Kelcie B.
Williston, VT
I want to be your pet's best friend
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Kelcie and I have lots of experience dog, cat, small animal, bird, and even fish-sitting. I'd love to care for your pets! I have experience caring for all sizes and breeds of dogs as well as elderly dogs with special needs. I can be quite flexible with dog walking/sitting. I have experience hiking with dogs, administering medications, and generally loving and paying a ton of attention to them! I make it a priority to let dogs approach and smell me to get comfortable before making moves to pet them, and to make sure they get lots of walks and activity. Contact me to book services! Best regards, Kelcie I work from home, so I am quite flexible when it comes to pet sitting. Morning, midday, and evening drop-in visits or walks would be best for me. I am quite flexible on weekends. I am able to house-sit as well, and would plan to either bring my laptop with me to your house to work, or come by the house at midday to check on your pet(s) if I am working at my home. I cannot currently offer boarding at my home as I have pet rats, and I don't want to risk any safety issues. I pay attention to the animals' specific schedule and needs. I generally take dogs for walks twice daily for about half an hour, and let them out during the day. I bring treats with me on walks. I spend a good amount of time playing with the dogs I sit for to tire them out so they'll sleep well, and to help with any separation anxiety from their owners. For drop-in visits, I let the animal out to use the bathroom, refresh water bowls, and give a treat. Same with walks, and walks last for 30 mins.
Reviews
Kelcie took great care of our dogs and house while we were gone for 10 days! She sent us an update and pictures every day and made sure they had everything they needed. Thank you Kelcie!!
Kelcie is a wonderful pet sitter and we feel so lucky to have found her. ? She took excellent care of our cat- extremely attentive and so easy to communicate with. You can tell she is a true animal lover! Highly recommend Kelcie- we certainly look forward to working with her again!
Kelcie was great. She stayed a couple of nights with our lab, allowing us to have a weekend away. Tucker was kept very happy and we were updated regularly and felt connected even while away. Would love for her to come back to play another day!
Kelcie was simply wonderful with my indoor/outdoor cat and my pandemic pet parent nerves at leaving kitty for the first time. Kelcie built a rapport, maintained kitty's routine and provided the person presence kitty is used to during the day as well as at night. I returned to a spick and span house and a contented kitty. No distress, either for the cat or for me! I look forward to working with Kelcie again and can recommend her without reservation.
About Kelcie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I work from home full time, so I'd be able to give your pet plenty of attention, especially if I can work from your home. I have flexibility to do drop-ins or walks during my lunch break as well.
Information Kelcie B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know if the dog has any behavioral issues, and I'd like to know whether they get along with other animals, kids, etc. I am not particularly comfortable caring for dogs with history of biting or aggression toward people. I have lots of experience with dogs who are reactive to other dogs however, and I'm happy to ensure that walks are safe and distanced from other animals if needed. No breed preferences, love them all!
A typical day
I love to take dogs for walks, whether in neighborhoods, on walking trails, or at the dog park! I'm also comfortable taking them in the car to go to a new location for a walk or even for a hike, but only if you are comfortable and ask me to. One spot that I particularly love is Colchester Pond. There is a 3-mile trail around the pond, with moderate hills so it's a great place to give a dog exercise. I will also play frisbee, fetch, tug-of-war, whatever your pet enjoys doing!
Services
Kelcie can watch in your home
Availability
I can either work from your home if you are comfortable, or I can provide regular check-ins with your pet during the day. If house sitting, I would plan to stay overnight with your pet, but could also stay overnight at my home if you'd prefer.
About Kelcie B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I work from home full time, so I'd be able to give your pet plenty of attention, especially if I can work from your home. I have flexibility to do drop-ins or walks during my lunch break as well.
Information Kelcie B. would like to know about your pet
I'd like to know if the dog has any behavioral issues, and I'd like to know whether they get along with other animals, kids, etc. I am not particularly comfortable caring for dogs with history of biting or aggression toward people. I have lots of experience with dogs who are reactive to other dogs however, and I'm happy to ensure that walks are safe and distanced from other animals if needed. No breed preferences, love them all!
A typical day
I love to take dogs for walks, whether in neighborhoods, on walking trails, or at the dog park! I'm also comfortable taking them in the car to go to a new location for a walk or even for a hike, but only if you are comfortable and ask me to. One spot that I particularly love is Colchester Pond. There is a 3-mile trail around the pond, with moderate hills so it's a great place to give a dog exercise. I will also play frisbee, fetch, tug-of-war, whatever your pet enjoys doing!
Location
Williston, VT
Pets
Kelcie B.
Williston, VT