Pet Sitting Springville

About: I’ve taken care of, rehomed and have rehabbed dogs for quite a few years. I’ve taken in special needs dogs, and dogs that have had behavioral problems and have worked with them to reach their full potential. I love watching my family and friends animals and give them all of the comfort and loving they need. Oh, and also all of the snuggles! I believe in being able to read a dogs body language to make sure that they can be as comfortable as can be! I enjoy walking dogs and letting them sniff as much as they want for mental stimulation and to make sure they can be physically fit as much as possible. I’m currently working per diem at a nursing home. I’m looking to take up another job that I absolutely adore to fit into my schedule! I love to have a detailed list of the dogs needs and wants. I’m comfortable with crating animals and giving them positive rewards for good behavior! It’s all about positive reinforcement! I love to make sure your animal is as well taken care of as possible. I’m okay with using a few different tools for walking dogs as well.

About: I have a dog at home named Benji that I just adore. He is what keeps me going everyday. I would love to get to know some more. I'm currently working part time with split shifts and would like to fill up some of my free time between shifts. Any day of the week. I'm gentle, and kind. I will follow all of your instructions as needed. If you need me to feed, water, walk, etc I'm your gal.

“I highly recommend Joanne for the care of your pets . We have a new puppy and Joanne was a tremendous help in caring for her while we are at work. I came home each day to a happy puppy thanks to her care and attention . Additionally receiving photos and a visit summary from her every day was such a comfort and much appreciated!”

Leslie C.

About: I love dogs and like to walk dogs to earn some extra money for my household. I had a male Australian Shepherd named Gonzo who passed away 3 years ago when he was 10 years old. He was pretty big for his breed weighing in around 70lbs so I can handle big dogs. I took Gonzo to training classes which honestly trained me more than it trained him so I feel pretty confident in my dog handling skills. Gonzo had a fear of people which lead him to nip at people. We worked hard working with him to help him overcome this fear as best as we could. I think this experience has taught me a lot about reading a dogs emotions and catching signals before a bad situations appears. I now have a 2 year old mini aussie who we rescued named Betsy. We had to work with her to help her with her fear. She is finally in a place where she can comfortably encounter people and approach with no fear. Betsy gets a little excited around other dogs she's not allowed to approach but she is making excellent progress. Just like with Gonzo, we are socializing Betsy and training to give her confidence. A dog should be able to go on walks carefree and with a feeling of safety. I feel that a dog needs a confident yet a friendly companion while taking walks and I can provide just that. My schedule is a little sporadic so I dont have a set schedule and usually do one-off jobs since I can't guarantee a consistent commitment due to my odd schedule. I typically care for pets at their home. Depending on how your pet is around other animals and pets, I would consider taking care of your pet or pets at my own home. I have one dog, two cats, and a bearded dragon.

About: I have been taking care of animals for as long as I can remember and have been pet-sitting since age 10 for family, friends, and neighbors. I have almost always lived with at least one cat or dog (or both!) throughout my life. I also have experience caring for rabbits, ferrets, gerbils, fish, parakeets, bearded dragons, and cockatiels. I currently live with two indoor tortoiseshell cats who are comfortable with dogs, and one of my cats is leash-trained. I have raised and trained at least 11 dogs from puppies to adulthood (3 as my own and the others for my parents). Most of my cats I adopted as teenagers, but I have raised a few kittens from a young age. I have done extensive dog training with the 3 dogs I raised as my own in the past, and I am familiar with both dog and cat training techniques. I live in a cabin the woods in Boston, NY, on a power line gravel road. Although I do not have a fenced in back yard, your dog will enjoy going on leashed walks down the power line road multiple times per day! I earn a living through a mix of substitute teaching (summer starts June 25th!), remote research and writing gigs, tutoring, child care, and pet care. I have a flexible schedule and incorporate pet care into the mix as much as possible because I love animals. If I am boarding a dog at my home, I will not be house sitting at that time (and vice versa). While boarding or house sitting, I will consider dog walking and drop-ins depending on the needs of the client and driving distance. If you board your dog at my home, my cats and I wake up early (about 6am) and I like to go outside for a walk down the power line road right away, and then eat breakfast. Your dog will be able to spend time with me all day (on a leash when we are outside), and if I need to leave my house, they will be in their crate for no more than 4 hours (2 is my strong preference). We will go for at least one more walk before dinner, too. I will be sure to give them plenty of play time and exercise throughout the day (depending on their level of activity and how hot it is outside). No matter what, they will get a lot of love and attention! I live in a cabin in the woods in the Town of Boston, NY, so although I do not have a fenced-in yard, there is very little traffic or people around. I will be able to go on long leashed walks with your dog down the power line for exercise, and there are a few friendly neighbor dogs that would love to say hello if your dog is up for that. I do live with two cats: one of them will hide a lot while your dog is here, but the other is very dog-friendly and will want to interact with your dog. I will monitor and separate them as needed (I have a spare room). I have always crate-trained my dogs and so long as your dog is comfortable in their crate, I will use it as a safe place for them to be while they are staying with me.

“Elizabeth is capable and friendly, and easy to communicate with. She clearly knows how to care for animals, and my two dogs and cat took to her right away. I feel secure in leaving my pets in her care.”

Francine W.

“Isa was great with the dogs! They seemed to love her and she was always on time for the visits.”

Tracey R.

About: I have taken care of friends, family, and local community members pets for over 15 years. Horses. Dogs. Chickens. Cats. You name it! I’m happy to make your time away from your pets more relaxed and less stressed. I am self employed and create my own schedule for the most post. I am available weekends and weekdays and can adjust my schedule if needed to accommodate yours. I am happy to follow any specific instructions left behind to keep your pet on their routine. If in my home, routine will still be followed as best as possible. I will care for your pet as if it were my own.

“Alyssa did a great job checking in on my dog while I was away for a conference! My dog is usually very shy around strangers and tends to hide, but she was patient and gentle with him. She even got him to go out and potty. She sent photos and updates every visit, which gave me great peace of mind. I really appreciated her care and communication, and I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”

Shannon C.

“This is not the first time we’ve had Jessica take care of our cat and house for us while away. She is consistently thoughtful, thorough, and a great communicator. It is so nice to be able to get away and not worry about home or our kitty. Thank you Jessica, we have already booked our next block of time!”

Marty & Nancy K.

About: I’ve taken care of many animals in my life. Neighbors, friends and family have all relied on me to watch their pets including barn animals. I’m currently working part-time so i’m looking for something that I can do on the side. I’m available 2 days of the week and every morning or late night. I have one cat and 2 dogs at home. Diesel is a 2 year old black lab and Rudy is a 3 year old pit mix. I enjoy taking them for walks or just hanging out in the yard throwing a ball around.

About: During my high school years, I attended a BOCES program specifically for small animal care. There, I learned how to handle and restrain many animals such as cats, dogs, and other small friends! I have three rabbits, two dogs, and my kitty. I have loved animals my entire life, and working with them has always been my dream! I hope to in the future, own a grooming/ dog daycare business! I have been employed as a supervisor at a dog daycare/ grooming salon for almost three years, so I am able to handle around up to 30 dogs by myself! With this job, I am able to determine the body language of dogs, and understand what it means. The dogs at my job have become my own, and I know every little detail about them! I have worked with all sorts of dog breeds, big and small & old and young. Loud barking, rough playing, and big messes do not bother me whatsoever. I am also a baby groomer- hoping to gain more skills soon! I can bathe and dry, clip and dremel nails, and do light scissor and clipper work. I work in East Aurora 5 days a week. Right now to make it easier on myself and for you to book, I am only accepting bookings on my days off or after work. But there hasn’t been a single day the past three years of my life I haven’t been around a dog.. Lol!! I will fulfill anything needed to ensure your pet is happy and healthy while in my hands! Your pet is my number one priority when I am with them.

“Ava took such amazing care of our cat Max. He has some specific needs and Ava made sure all his needs were met as well as give him medication that he needs. We would greatly appreciate for Ava to be our pet sitter for many feature trips to come. She is the best and would highly recommend her services to anyone with a beloved pet entrusted to her care!”

Cathleen W.

“I am so thankful to have felt comfortable on our wedding day knowing our dogs were going to be well taken care of! Erin did a wonderful job with both of our furchildern. Our pitbull who is terrified of thunder wouldn't eat because of the thunder storm and was hiding in her typical spot in the bathroom and Erin went above and beyond to try to help her and make sure she ate dinner. She hand fed her in the bathroom. I will definitely book with Erin again next time!!! Thank you so much!!!!”

Amanda S.

“Brianne was incredible and was able to take my precious 15-yo out last minute! So responsive and caring! Thank you and will look forward to having you back to Carr for Zoe!!”

Heidi J.

“This is the third time having Jenny watch our dogs and she truly goes above and beyond with them. She sent us great updates with pictures/ videos which makes us feel better about leaving the dogs at home while on vacation. Thank you Jenny!”

Anne F.

“As usual, Miss Mickey (what our babies know her as!) was communicative, gave us sweet updates, took care of our babies like they were her own, and left us feeling confident we could trust our home and fur babies were safe and sound.”

Stephanie M.

“Mary is wonderful! My pup was so happy to meet her and she handled him perfectly (he’s a bit of a tank and can knock you down if you’re not paying attention) Mary was perfectly comfortable with him and I left feeling assured my furry best friend was in good hands.”

Bethany M.

“Very friendly and made sure to give my cats the attention they needed while I was away. Will definitely book again”

Alexandria V.

About: I have my own dog named Finn who is a 1 year old newfiedoodle. He is pretty relaxed but we enjoy going on walks and hanging out. I have always loved pets and been happy to help take care of the pets of my family and friends. I currently have weekends off to be available for pets. I also do not work in the summer months (July and August) and have time to watch and walk pets much more often. Our yard is not fenced but we have 20 acres of land to go on safe walks with a leash. I also have a large crate and can crate if needed.