Pet Sitting in Old Somerset

About: Being raised with pets of all varieties and now as a pet owner myself, I have a deep empathy for the needs of each unique animal I meet. Whether it’s managing anxiety, balancing high energy, or frolicking outside, I am committed to adapting to you & your pets needs. -Trustworthy, prompt & communicative -Anxious dog & reactive dog experience -Experienced with senior care -Adaptive to different training styles -Happy to run, walk, play or stay! Cuddles and scritches included in each booking. I just moved back to the Charlottesville area and have quite an open schedule as I’m in between jobs. Open all hours of the week and weekends. I have a friendly dog that I can bring on walks or to play if you wish. I can also easily leave her at home when I need to stay at your home or for walks. In your home, I will respect all rules and instructions given.

About: Hi! For many years, I was a Fear Free Certified veterinary assistant in Charlottesville, VA. I also have experience as a dog kennel manager, farm assistant & animal rescue volunteer/advocate. During my 10 years of petsitting work, i’ve learned how to make your pets as stress free as possible while your away. Petsitting is my full time job! It is easy for both myself & my clients to have such flexibility. I schedule my days off based off of my client’s bookings. I have studied animal medicine & behavior for. I am a Fear Free certified veterinary assistant. While sitting in your home, I stick to your pets’ schedule but am also happy to take your pets on additional fun activities when requested.

“Kind person, willing to take a last minute job looking after a high anxiety dog. Ended up winning the dog over and making friends! Highly recommend.”

Amanda W.

About: I've been taking care of dogs and cats for friends and neighbors for around three years now. My family has two cats and two dogs that I've helped care for and train since they were young. I also have experience with older animals and their needs since one of my dogs and one of my cats are twelve. I currently don't have any other summer employment, so my schedule is open. I am available mornings, afternoons and late evenings every day of the week and weekends, just not for overnight care. I can stop by throughout the day to feed, play with, and let out animals. I can also do short or long walks with dogs or even cats!

About: I have had dogs and cats all my life. I grew up on a farm and have always loved animals. My girls Piper, Ella and Shelby are my world. I love these dogs like they are children. They are spoiled I will admit. I also have taken care of my friends dogs for years while they have been out of town and my house as "Aunt Paige's Doggie Camp" All my dogs I have brought up from puppies. I have house trained them, crate trained them and trained them on the invisible fence for the yard. They always get lots of love and have lots of toys to play with, both inside and outside. I work from home, so I'm always here to take them out and take care of them. My dogs are always outside when it's not too hot or the weather is bad. I live on a quite street which ends in a cul-da-sak. So I will walk them at least 2 times a day The most important thing is they must get along with other dogs. I have a invisible fence in my yard and can certainly put your dog on it if they are trained on one. Otherwise I will go out with them and walk them. If they are well trained and can be lose a return on command they can play in the yard with my girls.

“Sophia is a great house and pet sitter. We plan to continue to use her. She’s has been flexible and given us great peace of mind when we are away.”

Justin and Jennifer A.

About: I have 3 dogs of my own that I’ve raised all from puppies! I’ve had a lot of experience with pet sitting from small to larger breeds! I currently work at a dog boarding place so I have lots of experience. Im currently working a part time job and my hours differ week to week. Some days it’s 7 am- 12:00 pm and other days it’ll be from 9 am - 4:30 pm! I have 3 fur babies at home so I’m mostly looking for pet sitting at clients homes! Just more of a safety thing for all the pups!

“Dakota did a great job looking after our two cats. She was a real life saver when our last sitter had to drop out last minute. We would definitely hire her again!”

Amanda B.

“Communicative, flexible, and goes above and beyond. A great experience. Felt very comfortable and safe leaving my fur baby in her capable hands.”

christiana b.

“Jocelyn took amazing care of our animals while we were gone and put our minds at ease so we could enjoy our trip. She was communicative and made sure to do everything we asked, and went above and beyond. We would not hesitate to hire her again!”

Michelle Y.

“MacKenzie enjoys her job! Followed directions well. She sent pictures and videos each day. Would recommend her and I plan to hire her again!”

SUSAN H.

“Mary Alice was just great! She was quick to respond and quick to assure us she could help us when we traveled. She was very thorough, very communicative, and very kind. We enjoyed having her help us with our pets. We will ask her to help on our next trip!”

Kim T.

“Samantha provided multiple pictures each visit and was very patient with our shy dog. Our dog and cat are happy and healthy and no messes. Definitely recommend and will hire her again. Five stars!”

Nicole A.

“Beth and Stephen were lovely. They met my pets before I confirmed, were timely in their responses, and provided pictures of my pets they checked in on daily. Highly recommend.”

Vic S.

“Penny loves Desiree’s pets and visits 🥰🐈”

Aleks K.

“Alexa took great care of our girl! Very responsive and kind. We will definitely book her again!”

Caitlin T.

About: I've had the pleasure of caring for animals my entire life. From a young age, I've been surrounded by furry friends, learning firsthand the joy and responsibility that comes with pet ownership. I am passionate about providing the best care possible for your pets, ensuring they feel loved and safe while you're away. Whether it's walking, feeding or playing, I am committed to treating your pets as if they were my own. With years of experience, I am confident in my ability to handle any situation that might arise. I am here to give you peace of mind, knowing that your pets are in capable and caring hands. Looking forward to meeting you and your furry family members soon! I am currently available full-time and have a flexible schedule throughout the week. Whether you need early morning drop-ins, midday walks, or overnight care, I’m happy to work around your routine. I'm home for the summer and ready to accommodate both recurring and last-minute bookings — just reach out! When caring for pets in a client’s home, I make sure to follow their usual routine closely to keep things calm and familiar. I provide fresh water, regular feedings, litter or potty cleanup, and personalized playtime to keep pets happy and stress-free. I keep everything clean, communicate often, and always make sure your pets feel safe, loved, and cared for.

About: I started my journey with dogs 4 years ago and have not looked back enjoying every moment since. I am a certified trainer who loves improving the relationship between human and dog. We have a dog yard plus 5 acres. All dogs stay in our extra bedroom, which is now considered the dog room. I personally have two dogs, a cattle dog and a husky mix. They are both very social with all other dogs. We like to have a good time here but I keep a very safe environment for the dogs, no fighting or picking on one another. NO DOG IS TURNED AWAY. If you think your dog is aggressive, I can and will evaluate them so that if possible, we will get them socializing with their own kind and having a great time. Thanks, have a good day! I train dogs for a living so I stay at my house 7 days a week besides when I work with clients and those lessons tend to run about an hour but no more than 2 hours! I have 9 years experience running my own kennel and have two dogs with a large fence so there will be no boredom here! I do prefer to kennel dogs for the night but as we get comfortable with each other they will start to earn more freedom! Pet care is my full time job and i wouldn’t have it any other way, it has been a blessing. I hope I can help make your schedule less stressful! While you’re away, let your dogs play! I have a five foot fenced in dog yard specifically for dogs. We also have another 5 acres that we will walk all client dogs on during their stay with us.-

“Our dog was happy to see you. Thanks for helping us take care of her.”

Carrie C.

About: I have had my own dogs since I was a little girl. We have bred pups. We have shown pups. We are ABKC and UKC registered for our dogs and just love loving our furry family members. I would love nothing more than to make time to help others travel while they have confidence that the animals are safe and loved on! I have a fenced in back yard and can kennel. I am open to options if assisting in anyway for families to be confident that the fur babies are cared for.