Heather J.
Heather J.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Always There For Your Best Friend!
I’ve had pets in my life-for my entire life! I've been so fortunate to have had a family pet in my life since I was born. I've had dogs, cats, hamsters, and fish. I understand the love and compassion that our pets bring into our lives and I always strive to treat your pets like my own! I've been pet sitting since I was a teenager and have been the go to sitter for friends, co-workers, neighbors, and family. I’ve worked with rescues, puppies, seniors, and everything else in between. I have experience administering both viral and injected medication and have worked with rambunctious dogs to those that are older and need their space. I also have experience caring for cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards, fish, frogs, houseplants, coy ponds, and large gardens! I have a 6 year old vizsla/coonhound rescue named Murray at home! He's an active dog that loves playtime with other dogs of all sizes and loves going camping, taking walks, and playing tug of war.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Heather was very understanding and patient with our cat, Penelope. It was the first time since her adoption that we’d been away and we were anxious about leaving her but Heather kept us updated about her visits and we were relieved to know all went well. Heather also watered my plants while we were away and set our trash by the curb on trash day. I highly recommend Heather and will definitely contact her for future pet sitting jobs.
Heather was so great, and we really appreciated her taking care of George at (what felt like) the last minute! We love the photos of George during his stay and the updates throughout. We will definitely ask Heather to dog sit again!
My little Chihuahua had another great stay and enjoyed his playtime with the other dogs. I’m so grateful I found Heather and James! They are absolutely fantastic!
Heather was kind, on time, affordable and took great care of our two dogs (one of which is a puppy)! We got updates and pictures at each visit. We will be using her again in the future. Highly recommend:)
Such a fantastic experience for both me and my dog! Heather and her husband James are both so lovely! Their big sweet dog Murray played very well with my little Chihuahua. The layout of their home is perfect for caring for multiple dogs and their back yard is secured by a 6-foot fence with locked gates. I’m so glad I found them and I look forward to having them care for my little pup again!
Heather is such a wonderful sitter! Albus and Odin were so well cared for and it’s so nice to know our pups are in good hands. Thank you so much Heather, James, and Murray!
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Schedule
Working remotely full time gives me the ability to be there for your pet 100%. When your dog is at my house, I am able to let your dog out into my fenced yard for supervised play and will give frequent potty breaks as needed. I also schedule time throughout the day to take your dog on walks as requested. When I am housesitting, I will work remotely from your home and therefore I aim to work around your pet's normal routine.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard in a safe neighborhood and a friendly dog at home to keep your furry friend company. I am happy to take your pet on frequent walks or let them out as needed, depending on your pet’s needs. Fresh water is always available and I will feed your pet as requested. Many of my clients have food allergies and I am very cautious when feeding your pet and follow all feeding instructions. Happy to make time for playtime and give treats as requested. While I typically only take in one dog at a time when boarding or doing daycare (unless there are multiple dogs from one family), I am open to making exceptions, but require that all dogs and families meet prior to booking. I do have two step-children (ages 16 & 13) that are home 50% of the time. I try to book when they are not home but will let you know if schedules overlap before we book! I am certified with the American Red Cross in Dog/Cat First Aid which expires 04/15/2026 and I carry petsitting insurance through Pet Care Insurance (PCI). This annual policy expires 07/20/2024.
Pets
A typical day
I always want to make sure your pet is well cared for and stimulated throughout the day. Whether that means taking in new smells during a walk through the neighborhood, playtime in the house or in the yard, or just giving your pet some space and quiet time; I’ll make sure they feel loved, stick to their routine, and get the attention they need.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsHeather can host up to 3 pets per night
- Please let me know if your pet has any special needs. It’s helpful to know your pet’s typical daily routine and their activity level. Are there any behavioral issues I need to know about? Is your pet on any medication or do they have any allergies? Where do they like to sleep? Are they are allowed to have treats? Is your pet crate trained? Is your pet current on all vaccines? I require a meet and greet before scheduling any service so we can meet in person and make sure I am a good fit for your pet.