Beth B.
Venable, VA
Animal-loving UVA student
Pet care experience
I’m currently a second year at UVA studying neuroscience. In my free time, I’m a paramedic and member of search and rescue. I also volunteer at a local stable helping kids learn to ride horses. I have a pet lizard named April here with me in Charlottesville. My parents in New Jersey have two small dogs, Lucky and Lisa, and I really miss them. My family has had at least one pet since I was a baby (we’ve had cats, birds, dogs, and hamsters at some point). I also had a pet sitting business in New Jersey for all of middle and high school, and I really loved getting to interact with animals. I have experience pet sitting for both cats and dogs, as well as house sitting (including tasks like watering plants and getting mail).
Reviews
I appreciated Beth being flexible about a last-minute booking. Our other sitter cancelled the day before our trip and Beth kindly agreed to watch Finn for us during the day on Sunday. We planned on picking Finn up in the evening, but finished house-hunting earlier than expected. Beth wasn't home but told us where the spare key was, so we went and got Finn around 12pm (we dropped him off at 7am). Unfortunately, Finn did not have water or food left out despite our instructions to do so. He was very thirsty when we picked him up. Beth did tell us she would be gone for part of the day, which was fine with us, but it was unclear how long she was planning to leave him alone without food and water. We did pick him up earlier than expected, but she also did not send pictures or walk Finn to our knowledge during the 5 hours he was there.
When I first met Beth, I could immediately discern her affinity for animals. My dog took to her immediately, and remained content and healthy throughout her stay with Beth. No constipation, diarrhea or vomiting from stress to contend with afterwards(she’s a sensitive dog). Just relaxed and ready for a nap. I highly recommend Beth for all your sitting needs!
Beth was awesome! Very responsive and on time. Astro left more tired than when he came, which is a god send after traveling. I would HIGHLY recommend using Beth as a sitter!
About Beth B.
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Information Beth B. would like to know about your pet
I’ll watch any dog! My only pet is a lizard, and she’s in a secure cage so that shouldn’t be an issue. The only real requirement is that the dog be good with people and fairly quiet.
A typical day
I live right next to a park, and I’d love to take dogs there! I also train for search and rescue every Saturday on the trails next to UVA grounds, and I could bring a dog with me to that.
Services
Beth can host
Beth can watch in your home
About Beth B.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Beth B. would like to know about your pet
I’ll watch any dog! My only pet is a lizard, and she’s in a secure cage so that shouldn’t be an issue. The only real requirement is that the dog be good with people and fairly quiet.
A typical day
I live right next to a park, and I’d love to take dogs there! I also train for search and rescue every Saturday on the trails next to UVA grounds, and I could bring a dog with me to that.
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Beth B.
Venable, VA