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Sitter Profile Image: Karla C.
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Karla C.
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$36
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• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

“Karla was an excellent host for my dog Goose! She was very responsive and provided pictures and videos each day she watched him. She was also very flexible when I unexpectedly had to ask for another day of hosting. Overall very satisfied!”

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Denetra W.
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$60
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• 39 reviews
3 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Another great stay with Lady D. Duke was in great spirits at pickup. Excited to see me and ready to go, although he did make sure to stop and thank her for taking care of him while I was away. So sweet to see”

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Lauren N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

“Felt great with Lauren watching my dog. He’s almost 16 years old and I am so particular with him that I rarely feel any level of actual comfort with someone else watching him. I felt at ease with Lauren and that meant a ton. She sent a lot of pics and videos and I’d take him back anytime.”

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Jade D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 78 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Jade is great with my dog Duke. She is attentive and pointed a hot spot that he kept scratching which allowed me to treat it and give him some relief. Thanks again!”

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R G & Julie M.
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$40
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• 116 reviews
45 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Northwest, Raleigh, NC, 27617

“Wow Greg and Julie are amazing! I always got updates and they know so many training tricks from their background with dogs! 12/10 recommend! Plus my dog got to play with his first cat! Book them now!”

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Evan H.
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$50
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• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“We were very pleased w the entire experience. We, with our two dogs, met Evan in advance to make sure everyone was comfortable and at that point I knew we were in good hands. Our babies had so much fun running around on a farm Happily recommend Evan.”

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Cathryn M.
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$50
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• 31 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27707

“Ava had such a good time and felt at home there! So many adventures and Cathryn sent photos and updates throughout the entire stay. I will definitely be rebooking!”

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Srehita K.
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$30
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8 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

About: Had the most lovable Fox Red English Lab for 10 years (personally trained since puppyhood) & a lifelong love for animals of all kinds. Passionate about proper and proficient treatment of all fur babies! as a single household resident, i wfh full-time which allows me to provide consistent & constant supervision w/ reg potty breaks & companionship as frequent or as long as required! i wrap my daily schedule around the needs of my furry guests whether in my home or yours. my routine can be structured & tailored. at my place there is a dog park for canines that need an extra outlet for high energy. i am a runner so i can cater to very active pups as well.

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Robin J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 97 reviews
34 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Robin really helped us out in a pinch when we needed to find a sitter for our dog Appa on the same day! She was super responsive, flexible, and sent great photos immediately the next morning which we really appreciated. Appa had fun playing with one of the dogs there too!”

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adriana t.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Had my dog stay with Adriana twice and both times she did a great job. Great communication, flexible and overall a great help. Would def book her again! Thank you!”

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Miyu Y.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
13 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Miyu is excellent! I highly recommend. She's kind and consistently expressed care and attention to my dog. I know my dog was well cared for and we look forward to booking her in the future.”

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Becky B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Becky was amazing with Lele! Becky sent me photos every day, communicated clearly, and always replied quickly. I felt completely at ease knowing Lele was in such good hands. Highly recommend!”

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Emily & William M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 147 reviews
48 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

“Our 1 year old mini-golden doodle had a GREAT time with Emily and William and their family. We were overseas so nervous about leaving Copper for 10 days. Emily and William were great from the minute we met them for a "meet and greet". They loved on Copper and put our mind at ease for being away from him. They sent several pictures while we were away and re-assured us that he was getting along well with their other dogs and their children. Copper had a great time and we will definitely use them again if the need arises.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin M.
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Erin M.
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$50
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• 64 reviews
16 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

“Erin did a wonderful job watching Islay while we were out of town! I appreciated regular updates and Islay seemed very happy and well taken care of. Erin was also flexible and helpful when our flights got delayed! We would definitely book with Erin again in the future.”

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Lorraine A.
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$35
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• 36 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Lorraine was amazing!! She sent lots of pictures and constant updates. I can tell my fury babygirl Ivy was well taken care of and had a great time. She even met some new friends. We will absolutely be using Lorraine’s sitting services again. I highly recommend her. 🐶 😊”

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Sitter Profile Image: Dylan G.
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Dylan G.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Dylan did a fantastic job watching our dog Hank over the weekend. He responded quickly to questions and we were able to fully relax knowing that Hank was in great hands and having fun running around the yard. We would absolutely book with him again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katrin W.
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Katrin W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

“Our dogs had such a great time with Katrin! She has plenty of outdoor space for them to explore and truly treated them as if they were her own. She even mixed their meals with rice bc they had upset stomachs! She gave us plenty of updates and pictures, and our dogs always looked so happy in the photos. We will definitely book with her again!!”

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Paige P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

“Paige is so sweet and communicative! She seemed to genuinely enjoy my dog’s company which is so reassuring when leaving your dog with someone. 10/10 recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa J.
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Vanessa J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 183 reviews
71 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517

“As usual, Vanessa and family are always amazing! She's become my do to dog sitter because she's kind, understands dogs and sends great updates during our pups stay!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ann R.
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Ann R.
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$40
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
5 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

“This was my second time leaving my kitten, Betty White, with Ann, and the first time I was away from her for any real period of time. Ann kept in contact with me throughout the week and sent at least one picture each day. When I arrived to pick her up, all of her things were packed up and ready to return home, but Betty wanted to stay and play. Ann truly treats Betty like her own, and it’s so wonderful to know that she’s with someone who loves her as much as I do.”

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Romel and his family once again took great care of Coco! They gave great updates and she enjoys being with them.

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Thomas W.
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Dan was great. Sounds like the dogs were great and enjoyed the fenced yard. Thank you for being a great host!

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Kc O.
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She was so great! She clearly enjoyed having our dogs around and they looked like they had a blast! I highly recommend her. She was easy to communicate with and coordinate drop off/pick up.

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Krysta H.
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Pretty sure my dog was disappointed when I showed up to bring her home from Amy's. My dog was treated like one of the family. Lots of time in the lovely fenced yard and lots of cuddles by Amy and her kids. I appreciated daily pictures and updates. Would definitely book again.

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Alisha P.
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Felt great with Lauren watching my dog. He’s almost 16 years old and I am so particular with him that I rarely feel any level of actual comfort with someone else watching him. I felt at ease with Lauren and that meant a ton. She sent a lot of pics and videos and I’d take him back anytime.

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Timothy C.
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Emmylou boarded with Bruna and had a fine time. Bruna was flexible and communicated well with us both before and during the booking. We'd gladly have Emmylou stay with her in the future.

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Ed W.
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Jordan was easy to communicate with and went lots of pictures. She was very flexible when plans changed!

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Mimi D.
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Another great stay. Appreciate the way she takes care of Duke and flexibility when travel plans go awry. Thank you!

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W J.
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Our dog, Stella, loved her stay with Paul and his family. They welcomed her with open arms and she was right at home with them. Would definitely rebook for future visits

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Alli M.
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Ann provided great care for my Bella and kept me updated with nice pictures! Bella came back happy with no signs of stress.

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Tamara S.
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Camila & Lino are a lovely couple who are very much dedicated to caring for the animals they host. Our dog recently went blind and we sought out someone that would provide personalized care during our 6 night vacation. They met all of his special needs, communicated with us regularly and provided plenty of pictures so we could see how he was doing. We will definitely use them whenever needed going forward.

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Christopher M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had another great experience with Olivia! She is extremely kind, accommodating, and responsive. Our dogs are always well-cared for during their stays. It gives us such peace of mind to know they are in such great hands!

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Collette C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog has a great time with Corey & I’m so glad he feels comfortable with him. He’s also easy to communicate with which is important to me. Thanks Corey! Repeat customer

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Courtenay R.
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Brandon and Aubrey did a great job taking care of Toby and Laker! I felt completely comfortable knowing they were well cared for while I was away. They were also incredibly accommodating when unexpected travel issues meant I needed to extend their stay by a few nights. I really appreciated their flexibility and would definitely recommend them!

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Heather E.
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Dylan was AMAZING with our dog! Super to meet in person and sent some sweet photos. Will definitely book with him again in the future! : )

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Ben J.
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Parker was very accommodating with Yammy, who has significant separation anxiety and needs a lot of companionship. I felt very safe with her in his care! She seemed relaxed and happy when we took her back home.

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Rachel H.
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Tracy took great care of our dog. She sent pictures and gave updates daily. She is a great sitter!

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Suman V.
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Noelia took the most excellent care of Annie!! She was super communicative and we appreciated all of the updates we got. Annie looked like she really enjoyed her time with Noelia and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again!

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Mari Y.
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Lulu was so well loved and taken care of by Paige and her family. She was very communicative and sent me the cutest update pics of Lulu. Would definitely board with her again 🐕💜

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Amanda W.
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Aime was amazing again, Winston was so excited to see her and she does a great job at sending an update each day!

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Morgan D.
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