House Sitting in Heritage

“This is the first time I've had a sitter stay in my house instead of boarding my girls. After meeting Kathy and seeing how much my younger dog loved her, I felt confident in leaving for a week. However, she went above and beyond to love on my dogs so they wouldn't be upset that I was gone. She communicated daily, sent pictures, and tailored her schedule around the dog's needs. Kathy was also flexible when the dogfood unexpectedly ran out and I had to order more while out of the country. She offered to get food for them locally and then modified their feeding schedule while waiting for the food shipment. Both dogs were happy and healthy when I got home and its clear they were well loved and taken care of. The house was also cleaner than when I left! I've already asked Kathy if she is available for my next trip!”

Rachel

“Carmen did a wonderful job watching our home and caring for our senior dog while we were away. She gave us periodic updates while we were gone but was also always available whenever we reached out to her to make sure things were going smoothly. When we arrived home, you would have never known she was here, she left everything just as clean as when she arrived. We will absolutely be booking her again in the future!”

Katie D.

“Emily is very responsible, she drove from far away and even with the bad traffic she managed to make it to take care of Hazel. She treated my little girl with love and care, she did everything that I asked of her. She also sent me pictures and videos while I was away. Hazel loved her! I highly recommend her to take care of your pet.”

Dilia O.

About: I have had the pleasure with working with the biggest dogs to the smallest kittens. I’m also down to help out with mail or trash, just let me know! I do work a part time job and am an online student so my schedule if up in the air most of the time. However, I will make sure that I will work your best bud into my schedule as much as needed! I will take care of your fur balls as my own, if you have treats, I will be using them. I spoil my pets so I hope your ok with me spoiling yours, if they’re on a diet then that would be different of course.

“Darian was amazing! She house sat for our three cats, two dogs, and backyard chickens. She gave us peace of mind knowing she was responsible, caring, and professional. She really cared for our animals like they were her own. We will definitely be asking her to take care of our girls again in the future and I would recommend her to anyone.”

Rae S.

“Yaz was great. Reliable, smart, and obviously loved our dog.”

Barbara J.

“Virginia was able to take care of our pooches for us during a recent overnight camping trip. As soon as she came over to meet the dogs before our trip, we knew they'd be in perfect hands. They both immediately loved her and I am definitely one of those people who trust my dogs' instincts when it comes to people :-) Both of them immediately start vying for her attention and I knew there was no way they'd even notice we were gone. We were so happy to have Virginia close by and able to watch our pups. We'll definitely be working with her again!”

Chantharaphon V.

“Carse provided terrific care for our pups!”

Ruth D.

“Megan is an absolute treasure!! And that’s with a T not a P. Although she was also a pleasure to work with she is one of the most capable, friendly, caring, conscientious, pet sitters I have ever met. I will definitely use her again. I say treasure because she’s the sitter I would want again and again and again. 10/10 🥰🥰”

Amanda B.

About: I absolutely love animals and would consider it an honor to care for your furry family members when the need arises. I worked as a part-time pet and house sitter for 3 plus years in Northern Virginia and only stopped when I moved to Stephens City. I am looking forward starting up again to earn a little extra income. I am experienced in house sitting as well. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

“Jon did a great job house sitting for my dog and two cats, providing daily updates and photos. My dog, Yeti, has a lot of allergies and Jon went above and beyond with giving him a medicated bath, treating his skin, and keeping me updated with any symptoms. I would absolutely trust Jon to watch my pets again and recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable sitter.”

Valerie S.

About: I have had dogs since I was a toddler and have grown up caring for them. I currently have one of my own (8yrs) who is my entire world. I currently work full time for a consulting firm but I am looking to do pet care part time. My weekends are usually open and weeknights are also pretty flexible. Pet sitting is my way of stopping myself from getting another dog. I love spending time with all animals, but especially in places where they feel comfortable. Each visit will involve a walk and some play time and a lot of love. I try to get my own dog out as much as possible so I would aim to do the same for yours as well.

“Brenna was a wonderful pet sitter to our dog, Rocky over the weekend! She kept me up to date on how he was doing and sent me plenty of pictures and videos of him having a wonderful time! I knew Rocky was safe and being taken care of while in Brenna's care and I truly I appreciate that. Thanks again!!!”

Destiny W.

“Laura was amazing! She went above and beyond to take care of our dog and cat while we were away for the holidays. It was clear that she takes great care in how she interacts with the pets she works with. We got so many photos and videos of our dog on adventures and playing and training around the house, we never worried about them at all. We even joked that the animals might prefer her to us because she was so good at keeping them entertained! Knowing our animals were being we'll loved was exactly the kind of peace of mind we needed and SO worth every penny. We can't thank Laura enough!”

Grant L.

“Pam was absolutely wonderful with our big dog, Rocky! He is a 90lbs Lab/rottweiler mix who can be a handful at times. She sent us pictures and kept us updated on our week long trip away from home. She was a real life saver for us! Especially since our dog has had negative experiences with being kenneled in the past. We're glad we were able to leave him home with an awesome pet sitter like Pam. Rocky seemed much more comfortable at home with her. We would highly recommend her for your pet needs! She is definitely an animal lover and it shows in her work. Thank you Pam!!!”

Destiny W.

“Dayne is awesome! Her dog and my shih-tzu got along perfectly. Felt so at ease leaving her for the weekend.”

Mary B.

About: - Please note: On my property I have created a private fenced dog park and will pick u your fur baby, travel to my private dog park, spend a few hours having amazing fun and then travel back home, happy as can be and exhausted! - I have been a volunteer and foster of shelter animals as well as rescuing and providing a forever home for animals for many years. I worked at a shelter for a short time before resigning to open my own animal rescue. Working at an animal shelter opened my eyes to so many issues and reasons why people surrender their animals. I am currently in the process of opening an animal rescue through fostering each animal while finding a forever home for them. In addition, my rescue will focus on educating the public on the responsibilities of owning an animal over its lifetime. Opening a Non Profit rescue is what I am doing in my spare time because I have to continue to earn a living to provide for my family. Dog/cat sitting is the perfect profession for me because I get to continue to work with animals on a full-time basis and I feel this is the area in which I thrive and can continue to help with providing the best care possible. Over the years I have learned something from every animal I have worked with and/or owned. In recent years, I have completed training in Behavior Adjustment Training and The DO NO HARM DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR HANDBOOK. I have the skills to know how to positively and appropriately approach animals as well as interact with them in a healthy way. In addition, I have the skills to quickly earn the trust of an animal. I am hoping that caring for animals will become my profession because I feel that I thrive in this area. Animals are the food for my soul and it would be a dream come true to work with them on a full-time basis. In my home and in my client’s home I practice what I have learned through attending dog training school as well as reading and practicing “THE DO NO HARM DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR HANDBOOK.” Through school and experience I have learned how to appropriately approach animals, how to interact in a positive manner and how to gain the trust of an animal. In addition, I have the skills to positively interact with animals that may have difficulty walking on a leash, excessive jumping and much more.

“We can’t recommend Sara enough! She recently cared for our two dogs, Frankie and Lulu, as well as our fish, and went above and beyond by making sure the bird feeder was stocked for the wild birds. Her attentiveness and thoughtfulness were evident from day one. She sent us daily updates and plenty of pictures of Frankie and Lulu, which kept us reassured and connected while we were away. It was clear Sara treated our home and pets as if they were her own. Frankie and Lulu were happy and relaxed when we returned, and everything in the house was spotless. Knowing our pets were in such good hands made our time away completely stress-free. We’re so grateful for Sara and would absolutely trust her again in the future!”

Jill B.

About: I enjoy animals because just like humans, they’re all so different with unique personalities. I take pride in my patience and my understanding of the way some animals need more and some need less. I’m attentive in any way they need. Outside of having a good understanding of animals in general, I understand that they’re similar to children. We are who the animals look up to and having a safe and trusting environment for them to be in will always benefit the sitter and the animal. With that being said, any kind of safety or trust that is asked of me (or expected in general), I will go above and beyond to ensure. I am a hairstylist and I work part time in Stephen city Sunday through Wednesday. I have very short shifts so I can also be there for your animals before or after work. I am free Thursday to Saturday all day. I have a 90lb pit bull terrier mix in my home, I don’t have a fenced in yard. We walk him on a leash. I would never bring him with me to anyone’s home. As to having a safe and trustworthy environment I will treat your animals like my own. I’ve had my fur baby for almost 6 years from the rescue.

About: I have always had and taken care of animals from a young age. I will always do my best to go above and beyond for your pets and will always treat them as if they are my own! I work for the Veterinary Emergency Group and will always accommodate /always be willing to move my schedule around to look after and help with your animals! I accept pets of all sizes into my home and they will always be treated just they are my own! I always have a veterinarian on call for emergencies and will always call/ reach out for any questions! You will also always get daily photos!