Erin O.
Erin O.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
recovering recruiter & animal lover
My journey into professional pet care began with my own sweet rescue, Wallace. After he passed, I dedicated myself to helping other animals, volunteering over 100 hours as a dog walker at the APS of Durham. That experience solidified my passion and led to a career change, allowing me to do what I love full-time: providing exceptional care that makes it easier for anyone to have happy, healthy pets. My hands-on experience includes: - Diverse Breeds & Sizes: From tiny terriers to gentle giants. - All Life Stages: Puppies requiring consistent routines to seniors needing gentle, patient care. - Specialized Needs: Skilled in handling fearful, anxious, and leash-reactive dogs. - Range of Animals: Experienced with dogs, cats, horses, goats, and chickens. I am committed to making your life easier and ensuring your pet feels safe, loved, and happy while you're away. I hope you'll trust me to take care of your beloved family member.
Cat care experience
Erin also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I take a proactive approach to ensure the safety and well-being of every animal in my care. - Complimentary Meet & Greet: For the safety and comfort of everyone, I require a free in-person or video consultation before the first overnight pet sitting service. This allows us to ensure we are a great fit and to go over your pet's specific needs and routine. - Pet First Aid & CPR: I am working on my Pet First Aid & CPR certification. This knowledge is critical for handling any situation, especially with the risks of heat in our Carolina climate. - Fluent in Animal Body Language: My extensive work with shelter animals has taught me to be highly observant of subtle cues. I prioritize understanding what an animal is communicating to prevent stress, build trust, and never push them past their comfort zone. - Specialized Behavioral Experience: Having cared for my own reactive dogs, I have a deep, personal understanding of how to manage and support dogs with anxiety, fear, and reactivity. While I do not board pets in my home, this experience makes me uniquely qualified to care for yours.
Ratings and reviews
Erin was very good with communicating if she was running behind. My pup seemed really comfortable with her. And was always less stressed after I came come.
This is our second time using Erin, she was great the first time as well as this time. Always communicates efficiently and takes great care of cats. We feel relaxed knowing we are away and Erin is watching our boys.
My dog enjoyed visits by Erin. She took great care of him.
Erin is the best! She was so thoughtful and sweet with my dog, Cleo, who is a bit anxious!
Erin is worth the price! She always does an amazing job, always very easy to communicate with and our pets absolutely love her!
Erin is so so wonderful. I am such a nervous dog owner and Erin went above and beyond to make sure both my chow chow and I were comfortable.
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Schedule
Full-Time Availability for Your Peace of Mind Because pet care is my full-time profession, I offer flexible and reliable scheduling to fit your needs. My goal is to build a lasting relationship with you and your pets, becoming your trusted go-to sitter for years to come. In-Home Pet + House Sitting My standard overnight service is designed to keep your pet comfortable in their own environment. This includes: - Continuous presence in your home from approximately 7 PM to 9 AM. - Multiple potty breaks and check-ins throughout the day, customized to your pet's routine. * For pets who need extra companionship or have special needs, a Constant Care (24-hour) option is available for an adjusted rate. Please inquire for details.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsErin can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- To ensure I provide the best and safest care possible, our complimentary Meet & Greet is our chance to get to know each other. I'll want to learn all about your pet, including: - Their daily routine for meals, walks, medications, and playtime. - Their unique personality and any behavioral quirks (e.g., leash pulling, separation anxiety, resource guarding, specific fears). - Their comfort level around new people, children, or other animals we might encounter. - Any existing training commands or protocols you use. While I am not a certified trainer, I am more than happy to help reinforce your current training and maintain consistency.