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Hillary R.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•42 reviews
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Dogs are spoiled full time with me!

Pet care experience

I've been an avid dog person for decades. My dogs have been beloved family members who've been spoiled rotten. I have past veterinary clinic experience, skills with medications, and if they want exercise, I love to walk. My most recent baby, a pit bull, lived to be 16, the previous one, made it 15 years. I will definitely fall in love with your dog. I have all day for pampering. I have done many rescues over the years. My husband will be glad to assist with my charges. I consider care of your dog to be my one priority; I do not warehouse them. They are honored guests and my aim is to make sure that your baby is as happy with his stay as you are with your vacation. I lavish them with affection and attention. While they are here, my husband and I consider them to be ours.

Reviews

Ayla P.
Dog Boarding • Jan 07, 2021
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My dog and cat were pampered the entire time I was gone. Hillary was also able to work around a change in schedule and new medication and diet instructions last minute. I'm grateful that they were in such good hands while I was away.

Tamara C.
Dog Boarding • Nov 03, 2019
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Hillary was so good to our dog while we were out on vacation for a week. She treated our dog with so much love and spoiled her just like we do at home. Definitely gave us peace of mind while traveling. We’ll definitely book with her again!

Stephanie L.
Dog Boarding • Oct 06, 2019
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As always, our Daisy-dogs stay at Hillary’s was amazing. She comes home happy and exhausted in a good way. She loves the love and attention that they give her and is always super happy to go back each time. Hillary is our go to!

Anna K.
Dog Boarding • Sep 30, 2019
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Hillary was extremely accommodating! My fur baby was taken care of as if she were at home. I would highly recommend Hillary for your pet sitting needs.

About Hillary R.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hillary R. would like to know about your pet

Most of the dogs I have owned have been pit bulls. I am a great advocate of the breed. They are the sweetest, most people loving creatures, so long as they are nurtured with love. However, in veterinary work, and with friends' dogs, I have found that I love all dogs in all sizes and shapes, and they love me! I have cats, but they have been with dogs here their whole lives, and I think they regard dogs as goofy cats. So long as a dog hasn't got a problem with cats, they don't mind the dog.

A typical day

I live in a small neighborhood with tree-lined streets. It's perfect for a walk, very little traffic. Walks are so much more enjoyable with dogs! My large yard is unfenced and well-shaded, so there is a great environment for playing, ball or whatever my babies like! Inside, I like for dogs to be near for long chats while I do whatever; I think they understand far more than we realize. There will be no shortage of affection--I love dog kisses, hugs, belly rubs, massages, ear scratches, etc.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Hillary can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Hillary can watch in your home

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

About Hillary R.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Hillary R. would like to know about your pet

Most of the dogs I have owned have been pit bulls. I am a great advocate of the breed. They are the sweetest, most people loving creatures, so long as they are nurtured with love. However, in veterinary work, and with friends' dogs, I have found that I love all dogs in all sizes and shapes, and they love me! I have cats, but they have been with dogs here their whole lives, and I think they regard dogs as goofy cats. So long as a dog hasn't got a problem with cats, they don't mind the dog.

A typical day

I live in a small neighborhood with tree-lined streets. It's perfect for a walk, very little traffic. Walks are so much more enjoyable with dogs! My large yard is unfenced and well-shaded, so there is a great environment for playing, ball or whatever my babies like! Inside, I like for dogs to be near for long chats while I do whatever; I think they understand far more than we realize. There will be no shortage of affection--I love dog kisses, hugs, belly rubs, massages, ear scratches, etc.

Location

Portsmouth, VA

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Hillary R.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•42 reviews