House Sitting South Deerfield

“Jaclyn knows the many moods and temperaments of dogs. Under the extraordinary confusion of a major home renovation project, she was able to settle our rescued pup upon arrival. We appreciated her excellent questions, skill, patience and forthright approach to leading him towards full exercise, calm homecomings and lots of fun in between. Thank you, Jaclyn!”

Eugenia C.

“Lauren was wonderful and very patient with our dog! He was immediately comfortable with her. She was very flexible on schedule and accommodating our needs during the weekend. We would happily work with Lauren again!”

Jaclyn & Mason B.

“Ash did a great job watching our new 3 month old puppy(she's a piranha)! I wouldn't wish that on anyone. We got lots of updates and pictures. Would highly recommend.”

Greg F.

About: Hi there! I have two wonderful kitties and have had a dog in the past. I love both dogs and cats but especially cats! I have lived with or spent time with consistently many different temperaments of cats! They tend to like me as I don't approach them other than to let them sniff me and then let them come to me on their own terms. One of my cats, Millie, is a rambunctious, food stealing, sprinting devil who is also incredibly sweet. Her sister, Tiny Mouse loves to sit on my partner and nudge your phone out of your hand. The dog I had in the past with my ex-partner was a senior dog, so I do have experience with small, senior dogs. We did a lot of damage control as she got older with puppy pads, meds, letting her lead the way but helping her with walks, etc. I have lived with a large dog for several years in the past, as well as multiple cats. I have had to give meds to cats, dogs and I also have had rabbits! I LOVE rabbits and other small animals, both on the larger side and note. We had to give one of our bunnies meds through an injection in his neck, and I used to be a medical assistant so I can do injections for meds and give meds, etc. I work 9am-5pm with flexibility. Usually I can be somewhere by 5pm as long as I have a heads up! I can be available any time before work. The weekends I’m pretty open! Just check in with me and we can figure something out. I am super careful with dogs and always make sure I have an understanding of if they need tight leash control, can be off lease or will walk next to me! I like to understand what their routine is for walks, snacks etc. before I sit to make them as comfortable with me as possible! Cats I usually just make sure they don't get stuck in a closet somewhere (both of my cats sleep in our closets) or if they're an escape artist that they don't flee!!

“Michael was super accommodating, communicated great. Atlas was well played with and taken care of, as well as my house! Couldn't be more thankful”

Crystal T.

“Catherine stayed in our home during a long weekend. She did a wonderful job with my fussy cats and was great at getting my non-food motivated dog to eat her medicine. Additionally she was great at taking care of our home as well as our indoor and outdoor plants. I look forward to having her watch our house and animals again.”

Tina S.

“Lori is great! She totally understands our dog's temperament and took him on many adventures while we were away. We think he had more fun than we did!”

Matthew H.

“For almost 2 weeks, while I was on vacation in the EU, Carol was at my home with my dog and I was able to let go and completely enjoy my vacation because I knew my dog and home were in good hands. I would highly recommend Carol!”

Tracy M.

“Alaina house sat for our three pets, one dog and two cats, over the weekend. We all met with her beforehand, and she hit it off with our pets right away. She was pleasant to talk too, and we felt good knowing she would be taking care of our pets and home while away. We're grateful she was able to sit for us. She communicated with us as necessary, and we found everything in good order when we arrived home. We're sure our pets approved! Thank you, Alaina!”

Caroline L.

“We had another amazing experience with Abigail. We had a very unfortunate experience that required emergency vet care and she was so professional and composed in that situation. She called all the right people and got the vet the information they needed to get in contact with us. The vet commented on her professionalism and caring as well! She was super responsive and did a great job with nursing care for our pup when he did return home. I would recommend her 1000%”

Jamison B.

About: I have over 6 years of experience caring for dogs and cats of all ages, from 6-week-old puppies and kittens to senior pets up to 13 years old. I’m also experienced in caring for pets with medical and mobility needs, including administering prescription medications and providing extra patience and support to pets who need specialized care. I am avaible to walk dogs, pet sit, or just do drops in. I’m comfortable caring for pets of all sizes, ages, and personalities and always strive to make them feel safe, happy, and loved! I am an undergraduate student at UMass Amherst and I have plenty of flexibility between classes and throughout the week to care for pets. I’m available to stop by for visits, feedings, playtime, or medication, as well as take dogs out for walks and give them the attention and exercise they need. I’m happy to work around each pet’s routine and provide consistent, reliable care! When caring for pets in a client’s home, I make sure to follow their usual routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and at ease. I’m happy to provide feeding, walks, playtime, medication, and plenty of attention and companionship. I also make sure to keep their space clean and leave everything just as I found it. Most importantly, I treat every pet with the same patience, care, and love I would want for my own!

“Natalie is a great sitter! Very reliable, kind and loving with our dog and attentive to all her needs.”

Ryan R.

“Emily did a wonderful job with our special needs cat, Dakota. Dakota is paralyzed in the back after having been hit by a car years ago. He gets around ok dragging his back legs but he has to have his bladder expressed three times a day. Emily had experience doing this in the past (I think in some kind of vet assistant capacity or something like that) and successfully managed Dakota when we went out of town for a few days. Dakota stayed at Emily's house with her cats and it all worked out fine. Emily's house is so cat friendly with cat climbing things all around and Emily even mentioned that down the road she might have cat grass (that our cat loves to eat) since she grows it herself. We were also happy that Emily was fine with us leaving all Dakota's regular collection of favorite things: his little cat house, cat bed, and even the ramp we made for him to climb up on couches. It was so nice for us to think of Dakota in a friendly home rather than in a cage at the vet. We loved how Emily was great about communicating both in terms of photos showing Dakota was doing well and also asking intelligent questions to make sure the expressing of the bladder was going well. When we picked Dakota up, he was in fine shape and clearly had been well-taken-care of. We'll definitely use Emily again!”

Carol G.

About: I have Joyfully shared my entire life with pets for 70 years now!! I speak Fluent Feline and Canine and have been a pet parent to dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, turtles and fish as a child and provided daycare for birds. I am also a Certified Level ll Reiki Energy Practitioner. My services include Housesitting, Drop-ins and both dog and cat walking! My beloved Josie used to love going outside on a harness and leash since she and brother Shadow were feral-born barn kitties and then “indoor only” rescue pets for 15+ years! My “Platinum Spa” Services include pet massage and Reiki sessions for an additional fee for Housesitting and Drop In clients. My Passion to care for other people’s pets as a new career/business stems from the tragic loss of both my feline companions at the end of 2024. I have decided to no longer own pets myself and to get my “Pet Love Fixes” by Pampering My Client’s pets as if they were my own!! I have maximum flexibility with scheduling 24/7 for all services in the 5 Colleges Area of Western MA. I am also available to travel outside my local area to provide pet, plant and housesitting services upon request. I provide a full menu of services at client’s homes including multiple walks daily on leash, outings to local dog parks and hiking trails, specialized diets and medications, senior and disabled pet care, active playtime, basic training reinforcement, photos and text updates on how your pet is doing with each visit. My exclusive pet massage and Reiki treatments can enhance your pet’s health and happiness under my care!!

“Thomas did a wonderful job looking after my hound Raynor. I came home to a relaxed dog and a clean house. I would definitely recommend Thomas, and will book with him again.”

Krista N.

About: I’ve loved animals all my life and felt a deep connection with them. They have been some of my greatest teachers. I’ve provided loving care for cats, dogs, and rabbits throughout my adult years, and each one has been an important part of my world. I’ve cared for other people’s dogs, both taking them for walks and boarding them in my home while their people were away. I operated a private rabbit sanctuary for many years, giving rabbits a life where they could do the things they love—dig, groom one another, explore, forage, and simply be rabbits. I have experience caring for senior dogs and cats, as well as rabbits at all stages of life. I’m comfortable administering vitamins and medications to dogs, cats, and rabbits, including pills, liquids, and injections, and providing the extra care sick animals may need. I enjoy all aspects of caring for animals, from feeding and attending to their everyday needs to walking and hiking with dogs, playing with them, brushing them, and simply spending time together. I take the time to get to know each animal’s personality, routines, and individual needs. My goal is to make them feel safe, comfortable, happy, and genuinely cared for while their person is away. Having hired caregivers for my own animals, I understand how important it is to truly trust the person caring for your beloved companion. I’m dependable and take commitments seriously. If I say I’ll be there for a certain amount of time or take your dog for a particular length of walk, I follow through. I want you to feel confident that your animal is receiving the same attentive, thoughtful care I would want for my own. Caring for your companions fits naturally into my daily routine. I have flexibility during the day and enjoy building my schedule around the animals I’m caring for. I’m able to make time for walks, feeding, play, companionship, and other care throughout the day, and I take commitments seriously. When I agree to care for an animal, I make sure they receive the time, attention, and consistency they need.rently working part time and am available to care for your companion animals I care for pets in their own home, where they can stay in a familiar, comfortable environment and maintain their normal routines. I follow their feeding, medication, exercise, and care instructions carefully, while also making time for play, companionship, walks, brushing, and plenty of attention. I take the time to get to know each animal and adapt my care to their individual personality and needs.

“Janet was wonderful to work with for house sitting with our giant dog. Great communication and great consideration for house and beasts. We would definitely ask for Janet again.”

Elizabeth J.

“Bree was fantastic! She is definitely an animal person who connected with our dog immediately. She sent fun pictures that reassured us how happy he and our cat were and also let us know she was remembering his meds and walks. She left out place as clean or cleaner than when we left. She was very open to communication. We would recommend her to any and all!”

Heidi A.

“Molly watched my dog Cleo for two weeks while I was away and I could not be happier with her service. She was communicative, reached out with any questions or concerns, sent pictures, followed the instructions I left for feeding and medications. And gave me the one thing any pet owner wants while they are away from their pets, peace of mind, knowing that my Cleo was in good hands with Molly. I will be using her again!”

Brian H.

“Dorjee was phenomenal with my two dogs. They each have their own distinct needs and personality and she tended to them with love and consideration to each! Thank you Dorjee it was great peace of mind to have you watch them and I’d be glad to have you care for them again if you are available 😃”

Jen C.