Elizabeth B.
Elizabeth B.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Rest easy!Trusted care of pets,home
I have dog- & cat-sat and walked dogs for friends and family, off and on for decades. I respect and strive to maintain your training and behavioral standards. In my experience, dogs live to please us and get it right -- and get a reward. :-) I relish seeing sociable pooches' delight when I take them to the dog park to chase balls and play with new friends. I enjoy each and every walk through the neighborhood just to see who's out and wanting to say "hi!" (read: "woof!"). I know how important a routine can be, so I do my utmost to adhere to yours, so that pooch who misses you will have the least possible other disruptions to their sensibility. ;-)
Cat care experience
Elizabeth also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When out and about, I routinely ask other dog-walkers for permission or an invitation before letting your pups introduce themselves. I am highly conscious of door and fence/gate hygiene, either at your home or at the dog park. And while at that dog park or on those walks, I strive to never mix leashed dogs with unleashed dogs, so as to minimize any power imbalances. At mealtime, I monitor a chubby pooch with a slow metabolism to make sure he doesn't partake of his slim & trim buddy's leftovers. I appreciate and adhere to the routines you've established for your pet. I like to build trust and reinforce cooperation & good behavior by asking dogs for a "shake" or "sit" or "down" before rewarding them with a treat.
Ratings and reviews
Elizabeth is hands down the best house sitter! This was our second time using her, and she takes incredible care of my difficult dog, Manny, understanding his quirks and making him feel completely comfortable. She also treats our home with the utmost respect, leaving everything spotless and exactly as she found it. She went completely above and beyond during this stay—taking the garbage bins out to the curb for pickup and bringing them back into the carport once emptied without us even asking, and even laundering her sheets and remaking the bed before leaving. I literally couldn’t ask for a better sitter. We’ve already booked her again for our upcoming trip in late October, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Elizabeth is a meticulous house sitter and pet sitter. She did an incredible job taking care of our elderly cat’s needs and providing her the attention and love she needed — all while also going above and beyond to deal with some unanticipated issues with our smoke alarms. She also left sticky notes throughout house confirming she’d watered plants, washed sheets, etc. I highly recommend Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was so wonderful taking care of my special pup for a week while I was on vacation. She sent me updates daily and made leaving my dog as easy as possible. I would definitely reach out to her again!
This was our first Rover experience and were a bit apprehensive. From the start, Elizabeth was great, stopping by to visit our doggies Eloise and Fluffy and to hear about them. She was meticulous in noting everything about them that could help her provide the most comfortable experience while we were away. During our trip, she kept us informed about the pups. She left the house tidy and clean. What more could we ask for? We wouldn't hesitate to use Elizabeth on a future trip. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Elizabeth was AMAZING with our pets! My Maverick is not the easiest dog to come around as a stranger, but Elizabeth managed to establish a good rapport with him. She took notes during our first meet and greet which went a long way in giving us peace of mind while we were away. We came back to a spotless house, and she provided updates on the pets just the right amount… Not too often and not only when I asked. I am usually very nervous when I spend more than a few days away from the fur babies, but Elizabeth made it so easy to feel secure knowing my babies were in good hands. THANK YOU, Elizabeth! 10/10 will be booking again!
Second time we asked Elizabeth to babysit our cats and we couldn’t be more relaxed. She looks after our babies as her own, with my cats being picky about food and water, we couldn’t find a better person to trust.
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Schedule
I'm a writer and editor working from home, so "Have laptop. Will travel." Show me your high-speed Internet and I'll show you a flexible and dedicated on-site sitter for your canine or feline cutie-pies. I'll walk your dogs, play with your cats, water your plants, put out your trash bins, bring in the mail, add chlorine to your hot tub, and move your car every 72 hours -- just tell me what you need in order to feel totally at ease while you're away!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsElizabeth can host up to 1 pet per night
- Be sure to let me know your dog's special needs, handicap(s), diet, familiar commands, routine, your preferred vet, etc., so I can give him or her the best possible experience during our time together. I have done long-term dog-sitting with two separate elderly dogs. One of them was quite infirm, with joint/mobility issues and hearing loss. I was able to give Yuri gentle assistance going up and down staircases, to put special socks on his hind feet (to avoid scrapes, because he dragged his feet a bit), and to communicate effectively through visual cues and touch. I also house-sat with a small, middle-aged dog recovering from spinal surgery. Marley needed me to carry him outside for nature's call, and he needed me to give him oral pain medication.
Prices include all fees.