Erika & Dustin H.
West Seattle, Olympia, WA
Services
Erika & Dustin can care for
Availability
For house sitting, I (Erika) will stay overnight, and be at home during the day often, working from my computer when I'm not on other appointments, (or grabbing food or something). No longer than 8 hours in total a day, 6 hours at a time (no more than 4 hours at a time if necessary). I keep my range of service small so I can spend less time commuting, and focus on caring for your loved ones and get to your location quickly and easily to avoid tardiness or unexpected absences. Dustin provides an extra layer of support and back up as well!
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About Erika & Dustin H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We know every household runs differently and each pet will be accustomed to different routines and rules. We are flexible and would be happy to learn and follow the rules of your home and keep things as routine and stress-free for your pets as possible while you are away! We are comfortable with giving lots of love, play, and snuggles both indoors and outdoors, or also just keeping a watchful eye from a distance when pets need some space. We know pets can require some extra care around the house in the form of cleaning as well, and I always strive to return your home to the state I found it in when I arrived. This includes taking out the trash, wiping down surfaces I've dirtied, sweeping/vacuuming if needed, and washing my towels/linens unless requested otherwise. I always send lots of photo and video updates while you're away, and video calls are of course also possible if requested.
Information Erika & Dustin H. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know their typical routine, any special needs they have, and if there are any behavioral issues and how you prefer they are handled. We always require a meet and greet for safety reasons to ensure that your pets do not display any aggression, and have a safe introduction while their owners are around. I want to ensure they are happy and find us a good fit!
A typical day
We love walking through tree lined neighborhoods or around the park! Happy to play fetch or tug of war in the yard or play indoors with kitties and small dogs and their preferred toys. Snuggles for longer drop-ins or house sits are always a pleasure.
Location
Olympia, WA
Pets
Erika & Dustin H. have Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Care for Furry Friends
Pet care experience
We are looking to provide care and companionship for your loved ones while you're away, stress-free! Erika provides primary care and is the overnight sitter, while Dustin ocassionally provides extra company and support (especially during busier days) when he's not teaching at school. We have lots of experience with pets of our own, as well as helping to care for the critters of others. Dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, rodents, lizards, fish... I (Erika) am familiar with giving insulin and fluid injections as well as administering oral and topical medications (for dogs and cats), even those who won't fall for peanut butter or cheese pockets! My specialty is caring for older animals who have some extra needs, I'm gentle and quiet, familiar with special diets, comfortable with cleaning up messes, and as mentioned, providing medication. That said, I am also happy to provide active play times and long walks to the more energetic or youthful pets as well, of course! I hope you'll consider booking with us!
Cat care experience
Erika & Dustin also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Erika was so great with Fletcher. She made sure to get him the walk he needed, kept him safe, provided me a thorough report and was a pleasure to work with. I'll definitely be booking her again.
I had an outstanding experience with Erika dog sitting for multiple days. From the very beginning, communication was prompt, professional, and reassuring. When I was away, I received regular updates, photos, and messages that gave me complete peace of mind. Dogs were home happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for, which speaks volumes about the attention, patience, and genuine love Erika provided the pups. If you’re looking for someone who is dependable, trustworthy, and truly passionate about animals, I can’t recommend her highly enough. I will absolutely be using her services again and would confidently recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional pet care. Thank you for going above and beyond!
Erika was absolutely wonderful with our dogs. We have an energetic 2 year old and a senior 13 year old, she sent multiple photos each day and kept us updated on their adventures all weekend. We will absolutely book her again! She also kept our home very tidy and went above and beyond with things like washing her linens and folding the ones we left in the dryer.
Erika was one of the best house sitters we’ve had so far! It’s the simple acts like washing the sheets and lite cleaning before our arrival that made her go above and beyond. We will be definitely booking her again!
About Erika & Dustin H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We know every household runs differently and each pet will be accustomed to different routines and rules. We are flexible and would be happy to learn and follow the rules of your home and keep things as routine and stress-free for your pets as possible while you are away! We are comfortable with giving lots of love, play, and snuggles both indoors and outdoors, or also just keeping a watchful eye from a distance when pets need some space. We know pets can require some extra care around the house in the form of cleaning as well, and I always strive to return your home to the state I found it in when I arrived. This includes taking out the trash, wiping down surfaces I've dirtied, sweeping/vacuuming if needed, and washing my towels/linens unless requested otherwise. I always send lots of photo and video updates while you're away, and video calls are of course also possible if requested.
Information Erika & Dustin H. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know their typical routine, any special needs they have, and if there are any behavioral issues and how you prefer they are handled. We always require a meet and greet for safety reasons to ensure that your pets do not display any aggression, and have a safe introduction while their owners are around. I want to ensure they are happy and find us a good fit!
A typical day
We love walking through tree lined neighborhoods or around the park! Happy to play fetch or tug of war in the yard or play indoors with kitties and small dogs and their preferred toys. Snuggles for longer drop-ins or house sits are always a pleasure.
Erika & Dustin H.
West Seattle, Olympia, WA