Riley H.
Riley H.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring and Conscientious!
Hi! My name is Riley and I have been a pet owner and foster parent for a local shelter for several years. I have been pet-sitting as my full time job for the last 5 years, and I have at least 15 years of experience with many types of animals from owning pets and fostering cats and dogs. Housesitting is my most popular service, so I have plenty of experience staying in and taking care of clients’ homes while they’re away. Pet care is the priority but the home is part of the deal! I’m something of a neat freak and try to leave everything better than I found it. I am happy to care for senior and special needs animals- I have experience administering both oral and injectable medications to dogs and cats. I am comfortable around any/all breeds and sizes of dog 🐶 I definitely understand that every pet is different and always aim to understand and meet their needs however possible. I can't wait to meet your pet! *Please note that I have amended my house sitting policy: If your pet cannot be left alone for more than 4 hours during the day time, there is an additional $50 fee per day. This is considered my "constant care" rate for pets that may need some extra attention. Thank you for your understanding!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pets are always safe with me and their health and well-being comes first. Please make sure you leave me with your emergency vet info or someone I can contact in the event of an emergency. While rare, I will always keep you in the loop about any issues that may arise while caring for your pet.
Ratings and reviews
We love Riley! She takes such great care of Bear and it gives me so much peace of mind knowing he’s happy and well cared for while I’m traveling for work. I’d absolutely recommend her and will continue booking with her.
Came home to a relaxed dog, clean house and great updates along the way! Thank you, Riley - you dealt with neighbors' construction and HVAC problems with grace and care. Belle says she missed you!
Belle recognized Riley right away and they had a great walk together!
This is Riley's second time house sitting my senior dog. It was a longer trip this time, just over a week. Just like the first time, Riley did a fantastic job. She took excellent care of my house, and my dog was super relaxed when I got home which means she also took great care of her. It's so nice to find a sitter that you can trust and not have to worry about your pet while you're gone ❤️
Riley did a fantastic job watching my dog over 4th of July weekend. My dog is older and a picky eater, and Riley was so accommodating and tried different things when needed to make sure she was eating. My dog is usually a little nervous around new people, but immediately seemed so comfortable with Riley. She took excellent care of my house, and my dog was very relaxed when I got home - which tells me she had a great time and wasn't anxious over the weekend. Riley also did a great job communicating with me. Will definitely book with her again in the future!
Riley has been so great. My dog is usually a little nervous around new people. Because of that, I booked a couple of drop-in visits while I was home before a trip so that my dog could get more familiar with Riley before a house sitting stay. Turns out, that might not have been needed since my dog immediately seemed at ease around her! Still glad we did them though because it's so much easier to relax and enjoy a vacation when you're not constantly worried about your pup back home 😄
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Schedule
My schedule varies week to week, so drop ins for dogs with consistent potty times are not the best fit for me! I appreciate any flexibility that is available. Otherwise, I can be pretty accommodating!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRiley can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- For dogs, I like to know about health conditions, medications, general energy levels, and what to expect in their daily routine (i.e. when will they wake up in the morning?) . Even all the details you think are silly/over the top! For cats, I believe routine is just as important. I know some kitties are very sensitive to anything “off” in their day, especially a stranger in the house, so I want to make sure your cat is relaxed and happy as can be!