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Emily D.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40511

When we needed a sitter last minute on vacation Emily came to the rescue and was one of the best dog sitters we have ever had. Emily sent pictures through the day, followed all our care instructions and loved our baby like we do.

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Natasha T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jamestown, Lexington, KY, 40517

Very happy with how my two cats, Ziggy and Sid, did with Natasha for 6 days. I especially liked the updates and pictures, it made me feel more comfortable and less guilty. Highly recommend.

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Tanya F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Tanya did an amazing job. She made me fell so much better about leaving my fur babies by sending daily updates and pictures. I would highly recommend her.

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Andrew C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
15 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Nicholasville, KY, 40356

Amazing. I sent my dog to him for the weekend and he kept me informed and updated on how he was doing everyday. My dog had fun and he was kept clean.

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Sitter Profile Image: Neftali R.
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Neftali R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Idle Hour, Lexington, KY, 40509

We went out of town for a week leaving our one year old Bulldog with Nef. He came to meet our dog and even accommodated transportation. My dog is very picky on who she likes however it was love from first sight. This was the first time we had to board our dog and now we have our go to person for life. Thanks Nef for the outstanding service!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer B.
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Jennifer B.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
120 reviews
58 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40515

My little Pugsley was so well taken care of! Jennifer is great! And apparently he loved Tilly so much, he whined the whole way home wanting to go back!

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Debra A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40515

I am so thankful to have found Melody. My dog, Opal, took to her right away, and she LOVES being over there for daycare and overnight stays. The times are super flexible, and I’m thankful to have someone that loves my dog as much as I do! I get pictures and videos on how Opal is doing throughout the day. Definitely the best dog sitter in Lex!

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Megan D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Idle Hour, Lexington, KY, 40509

Megan takes such good care of Sophie! Sophie is on more meds now that she’s older and Megan is so good about asking any questions and keeping up with the medication chart. We were unable to fly home after the Caribbean air space was shut down and Megan kept Sophie even longer until we returned. We appreciated it so much. We will definitely book with Megan again!

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Dina J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
260 reviews
63 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

I’m so grateful for Dina! She took in my two dogs while I was away for a week and they were comfortable and content when I picked them up. One of my dogs is reactive and Dina and her family handled her flawlessly. Dina’s knowledge of dogs and their body language was a blessing! Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brian C.
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Brian C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Idle Hour, Lexington, KY, 40509

Brian clearly treated our beagle very well! He gave her plenty of exercise (which she needs), and kept us appraised on how she was doing. A very good caregiver, all in all!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew W.
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Andrew W.
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$35
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20 years of experience
Reservorir, Lexington, KY, 40502

About: I have been caring for dogs most of my life and have experience with different breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I currently have a well-behaved two-year-old Shih Tzu, which has helped me stay consistent with routines, training, and daily care. Friends and family have trusted me to walk, feed, and care for their pets, and I treat every dog like my own. I work Monday through Friday during the day, but I am available in the evenings for walks, drop-ins, and check-ins. I have full availability on weekends for boarding and extended care, and I make sure every pet receives consistent attention, exercise, and care around my work schedule. I can take your pets on walks, and all of the other essentials. I have two friendly dogs to keep your pets company. I can also crate train your pets if needed I do have crates if your pets need trained.

Sitter Profile Image: Ann S.
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Ann S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40515

Ann was great with my little dog. She was easy to communicate with and answered my questions quickly. I was surprised to see Ann had 2 large dogs of her own. That’s on me, I should have asked if she had large dogs. I got really nervous about leaving Scruffy because his back has been injured a couple of times by larger dogs. Ann was very reassuring and took good care of Scruffy. She also sent lots of photos to help easy my mind. I will be using Ann again.

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Marie W.
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Valerie T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40511

Valerie and Brian have a peaceful and clean home. They were kind and communicative. I appreciated the pics of our dog during his stay. He gets nervous around other dogs and did very well with their sweet dog Ollie! Wonderful sitters! Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin S.
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Erin S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
40 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40515

Absolutely perfect sitter for my little dog. He's a puppy and needs individualized attention and care. Erin and her family are able to provide loads of it!

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Morgan E.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
9 years of experience
Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY, 40508

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats for many years and have experience pet sitting for multiple families, including drop-in visits and overnight care. I’ve cared for cats regularly over several years, watched dogs of different sizes, ages, and personalities, and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals of all kinds. I also volunteer through Doggy Day Out at the shelter, where I help walk and socialize dogs, and I grew up with a family dog, so caring for animals has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy walks, playtime, cuddles, and making sure pets feel comfortable, safe, and loved while their owners are away. I have experience incorporating caregiving and pet care into my daily routine and enjoy creating consistent schedules for feeding, walks, playtime, potty breaks, and companionship. I am organized, dependable, and make it a priority to ensure pets feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. My schedule allows me to provide regular walks, check-ins, enrichment, and quality time, and I always work to follow each pet’s normal routine as closely as possible to help them feel at home. I spend a lot of time at home and have a flexible schedule, allowing me to provide plenty of attention, companionship, and consistency throughout the week. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their normal routines as closely as possible to help them feel comfortable and reduce stress. I make sure pets have fresh water, are fed on schedule, and receive plenty of attention, enrichment, playtime, and companionship. I prioritize safety by keeping doors and outdoor areas secure, being attentive during walks and potty breaks, and cleaning litter boxes as needed. I also provide updates and photos so owners feel informed, reassured, and connected while away.

Sitter Profile Image: Addie B.
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Addie B.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
67 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-Baralto, Lexington, KY, 40517

Addie is fantastic!! We met her twice before we left town just to be sure things were all set— and our dog loves her. We were flexible about where she stayed with our dog- her house or ours- because we were gone for 16 days. She did everything she could to make sure we were comfortable with her. She sent pictures, responded quickly to texts, and Levi’s know how everything was going. Additionally, Addie is a genuinely nice person who is driven in her work as a dancer. We were very impressed with her. We are looking forward to many more trips, knowing our dog is safe and well loved in our absence.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashleigh J.
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Ashleigh J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Virginia Ave, Lexington, KY, 40508

Ashleigh was super nice and responsive! My doggy had such a good time I would definitely book again and recommend to friends!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey E.
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Kelsey E.
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$34
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4.9 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Southland-Deerfield-Open Gates, Lexington, KY, 40503

Kelsey did an amazing job taking care of our 4 month old kitten, and addressing her needs. Our kitten was able to socialize with other cats and even a dog! Kelsey updated us with photos and messages very frequently, which was very much appreciated! Kelsey has a significant amount of knowledge on cats, and gives them many opportunities to play and enrich their minds, socially and mentally. Thank you so much for looking after our little baby! I can not wait for the next time that she can come over to visit!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kath & Jordan R.
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Kath & Jordan R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Duncan Park, Lexington, KY, 40508

My dog, Bowser had a great stay with Kath & Jordan! They were very communicative throughout the stay and I was confident he was in good hands, giving me peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend them and would love to board with them again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer W.
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Jennifer W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Jennifer did a wonderful job helping our doggie feel comfortable when we were away. He enjoyed playing with her kids and socializing with her older dogs.

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Jennifer was so great. The pups came home happy and exhausted. She enjoyed spending time with my two dogs and they seemed to have a lot of fun as well.

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Katie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kath and Jordan did great watching my girl. My dog loved it there and loved playing with their 4 dogs in the enclosed yard! Definitely would use agsin

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Sherri C.
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Cole was phenomenal with our doggies. He cared so much for them and was "over the top" flexible. We had no concern at all that our boys were safe and well loved.

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Kim T.
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Natasha did a great job and kept me updated with plenty of pictures. Habeeb seemed to be happy and had a good time away from home.

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Keller V.
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We loved leaving our Golden Retriever with Dina for the weekend. She was so sweet. She sent us pictures and updated each day.

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Catherine G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

From the moment we met Tania, she was friendly and welcoming. She introduced Molly to her pets and the layout of her home and fenced-in yard. Molly had to learn to use the Dog Door and did so While away, Tania sent photos and videos of Molly enjoying herself. It is clear that Tania cares deeply for pets. Molly had a wonderful time, and we will look forward to using Tania again.

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Jeanette C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amy is wonderful as always! Our Sadie girl loves staying with her when we go away on trips. We get updated photos each day and know our dog is well cared for.

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Trent H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor does so great with our dog Scout! This is the second time she has watched him in the last year & even though this was just one night she went out of her way to go get him a toy & treat! Nothing but good things to say! Definitely recommend!

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Destiny L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maria took great care of my dog while I was away. I really appreciated her flexibility, quick responses, and the pictures she sent. Trustworthy and kind.

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Megan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison was great with Toby. Toby must have been very busy playing because he was good and tired when he got home. We appreciate her care with his medications. We will be using her again.

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David R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Candice took care of my 1 year old high energy dog for 7 days. Very good with messaging back and sending daily pictures and videos. Her and Clementine did very well with keeping Astrid entertained even when it was super cold outside. When my girl misbehaved, she made sure to ask questions on how best to find a solution. Thank you for taking such good care of my baby.

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Erika A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is a lovely person who truly cares for animals. She did everything to make Molly's stay pleasant, relaxing and fun. Molly had a sleep issue initially as she adjusted, but Megan was able to calm her and resolve it for the rest of the week. We would definitely use Megan again and hihly recommend her!🐾❤️

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Jeanette C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittney always takes good care of our little old Pomeranian. She is communicative, attentive, and sends photos. We always appreciate when she is available to take good care of our fur baby. Upon pickup, my husband even noted one of her neighbors recognized our dog from recent walks Brittney took her on. She genuinely enjoys caring for our fur baby, and is great at doing it. We will always book Brittney when she is available!

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Adrianna F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica is an excellent communicator and takes great care of your animal. I highly recommend her services and will definitely be using her again!

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Aaron H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura took fabulous care of our dog while we were gone for a week. She sent us daily pictures and updates. We are so thankful for her and already plan to use her again!

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Ellen A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura is the BEST MOMMA you could hope for! She was absolutely amazing with my little 16 year old miniature Pomeranian. She took her into her home & loved her so much, FoxyRoxie would have stayed with her forever! I don’t think she even missed us. I will not be reluctant to use her for my baby again. She followed all my instructions & gave me daily feedback, which kept me from worrying about my elderly baby. Thank you so much Ms Laura.

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Donna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joy was fantastic with our dog. Gave regular updates with photos and the dog loved his stay. Would highly recommend Joy for your pet sitting.

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Gordon S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

He was amazing! Asked great questions when I was dropping off my dog, and was great to communicate with me throughout my dogs stay with him! He is very polite, professional, and personal! My dog is also very shy and anxious, and she gets really nervous, and she seemed to have had a great time staying with him! Highly recommend, and when I need a dog sitter, I'll definitely use him again!

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LeAndre F.
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Laura was amazing! She was so professional and caring! My old dude was having a hard night the first night but Laura was supportive and communicating the whole time. She was wonderful!

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Kat B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Allyson did a wonderful job. She kept me updated with pictures and told me how Goose was doing. She is a very loving person.

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Holly H.
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