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Heather W.

Waterloo, IA

3.7 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Heather can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

They always come first! Even with my own fur children, everything else is on hold until their needs are met first. Same for all pets.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Heather W.

Communication

70% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

They always come first! Even with my own fur children, everything else is on hold until their needs are met first. Same for all pets. They are all treated with the golden rule.

Information Heather W. would like to know about your pet

All pets have different personalities and handle new people differently. Knowing their triggers is helpful (ex: one of mine does not like when men that wear hats ?‍♂️) or if they have stage fright during potty breaks. Any tidbits are helpful.

A typical day

Depending on your pets needs, personality and energy level. Activities can range from cuddles to tug a war! If an extra long walk is needed that is an easy accommodation. If they are experiencing anxiety I have lots of experience with helping them manage and processing that energy as well.

Location

Waterloo, IA

Heather W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

It’s complicated..

Pet care experience

My experience with cats changed about 5 years ago when I began seeing my partner. Through that relation I also gain 6, yes 6 additional fur children. Unable to turn away from an animal in need, I’ve gained a new love and understanding for these little nuggets

Cat care experience

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They’ve def. Grown on me!

Heather also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Kyndra L.
House Sitting • Mar 10, 2025
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I hired Heather to care for my dogs, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. We agreed on four drop-in visits per day to ensure our dogs were properly cared for, and we communicated that she could reach out if there were any issues. We even had our neighbors checking in as backup to keep our dogs entertained throughout the day. However, on the second day of the pet-sitting, I discovered that she had not shown up for the scheduled visits we had agreed upon after reaching out to her first. Despite paying $50 per day for her services, Heather failed to fulfill her duties on two separate days. When I reached out to discuss this and reconcile the payment for services not rendered, I did not receive a response. Unfortunately, due to these trust issues, we decided to no longer use Heather’s services and will not be hiring her again. While I hope others have a better experience, this was not the level of care and reliability I was expecting.

Bobbi D.
House Sitting • Jan 02, 2025
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Heather is absolutely a godsend! She truly loves our fur babies and treats them as our own!!

Victoria V.
House Sitting • Jul 29, 2024
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Heather was very professional and the pups took to her right away. We received pictures and a video that put our minds at ease. She updated us on anything pertinent. A very likable pup sitter. I would hire again.

Samantha L.
Jun 14, 2024

Heather is amazing with pets of any kind. She has a passion to care for animals and to love them unconditionally as if they all were her own. She has personally helped me with my dog. And the way she was able to control the situation was brilliant and swift. I highly recommend her as an animal caregiver.

About Heather W.

Communication

70% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

They always come first! Even with my own fur children, everything else is on hold until their needs are met first. Same for all pets. They are all treated with the golden rule.

Information Heather W. would like to know about your pet

All pets have different personalities and handle new people differently. Knowing their triggers is helpful (ex: one of mine does not like when men that wear hats ?‍♂️) or if they have stage fright during potty breaks. Any tidbits are helpful.

A typical day

Depending on your pets needs, personality and energy level. Activities can range from cuddles to tug a war! If an extra long walk is needed that is an easy accommodation. If they are experiencing anxiety I have lots of experience with helping them manage and processing that energy as well.

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Heather W.

Waterloo, IA

3.7 out of 5 stars
5 reviews