Kerry V.
Pennington, NJ
**No longer in Lancaster**
Pet care experience
***I’m in the middle of a move, and no longer accepting clients in PA. Thank you!*** Hi pet owners! I'm a dog and cat sitter with a decade of experience, available for housesitting (at your home), walking dogs, or checking on pets. I’m comfortable with trained dogs of all sizes. I'm also available to care for dogs who need unique care. (For example, I’ve cared for dogs who are deaf, blind, and elderly.) I am generally comfortable with any dog, as long as they respond to basic commands* (i.e sit, heel, drop, and come) and do not bite* *puppies are the exception to this rule 😊 I love caring for puppies! Please note, there is an additional puppy fee listed in my service rates. --- To book with me, please reach out at least 24 hours in advance, and we'll set up a meet and greet so you, your pups and I can get comfortable with each other. Please note, I charge a $5 fee for requests sent under 48 hours of the requested visit, and a $5/day fee for services over 15 minutes away from my home.
Reviews
We were fortunate to have Kerry watch our dog Buddy over the weekend. She came over a few days earlier to do a meet and greet and asked great questions about Buddy’s routines and got acquainted with him. Over the weekend she communicated via texts and pictures of his status and asked inquired about his behavior with thunderstorms. I was happy with Kerry’s follow ups and communication. Buddy would love to see her again! This was our first time using River. Overall our experience was great and we plan on using it again.
Kerry really bailed us out in a pinch. She is the best!
Kerry was wonderful. Listened to our needs and was very patient with our dog. Look forward to using her again.
Kerry was amazing! She went above and beyond for my senior dog Adonis and made me feel extremely comfortable the whole time I was gone. Adonis loves her so much and can’t wait for her to return lol. Would highly recommend!
About Kerry V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As someone with many years of experience working with preschoolers and disabled children, I am extremely aware of the risk of a stranger caring for your (fur) babies, and I don't take it lightly. For this reason, I require a meet-and-greet before agreeing to provide any service to make sure we are both confident that I can keep your dog safe. My demeanor is gentle, so I'm not the right fit for a dog that pulls or isn't safe around other dogs or unfamiliar people.
Information Kerry V. would like to know about your pet
Before I care for a dog, I like to know their basic daily schedules, and where the dog's things are located in the house. A meet-and-greet with me involves walking me through the dog's needs, and physically walking me through their areas indoor and outside. I like to get a sense of your & the dog's vibes, to make sure our communication styles fit! Day-of, please leave a list of emergency contact information, with owner's and vet info, neighbor's info, and all the info we discussed in our meet and greet, including reminders of the pets food portions and how often pets need to go outside.
A typical day
My visits vary from dog to dog. The basics of a visit are taking the dogs outside, giving them water, feeding them at mealtimes, and giving lots of pets and belly rubs. I'm available to take your dog for walks around your neighborhood and playing in your yard. One of my favorite clients was a lab and a duo of labradoodles who wanted to play fetch with a tennis ball for hours. I also have clients with dogs who don't take walks and just need some human contact while their owners are away, so after I take them outside, we cuddle up on the couch to watch TV. (Cuddles are a must to any of my visits.) I'd like to get to know the dog(s) for a few visits before I'd be comfortable bringing them in close contact with other dogs (i.e. to a dogpark).
Services
Kerry can watch in your home
Availability
Dogsitting & walking is currently my main gig as I save up for grad school. I have a very flexible schedule this summer and would love new clients!
About Kerry V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
As someone with many years of experience working with preschoolers and disabled children, I am extremely aware of the risk of a stranger caring for your (fur) babies, and I don't take it lightly. For this reason, I require a meet-and-greet before agreeing to provide any service to make sure we are both confident that I can keep your dog safe. My demeanor is gentle, so I'm not the right fit for a dog that pulls or isn't safe around other dogs or unfamiliar people.
Information Kerry V. would like to know about your pet
Before I care for a dog, I like to know their basic daily schedules, and where the dog's things are located in the house. A meet-and-greet with me involves walking me through the dog's needs, and physically walking me through their areas indoor and outside. I like to get a sense of your & the dog's vibes, to make sure our communication styles fit! Day-of, please leave a list of emergency contact information, with owner's and vet info, neighbor's info, and all the info we discussed in our meet and greet, including reminders of the pets food portions and how often pets need to go outside.
A typical day
My visits vary from dog to dog. The basics of a visit are taking the dogs outside, giving them water, feeding them at mealtimes, and giving lots of pets and belly rubs. I'm available to take your dog for walks around your neighborhood and playing in your yard. One of my favorite clients was a lab and a duo of labradoodles who wanted to play fetch with a tennis ball for hours. I also have clients with dogs who don't take walks and just need some human contact while their owners are away, so after I take them outside, we cuddle up on the couch to watch TV. (Cuddles are a must to any of my visits.) I'd like to get to know the dog(s) for a few visits before I'd be comfortable bringing them in close contact with other dogs (i.e. to a dogpark).
Location
Pennington, NJ
Kerry V.
Pennington, NJ