Pet Sitting Federal Hill

About: In college, I helped my friend raise a seeing-eye dog in training for two years. We had him from the time he was 6 weeks old until he went back to the Seeing Eye at 1 and 1/2 years. This gave me experience training puppies, and since the Seeing Eye had strict standards, I can be as tough or as gentle as you need. I love also playing or just hanging out with dogs, so however energetic or relaxed you dog is, I can handle it. Since college, I have watched friends's dogs from anywhere between quick walks to overnight stays. I am a law school graduate currently studying for the bar exam. My schedule is pretty flexible as I set my hours, so I am pretty available throughout the week. I am available some weekends as well! Above all, I am a very neat person and will respect you space if I come to care for your pet in your home. I will happily clean up any messes that come up with taking care of your dog, and I will put everything away before I leave. I recognize it takes a lot of trust not only to allow someone to take care of your dog, but to also let that person into your house. I will never do anything beyond your instructions (barring an emergency), and will gladly send pictures and updates at every opportunity. Additionally, I am always prepared with toys and treats!

About: I’ve lived with dogs and cats my entire life. I currently have two perfect one eyed cats and I couldn’t be more obsessed with. I love dogs of all sizes and adore cats. I currently work from home, so my day to day is pretty flexible. We can workout whatever schedule you need that your pet is most used to! Whatever your pet needs, I will take care of! It’s as if you were never gone! I’m active, so long walks are not a problem

“Hannah was great. We booked her for a weekend to watch our cats, one of which has special needs. She took great care of them and made sure he got his medicine. Will definitely book her again.”

Greg W.

“Sarah did an amazing job looking after my ~9 month old cat while I was gone! She sent lots of photo updates to let me know that things were okay, and the my baby seemed very well taken care of. She cleaned the litter box and gave her lots of fresh water, just like I asked. I would definitely use her services again!”

Ash E.

About: I have grown up with dogs my whole life and have tons of experience with high energy dogs because of this. I grew up with Australian Shepherds so I know the importance of making sure your furry friend has had enough exercise. Frisbee is my favorite thing to do with my family’s dog and it allows me to get outside and get active too! Additionally, I grew up in a big neighborhood and was trusted with watching my neighbors dogs that ranged from German Shepherds, to Terriers, and even a Lab with diabetes who needed medication in the form of shots. I am also always open to learning, so if you need someone for a very specific routine or dog, I am very happy to talk! I have experience with puppies to seniors. I work from home all day everyday! So I am very available to hangout with your pets during the weekdays :) I frequently have zoom meetings on Mondays at 10am and Wednesdays at 2pm but should usually never be more than an hour. Meeting times are subject to change but should not be an issue in how and when I take care of your pets :) I am here to support you. No one knows these pets like you - and I am here to listen and follow your routines as you have set them. I will provide updates frequently and should any emergencies arise, I will immediately inform you.

“James was great with my cat! I knew Lollipop was in good hands when I had to leave for a week and all of the pictures made me feel so much better about leaving. He was also flexible with my changing schedule which was much appreciated!”

Ashley S.

“Kal has been a dream come true—I cannot praise her highly enough. My cats are very shy and can be anxious when I’m not around. Kal went above and beyond to meet them at their comfort level and help them feel secure. For the first time in their five years of life, they actually came out to interact with a sitter. That’s the kind of energy Kal has. From booking through sitting, she has been extremely thorough, detail oriented, and easy to communicate with. I feel so much better knowing that my boys have her to hang out with while I’m away. Your pets new favorite spare human indeed! Thank you so much Kal ❤️🐾”

Rachel E. B.

“Karla is amazing! Our dog liked her immediately and he was relaxed and happy when we returned home after his first night away ever. Looking forward to working with Karla again. She’s very conscientious and kind.”

Marji V.

“Grace was always on time to the visits. She went far and beyond and did everything I requested. I'm grateful I had her to take care of padme. Definitely will pick her again for a future. Thank you Grace!”

Cristina M.

“Elizabeth went above and beyond to make sure our babies were taken care of. She communicated extremely well and provided detailed updates w photos. Thanks again!”

Zac C.

“Sylvia was wonderful!! Provided great information and photos. The cats loved her, they don't usually come out for sitters but they adored her and it was clear she made an effort to cultivate a relationship with them. I definitely plan to book with her again.”

Lisa L.

“Taylor went above and beyond! So patient with our dog, will hire her again!”

Ben S.

“Lauren was a great communicator and patient with Olive. She kept to the schedule we agreed on and gave good updates. I recommend her to anyone with a cat who needs a little extra TLC!”

Sidd S.

“Ahñia was amazing with our 8 week old puppy. She came over for a meet and greet and stayed way longer than she needed to and asked a lot of questions and was also incredibly kind to our older dog who is unfriendly who barks at people coming in. Our puppy immediately loved her and she is incredibly reliable and caring.”

Kira B.

“Ashley was absolutely wonderful with my two cats, Bonnie and Kiwi! She took such great care of them over the weekend and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. She gave me regular updates and photos, which I really appreciated, and I could tell my cats were comfortable and happy with her. I came home to two relaxed, content kitties and I would definitely recommend Ashley to anyone looking for a caring and reliable sitter 😊”

Shelby M.

“Nicole is amazing! We have had the same dog sitter for 7 years, this was the first year we had to get a new sitter cause prior sitter moved too far away. When I left on Saturday I was so anxious about my baby. Every check in Nicole provide an update. She was so aware of Sandy’s behavior as they changed a bit through the week. She set me pictures and updates. I can’t tell how amazing that feels to know my baby was cared for in the same way I would have cared for her. When we got home, and for the fist time in while, Sandy was not “mad” at us for leaving. Yes I can tell when my dog is not happy with me. Thank you so much Nicole for your amazing care for my baby. Hope to be able to book you in the near future. ?”

Denise R.

“Autumm took great care of Cadu 🐈 she let me know every time she checked in on her and kept clear communication. I would recommend her 100% 🙌🏼🐈💚”

Mauricio M.

“Nina is worth every penny and more!! Our cats are shy and hide from everyone, and one has to get pills twice a day. I was worried that both Nina and the cats would struggle, but both of our cats absolutely LOVED her. She gives very thorough reports, sends lots of photos, and makes sure that the cats love her before it’s all said and done. We hired Nina for our next time out of town before our first time was even over. She truly is the “Cat Whisperer”!!!”

Carisa H.

“Courtney was great with our 9 year old German Shepherd. Very responsible, professional and timely with drop-ins. Loved the notifications and pictures. Highly recommend and will derfinetly use Courtney as our dog sitter again!”

Melissa P.

About: I’m an experienced pet sitter with a deep love for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. My wife and I sit as a team, giving your pet attentive, round-the-clock care! She works just 5 minutes from our home and can easily head home during the day for potty breaks and check-ins, while my flexible schedule on a college campus covers the rest. We've volunteered and fostered through BARCS, which has given us hands-on experience with reactive or nervous dogs with special needs. We also have our own rescue dog, Taz, who is very dog-social and loves helping us foster or sit other pups. Taz is a bit skeptical of new humans, so we completely understand the patience, quiet confidence, and space required for dogs with behavioral quirks or human/leash reactivity. Whether your dog needs oral medication, multi-dog management, or just a calm, structured routine, we treat every pet with the exact same love, safety, and individual care as our own! I work on UMD's campus, but I have a flexible schedule and I am happy to adjust my routine to fit the needs of your pet! My spouse works just 5 minutes from our house and can also come home to provide mid-day potty breaks. We prefer to sit dogs in our home, which is only about 3 blocks from Riverside Park. We have a fenced in back patio with a baby pool for the dogs to play in the shade and cool off in warm weather and we regularly drive our dog and his friends to bigger spaces through sniff-spot if they need fenced-in space to run!