We’re Elizabeth & Stephen — a trusted husband-and-wife pet and home care team serving Scarborough, Portland, and the Southern Maine coastal area. Our approach goes beyond basic pet sitting. We specialize in attentive in-home care for pets and properties, ideal for homeowners who value mature communication, reliability, structure, and respectful care of both their animals and home while traveling. With decades of hands-on animal experience, Pet First Aid & CPR certification, and professional backgrounds in property services, insurance, inspections, and home care through HighPoint Property Services, we provide calm, dependable care tailored to your pet’s routines and your home’s needs. We are experienced with:• Dogs of all sizes & breeds• Senior & special-needs pets• Medication administration• Cats, chickens, horses, and hobby farm routines• Anxious or shy pets needing patient handling• Multi-pet households During overnight stays, we can also assist with:• Mail & package collection• Plant & garden care• Storm & weather awareness• Basic property monitoring• Light home upkeep• Decluttering & organization support• Cleaning services for Rover house-sitting clients (additional fee) A few professionally edited pet photos are included with many overnight stays. ━━━ About Elizabeth Elizabeth has over 30 years of hands-on animal-care experience and is certified in Pet First Aid & CPR. Her professional background in insurance, claims, inspections, and homeowner services brings a high level of professionalism, communication, responsibility, and attention to detail to every booking. She is especially experienced with:• Senior pets• Medication administration• Nervous or anxious animals• Multi-pet homes• Structured routines & reinforcement• Hobby farm & property care Clients often mention her calm communication style, reliability, and thoughtful updates and photos throughout each stay. ━━━ About Stephen Stephen has extensive practical experience working with animals, including livestock, horses, and rescue animals. Pets often warm up to him quickly thanks to his calm, patient nature. He also brings strong hands-on property knowledge as an ASE-certified mechanic and experienced home maintenance professional through HighPoint Property Services. ━━━ Our Care Approach • Daily updates with photos & videos• Calm, patient handling• Structured routines tailored to your pet’s needs• Pets never left outdoors unattended• Homes treated respectfully and left clean and cared for• Reinforcement of existing training upon request We understand every pet and household is different. The more we know about your routines, expectations, and your pet’s personality, the more personalized and comfortable we can make their care. ━━━ Booking Policies & Travel • Overnight house sitting requires a 2-night minimum stay. • Holiday bookings require:— a 3-night minimum stay— and either multiple pets or combined services due to high seasonal demand. Travel Area & Fees:• Drop-In Visits & Dog Walking:$1.00 per mile for round-trip travel exceeding 25 miles. • Overnight House Sitting:$1.00 per mile for round-trip travel exceeding 40 miles. Last-Minute Requests:A $25 administrative fee may apply to same-day bookings or schedule changes made with less than 24 hours’ notice. Late Pickup Fee:For boarding or scheduled pickup services, a late fee of $10 applies after the first 15 minutes past the scheduled pickup time, plus $5 for every additional 10 minutes thereafter. Meet & Greets:Meet & greets are strongly encouraged for overnight stays, senior pets, special-needs pets, or multi-pet households. Additional Services Available During Overnight Stays:• Light cleaning• Decluttering & organization• Plant & garden care• Home watch/property monitoring Additional services are available only in conjunction with Rover house-sitting stays. We look forward to caring for your pets and helping you travel with peace of mind.