Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Lewis Mountain

About: I'm no stranger to a dog that needs to be tuckered out. I was 12 when my parents decided to introduce a husky as our first family dog, and I've been running around with him ever since! I have been caring for the pets of friends and neighbors since early high school; I've looked after dogs of all ages and all sizes! I am perfectly capable of handling large dogs, even the ones that pull on the lead, and if your pet requires a little extra patience and understanding, I've got plenty of that too! Whether your dog requires a calm stroll or a more intensive adventure, I am here to keep their tail wagging! I am wrapping up my last semester at UVA this month and have free time before and after my classes to get out and enjoy the warming weather with your pup! I never have class before 11am and I'm typically done by 3pm most week days. My Fridays and weekends are kept pretty open! After graduation, I am staying in the Charlottesville area. I take pet care very seriously and honor all routines that your pets expect/are used to. I have experience in administering oral medication and crating. I'm no stranger to the shenanigans that pets sometimes get up to, so if you have any specific rules within the home, I do my absolute best to uphold them!

“Karlee is a great sitter! She’s super friendly and responsive to visits. She’s done a great job at doing house visits for my puppy to tire him out and keep him engaged when I’m busy. Would definitely recommend!”

Kelsey F.

“Margaret was a pleasure to work with. This was her first time with Sugar. He is a very fearful cat and it takes him a while to trust new people. I believe by the end of the week he did let her touch him. I intend to use Margaret many more times and the relationship will grow”

Arthur F.

“Rachel was outstanding! Very polite and professional! She was on time and gave me thorough updates on my two elderly doxies while I was away. I will definitely rebook her!”

Sara R.

“Penny and Gordon were excellent with our puppy! They often spent more than the allotted time and also offered great advice to new puppy parents!”

Nisha H.

“Caroline gave me the peace of mind I needed as I traveled! She not only diligently scooped his litter and fed him but also cleaned up after my cat when he had an accident and knew how to get him to come out of his hiding spots and play! Highly recommend booking with Caroline if you have the opportunity, I certainly will be!”

Cecilia M.

“So sweet, reliable, & communicative- exactly the person you’d want taking care of your precious pets when you’re away. Thank you so much for doing such a stellar job!”

Maria P.

“Mitch was great!! He sent pictures and kept me updated with everything. He even helped with a couple of odd jobs keeping the house comfortable for MJ.”

Mary B.

“Danielle was super attentive and caring towards our dog and the instructions we gave her. Our dog warmed up easily to her, and we will definitely loom to book her again.”

Karen W.

“Tessa did a fantastic job watching my kitties. I wouldn’t hesitate to have her care for them again. I appreciate the detailed updates and pictures from each drop in visit.”

Lynn B.

About: I have taken care of dogs for a friend for a few years now. I also have experience with taking care of a local family’s 2 sweet dogs. I have been their go to for a few years now. I also have experience as a pet owner, I grew up with dogs my entire life, at one time we had a pack of 8. My goal is to ease your pet’s anxiety when their favorite person is not there. I will work to make sure your pet has the structure they need, the enrichment they crave, and the love they deserve. I do work full time Monday -Friday 8am-5pm so I am free on weekends and happy to stay with the animals when I’m not working. I can also check in on my lunch hour to ensure they have the restroom breaks they need and the enrichment time. I am very attentive when I am caring for you furry family members. I make sure that they have fresh water and get fed at the correct times. I always send photo updates each time the pets go outside or eat. I am very flexible with what is required if you’re able to be flexible and understanding of my work schedule.

“Doris did an amazing job taking care of our two cats. We were away for 10 days, and it felt very comforting knowing they were in good hands. In addition to visiting our cats twice a day- over Christmas and New Year's, no less - Doris sent us photos with each visit. One of our cats (Turtle) is a rescue with quite a bit of fear, and it is clear that Doris took the time to give her the special attention she needed. Our other cat, Claudia, is very social and loves human attention. When we came home, both cats were sweet as can be, and that only comes from being very well-cared for. We will definitely choose Doris again to care for our fur-babies - THANK YOU, DORIS!”

Lukas H.

“Love Bertie! Maddie does too. Quick response. Easy to work with!”

Lisa R.

“Tracy was so great with meeting my pup! She spent so much time and careful questioning to make sure she had all of the necessary information to take care of him. I feel very, very confident in recommending her to others.”

Anneka K.

“best sitter ever! caroline gave us so many photos and updates and truly treated our dog and two cats as if they were her own. we are so so grateful and will certainly be using her services again.”

Caroline B.

“Lauren was great with my puppy! She was communicative, flexible, and took great care of my pup! I would highly recommend her for your pet care needs!”

Kirsten L.

“Megan has been amazing. My cats connected with her very well. Even my older cat who is standoffish with strangers sat on her lap. She came to my rescue when I needed her for another day and I appreciate her so much!”

Katherine T.

“Very communicative, sent us lots of photos of our fur babies, & very accommodating. Loved that she also was willing to do a meet & greet first. We would totally use Amy for her services again!”

Ileah T.

“Ed did an amazing job watching my dog Jack for a Saturday and Sunday while me and my girlfriend were out of town. We started off with a Meet and Greet, where Ed was super attentive to Jack's schedule, taking note of his feeding and walking windows. Every visit Ed made sure to leave a nice little comment on how Jack was doing with pictures attached. Super easy booking, good communication, and a great job! I will definitely book with Ed again if I need a sitter. Highly recommend!”

James B.

“Josephine is excellent, very reliable and caring. She sent me detailed reports and photos every day, so I could relax knowing my dog and cat were in good hands while I was away.”

Doris S.