Ryan S.
Ryan S.
Contact for Boarding
from $37 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Compassionate, fun, former vet tech
PLEASE READ FULL PROFILE. I have my own pets too, including cats that live inside with me. If you need boarding or day care services, please determine if your pet is a match first. I began as a full-time veterinary technician in 1988, working part time on the side at a boarding kennel until 1991. In 1994 I bought my own aging boarding kennel and built it into a quality business. I began showing collies, then moved to collie rescue. Later I returned to vet tech work. Now I have eight cats and two dogs. In 2019 I bought some chickens. I enjoy tropical fish as a hobby. Both working in the rescue world and as a vet tech taught me much about quirky, unique, or different pets and their needs. I worked in security for ten years, with two years overlapping when I returned to pet sitting via Rover.com in 2016. In early 2018, I decided to leave security work and make the full-time commitment to pet care. Soon, I registered my business as The Critter Sitter, LLC. I am also a published author, with several novels and novellas, articles and essays all in print. I am a regular contributing writer for Asheville Pet Gazette and had several articles in Critter and WNC Woman Magazine in the past. I do not work outside the home, so I have all day to devote to what the fur-kids need. Pet sitting and dog walking are my full-time job. I have a secure, fenced yard, plus I do not leave the dogs outside unattended. For dog walks, I always use leashes. I also always want a meeting prior to accepting new clients. Again, I have house cats, so please ensure your dog would be a fit before contacting me for boarding or day care. I work full time as a pet care provider, so I can meet your pet's individual needs. I have a team of dependable pet lovers available for all schedules. I have a large fenced yard, and gates inside the home to separate dogs into different rooms if needed, like during mealtimes, etc... I also have spaces for quiet time for dogs who just want to get away and relax.
Cat care experience
Ryan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Thank you Ryan for dropping into our home to provide my cat with his meals and some company. Much appreciated!
Ryan has now watched our two cats multiple times, and we couldn’t be happier. She is reliable, communicative, and clearly cares about the animals she looks after. It gives us real peace of mind knowing our cats are in such good hands while we travel. Everything has been smooth each time, and our cats are always happy and well cared for when we return. We’ve already booked her again for future trips, which says everything. Highly recommend.
Ryan was so friendly and accommodating to our schedule! Her experience as a vet tech was reassuring and she was easy to work with.
Ryan is detail-oriented and very communicative! I was able to relax knowing my kitties were well taken care of 💕
Ryan always does a great job! I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Ryan was great with my skittish cats. She lets them lead with the amount of attention they want. It was comforting to get a text update and picture while I was on vacation. Have already booked Ryan for covering on another vacation.
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Schedule
PLEASE READ! My only job is providing pet care. Most of my time is spent at home with boarding guests and day care pups. I do leave daily for short periods to provide drop-in care visits. I also have an experienced team of pet lovers who provide drop-in care visits and dog walks.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and carefully match dogs that will get along. My hope is to send your pet home tired and happy. Between my 30 odd years of experience, ranging from vet tech, kennel owner, rescue director, evaluator, dog trainer, and exhibitor, I have the knowledge and skills to ensure pets will enjoy their stay. your dog home tired from a visit spent playing and having fun.
Pets
A typical day
Each day is different, depending on the needs and desires of each pet and the service I am to do. It could be a fun walk, ball playing, or just cuddling. Dogs have access to large, fenced yard, where they can lounge, run laps, play, wrestle, roll, and be dogs. They come inside, where they can play games and run through the house like wild horses. Or they can take naps, sprawled over beds, the floor, and on doggie bed, or they can find that quiet spot that makes them feel safe.