Lydia B.
Lydia B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Love, Care, and Companionship
I’m a 34-year-old animal lover who has grown up with both dogs and cats of all sizes and personalities. My lifelong experience caring for pets has given me the patience, reliability, and attention to detail needed to ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I have experience providing both dog and cat sitting, including feeding, administering medications, walks, playtime, and lots of affection. I’ve also cared for pets with special needs, including a deaf dog for eight years and a rear-paralyzed dog that required extra assistance, compassion, and consistent care. These experiences taught me how to adapt to each pet’s unique needs and communicate through patience and positive reinforcement. I’m comfortable caring for a wide variety of breeds and sizes, including Vizslas, Boxers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and many others. Whether your pet is energetic and adventurous or prefers a quiet companion, I strive to provide dependable, attentive care and treat every animal as if they were my own.
Cat care experience
Lydia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure while their owner is away. I carefully follow all instructions for feeding, fresh water, medications (if needed), walks, potty breaks, and any special care requirements. I also spend quality time with each pet through play, exercise, or simply providing companionship and affection based on their personality. I respect my clients’ homes by keeping the space clean and tidy, cleaning up after pets, and ensuring doors, gates, and crates are secure at all times. I’m attentive to changes in a pet’s behavior or health and will communicate any concerns promptly. I also provide regular updates and photos so owners can have peace of mind knowing their pets are safe, happy, and receiving loving, dependable care.
Ratings and reviews
The peace of mind on so many levels with this one! 10/10. Highly recommend.
Lydia is exactly what I was looking for in a cat sitter-- reliable, communicative, flexible, and kind and patient with my shy cat. I felt I could rest easy while I was away knowing my cat was in good hands. Thank you so much, Lydia!
Lydia is great and always is! Thank you for keeping an eye on my sweet girl :)
Lydia was absolutely amazing. She was super communicative and lots of updates! My sweet cat loved having her and it was a joy to work with Lydia. I would recommend Lydia 100%!
Lydia was great caring for my cat, Elsie, while we were away for a long weekend. She is very responsive and we would definitely book her in the future!
We couldn't ask for a better dog sitter than Lydia. She is reliable, trustworthy, and truly loves animals. Our dog, Deccan, always has the best time with her. He loves when she comes over to spend time with him! We would definitely recommend Lydia for any pet and house sitting needs.
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Schedule
I work the hours of 7am-3pm Monday through Friday. Afternoon, evening and early morning walks are easy adjustments to my routine. Evenings and nights are open for lots of play time and end of the night routines.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsLydia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day