Stacey N.
Williamsburg, VA
Trusted Dog/Kitty/House Sitter
Pet care experience
*minimum 1 week stay for housesitting requests* 15+ Years Experience Caring For Dogs, Cats, Bunnies, Reptiles, and Homes! Pets are family and it can be nerve racking to find the perfect sitter so that you can truly enjoy your vacation/focus on your work trip. My goal is to understand your pet's routine & mimic that to the best of my ability so that they feel safe and loved while you are away from home. I have experience with dogs, cats, bunnies, and even wildlife and farm animals! (I was a wildlife rescue volunteer.) I love snuggling with laid back puppies & kitties and playing with those who are active. I am a runner, so if your puppy loves to run I would be happy to have a companion! I also have a soft heart for senior animals and understand the patience needed, and I am experienced at giving medications. (I was the proud mom to an Australian Shepherd for 15 wonderful years and many, many kitties over the years. Ask me about my Mogwa & Tyler - loves of my life!) Availability: - I am available only for house sits (where I stay/sleep at your home). - I only offer to watch dogs/cats in their own home. - I work from home but do usually step out for 2-4 hours to grab food and go to the gym. - I happily travel to housesit! I’ve sat for people all over the US. It is a wonderful way for me to explore new cities and for you to have a trusted caretaker for your home and pets.
Reviews
During the holidays, we booked Stacey (fourth time hiring her) to watch our home and cat while we were out of the country. We are always extremely impressed with the sincere level of care and attention she provides. This time she housesat and took care of our (now) sole kitty cat. She always asks very caring questions during the pre-care 'meet & greet' and while we were away, she made sure to follow all of the feeding and litterbox instructions we left, played with our energetic kitty often and even sent us daily updates and photos to put our minds at ease. We returned home to a happy and healthy cat, who seemed to wonder where his new BFF went, and to a spotless house (better than we left it!), with detailed notes on the stay re everything from packages, to mail to cat care and beyond. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Overall, I would highly recommend Stacey to anyone in need of detail-oriented, reliable and responsible care for their home and pets. She truly went above and beyond to ensure that our home and kitty cat were well taken care of while we were away, and kept the communication going throughout. Stacey is THE BEST!
Stacey-is-the-cats-pajamas! =^._.^= ∫ Just returned home after she watched our two cats for a couple days, her third time caring for them. One very needy senior and a 'tween who redefines the word 'energetic'. Between her detailed summaries and specific play for each, she demonstrates time after time that she genuinely cares, not only for our furry friends but to ensure we return to a calm and clean home! She is highly reliable and an exceptional communicator.
Stacey did an amazing job taking care of my kitties for a week. She was a great communicator and sent me detailed updates which made me feel better about being away. She was very thoughtful, organized, and thorough and I would definitely recommend her to anyone and plan to work with her again in the future.
Stacey was absolutely wonderful! She provided thorough updates and really made sure our cats got plenty of love and attention while we were away. We would highly recommend her and look forward to booking her for future visits.
About Stacey N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
During the meet and greet we will go over any care instructions for your home. If I am housesitting, I’ll ask you to show me where I should sleep, should I bring my own towels, etc. If you have any house rules (ex: no shoes in house, a certain room is off limits, etc), I will abide by them. I am happy to bring in the mail/packages and take care of plants in addition to your pets. I do request that if you have cameras around your house that you let me know where so that I can ensure my own privacy and safety.
Information Stacey N. would like to know about your pet
Before the meet and greet, it is helpful to know a little about your pet - is your kitty shy? Is your dog good with strangers?
A typical day
Kitties can expect to have lots of play time and cuddle time, depending on what they want. I usually bring a wand toy with me and my kitty clients get super excited to have a new toy in their life! Pups can also expect a blend of active and cuddle time. In any regular day, I get anywhere from 10.000 - 20,000 steps so if your pups got the energy, I’ve also got it to match!
Services
Stacey can watch in your home
Availability
I usually step out of the house for a few hours to grab food and exercise. During our meet and greet we will discuss your pets schedule (feeding, medications, potty breaks) so that I can schedule when I step out around your pets needs.
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About Stacey N.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
During the meet and greet we will go over any care instructions for your home. If I am housesitting, I’ll ask you to show me where I should sleep, should I bring my own towels, etc. If you have any house rules (ex: no shoes in house, a certain room is off limits, etc), I will abide by them. I am happy to bring in the mail/packages and take care of plants in addition to your pets. I do request that if you have cameras around your house that you let me know where so that I can ensure my own privacy and safety.
Information Stacey N. would like to know about your pet
Before the meet and greet, it is helpful to know a little about your pet - is your kitty shy? Is your dog good with strangers?
A typical day
Kitties can expect to have lots of play time and cuddle time, depending on what they want. I usually bring a wand toy with me and my kitty clients get super excited to have a new toy in their life! Pups can also expect a blend of active and cuddle time. In any regular day, I get anywhere from 10.000 - 20,000 steps so if your pups got the energy, I’ve also got it to match!
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Stacey N.
Williamsburg, VA