Cat Sitting in Martin

“Abbigail has been wonderful doing daily drop ins for my senior dog! She communicates very well and is very dependable. We are very grateful to have found her to help us give our dog the best quality of life.”

Ariana W.

About: I have been around dogs, cats, and small pets my entire life! I have pet owner-level experience in dog grooming (bathing, brushing, foot pad trimming.) I am also experienced in training puppies basics. If you have a multi-pet household, I would love to offer you my services! For cats, I have given medications (mostly experienced in oral medications and topicals), deep-cleaned litter boxes/potty areas, and have plenty of experience in caring for outdoor barn cats! I am mostly available on the weekends right now due to the extracurricular activities that I'm in; however, I will be freer to care for your pets in March! I will always keep my calendar up to date and if you're unsure about dates, please feel free to reach out and ask me! I can easily crate/isolate your pet when needed (may that be for mail pickup, having a guest over, or preparing to leave.) I am also on Life360 with my emergency contacts so if we're going on a walk I suddenly need help, I can use the SOS feature to get help immediately. If asked I can give you hourly updates on your babies with pictures, so you can always been in the know about your pet's care.

About: Hi, I’m Courtney! I grew up on a farm caring for animals of all sizes, which gave me a strong love and understanding of pets. I now work from home and have two very friendly Dobermans of my own. With a flexible schedule and plenty of experience, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away! I work from home, so my schedule is very flexible, and I’m happy to follow your pet’s existing routine to help make your time away less stressful for them. I can accommodate any personal request you have and am very good at following instructions. You’re pet will be cared and loved for as if it was my own.

About: I will tell you a bit about me and I need to know about your dog as well. Before contacting me about caring for your dog, make sure their profile(s) is completed here on Rover. Upload a picture and submit as much info as you can provide. It helps me determine if your dog is a good fit for what I can provide. About me: Raised in the country surrounded by both family pets and farm animals, caring for critters is second nature to me. I am a doting grandma who lives too far away from my kids to see my grandchildren so I channel that attention toward my Australian Shepherd, Gumbo, and my new puppy, Boo, the Yorki-Poo. After I lost my husband and best friend I found the best way to cope is to help others and keep busy. If I can help you out with your dog or cat while you're away, let me know. I can use the extra income but also I need to feel useful. I keep my fee low. Tips are appreciated. I board at my home in the country near Dukedom, TN. Think of boarding here as bringing your dog to Grandma's house. There will be some spoiling and if pet parents permit, homemade dog cookies! Currently I am home all the time. Your dog will be with me and my dog while here. Gumbo (30 pound neutered male) likes to play fetch or frisbee and we do this daily. I feed my dog early morning (6-7) and early evening (6-7). I give a lot of outside time when weather allows. I give my dog a lot of attention and your dog(s) will get the same. We are a pack and your dog will be part of that pack when he/she stays with us. I live on 6 acres near Dukedom, TN. My large backyard has a chain link fence. If your dog likes to play ball or frisbee this is a great yard to do it in. In addition to the backyard, I have a large field that I keep a path mowed around just for walks but to go there your dog(s) must have excellent recall or be leashed trained very well. I don't want to be pulled around or have to struggle to hold them. Dogs really like going to the field. "No" is the word I use to stop misbehavior. If there is a different word you use, let me know. It is good to know what words/phrases your dog recognizes. It'd be great if you write those down and give it to me. I have carpet throughout my living quarters so PLEASE only housebroken dogs. I give numerous long outdoor time between 5 AM to 9 PM. Potty breaks are every couple of hours. Your pet must be vaccinated! Bordatella vacs are recommended every six-to-twelve months. if your dog frequents places with other dogs, get 6 month vaccine. My dogs are vaccinated. In the warmer months, it is very important that dogs have a flea and tick preventative or have some defense against these nasty bugs because both are out here. I keep grass mowed but they still get on the dogs so make sure they have a preventative. My dogs wear clothing treated with Sawyer flea/tick spray and I have had great success with that method along with a monthly prescribed medicine. Bring your pet's food/bowls/treats along with feeding instructions. Filling out pet profile in depth on Rover helps tremendously! It has an area for vet info and anything I would need to know about your dog can be on their profile! Gumbo has dog toys that he shares but if your dog has a fave, bring it. If your dog must sleep in a bed or crate, bring it. Sometimes a sweater or anything with your scent on it comforts a dog that misses his/her owner. You're welcome to bring that. If he/she has a brush that you want me to use, bring it. I can brush dogs but have no proper facility to bathe. In the summer, I have a small dog pool to cool off in and plenty of shade in the backyard. NO cell service out here so I do not carry my phone with me. I check my messages several times thru the day but I'm not like most that have their phone on them. It does me no good. Many rural people pay for cell service despite not getting it at their homes. I have a landline that works providing my internet service works. If there is anything else you need to know, do not hesitate to ask. I have my profile set to only take in three dogs at a time. I have two so I think five is enough. I am very attentive so rest assured I am keeping a good eye on them.

“Erica is the one! It was our first time leaving our dogs at home while we travel, because our bulldog is getting old with health issues. She gave us thorough updates with pictures while she was at our house (We did drop ins 2 times a day). Our Westie wasn’t eating, but Erica went out of her way to make sure she was well taken care of. We will definitely use her again 😊”

Ronda H.