Pamela V.
Pamela V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from US$18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I love them like they're my own!
I've had dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, fish, and even aquatic frogs in my life since I was about 7 years old. We currently only have guinea pigs in the house, but this past summer we had the joy and pleasure of having our daughter's dog live with us for a few months, and it was glorious! While my daughter was at work, I was responsible for feeding, walking, and playing with her dog. Being a biomedical scientist, I am extremely cautious when it comes to giving any pet table food without asking the owner first. I have owned cats for a good part of my life, and occasionally cat-sit for a friend when her apartment is being treated for pests. We have some extended family members that are allergic to cats, so we don't currently have any cats in our home. Because our current schedule doesn't really allow it and because we take pet ownership VERY seriously (meaning cats, and especially dogs need and should have lots of attention) we don't have a dog... but would love to have one sometime in the future. Having Pumpkin (the pup) in our lives was wonderful. To satisfy that love for furry friends, I thought I would offer some services on Rover. I am a retired Neuroscience researcher, but recently went back to school for my BA in Music Composition, so I am always looking for places away from the distractions of my home to work on my compositions.
Cat care experience
Pamela also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Because some dogs and cats can be stressed by new environments, I would prefer to care for dogs and cats in their own home. One exception is my occasional care for cats that need to be removed from their premises for their own safety (e.g. when exterminators are working).
Ratings and reviews
Pamela is very nice and good with my dog. He took to her right away, definitely recommend!
Pamela has cared for our dog (and house) several times. We are so grateful to have found such a trustworthy, caring, responsive sitter. Pamela has great communication skills and sends daily videos/photos and updates. We always come home to a happy dog and a sparkling clean home.
Pamela cared for our dog for the second time and once again we returned to a happy dog and sparkling clean home. She has proven to be trustworthy, professional, kind, and a great communicator. A+/5 Star dog sitter.
I can't say enough about Pam. She's wonderful with our girls and I know they adore her. She earns a 100% for communication, responsibility, and for loving our girls. On our last trip, our flight got cancelled and she stepped right up by continuing to care for our girls and communicating with us each step of the way. She helped us out so much. We are truly thankful for her!
Pam was awesome with our two girls! Lucy can be a bit cranky but she thoroughly enjoyed Pam's company. She was very attentive to their needs, which can be alot :-)
I can’t say enough good things about Pamela and how well dog/house sitting went. If you’re looking for someone reliable, kind, and trustworthy, look no further. My dog immediately sensed that Pamela is a true dog lover, and warmed up right away. She followed every instruction perfectly, and my dog was exceptionally well cared for the entire time. Pamela sent us pictures and updates regularly, and is a great communicator. We returned to a sparkling clean home and a happy dog. We’ve already booked our next house/dog sitting with Pamela!
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Schedule
I am not currently working outside of the home, so I have a lot of flexibility. While in Maryland, I often perform with some musical ensembles that hold evening rehearsals that run about 2 hours, so if your pet needs constant supervision, this should be considered. PLEASE NOTE: For overnight, longer-term pet/housesitting I prefer locations in New England.