House Sitting Shelby

“Dieira has been amazing and our Izzy just adores her, she has stayed in our home do 2 plus weeks with no issues and checked in with sweet pictures regularly. We will definitely use her services again ☺️”

J D.

“Nathan stayed in our home to watch our two 9&1/2 year old dogs for ten days. He communicated well and often, sending videos as well as regular updates. The pups are older & require some medications, which he had no problem administering for us. Nathan definitely gave our dogs the attention they need and love. Not only do we recommend Nathan, but we would certainly book him again!”

Mary C.

About: I have had dogs and cats as long as I can remember and absolutely love them and have taken care of friends' dogs for years house sitting for them many years. I have worked with horses for may years as well in many different stables, barns, rescue organizations and also therapeutic riding centers. I have helped many friends and neighbors over the years with sitting for their pets while they travel for business or vacation. I have owned dogs since I was a little girl and even rescued one in my neighborhood when I was little and named him Brownie as he was all white and had one brown spot on him. We were inseparable! Sassy was also my best friend when I was living in Virginia and I never left her when I went on vacation and always took her with me. We ran every morning, played soccer, frisbee, and she loved the beach and was such a good swimmer that she loved to ride the waves. I miss her every day! I also horse sit as I have 16 years experience working with horses on farms, equestrian facilities, rescue and SPCA facilities and therapeutic riding organizations so I can take cares of your horses too🐎🦋 I have just moved back to the Charlottesville area where I am originally from. I love to be with animals and would love to help take care of yours having taken care of dogs, cats, horses for many years for friends and their friends 😀I am so responsible, dependable, loving, kind, and your pets would be so pampered and cared for that you would have no worries about them while you are away 😍I have wonderful referrals from my many years of pet sitting and working with horses. I would love to take care of your “kids”. I love to walk and would take your dogs for lots of walks as well as plenty of playtime and snuggle time😄they would have lots and lots of attention 😁😁

“Santo had a great time. Joey is awesome!”

Tifany H.

“At first meet, our dog Luna greeted Ferrin like an old friend. We were leaving our dog and cat with someone new for the longest period we’d been away from them and I was a bit nervous. But Ferrin showed up early for us and kept Luna relaxed with her calm and kind presence, as we loaded our suitcases in the car. She calmed my nerves too. Ferrin kept in touch, let us know honestly how Luna and Pete were doing throughout our 9-day trip. Pete struggled more with our leaving - but Ferrin helped him relax and adjust. Not only was it obvious that Luna and Pete were well cared for and enjoyed their time with her but our plants thrived too and our home was cleaner than we’d left it. We’ll absolutely invite Ferrin back anytime we need care for our furred friends. She’s responsive and pro-active, calm and quietly confident, and clearly has a natural and experienced connection with animals.”

Jeannette E.

“We have used Gala many times for dog walking, but this was the first time we used her overnight service to watch our dog while we were gone for 10+ days. She took excellent care of our dog and even looked after our house for us. I would highly recommend her to anyone and we look forward to using her again.”

Caroline G.

“Victoria was great! So responsive and was easy to get in touch with! Our pets loved her!”

Carlee A.

“We were so pleased with Melissa’s stay with our pets. She is reliable, communicated well with us while we were away by sending photos and updates. We also appreciated her flexibility when our travel plans changed last minute. We came home to happy dogs and a well kept home!”

Kt G.

“Reem was fabulous with our babies! She was friendly, warm, punctual and communicative. Our three pups barely knew we were gone because they were so well taken care of.”

Shelly H.

About: I’ve been around dogs my whole life and have experience with all breeds, sizes and personalities. I currently have a Great Dane, Cane Corso, and Chihuahua, so I am very comfortable with large strong dogs, and all the personality that comes with them! I also own a cat and have been around cats a majority of my life. I truly enjoy being around animals and getting to know their individual character, quirks, and routines. Your pet will be treated like one of my own! I am currently available full time, so pet care can easily fit into my daily and weekly routine. My schedule is very flexible and I am more than willing to work around difficult schedules. When caring for a pet in someone’s home I treat their space and their pet with the same care and respect I would treat my own. I will do my best to keep their pet in their usual routine to make them feel the most at home and comfortable. Communication is very important to me, and I am willing to adapt and put in lots of effort to provide the kind of care each client expects for their pet.

“They did a wonderful job. Would highly recommend!!”

Ashlynn S.

About: My name is paul. I grew up with dogs my entire life. They've become family. Im a first responder so safety is always my number 1 priority. My house is 2 stories i have a huge fenced in yard yard. I live on an acre of land. I love bringing dogs to the dog park just up the road. I also have comfy dog beds inside if you're dog is more of a homebody Dogs have full access to every room and all furniture in my house. If their used to sleeping in your bedroom then they are welcome to sleep in mine as well. I have 2 english setters and we go for walks and excersise at least 4x a week and i can do the same with your dog. Also offer baths and nail care. I will treat your dog as i treat mine, like family. I also offer drop off and pick up service. Also, we put air tags on all dogs collars with the approval of their owners. We have never had a dog get out but as I stated before safety is paramount and we like being prepared. My schedule is pretty open. I also only work about 14 days a month and we are tot homebodies so someone is almost always home. I have a huge gated yard full of water bowls, tennis balls, rope toys and so much more. I also have comfy dog beds inside, extra kennels if needed and all of my furniture is open to pets. I have experience administering medicine, brushing animals teeth and am willing to do anything needed to care for your pets. I do have references as ive been doing this a while. If you have any questions at all please fell free to message me , day or night. Thanks for checking out my profile and Have a great day everyone.

About: I have owned and cared for many dogs throughout my life. I love every single one of them, including puppies. Active walker and play as desired. I work one day remotely (flexible day choice --weekends and holiday available! I can check on them at lunch if more than weekend is needed. Fenced yard, welcome your crate if your dog is used to it, lots of toys, blankets, and great area for walks. I provide a fun, safe environment for dogs to interact with others.

“Emma did such a great job with our two pups! She sent plenty of updates and photos during her stay and we came home to a clean house and some happy dogs. I would definitely recommend her!”

Marissa B.

About: Hello. I’m Kat, and I am an experienced sitter who's been taking care of homes and pets through Trusted Housesitters for nearly two years now. At this time, I have 18 recent sits under my belt. I am former membership director of a nonprofit for writers, and these days I’m traveling in my van, house/pet sitting, and working on my own writing. I love animals and grew up in the country with 14 outdoor cats and 3 different dogs. I sat for a lot of professors as a grad student and thought it would be fun to return to that as an experienced adult who has owned her own home and raised two children. As I am looking for home/pet sitting gigs, and I work from home, I have a lot of flexibility to spend time with and caring for your pets. 3-4 hours a day can be spent on pets, home, and indoor and outdoor plants, etc. I do whatever the pet owner does in their home, including cuddles, feeding, brushing, scooping, meds if needed, plus house care, and of course treats!

“Emily was so nice and so easy to work with. She took care of my 17-year-old kitty Winter for 5 days, and did an excellent job. She was very responsive to any texts or emails, and she sent me great pictures of Winter. I give her the highest recommendation!”

Laurie M.

“Tina was wonderful with our puppy. He had never had a pet sitter before, and she took excellent and loving care of him, with lots of play time, exercise, and even some training. He even cried when she left! We will definitely ask her to take care of him again.”

Carolyn C.

About: I believe you treat all animals like if they are your pet. I’m known to overly spoil my animals with love, funny voices, and care. I will keep you updated with pictures and videos and your pets are in exceptional care. I have an open schedule to cover their needs and care while I’m on duty and they become my family for the time they are with me. I’ve been taking care of cats and dogs for over 15 years typically small and medium sized dogs. I do have experience with some larger breeds on basic essential needs and care. I went through a battle of IVDD with my French Bulldog who passed which took a role on how I view the time with animals in general. I have an open schedule and extremely accommodating to your needs. I can work around the necessary schedule. I work this full time and if I don’t have any sitting I also run deliveries. I have a safe and trusted environment. I have one dog who gets along with other dogs but he is hyper and wants to play and nap consistently. I have a cat who does her own thing so my house is relaxed. No little kids and just me and my partner which she works from home so there’s always someone at home.

About: I’ve been caring for animals for over 30 years and have experience with dogs, cats, and other household pets. As a pet owner myself, I currently have two cats and understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets and home. In addition to caring for my own pets, I regularly provide in-home pet sitting for three different dog-owning families. I’m experienced with feeding, walks, playtime, administering basic care, cleaning up after pets, and providing companionship while owners are away. My goal is to make pets feel comfortable, safe, and loved while maintaining their normal routines as closely as possible. I currently work part-time from home which gives me plenty of flexibility to care for your pets. I’m available on weekdays and on weekends, with flexibility for walks, drop-in visits, and overnight stays. I’ll work with your schedule to make sure your pets receive plenty of attention, exercise, and care while you’re away. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and happiness are my top priorities. I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and other pets. I’m happy to follow your pet’s usual routines, feeding instructions, and any special care needs. When caring for pets in your home, I’ll treat your space with respect and keep you updated so you can feel confident your furry family members are in good hands.