our next trip!”

“Recently, I had a family emergency that pulled me away from home for a week; I had to catch a flight cross-country, and there was simply no way I could take my dog and keep her at the hotel with me. I was left with no sitter on hand and absolutely no clue what to do. When I contacted Jesse for help, they responded in a timely manner and greatly reduced my stress levels about the trip in general. Jesse’s enthusiasm and fun-loving personality was appreciated not only by myself, but by my dog as well; Bella loves people, and I could tell she trusted Jesse very quickly. I have no doubt that Jesse can be trusted to look after our beloved pets. They’re motivated, hard-working, and love to spend time with the animals, so you know that your pet is not only getting the care they deserve, but also some love and attention.”

“A+. Stephanie clearly gives your pet 100% undivided attention for the entirety of the visit. Every daily update had a picture of my cat playing or relaxing in just about every room in my house. I was able to enjoy my vacation without having to check in at all for peace of mind. I highly recommend Stephanie and will book again.”

“Mandy was attentive, responsive, and kind to our cat!! Would recommend!!”

“Very good with kitty :) thank you so much for your help!”

“Erica is great with animals both dogs and cats. She has grown up with at least 3 dogs at one time. We also had cats at the same time. She always has an innate love for all sorts of animals. Erica's sunny disposition and compassion for her peers , colleagues and family reflects in her compassion for animals of all shapes and sizes. She comes from a background of caring for Guinea pigs, hamsters dogs and fostering cats at her home in Pittsburgh. She shows great responsibility and time management with work, school and the care for pets. She balances her life with great passion and love towards everything she does.”

“Awesome! Super friendly, Riley loved her, and went above & beyond.”

“Christina was very prompt and communicative. My dog can be a challenge but she did great with him!”

About: I became a full-time professional pet- and house-sitter in July 2021. I moved to Pittsburgh in 2001 and it remains my homebase where I spend about 50% of my time, but I also get many referrals to work in Ohio, Philadelphia, Maryland, and North Carolina. Since the majority of my time is spent sitting in the homes of others, I gave up my own residence a couple of years ago and became a nomad of sorts. The great thing about this for pet parents is that I'm never worried about stopping back to my home to check on anything, collect mail, deal with maintenance of any kind, etc - your home will actually 100% be my home for the duration of my stay! Prior to beginning pet care professionally, I had both cats and dogs growing up. I also pet-sit for friends regularly. I quickly make friends with most animals and I am especially known for winning over choosy pets who don't like many people or strangers. Many of my clients actually schedule their time away from home around my availability because of how bonded their pets become to me! I will do everything I can to make sure your furry friend is happy and comfortable on a little staycation of its own while you're away, so you can travel worry-free. A few notes about my rates: -The prices quoted here reflect standard care, e.g., staying overnight, offering 2-3 feedings, doing a morning/midday/night walk or potty break, scooping litter once per day, regular snuggles and some playtime. Before I confirm these rates for bookings, though, I will need to learn more about the needs of your pet(s). E.g., Are they on medications; if so, how are they administered and how often? How many potty breaks or walks will they need per day? How long can they be left alone? Do they sleep through the night? Is it common for them to have accidents in the home that need cleaned up? Is any grooming care needed? -In addition to the above, I will also aim to have a clear sense of what level of home care is desired. E.g., Collecting mail and keeping an eye for packages? Washing used linens? Sanitizing kitchen and bathroom before departure? Vacuuming, sweeping, or mopping? Trash or recycling days? Plant care? Any outdoor tasks (e.g., water plants or grass, snow removal)? -I welcome sitting opportunities of any length. If you're scheduling a trip of 10+ days, we can discuss a discounted daily rate. Pet care is my primary work, so it's the crux of my routine! I also do some freelance work remotely so pet care always fits well into my schedule any day of the week. It's easy and enjoyable for me to take breaks to ensure that furry friends receive regular walks and/or snuggles, plus they can hang with me if I'm working. For dogs who like going on adventures, I am always happy to take them on longer walk/hikes, as I'm an active and outdoorsy person. But I'm also quite a homebody in general, so I will definitely be a couch potato with pets that don't go out exploring too. I will do my best to keep their eating and bathroom break schedule on their normal routine while you are away. I will gladly snuggle them at night in bed if your pets are permitted on the furniture and can ensure observing any rules of the house in relation to where the pet can/can't access. I'm a tidy person who is known by my clients for high-quality care of both the pets and the home. In my college days, I worked as a hotel housekeeper and it taught me to be a neat freak. In general you can expect to find your place the way you left it if I sit for you! I send at least one check-in per day that includes photos to make sure you get a daily dose of cuteness and know that all is well! I can arrange for this check-in to occur at whatever time works best for you. I'm typically a speedy responder to other messages, too, though I do silence my phone while I sleep and occasionally during brief parts of the day, e.g., for meditation, yoga, or virtual meetings. Some clients are comfortable with their sitters having visitors, but I never expect nor assume that's the case and would certainly not bring anyone into your home without discussing the possibility in advance. It's completely fine if clients have a no-guest policy. Even when permitted, guests are uncommon for me, but may include my teen mentee of 5 years from Big Brothers Big Sisters or an occasional gal pal for a movie night. Some clients welcome sitters to eat perishables that will spoil while they're away, others encourage sitters to help themselves to any food in the house. I will never assume either, however, and there's no pressure. Unless I'm explicitly told otherwise, rest assured that the only consumable goods I may use are essentials like cooking oils, spices, and occasionally milk/creamer for my tea.

“China is the most compassionate, caring, and responsible person I know when it comes to animals. I trust China completely when I go on a vacation, can’t make it home on time, or need to work through my lunch break, and my pets need to be let outside, walked, fed, given medications, have a sleepover, etc. I have a special needs dog who had a jaw surgery and needs to be hand fed, another dog with skin issues, and a rabbit with a quirky personality, and I fully trust in China to take care of all of them when I need extra help or am out of town. Chinas the best!”