Heather R.
Heather R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $12 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I love all things fuzzy.
I’m new to the area and excited to be living on the East Coast! I’ve spent my entire life around animals, and about 10 years ago I ran a successful pet-sitting business on the West Coast. I’m excited to get back to doing something I genuinely love. Over the years, I’ve cared for a wide variety of animals—dogs, cats, hamsters, hedgehogs, lizards, snakes, horses, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and plenty of others. I’m comfortable with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities, from Pit Bulls to Chihuahuas and everything in between. I’m also comfortable caring for senior pets, puppies, anxious pets, animals with special needs, and pets who need medications. The one exception? Spiders. (((shudder))) Never spiders. I know every animal has their own personality, routine, and needs, so I’m happy to follow your instructions and care for your pets the way you do. Whether your pet needs a brief visit or several hours of companionship, I’m happy to tailor each visit to their needs. Walks, meals, medication, playtime, or simply some company—I’m happy to give your pets the attention they deserve. At this time, I’m offering check-in visits only and am not able to provide overnight care. I have a special-needs rescue dog of my own who cannot be left alone overnight. However, I can make as many visits during the day as your pets need and can stay for as long as necessary during each visit. I have plenty of references from previous pet-sitting clients and am happy to provide them upon request. I understand that trusting someone with your pets - and your home - is a big deal, and I want you to feel comfortable knowing they’re in good hands while you’re away. My goal is to make sure your pets are safe, happy, comfortable, and cared for just as you would want. My #1 priority is to provide loving care when you’re not there.
Cat care experience
Heather also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I’m in a client’s home, I make it a priority to follow the pet’s normal routine and schedule. This helps ease the anxiety of having someone new in their space while their parents are away. I also respect your privacy—I know how it feels to have someone go through your belongings, and I could never imagine violating that trust.
Ratings and reviews
Heather is awesome and our dogs love her!
Heather has cared for my two lab mixes, Lola and Daisy.....and my cat, Punk several times. They all LOVE her. My dog, Daisy, actually whimpers when she leaves. I think my dogs love Heather more than me. This should bother me, but I think it is great. I leave knowing that I have nothing to worry about. I know they will be well cared for, she plays with them and they will be tired and content when I come home. I like that Heather always sends me photos of each fur kid while I am away. .....and I swear my house is cleaner when I come home, than when I left.
Heather is an extremely experienced animal caregiver, not only for cats and dogs but all manner of animal from chickens to cows and horses and then some. She is always on time, considers and takes care of every last detail and is committed to providing the best care for any and all animals. She has stepped in to watch over my fur crew on multiple occasions and the process has been seamless. She spent quality time with them, took care of all of their needs and even sent pictures of them and kept me updated on their activity and just took all around exceptional care of my pets as if they were her own. Myself and my pets highly highly recommend Heather for any of your pet care needs!
Being new to the Five Mile area & finding the right fit for a pet sitter was a bit daunting until I met Heather. She is very personable and professional & trustworthy. She will set up an initial appt to meet you and your pet and get all the information to provide the best care. I have used her for over a year when we plan to be out of town for more than overnite. She is very flexible, always texts and sends cute photo or video of her visit & will come by as often as needed, which gives me reassurance that all is well. Believe me...you don't need to fret.... your pet will be in the best hands possible!
We stumbled across this pet sitting angel and love the way Heather takes care of our 4 Siberian Huskies. Our pups love her and so do we! She not only feeds them, she plays with them and gives them loves when their humans are away! Our pups look amazing every time we come home. She is reliable, responsible and takes great pride in the way she cares for our fur babies! If you get the chance to meet her you will know why we trust her with our pups! We highly recommend Heather!❤❤
My husband and I are so happy to have found Heather! We could instantly tell she is a fellow animal lover. :) Our dog really loved her, and we really appreciated how flexible she was. We will definitely be using her in the future and recommending her!
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Schedule
I’m available all day, seven days a week—including holidays. I’m happy to accommodate early mornings, late nights, and even last-minute requests. I can work with your schedule.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsHeather can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- How does your pet handle fireworks or thunder? For some animals, these noises can be very stressful—especially when they’re away from mom and dad and around someone new. Do you give them medication? Do they have a favorite hiding spot? Would you prefer I leave them alone or try to comfort them? My goal is to help them as much as I can.