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Baxter H.

Asheville, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews
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Caring and Conscientious

Pet care experience

Experienced with cats & dogs and exotic animals - from puppies & kittens to special needs senior pets. Experience with positive reinforcement training, special diets, grooming and I take great pet portraits :)

Reviews

Louise B.
House Sitting • Apr 01, 2024
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Baxter took great care of my pets. I felt so comfortable, knowing they were loved while we were away.

Beth B.
House Sitting • Oct 30, 2023
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Baxter was amazing with my kitten! He's usually skittish around strangers but the first time they met, he approached her right away and seemed to sense what a cat person she is! Her communication was clear and consistent, she took great care of my home, and Goose was very well loved. 10/10 would recommend!

Amelia W.
Jun 02, 2023

Baxter is amazing with my pets and has sat for them (and with them, staying in-house) multiple times. Currently my partner and I have 3 cats and 1 dog: a sassy cat, an aloof cat, an elder queen cat who is the boss, and a 60lb+ bully breed who thinks she is a cat. She is experienced with special nutritional requirements, considers safety and hygiene, knows the importance of exercise and enrichment, is familiar with medical needs and comfortable with different temperaments. In addition to her abilities caring for (multiple) animals she listens to them and forms relationships with them individually. My dog of course loves her. She has known Baxter as long as I've been her dog-mom. My dog can be a goofy handful of energy and awkwardness. Baxter knows how to help her calm down, when it's totally fun and necessary to run around outside playing, and when it is beneficial to practice skills. The older Queen cat is the most reactive of the group and has a painful knee. Baxter respects her space and always asks before petting, and the oldest cat is comfortable relaxing around her. My aloof cat has come out of her shell more after Baxter spent time with her. Even the nickname Baxter gave her really stuck (responded immediately to it, so we have continued to use it)! My sassy cat can be really shy too. When they first met, Baxter was very patient and let my cat approach her - and my cat did so while making the cute purr-meow sound to politely ask for pets. The 2 younger cats are now very talkative with Baxter. It's actually one of the things I like a lot about her, that she talks with my pets and listens to them. She connects with them and they trust her and enjoy her company. Her intuition and awareness also mean that if anything or anyone starts acting weird Baxter will pick up on it. As a pet parent it's so nice to know they aren't stressed and are in good hands when she's with them.

About Baxter H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have an ample yard for exploring and great walks in the neighborhood. Cats are in a separate part of my home so they won’t interact with guests if that’s what’s best.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Baxter H. would like to know about your pet

As much as you'd like to share, love to get to know them and what works best. Feeding specifics are important and any other specific preferences.

A typical day

Walks and sniffs out in the yard and neighborhood. Will engage cats and dogs with games and toys. If you have a brush for them I'll give them their daily grooming.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Baxter can host

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Baxter can watch in your home

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

Availability

I have the summer off and flexible availability. I work on projects around the house by day and spend most nights in or home early so it’s easy to adjust to needed accommodations.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 12 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Baxter H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have an ample yard for exploring and great walks in the neighborhood. Cats are in a separate part of my home so they won’t interact with guests if that’s what’s best.

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Baxter H. would like to know about your pet

As much as you'd like to share, love to get to know them and what works best. Feeding specifics are important and any other specific preferences.

A typical day

Walks and sniffs out in the yard and neighborhood. Will engage cats and dogs with games and toys. If you have a brush for them I'll give them their daily grooming.

Location

Asheville, NC

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Baxter H.

Asheville, NC

5.0 out of 5 stars
•2 reviews