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Sitter Profile Image: Emelyn S.
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Emelyn S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
10 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40502

We had to quickly find someone to help us with an overnight after our dog was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and couldn’t go to his normal place. We ended up finding Emelyn who was willing to take care of the other two dogs plus our sick pup who needed meds. She was communicative, kind and took great care of our pack. The dogs seemed to be way more at ease in their home plus I got pictures which made us know they were being well taken care of.

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Sarah P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
65 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, KY, 40505

Sarah is consistently a rockstar! We appreciate all the help she gives us when we have out of town commitments and our fur babies look forward to hanging out!

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Leslie K.
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Joni W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Reservorir, Lexington, KY, 40502

Joni has been the best for our pup! Our dog loves all of the time spent with Joni. She has always been professional and communicative and has become our go to for watching our dog!!

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Kathryn M.
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Dina J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
265 reviews
64 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Dina did a great job. Great communication. Lots of great pictures of my dogs enjoying themselves. My house looked untouched. Will definitely call on again.

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Katelin W.
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$27
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4.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40508

She was very sweet, calm and caring. Professional, on time. Dogs liked her. I am very pleased with her, and my first time using this app and service. Thank you

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Tammi P.
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Kaiah T.
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$35
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4.5 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
12 years of experience
Kenawood-Rockwood, Lexington, KY, 40505

About: I was certified as a vet assistant at 17. Currently in Vet tech school & expected to graduate 2027. I have 2 friendly dogs of my own :) I am available on the weekends, I keep pets on a consistent schedule to ensure all of their needs are met including feeding, enrichment, & exercise. I treat every animal as if they’re my own. I prioritize keeping pets safe, comfortable & happy. I follow the owner’s instructions and also giving them attention and care while they’re in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah W.
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Hannah W.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook-Baralto, Lexington, KY, 40517

Hannah was so great with Daisy! She followed all of the instructions we left and made sure to bond and make Daisy feel comfortable while my husband and I were gone all week on vacation. She provided us daily updates with pictures and was very communicative, which made it so much easier to be away from Daisy for a whole week. I would definitely recommend Hannah to anyone needing a gentle and attentive dog sitter!

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Heaven N.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah S.
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Sarah S.
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$35
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10 years of experience
Duncan Park, Lexington, KY, 40508

About: I grew up on a farm in NC surrounded by animals, and dogs have always been a big part of my life. Caring for pets comes naturally to me, and I enjoy getting to know each dog's unique personality and needs. I recently moved to Lexington with my husband, who is a veterinarian, which has given me an even greater appreciation for pet health and well-being. Whether your dog is an energetic puppy, a senior needing extra patience, or somewhere in between, I'll provide attentive, reliable care while you're away! I currently work part-time and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to accommodate walks, drop-ins, and pet sitting throughout the week. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and make sure each pet gets plenty of attention, exercise, and care. When caring for pets in a client's home, I do my best to maintain their normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure. Whether it's walks, playtime, feeding, medications, or simply providing companionship, I follow each owner's instructions closely and treat every home and pet with the same care and respect I would my own. As a pet owner myself to an 11½-year-old Maltipoo, I understand how important it is to have someone you trust caring for your furry family member.

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Angelee F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
38 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Fairway-Liberty Heights, Lexington, KY, 40502

I highly recommend Angelee. She is a true professional. She: Responds Quickly ✅ Communicates Well ✅ Is Very Tidy ✅ Was On-time ✅ Gave My Older Dog Extra TLC ✅ There is nothing else you could ask for. Hit the book button!

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Carly P.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Carly was a wonderful sitter for my two dogs. She provided updates and photos, and is someone I can trust in my home. My pups seemed to love her being around, will definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brooke C.
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Brooke C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40503

Brooke was fantastic! She stayed with our 2 dogs and 2 cats for 5 days/5 nights. Her communication was impeccable. She provided multiple updates and pictures daily. We have a very rambunctious German Shorthaired Pointer, and Brooke was so very patient with him. She is also a cat whisper as she convinced our extremely shy kitty to come out of his normal hiding place. She went above and beyond to brush our dogs’ teeth, walk our crazy pups, and even put our recycling cans out for pickup. Brooke gave our fur kids lots of attention and left the house tidy. I would highly recommend Brooke for any pet sitting needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ann S.
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Ann S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40515

About: I grew up with dogs. As an adult rescued a dog, worked w rescues for over 10 yrs. Fostered rescues, worked at animal shelter. My own dogs I show and personal service train for me. I work full time at night and have time days and evenings for your fur babies. Work anytime around both yours and my schedule too. Because I live in apartment, I have fenced park to play. Play with my dogs too. Can be crated for safety too while I work. I have cameras on my dogs at all times for safety.

Sitter Profile Image: Brian C.
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Brian C.
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$50
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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 was great! He communicated well, took great care of both our dog and cat (and the dog involved giving pills regularly!) - it was great to be able to away for a weekend and trust that everything was in good hands at home!

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Beth S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylie H.
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Kylie H.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY, 40504

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kylie watched my dogs and stayed at my home for a week, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My dogs were so comfortable and content when I returned because she made sure they never felt alone while I was away. She clearly gave them so much love, attention, and care. She also took wonderful care of my home. Everything was clean, organized, and exactly as I left it. During the week, an unexpected water issue came up, and Kylie handled it with grace, professionalism, and excellent communication, seeing it through until everything was resolved. Kylie is dependable, caring, professional, and genuinely goes above and beyond. I am extremely happy with her services and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter.

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Kristen M.
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shantasia w.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
lexington, KY, 40509

Thank you so much for taking such good care of Creed and Celina!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa M.
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Melissa M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
19 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Melissa was an absolute god send. I had to fly home last minute for a family emergency, and I could not have been luckier to find her! I knew the second I met Melissa and her partner that my pup would be taken care of. She sent pictures, videos, and updates regularly and I’m so so appreciative! I would recommend her ten times over!!

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Kylee C.
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Deanna T.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Elkhorn Parks-Radcliff, Lexington, KY, 40505

DeAnna was very responsive and easy to work with. Thanks for watching the pups! We have a couple more sits booked with her and it’s nice to know they will be cared for while I’m gone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Anna H.
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Anna H.
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$30
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1 year of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

About: I am very responsible and careful and I also adore pets and I love taking care of them. I am very well educated on pet care and behavior, as it is a topic that I care about a lot. I have had a large dog for around 5 years and have trained and taken care of him since he was about 3 months old. I have a lot of experience with anxious pups. I have a very flexible schedule as I am a college student on summer break, so I have plenty of time that I would love to give to your pets! I will do my best to give your pets the care they need at any time. Safety is my first priority and I will take all precautions necessary in order to keep your animals and home secure and healthy.

Sitter Profile Image: Amber B.
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Amber B.
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$43
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4.6 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
10 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Lexington, KY, 40509

Amber was absolutely wonderful with our two dogs!! She kept us very updated with pictures and messages and even checked in with us on a potential medical issue. They both need oral medication and she was comfortable with that and made sure they had what they needed. We loved having her take care of our pups and felt confident they were safe and happy with her! We’d recommend her to any other families that need someone to love and care for their pets while they’re away!

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Alison W.
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Susan R.
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$175
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Reservorir, Lexington, KY, 40502

Susanna is simply wonderful at caring for my two special needs dogs. They are a lot of work, and she handles it with true consideration and love. She is calm, understanding, and experienced. I highly recommend her.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

So glad that we were able to get connected with Emily. The pups love her and she takes great care of them!!

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Kendra V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We just adopted our dog recently and it was important to us that he get to stay in his house for our first trip away. Melissa made that possible. He really feels comfortable with her and was happy to see her when she came back for our second trip away, right after our first. So nice to be able to enjoy our trip knowing he’s in good hands! I would recommend Melissa!

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Amy G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was absolutely wonderful staying in our home and caring for our three Yorkies (our babies)! She loved on them like they were her own, even loved on our cat as much as he would tolerate, and sent us daily updates and pics which helped us be able to relax and enjoy our vacation! I would highly recommend her to anyone and feel confident you will be just as pleased as we are! 🥰

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Belinda B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dina is amazing with our dogs. She is so helpful and we know they are well cared for when we have to be away

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Erika B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angelee always takes great care of our pets. This time we had some complications due to flooding at our apartment, and she was very flexible and helpful throughout the sit. We love Angelee. Book her!

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Hunter D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara did an excellent job and kept us informed with updates and photos. House was neat and clean when we arrived back home.

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James T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Joni! She was prompt in our appointments and arrival to our house. This is the first time we’ve used a service to watch our dog, and I felt totally at ease as soon as I met her. She was respectful of our home, and left everything as she found it. She also sent pictures and updated us on our pets activities daily. I’d look forward to booking her again.

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Kim B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was wonderful. She provided daily status reports and pics. She had to handle cleaning up 3 dogs during 3 days of non-stop rain. Great sitter!

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Wendy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary did a great job taking care of our 2 dogs! She showed up promptly, paid attention carefully to all our instructions, and sent pictures. One of our dogs is a 3 month old puppy and required a lot more intensive oversight and Mary handled him with no issues.

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Stefanie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Such a sweet sitter! Very responsive, good twice-a-day communication, and the fur kids were happy and content upon return.

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Catherine L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary Grace is just the best! This is our second time using her and our cat is getting more and more comfortable with her. Mary Grace is extremely thorough and communicative and we feel great knowing our cat (and house) are in great hands while we’re gone.

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Lisa K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna was absolutely amazing! She stayed at our house while we were away and went above and beyond every single day. She collected our mail, kept the house tidy, and took incredible care of our dogs. Our collie mix can be highly emotional and needs extra attention, and Anna was truly "the dog whisperer" with her — patient, calm, and clearly attentive to her needs. Both dogs were happy and well cared for the entire time. She sent lots of photos and communicated so well throughout the whole stay — I genuinely didn't worry once, which never happens when we travel! That alone speaks volumes. We can't recommend Anna highly enough and will absolutely be booking her again. She treated our home and our pets like her own. 💛

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Michelle G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emelyn was great with our dogs, and cleaned up our house including changing our bedding before she left. Highly recommend

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Jeffrey P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was fantastic! We had some travel challenges, and she was understanding, flexible, and kind. The pets seemed happy and well cared for. She sent updates and let me know if anything seemed concerning. Thank you, Hannah!

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Hunter D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica was a wonderful housesitter while I was out of town. She provided updates about her visits, providing times she would be there, as well as pictures of my cat. I really appreciated her fantastic communication and the way she took care of my cat and house! I found her to be honest, thoughtful, and great with my cat!

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Jamie N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was very sweet, calm and caring. Professional, on time. Dogs liked her. I am very pleased with her, and my first time using this app and service. Thank you

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Tammi P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalie did an excellent job taking care of my German Shepard. My dog and house were in great condition when I got home. Would recommend Natalie as a sitter.

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Leah R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie is great! She was extremely responsive and flexible in making the arrangements to dog sit my Shih Tzu, Twyla. She did everything I requested of her to accommodate Twyla’s situation. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone else or to use her again.

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Jill M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor took great care of our dog Murphy and our home while we were out of town for our son's wedding. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves knowing Murphy was being well taken care of. Taylor even washed the sheets and towels she used during her stay and vacuumed too! I highly recommend her!!!

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Karen B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Susanna is the absolute best!!! She is the sweetest, kindest, most gentle and loving human. There was an instant connection with her and I. And her and our pets. I felt safe and comfortable with her and my pets in a way I have never had. She gave updates. And I felt like i was talking with my friend. I never had to worry once with our precious cargo. I knew they were well loved, and well taken care of. She’s just the most magical human. Bringing a sense of calm to our entire household. ❤️

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Christine L.
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