Dog Walkers in Vilas, NC

About: I have been pet-sitting for many people in my neighborhood since I was 11. I love animals and providing a loving presence while their owners are away! I am a student at App State, and committed to my studies, but can certainly fit in time to take care of your furry ones. Right now I’m taking a summer class in the month of June, which is 8-10 am everyday. I usually work in the evenings during the week. I’ll always let you know if I’m working during your booking! At my apartment I keep my cat, Lucy, inside. She’s fed twice a day and I clean out her litter box every day. My roommates all love her too. When I had dogs growing up, we had a fenced in backyard and loved taking them out on adventures and playing with them at home.

About: Hi! My name is Morgan, and I am a lifelong animal lover with hands-on experience caring for pets of all types, sizes, and personalities. I grew up surrounded by animals as my mom owned a pet store, so caring for pets has always been second nature to me, from energetic puppies and kittens to senior pets who need a little extra patience and attention. I currently help care for my sister’s and my cat, Stormy, and recently said goodbye to our senior Yorkie, Lola, who taught me so much about gentle and attentive senior care. I’m a go-to pet sitter for my friends and family, and I treat every animal as if they were my own. Whether your pet needs playtime, structured walks, medication, or simply a calm and caring presence, I’m here to make sure they can get whatever they need while you’re away. I graduated from Appalachian State University in December and currently work at a nonprofit art gallery in Boone. My schedule there is Tuesday through Thursday, which leaves me available most Mondays, Fridays, and weekends for pet care. I’d love to use my free time to help care for your pets! I am available for daily walks, drop-in visits, including providing food and fresh water, playtime, or simply keeping them company. I provide attentive and reliable care that fits your pet’s specific routine and personality. During walks, I prioritize safety and engagement, making sure your pet gets the right balance of exercise and enrichment. I’m attentive to leash manners, surroundings, weather conditions, and your pet’s comfort level. If your dog loves long, energetic walks or prefers a slower stroll, I will tailor each outing to their needs. I also understand that pets thrive on consistency, so I do my best to follow your usual schedule and household routines to help them feel secure while you’re away.

About: I grew up on a farm and so I have been taking care of a variety of animals since I was a child. I’ve had many dogs and cats as well as other farm animals so I have a wide range of experiences. I am capable of both infant and senior animal care if needed as well. I am currently a student and working part time but I have lots of time before and after my classes and work to care for animals, I have a car and live close to the town center of Boone. I have my own cat who I take care of but I love to spend time with any animal I care for making sure they get enough socialization in addition to any feeding or cleaning they might need.

“Phoebe is wonderful with our dog! She is reliable, punctual, and proactively communicative about her schedule. I highly recommend her!”

Sharon B.

“I had an emergency and needed someone to take my two rough collies on their twice-daily walks. One is a retired service dog who is deaf, and the other is a young collie with epilepsy. Because of their special needs, I was quite anxious about finding the right person. Caitlin was exactly what I needed. She had a calm, reassuring presence and was warm, gentle, and playful with both dogs. She quickly understood their individual needs. By the second day, they were eagerly waiting for her arrival. Luna, the service dog, had never “done her business” on a leash before, but with Caitlin, she had no hesitation. Seeing that I have limited mobility, Catlin asked if there were other things she could do to be helpful.. I admire her initiative and appreciated her help. I will definitely be calling on her again.”

Ann R.

About: I love all animals, big and small, any species and breed. I have grown up surrounded by all types of animals. Many friends and family members hire me to pet sit very often. People know I will take care of and love their babies like they are my own. I am a college student at UNCW with a very flexible schedule. I only have 1-2 classes a day, with an hour(s) break in between classes. I do also work part-time, but only 1-3 days a week for a short amount of time. With this schedule, I will have plenty of time to care for fur babies! Pet care fits seamlessly into my weekly routine as a college student. I have 1-3 classes each day, which leaves me with plenty of flexible time for caring for pets. I prioritize keeping a balanced schedule, ensuring I can give pets the attention, exercise, and care they need throughout the day. I provide attentive pet care in my clients’ homes through house sitting and drop-in visits. During house sitting, I stay in the client’s home to ensure their pets have constant care, companionship, and supervision, sticking to their regular routines for feeding, walks, playtime, and any special care instructions. For drop-in visits, I stop by to check on pets, provide food, water, playtime, and potty breaks while ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for in their familiar environment. I prioritize keeping pets happy, safe, and stress-free while their owners are away.

“Kayla is very timely with walking our dog and thorough with her responsibilities. And I bet if our pooch could do it, he’d give Kayla two paws up. I recommend her.”

Chris L.

“Andrew was prompt and professional. He obviously cares about dogs and tended very well to our sometimes energetic Black Lab. We will certainly use his dog walking services in the future as needed.”

Paul M.

About: I absolutely love animals and have been pet sitting for a while now and have also grown up with both dogs and cats in the home. I have pet sat for both dogs and cats since late high school. Back home I have 2 dogs, German Shepard(11F) and great dane/German Shepard mix(1M) and I have a cat back home as well who is 12. I have experience with animals of all different ages, from 5 months to senior(16 years) with dogs and 3 months to about 12 years for cats. I also have experience with both indoor and outdoor cats, I have one of each and have cared for other people's as well. I currently do not have work and am available all day Friday through Sunday. During the week I have classes but am available to drop in for pet care before, in between, and after classes. I follow the client's instructions exactly and ensure that the clients pets get the care they need.

About: Hey there! I’m Christine! I am a lifelong animal lover with over 4 years of experience in dog walking and sitting. Growing up, I was always surrounded by furry friends, and that passion has only grown since then. I believe every walk is an adventure, and I love to play and have fun with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Your pup will get plenty of exercise, love, and attention while they’re with me. I will also treat your dog with the same love I give to my own family. My schedule is pretty relaxed especially now being summer so I will have much time to care for your pet's needs practically all day if necessary! I have been taking care of my own dogs for years and will be able to ensure that they are safely kept inside/outside during the day and in their proper sleeping quarters for night.

About: Since I was 11, I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, ducks, chickens, horses and more! I have 2 dogs of my own. I would love to help on the weekends when I’m available! I may be able to help some weekday nights. I work full time so I couldn’t commit to anything outside of that. My pets at home are walked daily and enjoy playing together. They are friendly with all dogs and are up to date on vaccines and vet visits.

About: I have worked in small animal rescue for years now, and while I’m a full time student I hope to care for your pets! Specifically, I have worked in dog and cat socialization, diet preparation, and healthcare. I am able to clean up after your pet, walk them, play with them, feed them, and administer medications! I am a full-time student, so while I am busy, it is very flexible and on my terms! I spend lots of time outdoors and have many pet-loving friends I know the ins and outs of pet care, and I think that supporting our pets is our most important job! I can perform most essential tasks necessary, and feel very comfortable caring for pets.

About: Throughout middle and high school I was a local dog sitter to several different families in my neighborhood. Now, I spend my time volunteering at the local animal shelter or pet sitting. I currently am in graduate school at Appalachian State. I am only in class Monday and Tuesdays and the rest of the week I work part time at a school. I’m able to come home in between classes to spend time with pets and let them outside. I care for pets like I would my own! I make sure that they have everything they need for their happiness and wellbeing. Dogs and cats get especially anxious when their owners leave, so I understand the importance of giving them extra love and care!

About: I have been taking care of all kinds of pets, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, etc, for 10+ years, and would love to meet yours! Earned CVA license after 300 hours of veterinary internship. I am currently a college student at Appalachian State University, so as long as my course schedule does not interfere with pet care, I am available! I care for my clients pets like they are my own, and do everything that is asked of me and more. I update my clients on their pet (with pictures) very often while they are away from them.

About: I have been taking care of pets since I was 17, family, friends, neighbors, have relied on me to walk, watch, and play with their animals. I am currently a college student and I have a very flexible schedule and loads of free time to help out with anything your animals need I follow what the owner says the animal needs to take care of them the best, make sure i give them loads of play time and walks and care.

“Friendly, caring, wrote a detailed Rover card and sent pics of our doggo so we knew he was doing well! Would definitely recommend Angel to help take care of your pet!”

Grace N.

About: I have had pets all my life and they are my whole world, i have personal transportation which makes helping your pet and you have what you need to be successful. Currently a college student trying to make some extra money during summer!! I’d love to spend my time with all your sweet babies this summer! In my personal household my pets are my world with 3 dogs 1 cat and my bearded dragon i am all about health and happiness for my pets, knowing how to care for so many different animals can help both you and me by learning more about animals and taking some weight off your shoulders.

About: I have taken care of animals ever since I was young. I would get paid to walk dogs and to check on cats and fish. I love hanging out with all animals! Being in college, it makes it hard to have one of my own, but this will allow me to opportunity to be around all the animals that I love! I just graduated from Wake Forest University, where I played volleyball. Volleyball taught me a lot about discipline and also shows that I am a very reliable person when it comes to scheduling and time management. I am a current graduate student in the SLP (speech-language pathology) program at App State and am available most evenings and all weekends! At school there is plenty of grass for the dogs to run around and I am able to bring the crate and everything into my apartment if needed. Cats, I am also available to do whatever is helpful and needed! I have my own space with no other animals!

About: I love taking care or dogs and cats of every kind. Ever since I was 12 I’ve taken care/loved on my neighbors pets while they were out of town or even my own. I really enjoy getting to meet new animals and care for them as my own. I’m currently working for myself remotely. I set my own schedule, this allows me to be available for most times throughout the week to love on your pet. I love to take my dogs for walks/runs. So, if that’s what your dogs prefer (or cats, can’t exclude them!) I’m happy to take them on daily walks/runs. As far as nighttime routine, I prefer doing what’s best for your pet. Every pet is different so I can crate, leave in designated space or allow the pets to free roam at night based on the preference/instruction of you the pet owners / pet parents

“I highly recommend Emerson. She walked my one-year-old Golden Retriever Jackson 3x a day for a week. When she came for her initial visit, I could immediately tell she was an animal lover and would treat Jackson as if he were her own dog. I also instantly saw how comfortable and confident she was walking a larger, energetic puppy – she had complete control. Throughout the week, she was incredibly prompt, professional and reliable. She gave regular, detailed and fun updates throughout the week. I could not recommend her more highly.”

Kathryn M.