House Sitting in Surfside Beach

About: I've owned 4 pet salon storefronts in 2 cities. I lived in one of them and had boarding as well. For over 41 years I have worked in all areas of the pet industry, not only as an NCMG, but also in wholesale and retail pet supplies. I am CPR Certified for dogs and cats and a member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. 100% reliable because I've dedicated my entire adult life to pet care. I set my own schedule and run my pet sitting in shifts: Morning (8 - 10a.), Mid Day (noon- 4p.), Evening (8 - 10p.). I no longer own store fronts, so I have a lot of flexibility. I travel with my grown son and, since we care for pets together, I do not charge extra for multiple pets. * Play time! Your pet will have lots of fun playing or whatever his/her favorite activity is. * Potty and exercise time. If you have a yard, we'll let your pet outside to potty and exercise (if appropriate for the type of pet) weather permitting. (Sorry. We do not offer walks in the neighborhood.) * Replenishment of food and water as needed, along with snack time. * Litter box waste removal. Including changing the litter as needed, and sweeping up or vacuuming the floor around the cat box, pen or pet cage on a daily basis. * Accident clean up. Not that we anticipate your pet having an accident, but from time to time it happens. Pets can get a bit nervous when mom and dad are away. We are prepared to clean up so that your pet is in a healthy environment and you come home to a clean, fresh house. * TLC. Pets need more than food, water, and exercise! Lots of love, attention, kindness, and belly rubs can be expected during each visit. * Pet Journal. We keep a daily log of your pet's activities so you can read about all the fun we had together. (We can also send email and text updates per request) * The 'Lived In Look'. Open/close curtains and drapes, rotate lights on and off, play the television and/or radio, pick up mail and newspapers. * Plants. We'll be happy to water your plants free of charge as long as it can be done during the pet visit time. We do not mow the lawn, do landscaping or other home maintenance activities. We absolutely LOVE looking after dogs, cats, fish, birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, sugar gliders...the more the merrier! Unlike other pet sitting services, we do not charge an extra fee for holidays !

“Elizabeth was very quick to respond and super nice. I would definitely use her again”

Sean R.

About: I’ve had experience with many animals of different species for many years and can take care of all needs. I was a dog trainer and certified in dog and small animal wellness. I am currently a pet care specialist and do all that I can for all and their pets. I also have a degree in environmental science and pet wellness. I also like to applaud myself for customer service skills and being personable with everyone I meet. I will talk to you like I’ve known you forever and I strive to be someone those can be comfortable around. 😊 As a pet care specialist and pet owner myself, my schedule ranges from 8-9 am for spot cleaning and feeding, then around 12 I do pet checks, and around 5-6 is when I do final checks. For dogs, it follows the same structure with added enrichment and outside time in between. I have one dog and one puppy who spend time mostly outside and come in for breaks and food/snacks. I have a cat who eats twice a day and will occasionally be put in his stroller to go outside and enjoy the fresh air lol. And I have 2 guinea pigs who eat twice a day and will come out of their cage for enrichment and play time.

About: I've been dog-sitting family pets for years and have really enjoyed sitting cats and dogs on Trusted Housesitters. I love spending evenings in with furballs. I work remotely so I'm home all day. It's the ideal setup if you have pets that are used to having a human around throughout the day! Please get in touch to meet in person before booking! I like to visit with pets before doing sits to make sure they're comfortable with me before a stay. I am a fully remote worker, so when pets come stay with me, they won't have to be alone unless I need to run to the grocery store. I get up around 8 but can be up earlier if pets need to go out. My lunch break is flexible but usually around 12, and then I'm out of work around 6. I have no other pets while I'm sitting. There are no sidewalks in my area, so I can't take dogs on walks. I do have a fenced in backyard with enough space to play fetch--that'd be ideal for exercise!

About: Hi! My name is Chelsie! I have 10 years of animal experience from owning dogs, cats, fish, goats, birds and rabbits. I have over 8 years of experience working in vet clinics and experience with grooming! When your pets are with me you can trust that they’re in trained, caring hands. I strive to treat each fur baby I come into contact with as my own - and mine are spoiled ! I would love the chance to get to know yours ! I am available throughout the week and on weekends with a heads up! My schedule is flexible depending on your needed availability. I can help keep your pet on a schedule. I strive to keep their routine as normal as possible. To ensure a good fit for everyone I would prefer to meet your babies before agreeing to watch them.

About: I’m in my mid 30s and been responsible for at least one pet since I was about 8. I love all animals and have personally had cats, dogs and fish. I graduated from A&M Galveston with a degree in Marine Biology and am currently working with marine mammals. I have experience in dog and cat training, this includes harness/leash and behavioral. Because of my degree I have a background in animal behavior which I use to help talk to and understand animals. I have worked with pets, dolphins and wolves in the past. I absolutely love animals and find it the most rewarding teaching and interacting with them. Please let me help you love your pet. I currently don’t have any set in stone commitments but I have the occasional volunteer project but can work around any Rover commitment. Let me know what you need and we can figure something out! I have a truck so it’s easy to go somewhere safe for your pet if your neighborhood doesn’t have a good play spot. If I am staying at a clients place can take the dog to a dog park if there isn't one nearby.

“Chase took great care of our senior dog. The house was also in the same condition we left it in, which was very mich appreciated.”

Allison R.

About: I have taken care of dogs my entire life as I’ve always owned them. They truly are my best friend. I love them and they deserve the best care! I’m currently doing mostly just side gigs which gives me a lot of availability to be free through the week! I plan to do it as much as possible! They are treated just as humans are! Growing up they went on all of our trips with us and were always treated very well! It’s a blast having them!

“This is our second time having Santana come house sit. The dogs absolutely love her and she takes great care of them. We’ll definitely keep booking with her!”

Karen L.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs ever since I was maybe around 8 years old and have fell in love with them ever since then . I go to school for half of my day so I would do everything after that so maybe around 5 or even after that . I personally have a yorkie named Bella and I always make sure she has eaten and has been able to run around outside with love

About: I’ve take care of animals cats, dogs, bunnies, lizards etc since I was about 8. I loved babysitting for my neighbors and taking care of my animals. I’m currently working part time! I am available many different hours of the day, very excited to spend some down time with many pups and cats!! I love to treat my cat with some treats. I have one animal caging isn’t needed for him, he’s not aggressive very sweet and loving. I’m currently working part time, and is available mostly any day of time. I’ve very excited to need all the animals pups cats etc, so that I can share my love! I have one friendly cat I do not have fenced gates. However, the anima will be safe with me. I do live in an apartment.

About: I've taken care of animals for the past 12 years for clients and friends of mine. Their animals always took to me really well with me being around them so often and showing them love, so they began asking me if I could pet sit for them. I also have a 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 rabbits and chickens. I am a stay at home mom that homeschools so my schedule is very flexible. Let me know your preferences and we can work something out. I can administer medication if needed also. I have experience giving insulin shots. I show them love and affection, let them out to go potty and play with them before I put them back up. I follow detailed instructions

About: I have loved and cared for every kind of pet in my 34 years! From reptiles to birds, and everything in between. I am the go to pet sitter in our family/friends group. Our fur babies are our family, and yours will be in the best hands with me! I have time throughout the day to walk, pet sit, and play with your fur babies. I work part time with my other position, and that schedule is flexible. Your fur baby will be taken care of the way you want them to be! Special diets will be followed, walking schedules, bath routines, medications… ect. I know how stressful it can be to leave your furbabies, my goal is to care for them the way you would so they have a great time, and you don’t have to stress. My daily schedule is very flexible. I’m self employed, so I make my own schedule, which means I can be avalible when you need me to be. When I am pet sitting, or dropping in to visit your pet, I will typically spend a good amount of time playing with them, and showering them with attention so your presence isn’t as missed. I like to try to snap great photos of them while I’m there to send you.

About: From a young age I loved being around animals, I started out helping my mom since she is a wildlife rehabilitation rescuer. I worked as a Veterinary Technician with small and large animal, and have been working as a receptionist in Veterinary Clinics for 7 years now. Animals bring a happiness to me that is indescribable and if you hire me as your pet sitter I promise that your fur babies will become a part of my family! I will treat them as my own, if you’d like to book please let me know. I like to do meet and greets before I do the job to meet your fur babies, you, and make sure that I have an understanding of the routine to best take care of them while your away! I am currently not working so I am doing pet sitting full time, I can pretty much do any date or time. Just let me know what works best for you. For pet sitting, I would do so in the comfort of your own home and where your pet feels the safest. I do not have a fenced in yard, so to make sure that the pet care is safe I feel it is best to provide it in your home.

“Keliann did a great job. She kept us informed about our two dogs. They seem very happy in the pictures. I will have her pet sit for us again. ”

Kerry U.

About: I have always loved pets. I have often pet sat for my friends or family. I owned my first dog at 13. I trained her myself as well as groom her myself. I would consider her my baby. Training my own dog has given me a better understanding of them and a greater respect for them. I recently adopted a new big puppy which has better equipped me for caring for dog's with various personalities since she required much different training than my older little dog. I enjoy getting to know pets with different personalities and loving on them. If you trust me with your pet, I will treat him/her as my own. Pet sitting works great with my schedule because I am a full time teacher so I have all summer to love on your pet while you are away. I am fully able to stay at your house if need be to pet sit. My roommate takes care of my two fur babies while I am away. Also, I am able to bring your pet to my apartment with my two dogs who love other animals. My apartment is next to a big park and has a huge dog park for exercise. I am flexible with the needs of my clients.

“Wendy stayed overnight with our pets and went above and beyond expectations! Very responsible, communicative and respectful of our home.”

Carrie S.

About: *After your first successful booking with me, I lock in your rates for all future bookings so your rate stays low as my loyal customer, even if I raise my rates later. Regularly care for my own dog (beautiful lab/pit mix) and have had dogs (& other pets) all of my life. I love the bond shared between me and my pets and that experience that I get to pass along to my children, who are helping care for our senior dog. Our pets have always been part of our family, and I will treat your pet & home with the same attention and care that I have always shown to my own. The world needs more love and respect -- certainly among us as humans -- and I believe our pets can teach us that lesson every day if we're willing to see it.

About: i love dogs and especially my dogs i’ve always cared for them so much they’re my favorite animal and to be able to do this as a side hustle is a big blessing i currently work nights wednesday thursday and friday trying to save up for a new car and for school so i can finish paying off my classes i treat my dog how i would want mine to be treated i take her out every morning as soon as i wake up and make her food while she’s outside and usually take a little time to play with her outside

“Holly was an amazing sitter! We were initially a little nervous because our dogs have very distinct personalities and needs—especially our two senior pups—but Holly made us feel completely at ease from the start. She sent consistent updates with a full set of pictures at every visit that we grew to look forward to while we were away, which reassured us that everyone was doing great. The dogs were clearly getting plenty of time to eat, play, and just be themselves, and they warmed up to her right away—which doesn’t always happen! Holly was friendly, easy to work with, and followed all of our care instructions to a T. She also left the house exactly how we left it, which we really appreciated. We’ll absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and compassionate sitter!”

Alexus W.