House Sitting Maury

About: Having grown up in the suburbs of Loudoun County, Va, I’ve held the privilege of being able to take care of many dogs (Neighbors dogs: Labs, Golden Retrievers, Corgis, Terriers, Shizus and a Newfoundland) including my own Bradley (12yr, yellow lab). As a kid I used to dread taking Bradley out on his long walks, especially since he could be a little stubborn at times- today I look forward to every walk we take and it’s more meaningful to me than ever to take my time on them. Whether long walks, feeding or just plain playing I’d love to help out wherever needed. I am a media professional currently in between jobs so my availability is wide open. Currently in between jobs for the next month so my availability will be wide open starting September 28th. Until then I’m available most weekdays after 5pm and in the mornings and afternoons on weekends. I love to bring joy, positivity and patience to every home I walk into and I hold that as the foundation for the way that I care!

“Cheyenne did a wonderful job caring for our 3 aussies in our home while we were on vacation. She was very responsive and responsible. We will definitely hire her again for our pet care needs!”

Christina Y.

“Isaiah was a very caring, attentive and professional pet sitter. He followed our pets care instructions well, and they took to him quickly. He sent plenty of photos and updates. We felt assured our beloved animals were in good hands. We will book with him again!”

Miranda J.

“I’m so glad that Oli was available to come check on Gus while I was gone during the day. She is familiar with his routine and always sends me the cutest pictures!”

Kylee S.

“Kristen was wonderful! She took excellent care of Pepper and Merlin while we were away. She was attentive to their routines, followed all medication instructions, and made sure they received plenty of attention and quality time. Communication was great throughout, and she kept me informed, which gave me peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. She even went above and beyond by bringing in packages that arrived while we were away. Most importantly, I came home to two happy pups! I would absolutely book with Kristen again and highly recommend her!”

Alicia D.

“Awesome person treated my pet like a rockstar. Tate thoroughly enjoyed his day and had plenty of playtime walks and thorough attention overall excellent experience.”

Wayne W.

“This was the first time leaving Gracie for several days. Mel did such a great job keeping her anxiety level low. We felt keeping Gracie in her own home environment would be the best. Mel did such a wonderful job taking care of Gracie. We will definitely use Mel the next time! I would highly recommend her!”

Terri B.

“One of a kind! Kendall is incredibly reliable and a wonderful communicator. We felt our animals were in good hands the entire week. Last minute our cat got an infection and she didn’t bat an eye to administering his medication daily. Our cats were both relaxed and happy when we got home, plus the dishes were done and the house was tidy!”

Alicia C.

“Marissa was kind, communicative, calm, and flexible. My flight home got cancelled and I had to rebook my return trip a day later. Marissa immediately agreed to extend her services when I told her what was going on. When I (finally) made it home, Peaty was happy and well-cared for and my apartment was pristine. Would work with Marissa again in a heartbeat!”

Samantha T.

“Celeste was great with our menagerie of somewhat quirky animals. We were out of cell service for the majority of our booking, but I appreciated coming back to pictures and happy animals. They were respectful if the space. Would definitely recommend and book again!”

Nick K.

About: Hi, my name is Gilbrith! I have lived in Richmond for 10 years and have recently graduated with a masters degree in mental health counseling. I work weekends at a puppy yoga studio - but am looking for more fuzzy companionship! Growing up, my home never had less than two dogs at a time, each of which were considered an equal member of the family. As a child, my parents instilled in me an immense love and respect for animals, and I was taught to anticipate and attend to our dogs' needs from a young age. Besides being surrounded by dogs my entire adolescence, I have been a pet sitter for friends, family members, roommates and colleagues for over 8 years. I have experience caring for a variety of animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters. I am comfortable with puppies and senior dogs, and have some experience with medication management and dogs with special medical needs. I am certified in pet first aid and CPR. I currently have a flexible schedule. I work 2 days a month at the yoga studio. I live a relatively quiet life and am a bit of a homebody, allowing me to spend more quality time with your pet! My top priority is making your pet feel as safe and relaxed as possible, and keeping them in their own home, and in their usual routine, is the best way I know to do this. I send updates to my clients several times throughout the course of the day, unless otherwise requested, sending pictures and letting you know how your pets are doing, while also leaving an open line of contact for any questions or concerns either party may have.

“Jonathan was great! He was attentive and thorough, and we came home to a happy and healthy dog. I wouldn't hesitate to book him again.”

Mikaela P.

“Allison is a terrific person to take care of a house and pets. Good communication, willing to bend as needed. She pet-sat during the single month when my long-haired dog sheds constantly. We have to be vigilant with cleaning the house to keep up with it. She left the house super clean. I felt like a real adult was taking my place. She's not the type who will accept a job, then change her mind and leave you stranded. She's responsible, a person who could manage any situation as well as could be expected, and is up for what comes her way. Allison kept up with our flight arrivals and offered to stay an extra night if we experienced cancelations. She visited first and I showed her the routine which is just so helpful. All good!”

Beth M.

“Genevive watched my dog overnight while I was out of town. She was very sweet to my senior dog who is slow to warm up to strangers. Very happy with her care!”

Kelsey P.

“Jenna is amazing! She took such great care of our 3 dogs and even taught them new tricks! She is extremely communicative and sent us photos and videos often. She left our house spotless and even watered my plants for me. She is now our go to person!”

Payton Y.

“Emily did a fantastic job as usual! Neko was very relaxed when we got back from our trip and the apartment looked exactly how we left it. I cannot recommend her enough!”

Yered M.

“Michelle is amazing! I wish I could give her way more than 5 stars. She is a great communicator and sends pics of the pups often which is very comforting to me. When I return home the house is just as clean as I left it…if not cleaner. Most importantly, the pups absolutely LOVE her.”

Sandrea M.

“Sabrina took wonderful care of my two kitties! One of them is usually reserved, but loved Sabrina. She shared so many photos that helped me get through missing my babies during my trip. I definitely recommend Sabrina!”

Jenny B.

“Ashley did awesome! Took care of the animals and the house great. I would highly recommend.”

Matt B.

“Ada house sat my dog who was both diabetic and recovering from bronchitis which required shots and other medications twice a day. She not only cared for MMO’s medical needs but provided emotional support for him in my absence. She sent pictures and conducted a River video chat with me to ensure not only Momo’s emotional support but for mine as well. I felt confident my beloved pet was in good hands.”

Mary k S.