Nancy G.
Nancy G.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trusted Pioneer Valley Sitter
Calm, experienced animal care provider in Northampton with years of hands-on experience around animals and therapeutic riding programs. I’ve raised and trained my own four dogs from 8 weeks old, including Canine Good Citizen-level training, and have safely handled dogs in therapeutic environments. I offer dependable, thoughtful care focused on safety, routine, communication, and helping pets feel secure.
Cat care experience
Nancy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Nancy is a fantastic petsitter! She's highly professional, communicative, punctual, knowledgeable, responsible. . . and she really dotes on the pets. I feel confident taking a 12-day trip in September because my pets will get excellent, loving care from Nancy.
I was so impressed with the care and training that Nancy provided for our sweet but nervous rescue dog. We had adopted her just three weeks before our family had a planned week long vacation. We were very worried about who could care for her that we would trust while also staying in our home with her day and night. Nancy came to several visits prior to the week long stay at my home, to get to know our dog Pearl and our family. She took notes and interviewed us about Pearl and was very serious about the commitment to her. By the time I left for my trip, I had no worries about leaving her in such expert care. While on my trip, I received daily updates, photos and videos which calmed me so I could enjoy the trip. Nancy also sent me a few instructional videos on how she got Pearl to happily put her (feared) harness on in a fun game, and how she would leash her up in the morning with positive reinforcements. When I returned from my trip, I was greeted by a happy and more confident dog along with a house that was cleaner than how I had left it to begin with! She is professional and excellent!
Nancy is amazing, thorough, clear, communicative, thoughtful and incredibly caring. If you're wondering who to trust your pets and home with, look no further. Book her if she's available!
Nancy took amazing care of our puppy—I think he was sad to see us come back! She took great care of our home, too. Can’t say enough good things.
Nancy is a super-star sitter. She takes care of our dog as if she were her own beloved pet, giving her loads of affection and attention, making sure she is safe, happy, and entertained throughout the course of their time together. She is very warm, reliable and easy to work with. She clearly loves this work and is interested in animals' well-being and enrichment. Nancy is also a great overnight house & pet sitter: she's extremely trustworthy and takes great care of our home and all the pup's multi-day needs. She sends lots of updates and photos to set our minds at ease so that we can enjoy our time away.
Pearl loved her walk with Nancy. She brought treats for her and thoughtfully helped her with her anxiety and shyness while providing a fun experience.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently offer pet sitting on a selective basis so I can provide focused, dependable care and maintain consistent routines for each pet. I require a meet and greet initial assessment for you to meet me and for me to assess your dog. Best fit will be with dogs who enjoy the company of my dog Coco (a Shih Tzu Dauchshund mix) but evening visits, weekends, vacation coverage, and overnight care are fine for dogs that perfer human company. I keep my service area manageable to ensure reliable communication, punctual visits, and attentive care for every animal.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I focus on creating a calm, safe, and consistent environment where pets can feel comfortable and secure while their owners are away. I carefully follow feeding schedules, medication instructions, walking routines, and household preferences, and I communicate reliably with updates and photos.
Pets
A typical day
We enjoy safe, structured outings at Laurel Park where all dogs remain on leash for safety and responsible cleanup is always maintained. Walks focus on sniffing, enrichment, gentle exercise, and calm exploration of the environment rather than uncontrolled play. For dogs who need more physical outlet, I also have access to a large indoor playroom where they can safely romp, move freely, and enjoy supervised activity in a secure space.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyNancy can host up to 2 pets per night
- I only take dogs I can safely manage on leash in public spaces and in structured indoor play. I’m not a fit for uncontrolled reactivity that could compromise safety.