Bridjet E.
York, ME
Flexible and Reliable Sitter!
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm a young woman who has lived with dogs of various sizes and temperaments my entire life. I personally own two beautiful senior pet rats who I absolutely adore, and live with a basset hound/pitty mix and a senior cat who I share responsibility for. I enjoy going outdoors and making many new four legged friends and would love to show your pets the same affection I've shown mine. I work full time in Cape Neddick (standard business hours of 9-5 with weekends off) but am available in the morning before work (7:30-8:39am) or at night after my shifts (usually ending at 5pm). I'm easy going, upbeat, and deeply care for animals. I have been offering services through Rover for nearly 4 years now and would like to say that I have nothing but gratitude and appreciation for everything it has done for me. When I moved to Colorado, one of the hardest adjustments I was faced with came from not having my pets being around me. I am so honoured that so many people have trusted me and allowed me to watch over their fur babies and their homes while they are away. I never take that for granted. The relationships I’ve been able to make with so many beautiful animals in the Longmont area brings me so much happiness, it’s hard to describe, but it is so important and makes me feel so genuinely lucky. I moved back to my home state of Maine (100% townie) in the summer of 2021 and I am so excited to meet more furry friends on the east coast! Thank you for taking the time to read this long winded About Me - I am a bit of a rambler - but if you have any further questions I am always just a message away! 😊
Reviews
Bridjet was wonderful! This was our first in-house pup sitter experience and it couldn’t have been any better. Our fur babes loved her, she was so kind and respectful of our home, and was really lovely to be able to travel worry-free. We’ll definitely be booking Bridjet again!!
Bridjet is always the best! Winni loves her so much and we are lucky enough to get photo updates throughout the day. If you’re looking for a great person to watch your dog, we highly recommend Bridjet!
Bridget was beyond excellent. Her notes to us on our pet's care and her pictures were far beyond what we expected and we have ever experienced with a pet sitter. We genuinely felt that she loved our pets. We could not recommend her more -- your pets will be in good hands!
Bridjet did a great job looking after our dog! She was on time, sent us updates throughout, and even had some helpful suggestions to optimize the scheduling. We'll definitely hire Bridjet again and recommend her without reservation.
About Bridjet E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe in fostering a very calm, fun environment for pets! I love to play but I also love to just sit down and cuddle and read a book. I've learned that most animals, when their owner is away, usually take a little bit of time where they are more subdued and cautious before coming around, and I like to use that time to create a bond. I am also able to reinforce any trainings you are currently working on with your dog (tricks or leash behaviours), and the only thing I'm a stickler about is that I do not give pets any people food, only out of abundance of caution in the event of an unknown allergy. I am also experienced providing subcutaneous injects, administering oral/ear/eye medications, and basic pet first aid. I usually prefer to keep the animals at an owner's home unless I've been given express permission to take them out somewhere, again only out of an abundance of caution. I do have a special dog seat set up in the backseat of my car to go for rides, if your dog is of the traveling type!
Information Bridjet E. would like to know about your pet
I’d love to get to know your dog before spending time with them because I feel like that makes it easier on both of us. I like to know what they’re into - special toys they like to play with, preferred treats, and any quirks or behaviours worth noting. I would also like to know any ongoing training or tricks that your pet knows. I also like to be given a general tour of the house and practice using the house key with someone else present. All dogs are super different but I don’t have any preferences, I love them all so so much.
A typical day
When I’m watching your pet, I love to go outside and play fetch or go for walks with dogs whenever possible. But I’m also more than happy to relax inside with a book or a podcast and spend one on one time. I know that when their owner is away, dogs and cats alike can both get kind of anxious or sad, and just soothing pats or gentle play time can really go the extra mile with helping them feel more comfortable.
Services
Bridjet can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is more flexible than it appears on here, I do work full time 9-5 Monday through Friday as a graphic artist / shipping specialist, but I am able to work out midday visits if need be and they are more local to where I work. If I was pet sitting for you, I do prefer to stay full time in a client's home because I have found that tends to provide animals with a greater bond and sense of security while their owner is away. I usually wake up around 7a and go to bed around 12a, so when I'm not at work I would be with your pet spending time with them. I will need to stop at my place once a day and feed my pet rats, but that doesn't usually take longer than an hour, and I would do so in the evening (probably around 9p).
About Bridjet E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I believe in fostering a very calm, fun environment for pets! I love to play but I also love to just sit down and cuddle and read a book. I've learned that most animals, when their owner is away, usually take a little bit of time where they are more subdued and cautious before coming around, and I like to use that time to create a bond. I am also able to reinforce any trainings you are currently working on with your dog (tricks or leash behaviours), and the only thing I'm a stickler about is that I do not give pets any people food, only out of abundance of caution in the event of an unknown allergy. I am also experienced providing subcutaneous injects, administering oral/ear/eye medications, and basic pet first aid. I usually prefer to keep the animals at an owner's home unless I've been given express permission to take them out somewhere, again only out of an abundance of caution. I do have a special dog seat set up in the backseat of my car to go for rides, if your dog is of the traveling type!
Information Bridjet E. would like to know about your pet
I’d love to get to know your dog before spending time with them because I feel like that makes it easier on both of us. I like to know what they’re into - special toys they like to play with, preferred treats, and any quirks or behaviours worth noting. I would also like to know any ongoing training or tricks that your pet knows. I also like to be given a general tour of the house and practice using the house key with someone else present. All dogs are super different but I don’t have any preferences, I love them all so so much.
A typical day
When I’m watching your pet, I love to go outside and play fetch or go for walks with dogs whenever possible. But I’m also more than happy to relax inside with a book or a podcast and spend one on one time. I know that when their owner is away, dogs and cats alike can both get kind of anxious or sad, and just soothing pats or gentle play time can really go the extra mile with helping them feel more comfortable.
Location
York, ME
Pets
Bridjet E.
York, ME