House Sitting in Pittsfield

“Jillian was able to come and watch my puppy last minute today. She is great with Dexter and he’s always happy when I arrive home! Definitely recommend Jillian!!”

“Jade was a perfect house/pet sitter. She watched my dog and two cats in a last minute request and was very helpful and nice. She was also great at communicating and I appreciated all the picture updates.”

“Kasey house/pet sat my 2 cats and chickens on a holiday weekend and did a great job communicating with me. I appreciated the photo updates and she left the house just as I left it! Definitely will reach out again.”

“Hannah is absolutely the most caring and responsible pet sitter we’ve ever had. We joke that our dog loves Hannah better than he loves us! Hannah will build a positive relationship with your pet, allowing you to feel comfortable knowing your pet is in excellent care. In addition to be engaging with your pet, Hannah will be communicative with you as the owner. Two thumbs up from me and two paws from my dog for Hannah as a caregiver!”

“The Venn diagram of Dani’s level of responsibility/reliability compared to her love of animals is a circle. You want your pet to be cared for with the same attention to detail and thoroughness as Leslie Knope? Dani is your person. You want your pet to be safe protected at all costs with the fierceness of a secret service agent? Dani is your person. You want your pet to be doted on with the love and adoration of a very present grandparent? Dani is your person. You cannot go wrong here folks. Unrelated to animals but a Testament to her skills and personality: Dani is always my first answer for “who would you want on your zombie apocalypse team”… she’s level headed, common sense, dependable, resilient, medical knowledge, ecological knowledge, a great leader etc etc. If she could confidently take on the zombie apocalypse, this position will literally be a walk in the park. (In terms of actual reference, i have a dog and cat that she has cared for for me for almost a decade) Take my word for it, your pet will be in GREAT hands!”

“Lucian took great care of our dog. He was communicative and sent photos, did everything as requested and left our home as he found it. Would recommend for any pet sitting needs.”

About: 1.Introduction 2.Description of home 3. Brief overview of experience 4. Policies Hi, I'm Mary! 14 years ago, My pup Lee and I started the business of walking city streets, running, swimming, hiking, boarding friends, and house sitting; all in the name of dog! Since his passing, my twin four year olds and I are looking forward to making new pupper friends. We live in a beautiful home on an organic farm. This year marks the 14th year and third state in which I've tended to puppies, dogs and senior puppers. Since moving to Vermont 8 years ago, my home has been referred to as "farm camp." This is because: pups who are able to enjoy the farm experience off leash! While I enjoy tending to the greater dog population in its entirety, senior dogs, ones who take medications, those living with physical and developmental ailments and pups nearing end of life are my specialty. While the latest DSM may not have nature deficit disorder printed on its pages, I know it effects not only people but more importantly, dogs! I value and understand that exercise specifically in the wilderness provides a focused energy released followed by contentment. Starting in Providence, R.I., Lee and I took off walking city dogs. Over time, I curated two hiking packs of dogs. All off leash, good recall and, worked together navigating trails with minimal tiffs. Between my city walkers and packs, I began boarding. While I had my regulars, I wanted to offer support in other ways. Middle of the night emergency visits, families dealing with unforeseen events and parents who needed a break even though, their pup was nearing end of life. I've waited with dogs to board planes and have been at the airport to pick them up. Arranging wedding arrivals/departures and transport to/from vets. On several occasions, I've had the honor of being there for a pup's end of life. Since this is a new space for your pup, it's important that we stick to your in home structure as much as possible. This allows them to feel more comfortable and stress free. This means I will ask for a list of usual commands, eating times, toys, blankets and beds. If your pup has any quirks, I like to know! The more information, the better! When scheduling pick up and drop off times: if you're going to be late please kindly send a text update. I am extremely flexible with times! Not communicating information is a big issue and can lead to scheduling conflicts. For every 45 minutes that you're late and lack communication you will be charged an additional $10. My rate for overnight stays are based on a 24 hour period. If your drop off to pick up time goes over the 24 hour period, I charge a prorated amount to match the time difference. If your drop off to pick up time is less then 24 hours, it is a flat rate of $40. Thanks for reading and I look forward to speaking with you. I recently sold one of my businesses to focus on an endeavor I'm more passionate about, free Lance writing. I'm also enrolled in school first time. I only take senior, free range puppers. While your dog will NEVER be out of my sight, I only allow free rangers. If you have any concerns about your dogs recall, we are not the right family for you.

About: My family grew up with dogs and cats; the animals are treated as family. Pet sitting (and baby sitting) were part of the routine from early on. My Consulting work is done remotely, which makes my schedule flexible for Rover assignments, and, additionally leaves ample Time for getting out on the trails with tails. I enjoy being out-of-doors, and hope that some time outside is part of your furriends’ daily care plan. I believe in sticking to the schedule that clients have established with their animals for meals, toileting, play time and quiet rest.

“Morgan was everything we were looking and more! Kind, courteous, and clearly an animal lover at heart! We have two large, crazy dogs and she was confident yet gentle with them from the moment they greeted her at the door. Our 16 year old cat who doesn’t come out for many people warmed up to her quickly too. We wouldn't hesitate to have her come stay with our animals again!!”

About: I was born an animal lover, starting with my love for horses I grew to fall in love with every creature I come in contact with. I've worked on farms from the age of 10 so I could get horse back riding lessons. Then worked my way to full time groom at a performance horse stable at the age of 16. At the age of 17 I started working as a part time kennel attendant at a veterinary hospital and moving up to a technician assistant, then vet tech. I have also been a full time pet groomer for 7 years. Helping to run a fantastic grooming salon that specializes in cats and medical/behavior issued animals that has strengthened my abilities and attention to details in caring for pets of all types and sizes! My daily schedule is currently wide open while i make my dream come true of building my very own grooming salon here in the mountains of Vermont. I have a fenced yard that your pups are free to roam in while being attended. They will also have the ability to play or socialize with my 3 dogs as long as they get along! If I stay at your home I will stick to any routine you have with your pets and treat them as my own. I am very active and love a good walk or hike in the woods.

“Dominique is by far the best choice in my book for a dog sitter. She’s helped us on several occasions, the last one for a period of 4 weeks while we traveled over seas. I recommend her services without reservations.”

“Our dogs LOVE Meghan! She took excellent care of them. They played endless Frisbee, went hiking and swimming, and enjoyed the company of her dog Izzy. We came home to happy dogs. Meghan was very respectful of our home and even watered a few plants for us. Thank you Meghan!”

“Angelina was an amazing pet sitter to our two dogs and cat. She kept us very updated with pictures and kept them on their normal schedule. She took them for long walks everyday and kept our cat entertained as well. They are always so excited when she comes over! She is always our number one choice for pet sitting and dog walking when we go out of town!”

“Kaya was great! Really appreciated her sitting Charlie whole I was at a two day conference! Would definitely have her sit again!”

“Janna is definitely an animal lover. She has cared for both my dogs. Never had to worry, I knew they were in great loving hands with her. They would get so excited whenever she walked into the house.”

“Madison is the biggest lover of animals that I know. She has a cat of her own that has always been like family to her. She has watched my pets and others’ pets before, and she has been consistently loving and responsible towards all of them. I genuinely recommend Madison to care for your pets and know you would be highly relieved knowing they are in her care.”

About: We are family of four. We love pets. Mom and Dad have been dog owners for half our lives. Right now we are not ready to be full time dog owners because of our children. But this is great opportunity to show our love for dogs. We would provide a loving and comfortable environment for your dog. We have experience with large dogs such as Rottweilers ans Pitbulls. We jave experience with small dogs such as a maltese. Right now we live in apartment in a multi family home. It has a small backyard. We would be available to come to your home. We can come to your home and do walks. We can come and play with your dog. Meets us and we are confident you will be comfortable with us.

About: I've taken care of many different types of animals including dogs, cats, birds, pigs, guinea pigs, and rabbits. They've been all different breeds and sizes. I am willing to travel to your home so that your pet can stay in a familiar and safe environment for them. I work full time during the summer but am available throughout the day to stop at the house when needed and am available for overnights. I like to meet with potential clients beforehand so that they can get to know me and that I can also learn more about their pets, house, and typical schedules. This creates a foundation of trust that is important to my business.

About: I grew up with dogs and have dog sat since I was 16. I’ve worked lots with chickens, goats, cats, and rodents too. Animals melt my heart and I would love to spend more time with them! I have a dog of my own. Her name is Yeti and she gets along with other dogs, cats, chickens, all animals :) She would join me in sitting or walking. If you have a high energy doggo and want them to get some exercise, I'm the perfect pick! I will bring your dog hiking, walking, or running. I can walk dogs on weekdays. Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday I am available for dog sitting and/or dog walking. :) I have recently updated my availability so it is accurate. I have a dog of my own, she is taken very well care of. We do a big exercise once a day (hike, run, walk) which your dog can join! We also do lots of stimulating activities (kong, food puzzles, bones). I cannot offer my home for dog sitting, it is too small. But my dog and I would be more than happy to dog/ cat sit in your pets home.

“Cristina is everything you would ever want in a caregiver for your pet. Not only is she kind and loving but she has a tremendous amount of knowledge of dogs' behaviors and needs gleaned from her own study, from participation in classes taught by renowned trainers and from years of hands on experience with her own dogs. You can be 100% confident that she will be reliable and will go to great lengths to provide exceptional service.”