House Sitting in Joyland

“Another great visit with Ryana and Safiyyah! Kane loves them both and they always do such an excellent job taking care of him and our home while we’re away.”

Deron A.

“Elaina was absolutely fantastic! She can through very last minute to watch our Bo and he really took to her! He was very loved and cared for! 5 out of 5 service!!”

Brittany F.

“How much do you value feeling at ease when you’re away from home and your pets? Chelsea offers that value and more. She brought a warm and friendly energy to what can be a stressful prospect, and she gave an exceptional level of care to our dogs and our home. We came back to a pair of dogs whose faces said, “Oh hi! Don’t get us wrong, we’re happy to see you, but when do we see Chelsea again?””

Dean C.

“They did an amazing job both looking after my pets and the house. Wonderfully communicative and it was clear in every pic that my dog and cat were in such good hands. I came home to happy pets and an immaculate house. They were wonderful all around and I will absolutely contact them again next I’m out of town”

Avery C.

“Chloe was great! She was open to any accommodations we had with our pup. She handled his separation anxiety like a champ and kept to his routine. She was very communicative and provided lots of pictures! We will use her again!”

Michelle B.

“Salem did absolutely amazing. We had a last minute booking and she was so easy to work with. She treated my dog with such care and showed my boy so much love. I really appreciate her staying with my dog for 3 nights and she treated my home with respect. I highly recommend booking her!”

Nestor F.

“Jalanie was wonderful. Competent and reliable. To not worry about my fur babies during our time away was purrfect. She also sent pictures each day! I will always use Jalanie if we go away again. Everything was tidy and litter boxes tidy. My cats were happy and content.”

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“Meredith has been absolutely incredible as our house and catsitter over a week-long trip. We have a somewhat complicated situation (some of our cats don't get along), and she's navigated that wonderfully. She provided many pictures and detailed summaries to help us understand how they've been doing and has been responsive to suggestions or requests along the way. Meredith really went above and beyond, and I would happily recommend her services and hope to work with her again in the future.”

Colleen B.

“Anna was amazing with our animals! They took to her quickly and seemed to feel perfectly content with having her watch over them. Even when a couple of them caused a bit of trouble, Anna handled it like a pro. We'd certainly have Anna again!”

Thomas G.

“Kellyn was wonderful with my 3 pups. She kept me updated with pictures throughout the week and communicated well during the entire stay. I’d highly recommend her!”

Victoria C.

“Kay is a kind, down to earth, gentle person. Our two dogs were well loved and cared for while we were gone. She is responsive and detail oriented which eased my mind upon our departure . In addition to care of our pups, I can recommend Kay as a fabulous House Sitter. She went above the call of duty making sure our return home was seemless and welcoming. Our dogs and home were happy and healthy under Kay's care. Thank you Kay!”

Amanda B.

About: I am a recent Duke alum who is now living in Durham! I’ve cared for pets my entire life, including puppies and a senior dog who was blind and deaf. I left my dog, Oliver, at home when I moved here for college, and now take every opportunity to spend time with cats and dogs. I have experience with breeds of all sizes—from Chihuahuas to Boxers. I’m comfortable feeding, walking, bathing, etc. I’ve also cared for cats and have owned bearded dragons and rats, so I’m comfortable with a wide variety of animals. I work full-time as a medical assistant, so I’m out during the day, but I’m happy to stop by morning and evening to care for your pet. I can provide drop-in visits with as late as same-day notice, walks, and plenty of company because I am usually at home when not at work. I’m also available for house-sitting on weekdays and weekends. I treat every pet in my care like a member of my own family. I create a calm, secure, and clean environment where pets feel comfortable and loved. At your home, I follow your instructions closely to maintain your pet’s routine and ensure their safety. If I’m house-sitting, I’m also happy to water plants and help keep up the cleanliness to make sure your home feels cared for while you’re away. I’m experienced with pets of all sizes and behavior, and I stay attentive to their needs and comfort at all times. Building trust with both pets and their owners is very important to me, and I communicate openly to keep you updated,

“Sam took great care of Flower on such short notice. She was responsive to messages and sent us several photos of their fun together. We will definitely add her to our dog sitter list.”

Marki B.

“If I could leave more than 5 stars, I would. I was super stressed about leaving our puppy here while on vacation, and she made it absolutely painless, anxiety free, and more. We received so many pictures and videos and there was constant communication. We came home to a clean house, a happy puppy, and she even helped us with puppyifying our place so she doesn’t get into things she’s not supposed to. Brittney will be our go to from now on.”

Alex Y.

“Laura took excellent care of our dogs. She did such a great job they were looking for her after she left. We’re so happy with her services we have booked her three more times.”

Darrell S.

“Alyson was great! She took wonderful care of my senior dogs, made sure they were spoiled and got plenty of love while I was out of town. She provided regular updates on how the dogs were doing and was very communicative.”

Ashley R.

“Paola was great! Belle seemed to be really happy while we were gone. Paola kept us updated with pictures and videos the whole time we were gone.”

Carma D.

“Alexander stayed at my house and took care of my dog who is 18 years old! Alexander took great care of him and sent me updates to let me know everything was ok. I have complete trust in Alexander for pet care and house sitting. Highly recommend!”

William H.

“We booked Lesa for a 10 day sit and she took the best care of our boy, Banjo! We had never left Banjo before so we were a little nervous about how he would do. Lesa made sure to take care of his basic needs like food, water, and walks but she went above and beyond caring for his emotional needs. He got tons of attention and cuddles every time she visited. Lesa was great at communication and sent tons of pictures while we were away. She definitely made it easier to enjoy our vacation because we knew Banjo was being well taken care of.”

Catherine S.

“Alex did a great job watching our dog and house-sitting. He sent photos frequently and was very responsive to texts. We will definitely hire him again in the future!”

Maria E.