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1. Jillian L.
“Jillian took great care of our two dogs, and treated our home with respect as well, while staying over. Jillian is super kind, responsive, and great with dogs. We definitely will be hiring her again. Thanks, Jillian!”
2. Cindy F.
“Cindy is amazing! 100% would recommend her. Cindy was such a lifesaver for us by watching my dog, Tayto, for a night on short notice while we were visiting Vermont. It was the biggest relief and comfort knowing that Tayto was in such good hands with Cindy. She loved and cared for him so well, and I am so grateful. I wish we lived closer so Cindy could always be our dog sitter! Kind, wonderful, and shared lots of great photos. Thank you, Cindy!”
3. Jade M.
“Jade was a perfect house/pet sitter. She watched my dog and two cats in a last minute request and was very helpful and nice. She was also great at communicating and I appreciated all the picture updates.”
4. Kasey B.
“Amazing! I am recommending to people who want their dogs well taken care of. Photos are wonderful when away from your pet and Kasey ensures you get regular updates if you like. I came home to them not realizing I was away.”
5. Kayla S.
About: I have always had dogs growing up as a kid. Then I started dog sitting for my neighbors and realized what I wanted to do in life was take care of animals for the rest of my life. Went to college to become and vet tech and currently help out with locals rabies clinics every spring. I am currently working full time in Rutland city. And I work every third Saturday only until 2pm. I am available to run out at lunchtime. I currently live on a farm,and my boyfriend's dog is a super friendly lab who loves to play ball. I do have a crate available if need be.
6. Evelyn B.
“Evelyn was great with our pit mix Noelle. She kept in contact with us and updated with lots of pictures of Noelle enjoying herself while we were away. I would rebook with Evelyn anytime we are in need of a sitter for Noelle.”
7. Haley C.
“Haley was great with our dog Noelle. She provided updates throughout the day of her time with Noelle, and was very communicative and responsive. We would definitely book with Haley again!”
8. Melissa H.
About: My family grew up with dogs and cats; the animals are treated as family. Pet sitting (and baby sitting) were part of the routine from early on. My Consulting work is done remotely, which makes my schedule flexible for Rover assignments, and, additionally leaves ample Time for getting out on the trails with tails. I enjoy being out-of-doors, and hope that some time outside is part of your furriends’ daily care plan. I believe in sticking to the schedule that clients have established with their animals for meals, toileting, play time and quiet rest.
9. Mary P.
About: 1.Introduction 2.Description of home 3. Brief overview of experience 4. Policies Hi, I'm Mary! 14 years ago, My pup Lee and I started the business of walking city streets, running, swimming, hiking, boarding friends, and house sitting; all in the name of dog! Since his passing, my twin four year olds and I are looking forward to making new pupper friends. We live in a beautiful home on an organic farm. This year marks the 14th year and third state in which I've tended to puppies, dogs and senior puppers. Since moving to Vermont 8 years ago, my home has been referred to as "farm camp." This is because: pups who are able to enjoy the farm experience off leash! While I enjoy tending to the greater dog population in its entirety, senior dogs, ones who take medications, those living with physical and developmental ailments and pups nearing end of life are my specialty. While the latest DSM may not have nature deficit disorder printed on its pages, I know it effects not only people but more importantly, dogs! I value and understand that exercise specifically in the wilderness provides a focused energy released followed by contentment. Starting in Providence, R.I., Lee and I took off walking city dogs. Over time, I curated two hiking packs of dogs. All off leash, good recall and, worked together navigating trails with minimal tiffs. Between my city walkers and packs, I began boarding. While I had my regulars, I wanted to offer support in other ways. Middle of the night emergency visits, families dealing with unforeseen events and parents who needed a break even though, their pup was nearing end of life. I've waited with dogs to board planes and have been at the airport to pick them up. Arranging wedding arrivals/departures and transport to/from vets. On several occasions, I've had the honor of being there for a pup's end of life. Since this is a new space for your pup, it's important that we stick to your in home structure as much as possible. This allows them to feel more comfortable and stress free. This means I will ask for a list of usual commands, eating times, toys, blankets and beds. If your pup has any quirks, I like to know! The more information, the better! When scheduling pick up and drop off times: if you're going to be late please kindly send a text update. I am extremely flexible with times! Not communicating information is a big issue and can lead to scheduling conflicts. For every 45 minutes that you're late and lack communication you will be charged an additional $10. My rate for overnight stays are based on a 24 hour period. If your drop off to pick up time goes over the 24 hour period, I charge a prorated amount to match the time difference. If your drop off to pick up time is less then 24 hours, it is a flat rate of $40. Thanks for reading and I look forward to speaking with you. I recently sold one of my businesses to focus on an endeavor I'm more passionate about, free Lance writing. I'm also enrolled in school first time. I only take senior, free range puppers. While your dog will NEVER be out of my sight, I only allow free rangers. If you have any concerns about your dogs recall, we are not the right family for you.
10. Meghan D.
About: I was born an animal lover, starting with my love for horses I grew to fall in love with every creature I come in contact with. I've worked on farms from the age of 10 so I could get horse back riding lessons. Then worked my way to full time groom at a performance horse stable at the age of 16. At the age of 17 I started working as a part time kennel attendant at a veterinary hospital and moving up to a technician assistant, then vet tech. I have also been a full time pet groomer for 7 years. Helping to run a fantastic grooming salon that specializes in cats and medical/behavior issued animals that has strengthened my abilities and attention to details in caring for pets of all types and sizes! My daily schedule is currently wide open while i make my dream come true of building my very own grooming salon here in the mountains of Vermont. I have a fenced yard that your pups are free to roam in while being attended. They will also have the ability to play or socialize with my 3 dogs as long as they get along! If I stay at your home I will stick to any routine you have with your pets and treat them as my own. I am very active and love a good walk or hike in the woods.
11. Meghan F.
“Meghan was amazing with our dog Bailey. She's very high energy and VERY smart. It takes attention and experience to really run a tight ship with her and Meghan was on top of it from the second she met her. She honestly taught us a thing or two. I would not hesitate to use her again any time that we're away!”
12. Angelina T.
“Angelina was an amazing pet sitter to our two dogs and cat. She kept us very updated with pictures and kept them on their normal schedule. She took them for long walks everyday and kept our cat entertained as well. They are always so excited when she comes over! She is always our number one choice for pet sitting and dog walking when we go out of town!”
13. Walter P.
About: From raising/training puppies to saying goodbye to our senior dogs, I cannot imagine a life without them! Friends who know me have called me dog magnet. :) I may not love your dogs as much as you but I'll probably be a very close second! I will respect whatever your training and dog guidance needs are, minus the use of shock collars or other harsh means of discipline. I am knowledgeable of puppy/dog training measures to help your dog be successful! I am retired so can now do what I love! My schedule is very flexible. Let me know what you need and we can see if it can work out! I live on a dead end road and have a partially fenced yard that includes 2- 50' runs if your pup needs to be leashed. There is a park down the road and I am an avid walker and a believer that most all dogs benefit from walks and from being outdoors.
14. Alicia B.
About: I've taken care of many different types of animals including dogs, cats, birds, pigs, guinea pigs, and rabbits. They've been all different breeds and sizes. I am willing to travel to your home so that your pet can stay in a familiar and safe environment for them. I work full time during the summer but am available throughout the day to stop at the house when needed and am available for overnights. I like to meet with potential clients beforehand so that they can get to know me and that I can also learn more about their pets, house, and typical schedules. This creates a foundation of trust that is important to my business.
15. Joseph C.
About: We are family of four. We love pets. Mom and Dad have been dog owners for half our lives. Right now we are not ready to be full time dog owners because of our children. But this is great opportunity to show our love for dogs. We would provide a loving and comfortable environment for your dog. We have experience with large dogs such as Rottweilers ans Pitbulls. We jave experience with small dogs such as a maltese. Right now we live in apartment in a multi family home. It has a small backyard. We would be available to come to your home. We can come to your home and do walks. We can come and play with your dog. Meets us and we are confident you will be comfortable with us.
16. Karine B.
“Karine is a wonderful person who loves animals and provides the best care that you could hope for. She is kind and trustworthy and there is nobody that I would trust more with my animals.”
17. Cristina K.
“Cristina is everything you would ever want in a caregiver for your pet. Not only is she kind and loving but she has a tremendous amount of knowledge of dogs' behaviors and needs gleaned from her own study, from participation in classes taught by renowned trainers and from years of hands on experience with her own dogs. You can be 100% confident that she will be reliable and will go to great lengths to provide exceptional service.”
18. Janna B.
“Janna is definitely an animal lover. She has cared for both my dogs. Never had to worry, I knew they were in great loving hands with her. They would get so excited whenever she walked into the house.”
19. Mya B.
About: I grew up with dogs and have dog sat since I was 16. I’ve worked lots with chickens, goats, cats, and rodents too. Animals melt my heart and I would love to spend more time with them! I have a dog of my own. Her name is Yeti and she gets along with other dogs, cats, chickens, all animals :) She would join me in sitting or walking. If you have a high energy doggo and want them to get some exercise, I'm the perfect pick! I will bring your dog hiking, walking, or running. I can walk dogs on weekdays. Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday I am available for dog sitting and/or dog walking. :) I have recently updated my availability so it is accurate. I have a dog of my own, she is taken very well care of. We do a big exercise once a day (hike, run, walk) which your dog can join! We also do lots of stimulating activities (kong, food puzzles, bones). I cannot offer my home for dog sitting, it is too small. But my dog and I would be more than happy to dog/ cat sit in your pets home.
20. Holly S.
About: Hi I'm Holly! I am a 32 year old professional with over 12 years of experience in pet and house sitting. Having owned dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and more throughout my life, I simply have a genuine love for animals of all kinds. Throughout my experience I have developed a strong connection with a wide range of wonderful pets. This has made me very comfortable caring for animals of different ages and breeds. I approach all of my sits with patience, affection, and attention to your furry family members unique needs. My lifelong passion for animals ensures that your pets will receive the highest level of care and companionship while you're away. I am a marketing professional by trade and I work remotely Friday and Monday with Weekends free so I can offer full time companionship on these days. I am available for sits on Tues/Weds/Thurs but I need to go into the office for 6 hours on these days, so your pets would need to be ok with being left for this duration. Your pets comfort and safety is always my top priority. I will follow any specific instructions you provide, maintain consistent routines, and stay alert to any signs of distress or discomfort. Your pets will be safe, comfortable, and well-cared for at all times.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Florence.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Florence house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
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