Natalie S.
Natalie S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $22 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pets’ new bestie 🐾 🐶🐱
Pets have always been family to me. Since childhood, I have cared for a wide variety of animals and developed a natural comfort and connection with them. I have been working from home since 2019, which allows me to spend a lot of time with the pets in my care and give them plenty of attention and companionship throughout the day. My first paid pet-sitting experience started when I was 14, when I began house sitting and walking dogs for neighbors. Over time I became the go-to person for friends, family, and neighbors whenever they needed someone they could trust with their pets. More recently, I have also cared for pets through the TrustedHousesitters community while living nomadically and have received over 20 positive reviews from pet owners who trusted me with their homes and animals. Many owners are surprised by how quickly their pets warm up to me. I take time to understand each pet’s personality and routine so they feel comfortable, relaxed, and loved while their owner is away. I am always committed to making sure every pet in my care feels safe and cared for. I am comfortable administering medication, caring for senior or special-needs pets, and calmly handling unexpected situations if they arise. I also enjoy sending regular photo and video updates so you can stay connected with your pet and feel at ease while you are away. I understand how important it is to maintain a clean and well-cared-for home while you are gone. Whether that means watering plants, tending a garden, or simply keeping everything tidy and in its place, you can trust that your home will remain a peaceful and well-cared-for space while you are away. Feel free to reach out if you would like to chat or schedule a meet-and-greet. I would love to meet you and your pets.
Cat care experience
Natalie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When caring for cats and dogs in people's homes, my top priority is to create a comfortable, safe, and engaging environment for the pets. I treat each pet as if they were my own. I start by familiarizing myself with your pets’ daily routine, preferences, and any special needs or medication requirements. I make sure to provide plenty of playtime, cuddles, and attention to ensure your pets feel loved and secure while you are gone. Additionally, I maintain a clean and tidy living space and send regular updates, photos, and videos to keep you informed.
Ratings and reviews
Natalie was great with our pup Finn. He ended up having a double ear infection and Natalie had no problem with administering his ear drops. She was super responsive and sent lots of pictures. Highly recommend Natalie and we have already booked her again!
Natalie is reliable, dependable, responsible and has an authentic affection for pets. She has cared for Ruxin, our 13 year-old weimaraner twice now in the past few months and I cannot say enough about her commitment to providing exceptional care to Ruxin and our home while we were away. We are looking forward to having her back!
Frankie found a forever friend in Natalie. An excellent sitter for both your pet and your home. Went above and beyond. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Natalie is so good with our boys! She really understands what Thor needs - he’s our anxious boy, and accepts Walter as his independent, curious self!
Natalie was very communicative during her stay and our boys warmed up to her immediately 🐾
Natalie was honestly one of the best sitters I’ve ever had on Rover, hands down. She came to meet my fur babes twice before the stay, which immediately put me at ease. She’s just really thoughtful and has such a calm, natural way with animals, you can tell right away she knows what she’s doing and genuinely cares. While I was away, she kept me updated and everything felt easy and stress free the whole time. At one point I even had a perishable package delivered and she took care of it without me even asking, which just says a lot about how attentive she is. But honestly, the biggest thing is how much my pets liked her. That’s always the real test, and they were totally comfortable with her. I’d absolutely have her stay with them again in a heartbeat.
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Schedule
As a remote worker, pet care fits seamlessly into my daily routine. I work from home so I can be in the house with your pet all day.