Carolyn T.
Carolyn T.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
SmALL Animals Welcome!
Growing up, I was never allowed to have pets, so as soon as I was on my own, I got my first guinea pig! I'm currently taking care of two piggies, and contrary to popular belief, they all require very meticulous care — constant fresh water and unlimited hay, daily vitamin C tablets, fresh veggies, portioned pellets, daily spot cleaning with a full cage cleaning every two weeks, and the occasional eye ointment when a piggy gets a case of hay poke. I also have experience administering oral medication to guinea pigs. I got my first dog in October of 2023 — a Border Collie puppy! She gets weekly teeth brushing, coat brushing, nail trims, and paw pad shaving when appropriate. I take real pride in keeping up with her hygiene, with baths about every three months (unless she gets filthy beforehand) and frequent paw washings when it's muddy out. I also maintain a training regimen — I'm not by any means a professional or certified trainer, but I'm both consistent and persistent about getting my pup to a level that Victoria Stilwell would be proud of. I watched A LOT of It's Me or the Dog growing up! I also have experience caring for dogs in heat. My experience with cats isn't as in-depth as my guinea pig and dog experience, but rest assured, I have plenty of love and care to offer them too! I've house sat cats in the past for weeks at a time — feeding, watering, playing, and cleaning litter boxes regularly. My cat care doesn't go much past those basics, but I take direction well and am always willing to take on kitties with more specialized needs. I hope this gives you confidence in my ability to properly care for your pet! I'm always happy to answer any questions or concerns, and I will NEVER take a risk that could negatively affect you or your beloved pet.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Depending on the boundaries and rules you set, I'm always happy to take your pet(s) out for exercise at a dog park or just a walk around the block. I love giving animals human interaction and have no issue spending time playing, whether that's tug of war, fetch, or puzzle games for pets that need some mental stimulation! If you're interested, I can send check-in pictures so you can see how your pet(s) are doing while you're away, along with any other updates you'd like. Safety is incredibly important to me, which is why your pet(s) will be carefully monitored the entire time they're in my care. I personally keep security cameras in my own home to monitor my dog while I'm away - I even have one dedicated specifically to keeping an eye on my guinea pigs! You can never be too safe, and you can never take too many precautions.
Ratings and reviews
Carolyn is great with our senior dogs.
Carolyn is great with our elderly dogs. Highly recommend.
At our first meeting, I could tell Carolyn would be a capable and dependable caregiver for Samson and Maisie. Maisie kept offering Carolyn her paw and I knew it would be okay, leaving my fur babies for the first time. I appreciated the pictures, communication and Carolyn’s flexibility with my schedule issues. Hope to be able to utilize Carolyn’s services again in the near future!
Great communication and photos of our dogs while watching them
Carolyn watched our two dogs over a long weekend and did an outstanding job. She also helped with things around the house like taking out the trash, and getting packages. But most importantly I could tell our dogs were being loved, played with, and cared for. We felt at ease knowing she was with them, and will definitely use her again for future dog sitting needs.
Carolyn was great! She checked in with my dogs frequently and gave me great up dates. She’s was super friendly and helpful. She also took some awesome pictures of them. I will definitely be rebooking her and would recommend her!!
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Schedule
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends are wide open for me, unless my calendar says otherwise. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I work a 9-5, so pet sitting visits on those days are scheduled around my work hours, but I'm still available for walks, drop-ins, and check-ins. No matter the day, your pet gets my full attention and the quality care they deserve, every single time.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsCarolyn can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- I want to be the sitter you can count on for anything, so tell me everything! Special routines, quirks, medical needs, favorite toys, anything at all. The more you share ahead of time, the better I can make sure your pet feels right at home with me.