Claire W.
Claire W.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Every cat is a purrfect cat :)
I have 2 cats myself, a shy 5 yr old female Siamese mix named Tater Tot, and a 2 yr old black male cat named Monkey (who thinks he’s a panther and gives most people a run for their money with their assumptions on what cats are capable of…) I love how different their personalities can be from each other! I am experienced in cat care with over 12 years of sitting experience with all different ages and breeds. Both my cats were from stray litters found and rescued by yours truly, then fostered until the right age and adopted out to friends. I love that my friends now have the siblings to my cats, and get to hear updates on them all the time. My dogs, once I was sure they were safe around such small beings, were very maternal and protective over each litter I’ve fostered, which is obviously painfully adorable and may or may not have made me tear up from sheer cuteness a few times … :)
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
In my home, they are allowed on all the furniture unless otherwise instructed not to allow them to maintain training. Everything in my home and on my property is pet proofed to be completely safe - plants, food, medications, cosmetics, etc all are stored securely out of reach. In a client’s home I tend to play it safer with the furniture, unless I’m told they are allowed on it, I try to maintain the most well kept home and provide any exercise and entertainment outdoors, being mindful of the heat and keeping them hydrated during hotter seasons!
Ratings and reviews
We could not have had a better dog/cat/house sitter while we were out of the country for a week. Claire happily met with me more than once before we departed so that I would feel confident about leaving my sweet boys (and my house) in her care. And I have to tell you, I have never felt better about leaving them! She was very competent, capable, and knowledgeable; she communicated clearly and promptly; and she very clearly understood how much anxiety comes with hiring someone to take care of your pets and your home while you're away. She bonded with my Great Dane and my orange tabby quickly, expressed genuine excitement to spend time with them, and promised to keep me constantly updated. While we were away, she sent lots of pictures and updates, and was always happy to hear from me when I reached out. She handled a couple of weird house events (a rogue alarm and a leaky ceiling) PERFECTLY, and I was so grateful she was there. She even cleaned the house before we came home and did all the laundry and remade every bed. But most importantly, she loved my boys and cared for them like I would have done, and they were happy, healthy, and calm the whole time we were gone. They can't wait to have her back, and neither can we!
What can I say? Claire was amazing. Our dogs (all three of them) loved her! I got lovely updates with pictures of them cuddling on the couch and they were so well looked after. it was great peace of mind when I was away on a trip to the other side of the world. We also came home to a house that was cleaner than when we left it! I can't recommend her highly enough and our dogs (ok me!) are looking forward to her return!
Claire is kind and went above and beyond to take care of our house and our dog. We highly recommend her.
Claire did an excellent job staying with our two Westies for five night over Thanksgiving and then adding on unexpectedly a drop in visit when our plans changed. She was great with the boys and our house. We were a little nervous because we’ve never had in house sitting before, only boarding. When we returned, we found Claire left the house in better shape then when we left. What a surprise! Her updates and photos of the boys throughout the stay also helped calm our nerves. This was a great first time experience w Claire and Rover!!!! Thank you.
This is the second time we've had Claire stay at our house and watch our two dogs and two cats. She's great! I can't say enough good things. She's communicative, punctual, caring, respectful of our space. All the things you want in a house/pet sitter. We always come home and the house is in great shape and the animals seem just a little sad that she's no longer there. I highly recommend Claire for your next trip away without the furries.
Claire was so attentive to our shy pup - she made her feel welcome and gave her space to come out of her shell. She is very well versed in reading dogs and allowing them space and time as needed. She is also great at keeping in touch and sharing lots of videos and pictures! Would definitely recommend her and will use her again!!
Calendar and availability
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ||||||
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
30 | 31 |
Schedule
I work from home running my little cactus and plant nursery (formerly with Etsy, currently shifting gears to more local markets) so I’m at the beck and call of any pet anytime! My schedule is totally adaptable and I don’t mind late nights, early mornings, or whenever you need me :)
Prices include all fees.