House Sitting in Mashpee

“Abegail is prompt, kind, a great listener and was a wonderful sitter. We had never left our pups and Abegail took the time to come to our house not once but twice before we left to take them for a walk, understand my concerns with both dogs (one of whom is anxious) and get to know them. She sent us notes and pictures while we were away for a week. Our dogs seemed happy and calm. I can’t recommend Abegail enough. I will definitely have her watch my pups again. Thank you Abegail!”

“Excellent care for our pup Lucy! We were away for a few days, lots of pictures and love. Lucy was calm and at ease when we returned.”

About: I’ve had dog(s) since before I was born and I try to make sure that they receive adequate back rubs, treats, and outfits in addition to their basic care. As a kid I watched many neighbors dogs while they were on vacation and I am always the first one to fill a food or water bowl At this time I have a wide range of availability to care for dogs in my schedule. I am open to different care options to best meet the dog’s needs I have a fenced in area where my three dogs are able to let themselves in and out via doggy door. They can have as much food as they want as they are feeder fed.

“We can always count on Abigail to give our family pets excellent care. She is reliable and very responsible. She’s our go to dog watcher!”

“Stephanie took such great care of our cat Luna while we were away!! She was super communicative about what times she would be there and we’re grateful that she spent extra time keeping Luna company :). Came home to a very happy cat!”

About: Any animal who has needed a home or care has come to my house over the last 20 years. Retired nurse, have cared for dogs, cats, reptiles, guinea pigs and fish. Retired but still busy. Please call or text to discuss your particular needs. I am able to accommodate most requests. Availability is seven days a week. I am a retired nurse who is caring, calm and respectful of your pet, and your home. I strive for a positive experience and a lasting relationship with your pets.

“Sharon did a wonderful job. She took the initiative and went above and beyond to make sure our older dog was given plenty of attention and extra care. She sent us updates with photos via text everyday. We highly recommend her and would book her again without hesitation.”

“Heidi is amazing! Took great care of my kitties, sent daily updates and pictures, and even tidied up a little before I came home! My vacation was so much more relaxing knowing my fur babies were in good hands. :) Would absolutely ask Heidi to pet-sit again next time I go out of town!”

“Ashley did a great job dog sitting for our corgi. She left the house looking immaculate, she is very quick to respond to questions and comments and we received updates and photos. We will definitely use her again.”

About: I love all animals and especially dogs! Trying to save up some money and no better way to do that than to take care of your fur babies! I'm comfortable with almost all animals but have the most experience with dogs. I’m fur mama to my baby Bella (beagle mix). I've had 3 basset hounds and multiple rescue pups from the shelter in my lifetime (personal and family pets). I'm open to the possibility of boarding pets if they are well-behaved/trained, comfortable in new settings, do well with my dog, and are kennel trained. I am available for house-sitting if my pup can come along and depending on my schedule. Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to caring for your pets! I work Monday - Friday but do work from home as well so I have some flexibility. Depending on needs and distance from work, I can accommodate requests. I have never met a dog or many animals I am not fast friends with. Even those that struggle with anxiety or are a bit scared.

About: I have provided pet care services for friends over the last ten years while friends and neighbors have enjoyed time away on vacations. I can promise that your dogs and cats will be cared for properly, given daily walks, and be provided interactive play time. I have a full-time job which provides flexibility in my daily schedule. I can develop a schedule that works between the client and myself to ensure the needs of the pets are covered. I will offer a time to meet the owners and pets before any service in order to create a trusting and safe environment for the client.

“Brittany was so good with our three dogs. Great communicator and we love getting pictures while we are away and she was good at this for sure. Added bonus is we came back and she had put the futon back and folded all the sheets. We really appreciated that. We would totally use Brittany again!”

“Cori has pet sit our 5 year old bird dog Remi for almost the entirety of his life, and I cannot speak in higher regards about her love and care for our boy. She has made it possible for Remi to stay active and get all the love and attention while we are away at work. Cori is not scared of his high energy and big size, which has scared other walkers away, and has made it a point to have the BEST communication with us about where they will be walking for the day, how well he behaved, and even send us pictures of Remi on his silly days. If you're looking for a trustworthy and loyal walker, Cori is incredible!”

“I have always known her for putting the pets she cares for first before her own convenience. There have been times when animals she has taken care of weren't given exceptional care by their owners and she rectified it. She loves animals including her car Forest, who wakes her up every morning. I can't recall when she wasn't employed in a job setting that didn't have something to do with animal care. I would fully recommend her for any job involving animals, she cares about them first.”

“This is the first time in 9 years we have left our great dane with anyone. Michael treated our dog like his own. It was more like a vacation for our dog too than having a stranger care for him. He sent us pictures and regular updates. Thank you so much for making us feel comfortable.”

About: I believe a happy pet is a reflection of the love and care they are receiving from their family as well the love they’re receiving from caregivers like myself. I also believe that a well behaved pet is just as beneficial to the family as it is to the animals themselves. That’s why I try to live by and practice the same principles in my life that I also make it a priority to provide to my clients and their loving companions by guaranteeing those basic principles which are communication, compassion, and commitment which always come from a place of respect and kindness. And it shouldn’t come as a surprise when I say that I’ve found that most animals respond extremely well to this type of positive reinforcement, recognizing and often craving this kind of balanced energy that makes for better relationships all around. That’s why I feel that this approach of mutual respect between myself and the animals that I care for is often contagious with other animals, especially whenever I have more than one with me because I genuinely believe the animals are not only more intelligent than most people believe, but more importantly and not unlike humans, animals are happier and more relaxed when there is structure and harmony in the group. And that structure shouldn’t be confused with inappropriate obedience methods that in my experience are often a result of someone’s inability to practice patience and or simple acts of kindness and compassion, whether it be with an animal or another human being. That’s why I love being around animals and other people that love and appreciate them, especially those that are willing to love and care for the ones that can’t advocate for themselves! My daily routine revolves around what is important to me, and that is my health and my passion, which is loving and caring for animals! I believe Pets are most comfortable in their own environment which is why I prefer caring for pets in their own homes if and when this is possible. I find it better for everyone, including the pets when I’m a guest in their space because I’m obviously aware of my boundaries as a guest in their home, and the pets are usually aware of what they’re allowed to do being in the space they’re accustomed to.

“Madeline is awesome! She was very involved abd sent lots of pictures of our little needy old man. We already booked her for 2 more trips.”

“Jamie watched our pug and cat while we were out of town. She was really patient with all of our questions, paid really great attention to our pets’ needs and routines, and was communicative while we were away. We came back home to happy, healthy, pets and a clean house. Thanks so much, Jamie!”

“Hello! My name is Gail! I have been a neighbor of Ashley’s for 15 years. Over this time she has watched our dog Koda many times. Ashley has spent long evenings, many drop in visits and has done multiple walks with our dog. Anytime we took a vacation or was at work, we felt incredibly comfortable leaving a home key for Ashley. Ashley has been very kind and very caring for our dog.”

“Natalia, thank you for taking great care of our three boys.  When we arrived home, they were relaxed and happy so much that I was not even sure they missed us.  It is a great feeling to come home and know that Brisco, Flash, and Hiccup had their own vacation.”