House Sitting in Newtonville

About: I've loved dogs my whole life and grew up caring for two of my own. I fed them, bathed them, took them on walks and park trips, traveled with them, and handled vet visits and meds. As I got older, friends began asking me to watch their dogs, and those jobs always turned into repeat invitations, which I take as a great compliment. For the past six months, I've volunteered walking dogs at a senior living community, which has taught me to be patient, gentle, and attentive to each dog's unique needs. I follow whatever routines or priorities an owner has, and make sure every dog gets the love, activity, and safety they deserve. I'd be excited to meet you and your pup to see if I can be of help! I'm currently doing school online, so have a lot of flexibility with my schedule! I share a car with my husband so my availability can be flexible with sufficient heads-up. I'm an early-bird so any time really works for me! When caring for your dog in your home, I treat your space with the same respect I'd want for my own. I'm there to focus on your pet's needs, follow your routines, and keep everything running smoothly. I stay focused on what I'm there to do, giving your dog responsible care and making sure they get what they need.

“Emily was absolutely fantastic!! She took incredible care of my lab Dixie, sending me a pup-date every day letting me know how she was doing :) She also left my place spotless. I will definitely re-book Emily for future dog-sitting!”

Holly-Anne Q.

“Erica was wonderful staying with our elderly dog while we were away. She kept us up to date with what was going on with our dog and sent photos multiple times a day. I would highly recommend Erica as a pet sitter.”

Sue S.

“Traci is a warm and responsible pet sitter. She manages our very old and very needy dog with grace and kindness. I am so grateful to have found Tracy!!”

Judy W.

“Nicole helped me out in a big way while I was away at a wedding! I got adorable pictures of my pup and was very happy to hear she took the time to let her warm up. Will definitely rebook with Nicole again, highly recommend!”

Lyna M.

“Laura was amazing with our puppy, and we were very comforted in knowing that he was in good hands with her frequent updates and pictures. She was great with tolerating his puppy behaviors and left our house immaculate. Highly recommend, will definitely call her again!”

Avery S.

“Julia W. was great with our exuberant goldendoodle, Jake. She clearly loves animals, and has excellent experience with dog care and training. Jake was busy each day with multiple walks, playtime, and then some nice down time. Julia communicated well, sent us pictures, was very responsive. We knew that our dog was in great hands. Thank you so much!”

Kim W.

“Sarah did an excellent job taking care of my dog and cat over a two night trip. They were clearly well cared for and my dog was super happy with all the walks! I highly recommend Sarah. She is prompt, professional and very kind with my pets.”

Robert M.

“We were so happy to have Devika stay in our home with our dog Lucy while we attended a wedding! Devika was very responsive and sent lots of photos of Lucy which I appreciated. She was available on short notice and left our house in great shape. Thank you Devika!!”

Ashley W.

“Hashina was great with Ginger, our very anxious dog. Will be using her again!”

Joseph R.

“Kathleen was excellent company for our two small, senior dogs. The little guy can be a little slow to warm, but Kathleen handled it wonderfully. She's super communicative and sent adorable photos throughout our time away. It was easy to rest easy on vacation knowing things were well under control at home.”

Kimberly S.

“I do not think there are enough positive words I can give for Colleen and how big of a help she was for me and Macy! She goes above and beyond, sends loads of pictures and updates, treats your dog as her own, and l will DEFINITELY be requesting her for all of my future dog sitting needs!! Absolutely amazing experience!”

Cole L.

About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 9, and probably even younger! I grew up with a Black Lab who was the sweetest boy. I took care of him throughout his life - bringing him on walks multiple times a day, feeding him, cleaning up after him, and always playing and spending time with him. I have also taken care of my friends’ dogs whenever they were away and needed someone to check in! I’m currently in studying in college in Boston but am very flexible on weekends, along with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after 12pm once I finish classes. I spent 14 years living with my dog and understand what it takes to create a safe and clean space for dogs! I am very attentive and I’ll be able to keep your dog safe. When I get back home after walking dogs I play with them for a bit, make sure they have plenty of water, and do whatever the client asks of me!

“Sabina was wonderful! Made friends with our reactive dog very quickly! She also took care of him during a power outage, and we are so grateful. We came back to a happy and relaxed lil guy!”

Julia C.

“Kept a close eye on my elderly dog with a heart condition. When something looked amiss, she contacted my vet and took my dog to Angel Medical. Chloe's back home, looking good.”

Michele B.

About: I have two years of experience looking after dogs and cats. I work from home and have a flexible schedule to board and provide walks for pets. I currently work part time and am able to provide walks or board animals 7 days a week. I have a very flexible schedule throughout the week. I live in a spacious apartment with a nice park across the street to go for walks. I am also very respectful of other peoples spaces.

“I am a bit of a nervous dog mom when it comes to leaving my fur babies with anyone...Understatement...my pups are needy and full of character. Jess was AMAZING! She was so sensitive to what each dog needed. She communicated with me when necessary in a thoughtful manner. I have total confidence leaving my fur babies with her again!”

Christine G.

“Omar took good care of our house and our elderly cat while we are were away! He sent updates every day and paid attention to our cat's preferences.”

Becky S.

“Caroline H. was great! I really appreciated that she reached out a few days in advance so I felt confident there would be no hiccups on the start date. I also appreciated that she stripped the bed and started the washing machine with her sheets and towels before we came home. She was understanding when, after the wedding, I was delayed and my brother and his wife arrived back at the house before me. But most importantly, I could tell she treated our dog well while were were away!”

Jim K.

“Alana was great! Leo enjoyed his time with her. She was great with following Leo's routine, feeding him, taking him outside, and wiping his feet after getting caught in some rain!”

Jessica L.