Pet Sitting in Putney

“Amber was quick to respond to initial request, scheduled a meet and greet and took care of our dog all within a week’s notice. As first time Rover customers, Amber exceeded all of our wishes for our dog’s care.”

About: First, it was cats. I had cats underfoot in my home from childhood well into adulthood. That translates into years of experience caring for cats, and approximately one metric ton of kitty litter scooped. Then I became an adopted dog father when I moved in with my partner and their dog, who we’ll call “Lady.” I was a remote worker, so I got to spend just about all day, every day with Lady until her passing in 2021 at the age of 12. Since then, I’ve kept dogs and cats in my life by caring for the pets of my fellow community members as if they were my very own. I have a reasonably flexible schedule, but good communication and coordination is important, especially in the winter. Weather and/or other hazardous conditions can impact my ability to provide services. Before our first engagement, I will meet with you to learn about things like: * Your ground rules for me when interacting with your pets, or anything else in/on your property. * If applicable, how to safely enter and exit your home and/or property. * Your preferred walk routes, dog parks, and other activities involving outdoor exercise. * Day-to-day care. Meal times, potty routine, etc. We all know that pets can have an uncanny sense of time. It helps me to have a general idea of what your pet might be expecting, and when.

“Julia did a great job taking care of my cat while I was gone. Everything was clean and Misty was alive and well. Thanks Julia!”

“Wonderful, kind and reliable.”

“Chris is great. Very playful and attentive. My dog loves him!”

“Amelia did a drop-in visit to walk Ilo. We had a get-together the evening before when she took time to get to know Ilo, me, and my place. She is very kind and respectful, honest, and funny. She sent the picture as promised and was generally very responsive. It is also very clear that she loves animals very much and knows what is good for them (that includes respect of their personal space, which I liked very much). Cheers!”

About: I’m now a full time SAHM to a 7.5 month old (as of January), and I want to help care for your pet! I grew up riding and caring for horses, and have always had cats and dogs. I love animals and treat them like family. We have a German Shepherd named Ruck, and I take him for a 3 mile walk daily so he can run, sniff, and explore! Let me help you with the time and attention your beloved pet needs. I can help with feeding, walks, or just a simple visit for some pets and play. I’m a full time stay-at-home-mom, so my schedule is very flexible! M-F I can be available 11am-evening, and most Saturdays and Sundays early morning as well. I am an extension of you, so I will care for your pet as you do and treat them with respect and love, keeping them safe and happy.

About: I have several years of experience dog/pet sitting including overnight stays. I enjoy taking dogs on daily walks, and playing catch or tug of war to help them get in their daily exercise. Some dog breeds I have long-term care experience with (one-week to month-long pet sitting) include labs, golden retrievers, formosan mountain dogs, and bullmastiff. Although I love all the furry friends! I am also experienced in caring for multiple pets—the most being two dogs, two cats, and one stray, for two separate month-long sits. I am comfortable walking multiple dogs at a time. I also have experience feeding dogs and cats oral medications. I am happy to do house calls for walks and feeding, as well as overnight stays. During overnight stays I make sure the house stays clean and tidy, and that the pets follow their house rules! My schedule is very flexible, and I have a lot of daytime availability for walks and potty breaks. I work as a server/bartender, so am generally scheduled weekend evenings. My shifts last about 6 hours, so for house sitting/overnights, 6-7 hours would be the maximum amount of time the pups would be on their own. If sitting is scheduled with enough advance I can also get this down to only 5-6 hours. I currently cannot offer pet service in my own house. In a client’s home I always make sure I understand what the house rules are for the pets, as well as for guests! I am happy to meet clients in a public setting first if they feel more comfortable with that before inviting me to their home. I understand how important people’s homes and pets are to them, and do everything I can to communicate with reliability and respect. I love taking care of animals, and want both you and your pets to have a great experience with me.

“Brandy has provided excellent kitty care for several of our cats over the years, as we are frequent business travelers. We have gratefully left our pets and house-sitting duties for the past 7 years in Brandy’s capable hands. She’s a lifelong animal-lover and is an affectionate and attentive “auntie” to our pets - providing playtime & snuggle time, as desired. She’s great with pups & multi-pet house-sitting , too - performing these duties for other friends in our circle. My husband and I gladly recommend her to our friends- and to you.”

About: i currently work at a doggy daycare and have experience with many breeds of dogs and i’ve been an owner of multiple cats over the years. Friends and family have trusted me to watch their pets while they’ve been away as well. I’m currently working full time but i get out earlier some days and have others off. When i’m not at work my schedule is very flexible. I can understand how to take care of your fur babies every need and make sure they’re comfortable and happy until you come back! I can take them for walks, follow eating schedules, and make sure their routine stays as normal as possible.

“We feel fortunate to have Jillian care for our cat when we are out of town. Her communication has been excellent and she seems to truly enjoy the time she spends with him.”

“Nicole is wonderful. She is great at communicating any questions that she might have. She treats my cats and dogs as if they were her own. Thanks for the great care!”

“Christine took excellent care of our two cats, we highly recommend her, she was super easy to communicate with, and is a very kind and caring person.”

“Deb stepped in when we were out of town and our dog sitter got sick and couldn't care for our dogs. She left us wonderful updates after each visit filled with information and photos. I felt our dogs were well taken care of the whole time. We arrived home to a wonderful note and dog treats for our pups.”

“Joseph has cared for my 2 dogs and 2 cats for a week at a time in my home over the last couple years. He is always dependable and does every detailed thing I ask of him. It is nice to go away and know my pets are in good hands. He communicates well when things come up that need attention. He is a great guy who I was lucky to meet through his work in my children's school.”

About: I've wanted a dog since as long as I knew they existed but never had the resources to have one of my own. So when I was 12 I got my first dog-walking job and I never looked back! Though I've never had my own dog, I've had the privilege to care for numerous furry friends, of various sizes and personalities, including Doyle the Catahoula Leopard dog we fostered. I moved to Brattleboro in September 2019 and had to leave my 2 cats, Nibbles and Tricks at home. Now do to housing rules I cannot have my own pet which is why I am so excited to take care of yours! I am a student at New England Center for Circus Arts and spend my weekdays there, but I can care for your pets in the morning, evening and during my lunch break at noon. I can give your pet even more attention on weekends! I travel a lot but when I am in town I have a very flexible routine that can mold to the needs of your pet! I am unfortunately unable to care for pets in my own home, but well I am at your home, I ensure your pet is kept safely and out of trouble!

“Mike was so fantastic with our dog Preston! Since Mike has senior dog experience, he really knew exactly how to handle Preston with love and care, he was a great communicator and we will definitely working with him again!”

“Michelle is warm, friendly and great with dogs! She is knowledgeable about the care of pets and the Rover particulars. She handled our Kenneth beautifully and we have already rebooked. Great communication, we recommend her services highly.”

“Ambria is awesome! She was really great with my dogs and very understanding of the incessant barking. My old girl fell in love with her immediately and my ACD who is shy around strangers and especially women warmed up really quickly. Highly recommend!”

“Very professional and very caring with our cat. I highly recommend her for sitting services for cats.”