Pet Sitters in Arnold, MD

Joseph
-64% off
4.5 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 5 reviews
/night 84.00
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Joseph took care of our cat and house-sat for us for 2 weeks. In advance of our trip, we were able to do both a virtual and in-person meet and greet to ensure everyone felt comfortable and do a walk through of the house, which we really appreciated.While we were away, Joseph responded quickly to texts/any questions we sent and provided photo and text updates every 1-2 days. Upon our return, our cat seemed happy. Unfortunately, the day of our return, Joseph accidentally locked himself out of our house. He communicated with us and we were able to provide him access to a backup key. However, when we returned home about an hour and a quarter later, we were surprised to find that he was still there (he was supposed to have left much earlier in the day before we arrived home, and we knew he was running a little behind because of the lockout, but he didn’t tell us he would still be there when we walked in). He texted us that the house was clean and ready for us, but unfortunately the house was not clean and the cat litter boxes were quite smelly and appeared not to have been changed or scooped in many days. While we realize that getting locked out of the house created some delays in getting packed and tidying the house, we were upset to find the kitty litter in that state and for the clear disorganization, at least in the final day. We provided this feedback directly to Joseph and hope that this was a one-time experience. However, we would urge clear communication around any expectations for cleaning, communication, and care.

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Karl
If you are looking to visit DC, a sit at Karl’s is ideal! Sumi is a dream to look after, she is a super sweet kitty. Karl’s apartment is a close walk/train ride to all the sights in a vibrant neighborhood. His home is very comfortable and we felt at-home there. Definitely recommend it!
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Beatriz
I had an awesome time sitting for Sabaidi the playful cat. Beatriz's apartment is in great location, a short bus drive to all attractions of Malaga, and from Malaga you could take bus to other cities too. I love Malaga, it exceeds my expectations, love the beach, love the city centre, and the great thing is everything is at the doorstep of the apartment. 
Our communication during the sit is great, Beatriz is super lovely! 
Taking care of Sabaidi is easy too, he needs some attention, but if you just mind your own business he will just plays around you, waits for you, or sleeps. Every morning he would jump on my bed and wait for me to wake up, sometimes he slept next to me. 
Overall, I had a great time, would do it again.
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Jacqueline
Jackie is amazing! Super communicative, kind and caring. I loved my stay in Newport Beach. The location is AMAZING. I feel in love with Bisous, as she's the cutest and sweetest. I definitely recommend this sit.
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Gregory
I had a delightful time looking after Luna in Knaphill, thanks to Gregory's warm hospitality. Luna, a charming little dog, made the stay extra special with her love for snuggling and finding comfort, especially on chilly days.

Gregory's comfortable home became a learning space for me, and I appreciated his guidance on making professional lattes. Additionally, Gregory treated me to some delicious meals he expertly prepared. The proximity to nature made the house ideal for those who enjoy walks in the woods, adding a refreshing touch to the stay.

Gregory himself is a friendly and engaging host, and I enjoyed our conversations. However, it's worth noting that if Gregory is staying at the house during your visit, being mindful of his schedule is advisable. As a chef involved in late-night events, it's possible for things to wrap up late, potentially affecting your sleep if you're a light sleeper. Earplugs might come in handy. Given Gregory's busy lifestyle across different time zones, it's advisable to check in advance to ensure it aligns with your plans.

Overall, my stay with Luna in Knaphill was a positive experience, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys a cozy home, delightful canine company, and is prepared for a host with a bustling schedule.
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Cynthia
Cynthia was very good with checking in while she was away. Noelle, you can just get lost in her eyes and Ginger was so chill. 

It’s a really lovely home and I really enjoyed the shaded backyard.
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Jan
Jan and Jimmy are the nicest people to sit for!  Their home is lovely, immaculate and comfortable and the animals are precious and easy to care for.  Henry, who looks like a stuffed toy, will smother you with kisses.  Hank is just as wonderful.  Kitty George Is a bit shy but responds with affection in time and Gracie is your BFF immediately!  We had the best time sitting for them and  look forward to doing it again.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $30/week to $100/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.

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