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Barbara C.

Somerville, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews
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Ready to spoil your pet!

Pet care experience

I'm excited to spend more time with furry creatures! I owned a greyhound for 10 years and he was the very best. I spoiled and loved him so much. Since then I try to get regular dog/ cat time through sitting. I do work a 9-5 so weekends, shorter stays, or pets who don’t need daytime attention usually work best for me. I can wfh with advanced notice a few days per week though! My experiences over those 10 years has left me very confident in my ability to care for animals. I can help keep an eye on any behavioral or health concerns and am extremely sensitive to their needs, including puppies and elderly pets. Over the years, I've lived with other dogs as well as cats and and continue to pet sit for both. I have experience and am comfortable with pets of all ages and sizes.

Reviews

Lauren S.
House Sitting • Jan 04, 2024
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My dog and I love Barbara! She often stays with my pup for Christmas while I travel, and it makes me feel so much better that my dog is getting some genuine love while I'm away.

Eve K.
House Sitting • Oct 03, 2023
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Barbara took excellent care of our 14-year-old dog and two cats while we traveled! She provided updates with photos throughout our trip so that we felt at ease and could enjoy being away. Highly recommend!

Eve K.
House Sitting • Jul 24, 2023
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Barbara took great care of our dog and two cats over a long weekend! She was communicative and made us feel at ease!

Gerald P.
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2022
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Barbara was great, she took amazing care of my dogs and my home

About Barbara C.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am attentive to the needs of pets and can happily adapt my day to them. I’m very respectful of peoples’ spaces and like to discuss specific needs/ wants ahead of time.

Information Barbara C. would like to know about your pet

It’s great to know about routines and expectations. What commands are useful and any details about things they particularly like/ dislike. Always good to know how they behave on a leash, with other dogs, and how long they usually go out for.

A typical day

I like to test their skills if applicable, trying to match my behaviors to what I understand from their owners. (Eg asking to sit before giving a treat.) I enjoy walks and cuddles!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$60per night

Barbara can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work full time but sometimes have flexibility for care within that range by working from home. Otherwise I prefer to sit on evenings and weekends.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated a month ago
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About Barbara C.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am attentive to the needs of pets and can happily adapt my day to them. I’m very respectful of peoples’ spaces and like to discuss specific needs/ wants ahead of time.

Information Barbara C. would like to know about your pet

It’s great to know about routines and expectations. What commands are useful and any details about things they particularly like/ dislike. Always good to know how they behave on a leash, with other dogs, and how long they usually go out for.

A typical day

I like to test their skills if applicable, trying to match my behaviors to what I understand from their owners. (Eg asking to sit before giving a treat.) I enjoy walks and cuddles!

Location

Somerville, MA

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Barbara C.

Somerville, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•38 reviews