Barbara D.
Woodstock, NY
Services
Barbara can care for
Availability
I will rearrange my daily schedule to take the best care of your pet(s). I carefully plan my day to meet with all my pet sitting clients on my schedule. I allow time to take care of unexpected messes, such as bear raiding garbage cans during long absences.
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About Barbara D.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a dog crate and smaller carriers to use in my car should I need to transport your pet to go for a walk in a nearby park or a trip to your vet. I will approach your pet gently when entering your home. I will play with them, provide their meals and fresh water, take them for walks with baggies and/or clean litter boxes daily. I will follow your routine to help your pets feel secure in your absence. I will groom the pets if they accept such care.
Information Barbara D. would like to know about your pet
I want to follow your routine for your pet's needs. Please share commands, favorite toys or activities, and special needs. Also, let me know if your pet has any fears such as thunder.
A typical day
I will play with your dog with the favorite toys. We will go for a walk and explore his usual territory and possibly discover new places to visit. With cats, I ask the owners about their favorite toys or activities. I have introduced playing with wands with some of my single cat clients and they now choose to play before eating with I visit.
Location
Woodstock, NY
Pets
Barbara D. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Animals always sit on my feet!
Pet care experience
While I grew up with beagles and then German Shepherds, I adopted my first cat when I was 25. Since then, I have loved more than 30 cats, usually have more than one at a time. I have taken care of dogs of my family and friends since I was a teenage babysitter. I'm a Reiki Master Teacher and I can offer Reiki for pets which may explain while pets tend to sit on my feet when I am with them
Cat care experience
Barbara also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Barbara was a blessing for me over the last two weeks. I found myself needing to go to post op rehab and desperately needed someone to look after my kitty, Henry. She was wonderful. She was there for him everyday and left helpful report cards every day so that I'd be a little less worried.I appreciate her kindness and care during this difficult period. Hopefully I will find a more pleasant reason to be away from home for a few days in the near future and I would certainly book her again.
Barbara had a lot to put up with given my cat's inclination to be suspicious about people and she did everything she could to help me feel safe. Barbara has danced me so much worry and anxiety over Henry's well being while I'm recovering from knee surgery and I'm very grateful to her and very pleased with her work.
Barbara has taken such wonderful care of our two cats. One is incredibly shy and has completely warmed to her. We are so grateful they have her while we are away.
Barbara is a cat whisperer and befriended my shy cat on her very first visit! She is reliable and communicative and I will definitely seek our her services again. Thank you Barbara!
About Barbara D.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a dog crate and smaller carriers to use in my car should I need to transport your pet to go for a walk in a nearby park or a trip to your vet. I will approach your pet gently when entering your home. I will play with them, provide their meals and fresh water, take them for walks with baggies and/or clean litter boxes daily. I will follow your routine to help your pets feel secure in your absence. I will groom the pets if they accept such care.
Information Barbara D. would like to know about your pet
I want to follow your routine for your pet's needs. Please share commands, favorite toys or activities, and special needs. Also, let me know if your pet has any fears such as thunder.
A typical day
I will play with your dog with the favorite toys. We will go for a walk and explore his usual territory and possibly discover new places to visit. With cats, I ask the owners about their favorite toys or activities. I have introduced playing with wands with some of my single cat clients and they now choose to play before eating with I visit.
Barbara D.
Woodstock, NY