Clay N.
Clay N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Highly communicative and dependable
Working as a teacher and pet sitter have taught me many of the same skills: patience, communication, responsibility, and genuine care. I’ve traveled across the U.S. to pet sit for both cats and dogs, and I enjoy getting to know each pet’s unique personality and routine. I’m attentive to owners’ instructions and take their trust seriously. Whether it’s keeping up with a feeding schedule, making sure a dog gets plenty of exercise, or giving a shy cat some extra space and patience, I do my best to make pets feel comfortable and cared for while you’re away. I’m also respectful of your home and always aim to leave a place as clean—or cleaner—than I found it. Most importantly, I treat every pet as an individual and want both you and your pet to feel comfortable and confident while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Clay also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I have a safe, comfortable home with a backyard where pets can get some fresh air and space to explore. I also live right next to a park with a designated pet area and plenty of greenery, which makes it easy to provide regular walks and outdoor time. I want pets in my care to feel comfortable and at home, while also following their owner’s routines, instructions, and preferences.
Ratings and reviews
Clay has watched our dog Cali more than five times now, and it’s clear she adores him — she gets so excited when he arrives. He always takes wonderful care of her, communicates clearly throughout every stay, and gives her lots of loving walks. We trust him completely with Cali and recommend him wholeheartedly!
Clay is my go-to person whenever I need a cat sitter for my two cats. He is incredibly reliable, communicative, responsible, and genuinely caring toward my cats. He constantly keeps me updated on how they’re doing because he knows how much I miss them when I’m away on vacation. Even though I miss my cats while I’m away, I never have to worry about them because I know they’re in great hands with Clay. He goes above and beyond just taking care of my cats—he also takes great care of my home. Whenever I come back, my place is always clean, tidy, and well cared for. Clay is thoughtful, considerate, and trustworthy, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to look after my cats and my home. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!
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Schedule
I currently work as a substitute teacher, which gives me a very flexible schedule. I have plenty of time before and after work to provide attentive care, and I’m generally able to adjust my schedule around a pet’s needs. I live a calm lifestyle and enjoy spending time at home, so pets get plenty of attention, companionship, and care throughout the day.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldClay can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before caring for a pet, I like to know about their usual routine, personality, and any specific needs or preferences. Helpful information includes their feeding schedule, exercise routine, medications if applicable, how they interact with other animals or people, and anything that may make them nervous or uncomfortable. I’m attentive to owner instructions and appreciate knowing what helps each pet feel safe, comfortable, and at ease.