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Holly S.

Star Sitter

South Hill, Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
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Services

Holly can host

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

Holly can care for

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

Availability

I'm currently at home full time with middle and elementary age kids and a four year old Bernadoodle named Archie! He is a big teddy bear and loves other dogs. My schedule allows a lot of flexibility for walks, drop in visits or keeping your dog at home with me. If your pup loves playing with other dogs then perhaps they might like to play and socialize in our fenced backyard with our dog Archie. If they prefer a walk then I live in a great area that has a lot of walking paths as well as a wooded area to smell and roam.

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About Holly S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard so your pup can play outside safely at any time of the day when they are staying at my home. Please let me know if your dog gets along well with other dogs and older children as that will be important for boarding. For any boarding requests it is important that we do a met and greet so that your dog can meet my dog Archie, smell the yard and just get comfortable in a new space.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Holly S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know in advance if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I should know about! That will help me get to know them and fully meet them where they are at. If a dog is boarding at my house it is important that they are fully potty trained and reliably non-destructive in a home setting. I am currently accepting repeat dog walks in my neighborhood.

A typical day

When I am walking your dog we'll go at their pace. If they like to walk slowly and smell all the new smells than that's what we'll do! If they want a faster pace to burn some energy than we can do that as well. If I am dropping in to take care of them in your house then we'll play with toys and utilize the yard if available. Every dog has their own unique set of needs and before booking your appointment we'll come up with the best plan for them.

Location

Bellingham, WA

Holly S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Holly S. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

I'd love to walk your dog!

Pet care experience

I've had pets my whole life. I've had puppies all the way to senior dogs who have many special needs. I'm very communicative and will send you picture updates each time I am with your sweet fur baby!

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Diane N.
Boarding • Jun 23, 2026
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Holly was amazing with our Dozer, a bernedoodle. We got many pictures while on our overnight trip. Dozer is a cuddler and she provided lots of cuddle time. I would highly recommend Holly. I especially appreciated her safely fenced back yard. Looking forward to Dozer spending time with Holly again.

Carrie T.
Boarding • May 10, 2026
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Another great stay for my dog, Jaimie. Holly sent regular updates and pictures to keep me informed on how she was doing. Jaimie gets treated like a member of the family so I feel like she is in good hands when I go away. Thank you Holly for taking care of my sweet girl.

Samit D.
Boarding • Feb 09, 2026
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Just fantastic. Picture updates twice a day. The dogs seemed integrated into their lives and doing all the things they do with us which tells us that our 2 older dogs were happy and didn't struggle to adjust which is all you can ask for. Will help us feel less guilty booking out next trip!!

Dan C.
Boarding • Dec 27, 2025
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The best dog minder ever. Our Toby loves playing with Archie and gets excited when I mention going over to stay with him. Holly has become almost family to us. Very reliable, friendly.

About Holly S.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced in yard so your pup can play outside safely at any time of the day when they are staying at my home. Please let me know if your dog gets along well with other dogs and older children as that will be important for boarding. For any boarding requests it is important that we do a met and greet so that your dog can meet my dog Archie, smell the yard and just get comfortable in a new space.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Holly S. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know in advance if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that I should know about! That will help me get to know them and fully meet them where they are at. If a dog is boarding at my house it is important that they are fully potty trained and reliably non-destructive in a home setting. I am currently accepting repeat dog walks in my neighborhood.

A typical day

When I am walking your dog we'll go at their pace. If they like to walk slowly and smell all the new smells than that's what we'll do! If they want a faster pace to burn some energy than we can do that as well. If I am dropping in to take care of them in your house then we'll play with toys and utilize the yard if available. Every dog has their own unique set of needs and before booking your appointment we'll come up with the best plan for them.

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Holly S.

Star Sitter

South Hill, Bellingham, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews