House Sitting in Merrimac

“Alicia was great! Very respectful and communicated well. We felt comfortable having her dog-sit and house-sit for our two large dogs (who can be a handful at times.) We definitely will reach back out to her for help again this year.”

Mark E.

“Amari was so great with our dog! He doesn’t like new people coming in the house but she came and met him before our trip to help ease that, and was so patient with him. Amari sent updates and pictures and we could tell our dog was happy and enjoying his new friend. I’d love to have her back in our home any time!”

Hannah B.

“Kayla did a fantastic job! She was a great communicator and responded quickly to inquiries. She asked very thoughtful and responsible questions about both the dog and the house at our meet and greet. She dog sat for over a week and did such a great job of getting Frankie out regularly, playing with her, and just generally showing her lots of love! Frankie was happy and healthy on our return (and the house was in great shape too!)! We'd happily use Kayla again!”

Alyssa W.

“Jessie went above and beyond for all of our pets every single day! She cared for our two dogs, cat, and chickens while we were away. She gave everyone extra walks, love, and treats each day. She also sent multiple text, picture, and video updates throughout the day of walks, play time, or everyone just relaxing. Our pets were showed the same love and care as she would for her own. Hands down, she is who you want caring for your animals while you are away.”

Emilia J.

“Kaitlyn was wonderful! She sent great photos and kept me updated on everything!”

Robert M.

About: I’ve been around and taking care of dogs since I was 7. I grew up training all of our puppies and continuing to love them now at their old age. I’m comfortable with cats and dogs of large/medium to small. I’m currently a full time college student. Available to sit weekdays and weekends. As well as walks during the day. Most of my mornings are free and afternoons as well. I enjoy spending my free time with animals, last year I spent a lot of time at the animal shelter hanging out with dogs and cats! I am able to come to your home, in you and your dogs/cats environment to keep your animals company, safe, and well loved while you’re away.

“Claudia and Mario were great sitters, our dog loved them! They sent pictures to let us know how she was doing and she seemed to be doing great when we got back. We would definitely rebook with them in the future!”

Sam H.

“Heather is wonderful! If you want a grown up taking care of your pets and home just like you do, Heather is who you want! She is incredibly communicative, sends photos and updates, and takes wonderful care of the fur babies and home. Highly recommend!”

Elizabeth L.

“Claire did an excellent job dog and house sitting! We came back home to happy dogs and a clean home. We hope to use Claire more in the future.”

Kaitlyn H.

“Denise took fantastic care of Frankie and was great with communications both before and during my trip! She went above and beyond to make sure she left the house in good shape as well. We will absolutely have her back!”

Alyssa W.

“Anisa did a wonderful job! She was very communicative and was very easy to work with!”

Robert M.

“We just moved to the area and put our trust in Shelby to take care of our older dog. She did not disappoint and longingly cared for our dog and home. Thanks for loving our Bodie!”

Becky E.

“I was amazed at how quickly Chauncey (our rescue dachsshnd) warmed up the Nancye. She has this innate ability to know a dog and his needs, placing that as top priority. She texted with pictures often, I left home for a much needed few days away without a worry at all. HIGHLY recommend and feel sure we'll want Nancye to pet/house sit for us again--SOON!”

Betty K.

About: I've had many animals in my household ever since I can remember, and I know first-hand how our four-legged friends need to be cared for as members of the family. It's important to give pets the love and care they need, and I will ensure your animal(s) are properly tended to during your family's absence! I care for pets in between classes, during my free time, and at night for house sitting! I have a lot of evening and morning availability, and I'm free on most weekends. I've had experience caring for small, medium, and big dogs, along with cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, bunnies, and even a bearded dragon. I ensure they are all fed and taken outside (if needed) under a consistent schedule. Also, don't worry about them being alone and bored, as I absolutely LOVE playing and being with any animals!

“Kelly is fantastic! Our puppy had so many great walks and was well taken care of by her. The cat was happy too! (I mean as happy as a cat can be…) Our house was neat as a pin and she was extremely responsive and absolutely wonderful! We will call on her again! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Don and Rachel W.

“Madison did great staying with Copper while I was out of town! She sent pictures with updates, responded quickly, and followed our typical schedule to make sure he was well cared for and got plenty of attention. I already booked her again for another overnight stay!”

Aaron B.

“Thanks for looking after the house and critters while I was out of town! Everything was in great shape when I got back, and the cats seemed happy. Appreciate it!”

Liam K.

“Super flexible with my schedule, gave me updates throughout the day and did everything I needed for my pup. Highly recommend Avery for pet sitting!”

Mitch K.

About: I am passionate about dogs and have been my whole life! I’ve had the privilege of raising three dogs from puppyhood all the way through their golden years, so I have hands-on experience with every stage of a dog’s life, from the zoomies, the training, and to the senior snuggles. My sweet pup is back home in Colorado, and honestly, I’m hoping to get some dog time in while im in Virginia. Your fur baby will be in caring, experienced hands! I’m currently pursuing my PhD at VT, so my schedule revolves around research and the occasional class. My hours are very felxible, which means I’m rarely locked into a rigid 9-to-5. During the school year I typically have 1-2 classes, but outside of that my time is largely my own. That flexibility means I can easily work pet care into my daily routine, whether it’s midday walks, regular check-ins, or just making sure your pet has consistent company throughout the day. Safety is my top priority whether I’m caring for pets in my home or yours! Unless there’s a securely fenced yard, dogs are always on leash, no exceptions. Before leaving any space, I do a thorough safety sweep to make sure nothing is within reach that could be chewed, swallowed, or knocked over. I’m also extremely vigilant about doors and escape routes, my own cats are certified escape artists, so I’ve become a pro at making sure no sneaky paws slip out unnoticed! You can trust that your pet’s environment will be secure, supervised, and set up for their safety.

“Another fantastic experience with Kennedy! She communicated often and kept us updated regularly, and Scout had a great time with her new friend! Thanks, Kennedy!”

Tawnia C.