House Sitting Weldons Mill

“Still the BEST!! Oksana and her sweet husband are like having their favorite aunt and uncle come to visit! I don’t want to continue to say too many good things about them or they won’t be available for my babies!! 🩷 Seriously, they are the first sitters I have had that I don’t worry about my furry children at least a little bit. Now I just miss them and can’t wait to see them! They still wonder where their favorite sitters are, but they know they will see them again!!”

Annie P.

About: I’ve been an animal lover my entire life! I grew up surrounded by pets and have always considered them part of the family. Caring for animals has always come naturally to me, and I truly can’t imagine life without them! I’m currently a proud dog mom to Luna, my sweet, energetic, and incredibly smart 5-year-old pup. She’s my little sidekick and goes just about everywhere with me! Through years of caring for my own pets, I’ve gained experience with different personalities, behaviors, training, routines, and individual needs. I know every pet is different! Some love adventures, long walks, and endless playtime, while others prefer cuddling on the couch and relaxing. I love getting to know each animal’s unique personality and making sure they feel comfortable, safe, and loved. My home also has a spacious fenced backyard with three-rail fencing reinforced with hog wire, helping keep even smaller pups safely contained. It’s a great space for supervised outdoor playtime, exploring, and burning off some energy! I offer both boarding in my home and house sitting in yours. Luna accompanies me for house sitting, so I’m always happy to arrange a meet-and-greet to make sure everyone gets along! I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pets because I feel the exact same way about mine. My goal is to treat your pets like they’re part of my own family and give you peace of mind while you’re away! I work full-time with a flexible hybrid schedule, which allows me to accommodate pet sitting around my work commitments. I’m primarily available every other weekend for boarding and house sitting, but I’m also happy to accommodate weekday stays with advance notice so I can plan my schedule accordingly. Whether your pet loves outdoor playtime, walks, or cuddling on the couch, I’ll make sure they get plenty of love and attention. I’m happy to work around their usual feeding, exercise, and bedtime routines to help them feel comfortable and right at home. Feel free to reach out with your dates! I’m always happy to discuss availability and see what we can work out. Your pet’s safety, happiness, and comfort are my top priorities! My home has a spacious fenced backyard with three-rail fencing reinforced with hog wire to help keep dogs safely contained. There’s plenty of room for supervised playtime, exploring, and burning off energy! I share my home with Luna, my friendly, playful 23-pound pup who loves making new friends! I always recommend a meet-and-greet before boarding to make sure everyone is comfortable together. For house sitting, Luna will accompany me, so it’s important that your pets are comfortable with another dog. I’ll respect your home, follow your pet’s normal routines, and make sure they receive plenty of attention, affection, and care. I’m also happy to provide regular photos and updates so you can relax knowing your furry family member is in loving hands!

“Melissa and her family are great!! We have a challenging puppy and she can give anyone a run for their money. Melissa was up for the challenge and handled our girl in stride. She was great with communication before and during the stay. Melissa checked in daily with photos and reports of our girls behavior and progress. We brought her home tired out and thats pretty hard to do with a 9 month old bloodhound. We appreciate Melissa and will definitely be using her again. 100% Recommend!!”

Mary B.

About: I’ve had dogs my entire life since I was a kid. I love dogs and my whole family is very dog friendly. I currently have two of my own dogs, Blizzard my 5 1/2 year old Goldendoodle and Boomer my 8 1/2 year old Beagle. These guys are my best friends! Since rescuing my Goldendoodle Blizzard, I’ve also learned to bathe & groom him, a special skill that takes practice and patience. Boarding Notes: I work from home, so I am able to take care of the dogs and be very flexible with their walking, feeding and bathroom needs. At my house, dogs are welcome on the furniture and on the bed at night but I will respect other owners obedience/rules while caring for their dogs. We have a lot of the room in the house which even has a fun room with toy mountain, a collection of hundreds of dog toys that everyone is welcome to play with! I have a big backyard but it is not fenced in. Instead, I prefer to walk the dogs on leashes/leads or attach them to the dog-run line I have running across the backyard for playtime! House Sitting Notes: I am more than happy to pack up and come stay at your home to watch your dog(s)! My only condition is that I would need to bring my two dogs with me for the house sitting stay. If this is something you would not allow, I will not be able to house sit for you. If you are open to this, we can discuss more about rules/regulations if I were to house sit for you to make sure you are fully comfortable with me and my two dogs staying in your home once you submit the request! Drop In Notes: I am happy to do drop in's to care for your dogs, instead of boarding them at my house. For drop in's, I would stop by 1 or 2 times each day for a length of time you request to play and care for your dogs. I would not stay overnight. I do this for families that would prefer their dogs stay in their own environment and not get boarded. You should only book this if your dog(s) can go 12 hours or more without a bathroom break. If your dog(s) cannot do that, I would strongly encourage you to board your dogs with me or request I house sit - either way I would make sure they are very comfortable and safe. I would love the opportunity to watch your dog(s) and can be flexible with short-term or long-term boarding, drop ins, house sitting - plus other accommodations. I will treat your dogs as if they were my own and give them a lot of love and care for their entire stay! My services are worth the investment so you have peace of mind! If you are interested in my services, put a request in so we can plan everything out. I work from home, therefore I can accommodate many different types of schedules based on a dogs needs. Frequent walks, feeding or medication is no challenge throughout each day/night. Any dog who comes to stay with us will be loved and cared for as if they were my own. Same goes if I am to come care for your dogs at your home. They will get plenty of love and attention with play-time and companionship!

About: I have been around dogs my whole life. Dogs seem to take to me well. I’ve worked as a junior groomer for a few months and trained my own dog. Not professionally, but he listens and understands. I’ve always loved dogs and been an animal person! I have an almost 4 month old baby so I have been a SAHM. I love to work and would like to help my family more. This way I can be at home loving on my son and also your fur babies! We just moved into our forever home due to my husband being retired Navy. We got married in Hawaii where he was stationed and I grew up. Our neighborhood was military and I would watch peoples dogs, board, check ins, walks. I worked at a doggie daycare and became close with a client who would bring her dog over to me to watch instead. Also, became very close with some people in the neighborhood whom I’ve take care of their dogs and now can say are friends like family!

“First time using Rover for an in-home option, and I wish I did earlier. Nicole was great, proactive, responsive, and truly cares. Your search is over, she is the answer.”

Kevin H.

“Paris was very responsive to my questions, comments, and requests. I appreciated the care she gave my dogs. They are pretty independent but having someone there to keep them company and watch the house while I am gone gives me peace of mind while I am traveling.”

Jocelyn W.

“Olga took great care of Apollo and followed all of his detailed care instructions. Her communication was great with plenty of photos and updates. Thank you Olga!”

Andrew G.

“Ally was WONDERFUL! She came by early for a meet and greet which we always appreciate. She was kind enough to check on our cats and fish all while taking wonderful care of our dog. She left our home in excellent shape and went above and beyond to communicate. I could truly tell my pup was happy with her! 10/10 recommend and we will be grateful to have Ally watch our animals again!”

Megan K.

About: I have cared for pets of many species since nine years old. I have given medicine on a schedule to elderly dogs and i know cpr. I have two rescue dogs of my own and i train, bathe, feed, walk, play with, and cuddle them. I also keep freshwater fish and houseplants. I care for my dogs by walking them about 7 times a day, breakfast and dinner on a schedule, and playtime and cuddles are prioritized when i am home from work. I live in a pet friendly apartment complex with an enclosed dog park. I have two friendly female spayed dogs that are five and nine years old. I keep treats on me to encourage and reward good behavior.

About: I’ve taken care of large and small dogs for 5+ years for my own, neighbors, family, and friends…walking and feeding them, and bathing them when necessary. I work from home so I can pet sitting in your home and keep their routine consistent. I can do any day of the week. I take time to play with your pets in your home with their toys. Feed, Exercise, and snuggle them! I give them lots of love!

About: I love everything about animals! When it comes to Cats and Dogs they are such great companions and I truly enjoy seeing an animal that is pleased and satisfied with my care, as well as their owners and I will do everything to make sure that happens, I have had professional experience working for a doggie daycare business. I of course am a pet owner myself and know what its like to have to trust someone else to take care of your beautiful pet. I very much value that trust and and take the time to learn different tricks and techniques to provide the best care possible for any type of dog or cat that I could possibly encounter on a day to day basis. I am sure that I can provide a valuable service to you. I work Part-Time, and I keep a flexible schedule so I will have no issue fitting any commitments into my calendar and I always maintain clear communication. Based on discussions with the client I will give as much attention to the animal as possible during service including playing with or without toys, walks, bathroom breaks, Feeding, Cuddles etc. based on the desire of the animal.

About: I’ve always grown up around animals in a big, loving family that treats pets like family members, so caring for them has always come naturally to me. While I’m new to Rover, I do have hands-on experience caring for my own pets as well as helping family friends with dog sitting, check-ins, feeding, walks, playtime, and giving lots of attention. I genuinely love animals and enjoy getting to know each pet’s unique personality. I’m patient, kind, dependable, and committed to making pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. Whether your dog loves energetic walks, belly rubs, or just a calm companion, I’m happy to match their needs and make sure they’re well cared for. I’m currently a college student and I’m the Army Reserves taking one summer class and working part-time, which gives me a pretty flexible schedule this summer. I have plenty of free time for dog sitting, drop-in visits, walks, and giving pets the attention they deserve throughout the day. I’m especially available for families who need reliable help during vacations, work hours, or busy summer schedules. Because of my flexibility, I can often accommodate different routines and make pet care a genuine priority. Your pet’s comfort and safety are extremely important to me. I understand how important trust is when someone else is caring for your furry family member, so I always aim to provide dependable, loving, and attentive care. In your home, I will respect your space, carefully follow all instructions, and keep your pet’s normal routine as consistent as possible. I pay close attention to feeding schedules, potty breaks, exercise, and behavior to make sure pets feel secure and happy. I believe in gentle care, patience, and creating a positive experience so both pets and owners feel confident and at ease.

About: I have always had dogs and cats ever since i was a little kid. I know how to take care of all pets, feed them, bathe them, and walk them. Dogs and cats became part of who i am. Im currently working part time and live alone with my sister. I have alot of free time and would like to make this a side hustle. I will look after dogs or cats very carefully. I will be feeding them on time and taking them for a walk as needed. I live in a three bedroom townhome which makes it safe for dogs or cats to roam around the house freely. And i have a porch that is fenced which makes it safe for pets who like to chill outside.

About: I have always been surrounded by dog, whether it was my own or taking care of others. I believe that dogs deserve as much love as they give us. I am a homebody, but that means that I'll be more available to hang out with your dog for walks or trips to the park. I live in a townhouse apartment, which means that I have experience with walking dogs around non-fenced areas. This also means I will be observant if you do have a fenced area.

“Thank you, Alicia! so professional with both Boston Terriers and both cats! She's an experienced dog trainer, with the most well-behaved Aussie Shepherd i've ever seen... so we hoped that some of India's manners would rub off on the BT boys she did a fantastic job juggling all of the different cat/dog feeding schedules, for almost a week She quickly learned how to use our automated home features thank you, A... for all the extra things you had to do for us”

Michael G.

About: I have been taking care of cats my entire life (life-long cat owner) and have been around dogs my entire life. I have also been active on Trusted House Sitters for more than two years, sitting multiple times and for multiple pets. I have 15 reviews on Trusted House Sitters with an average of 5 stars (out of 5). I work remotely and am mobile so I can watch your pets in your home within a 40 mile radius of Raleigh. I'll also watch pets in Durham on the east side and in the City of Durham. I am available to watch pets in your home and will stay in your home for the duration of the agreed-upon sit. I work remotely so can stay in your home for days and nights.