Pet Sitting in Honeyford

About: I have had a total of four dogs since I was 5 years old and my family currently has two Golden Retrievers back home. I also work at animal hospitals to shadow surgeons and overseeing procedures. I also worked at Petsmart in high school in foster cat and dog unit. I aspire to become a veterinarian while also playing college volleyball! I currently play college volleyball so during the fall my schedule gets a little hectic but my class schedule is relatively light and can usually fit pet care into a weekly routine. I care for pets in the clients home by ensuring they are well fed and also able to relieve themselves. I also love to give them lots of play time!

About: I have lived with animals almost my entire life. These animals consisted of several dogs and cats, a rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, hamster, hedgehog, bearded dragon, some fish, a miniature horse, goats, hens and roosters, peafowl, ducks, turkeys, and geese. Oh my! Since August of 2022, I have been house and pet-sitting full-time in nine different states across the US, looking after over 60 homes with a combined total of upwards of 30+ cats and 30+ dogs. Many of these homes also had houseplants and gardens that needed looking after, and I have experience with growing plants from studying horticulture in college (not a single plant has died under my care yet, fingers crossed). I am newer to the Rover platform but can demonstrate my experience to homeowners in interviews and meet-and-greets with pets. During my time pet and house-sitting around the US, I was often told by homeowners that I take excellent photos of their pets (see profile pics). I take pride in the level of care I provide to pets, including the cute photos I take of them. I can hardly take credit, though, as all of the pets I look after happen to be incredibly photogenic. ;) Although I’m no longer traveling full-time, I still like to keep my schedule relatively free to take on pet care because I love what I do. When I’m at a sit, pet care takes full priority of my time and energy and my entire routine revolves around making sure your pets get the care they need. I intentionally choose work that is flexible so that I can prioritize time with your pets. I have always been able to accommodate pets that cannot be left alone for more than 4 hours at a time. More often than not, I am present at the home during the entirety of the sit because the opportunity to watch over your pets is a welcomed and rewarding break from the constant movement and change that comes with the travel lifestyle I once had. More on my scheduling preferences and availability: - I am comfortable with longer stays (my longest sit so far has been longer than a month). - I love pet-sitting in rural areas and enjoy driving out from the city. My one condition is that the road to your home should be accessible by most cars and not require high clearance or four wheel drive. I don’t currently offer services in my home (yet). When I care for pets in their own home, I try to replicate their routine as closely as possible to what they are used to at home when their owners are present. I wake up at the same time homeowners do, feed pets at their usual time, and take them on walks when they would typically go out at home. That being said, because this is what I do for a living, I have so much more extra time to spend with pets. I’m often able to give pets more loving attention and care than they typically receive in a household where homeowners leave for work during the day. I’m extremely conscious of any potential hazards to pets that may be around the home and keep a clean environment. Homeowners always report their home being cleaner after they return than when they left it. Safety is a top priority of mine. Since I began house-sitting as a service to others, I have experienced situations where pet health was thrown into jeopardy and I was tested on my ability to respond calmly and effectively. During my first-ever house-sit for a client, I navigated a wildfire evacuation and prepared the property according to the homeowners’ instructions (no animals were harmed and no damage to the property). In an another house-sit on a rural farm, I encountered a possum attempting to steal one of the chickens from the coop and successfully secured the safety of the farm animals and caught and relocated the possum (no animals were injured). I understand that unexpected scenarios pop up and I’m proud to house-sit for pet owners knowing that they can rely on me and feel safe leaving their pets in my care. I usually send photo and message updates every other day for homeowners to see how their pets are doing, but I have adjusted this to more or less frequently depending on homeowner preference. Once during a sit, in addition to regular photo and text updates, I also accommodated frequent video calls for an owner to allow her to talk to her chihuahua while she was overseas. They both seemed to appreciate that very much. :)

About: I grew up with animals my whole life. At my parents, I grew up with a dog and 2 cats. I personally have a corgi Aussie that is 2 years old. I am very active and outgoing. I love playing and going on walks. I am free at any time after 1 during the week. The weekends can be a bit more random do to me due to me going to the lake. I feed my dog in the morning and the evening. My dog has a long leash for the outdoors at my house. He is always on a leash when he goes for walks and in public.

“Katelin is the best and Charley loves her!!!”

Sandra O.

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Nicole R.

“Amy provided a very quick response and was able to take care of my pups last minute. They seemed to have loved her!”

Breanna W.

“Alli was very flexible with my work schedule and finding a time to meet Peach & was OK with late-night visits. Super convenient to find a dog walker that lives in our building too! Thank you again! :)”

Britta G.

About: I have had all types of animals from dogs to cats to more exotic animals like birds! I have been surrounded by animals since I was born and currently have 3 cats. I have owned giant breeds of dogs to small breeds and I can accomodate many different needs. My schedule is open to take care of animals. Reach out to me and we can work out what ever works best for you I am always open to be of assistance. I offer drop ins in your home including services like feeding, administering medication, cleaning/scooping litter boxes, cuddles, etc. Any thing you need for your cats I will help out with.

About: Hi! I’ve always had dogs in my life and have a deep love for both dogs and cats. I volunteer with a local rescue group and have a rescue cat from Bali, so caring for animals is truly a passion of mine. I’ll treat your pet like family—whether it’s walks, feeding, playtime, or just lots of love and attention. I’m happy to work around a schedule that fits both you and your pet’s needs. Your furry friend will be in great hands! I work at home online so I can take care of your pet during the day and really anytime! I live out of grand forks but always make my way to town day to day. I don’t have a fenced yard but I do have a big yard for dogs to play around in. I will care for them as my own and respect all!

“Shelby did drop in visits for my cat while I was out of town and she did a fantastic job! She made sure to keep me in the loop on how he was doing each time she checked up on him and he seemed to really warm up to her!”

Julie F.