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We thoroughly enjoyed our sit with Courtney and her friend Ellie. We are so grateful to Dawn and Jeff for welcoming our dog Trazer on his first pet sit with us. Jeff and Dawn were extremely generous and gracious and we enjoyed the enthusiasm of their children for meeting Trazer - they gave him special attention. The three dogs formed a pack quickly and were so good with each other. The home is immaculate and comfortable, the neighborhood is friendly and extremely walkable with shops and a grocery while remaining quiet and peaceful. A pretty easy drive to the Charleston historic district and other sites. We really enjoyed the cozy gas fireplace, and the wonderful kitchen. The bed in the FROG was very comfortable. Put this one on your favorites list, fellow sitters!
This was our first sit and it was an ideal experience. Sarah was a great communicator. She perfectly described Dakota’s personality and habits, instructions for his care and where everything could be found in the apartment and the surrounding community-dog parks, cafés and restaurants. As for Dakota, he was wonderful. He has such a sweet personality and I enjoyed our morning walks along the promenade, our daily visits to the dog parks and playing tug with him. We took him with us several times when we went out to eat and he was such a good boy patiently sitting or sleeping while we ate and he was a hit with the wait staff and other customers. We would gladly sit for Sarah and Dakota again!
It was so wonderful to stay at Alec's place and sit for Fran! Such a perfect location, super convenient being close to public transit, and a lovely apartment to stay in while exploring Chicago. Fran is truly the sweetest, I already miss her! Alec is great to communicate with and a very thoughtful host. 10/10 would recommend this stay to anyone!
What a remarkable pet/house sit! Francois is a delightful cat. He is the friendliest cat we have ever taken care of. He’s also extremely easy since he has a water fountain, an automatic feeder, and a cat door. He loves to sit on your lap and roam outside. Steve is welcoming and leaves clear instructions. The house is lovely, with a fully appointed kitchen, lots of light, comfortable bed, huge deck with great patio furniture, ensconced in the woods, close to great hiking trails, at the foot of Fitch Mountain, and steps from the Russian River. To top it off, the Healdsburg area is an international location for good reasons: great dining, boutique stores, charming central plaza, lots of wine tasting, and gorgeous natural beauty. You cannot go wrong with this house/pet sit.
This was our first Sit and it turned out so great. Cathy and Dave were super lovely and gave us all the information we needed to take care of Rocky. They gave us treats over the Easter weekend which was very lovely. Their home was gorgeous and very comfortable. Rocky is such a sweetheart, a super easy going pup that just loves to be cuddled and taken on walks, we really fell in love with him actually. We would definitely recommend this sit.
Jamie is so kind. Her furry family and home were very welcoming. I took Abby to a nearby dog park and she had a blast chasing the ball. Snowball kept me company as a snuggle buddy all night.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Avila, Maryland?
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.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
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.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
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.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Avila, Maryland ?
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.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
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.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
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.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
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.
Quality Time has been caring for my pets while I’m away for over 10 years. It’s nice to get to vacation without worrying about my fur babies. Ella was my sitter for my most recent trip. She was awesome! She sent updates and photos each visit. My pets were happy and safe with Ella.
Toby is a long-haired Chihuahua and he is very difficult when getting his nails clipped.Quality time handled him with care and did a great job👍 …
Marie and the folks at Quality Time have been very helpful in caring for our creatures when we travel. They are thorough and responsive and truly seem to care for the pets in their charge.
Marie has a gold star company! I fully endorse Quality Time for their commitment to ensuring customers and fur babies are taken care of. Laura, our dog walker, exemplifies the highest standards and made sure both of my dogs were happy. Especially considering that one of my dogs is a bit slow to trust new people. She navigated that beautifully. I highly recommend Marie and Quality Time.
Quality Time pet sitting cared for my indoor and outdoor cats and were wonderful! I will certainly use them again. Marie and Rob are so friendly and care deeply about animals. My indoor cat is not usually social with people she does not know but Rob was able to become her friend! He was the best! I would highly recommended them.
Absolutely love Quality Time! I'm a former dog walker and this company meets and exceeds all my expectations! Making appointments is super easy and their price is reasonable. Ruth has been our pet sitter and I always feel comfortable leaving my cats in her care. She is a super warm person who I knows really cares about our little pets! My pets love her too - it's like a treat when they get to see her! She always leaves notes and will text if she needs anything! I'm super happy with their service and highly recommend them to anyone.
We hired Quality Time to take care of our retriever and cat. They offered a lot of other services, like watering plants, bringing in mail, etc. I appreciated the attention to detail for both animal care and the logistics for the house.
We love Quality Time! Marie is great to work with and we never have problems with the reservation or payment processes. Vickie has been caring for our cats for a few years now - including our diabetic cat - and she is fantastic! Even our cranky cat loves her, and she does a wonderful job caring for them and taking care of stuff around the house in our absence (getting the mail, opening and closing blinds, etc.). We couldn't be happier to recommend their services!
We’re thankful for the great team at Quality Time! From the most thorough introduction meeting I’ve ever experienced with a pet sitter, to great communication and superb attention to directions and details, we’re happy we chose Quality Time!
Quality time is made up of caring professional people. When I had need for a mid-day dog walk they were more than glad to cover that. When I had need for an evening visit they were there for me. They are bonded and insured and love working with pets.
After a last minute debacle with my normal boarding facility, I had to scramble to find a place on such short notice with which I felt comfortable and confident to leave my fur baby, Duke. I reached out to 2 highly recommended/reviewed boarding facilities, and while both replied with availability, only Domestic asked if I would like to view the facility. I immediately said yes to the tour, and upon arrival, was greeted very warmly by the owner, Therese. After only a few minutes, I knew this was the place for Duke. The fact that she only takes 4 dogs at once ensures constant love and attention. In addition, the location/facility felt very home-like. The dogs have plenty of toys and much needed interaction/socialization. Photos and updates were provided over the 2 weeks that Duke was there and he even made some equine friends. I would definitely recommend Domestic Pet Care to anyone needing boarding care. Prices are extremely reasonable; In my opinion, so much so that I tried to give more but it wasn't accepted. Domestic Pet Care also provides a Veteran discount and a New Customer deal. I can guarantee that Duke will stay there again, along with my new pup, Tessa (once she arrives).
Therese has the ideal setup for boarding and we couldn’t have been happier with her services. She has 2 large fenced in areas for the dogs to play in and a nice clean indoor setup w 4 air conditioned kennels. We loved that she only boards 4 dogs at a time and never let’s the dogs play unsupervised. Our dog was not spayed yet so she made sure to pay close attention to who she could play with. We had a 1 week vacation across the country only 1 month after getting our 6 month old Lola and were very worried she would have a tough time with separation anxiety, etc. Therese gave us daily text updates with pictures letting us know she was having a great time and playing nicely with a couple of the other dogs. When our flight changed Therese was also very accommodating and had no problems letting us pick her up a day after we had originally scheduled to. We will definitely be coming back to DPC next vacation! Thanks, Therese!
Went to Fl for 4 days, googled kennels because pie regular was booked. Found this one and loved it! She sends daily pics and lets you know how your dog is doing. I would 100% recommend Therese and will be going back!
Therese is great. She knew I was nervous about boarding my dog so she sent me a few pics during her stay to ease my mind. The room where my dog spent most of her time was well air conditioned, clean, and there was a tv for back ground noise (which my pup prefers). There’s a clean outdoor play area with lots of toys and she only accepts a few dogs at one time so each animal gets the attention they deserve. I talked to about four boarders/kennels before choosing Domestic Pet Care- the other facilities I spoke with were not even amendable to letting me view the facility beforehand (sketchy). I I feel safe leaving my pup here. FYI…first responders get a discount.
Therese was amazing. We received multiple updates. Just when I was thinking I wonder how the dogs are doing, I would get a text with a photo of them. She had jackets on them when it was cold and I was able to have an awesome weekend with no worries. Domestic Pet Care was convenient and affordable. When you have a trip that you are not able to bring the entire family (pets), Domestic Pet Care will take care of the pets for you and treat them like family for you.
Theresa took loving care of our senior golden, and let us now immediately of any issues he had (itchy ears). She even cleaned his ears with our permission. Domestic Pet Care provides a lovely home-like experience in a quiet country setting, with a lovely exercise yard. Compatible dogs even have supervised play together! Our pupper had a great experience here.
We have two teacup Schnauzers - both less than 5 lbs. We are reluctant to leave them with anyone. Therese's kennel is small, safe, clean and she is an absolute gem! I highly recommend her.
We were in a jam and Therese really helped us out and took care of our shy dog this past week. She sent us photos throughout the week and our dog played with some of the dogs which she doesn’t normally do at other kennels. Therese had a great set and up and we were impressed with how she took care of our dog. We will definitely use her in the future.
Our 2 fur babies did great here. They are both rescues and scared of everything so we could not leave them in a kennel. They were well cared for and in great shape when we returned. We are so thankful for personalized attention, loving care, cool and relaxing space and daily access to a nice play yard for exercise!
Therese is wonderful! I have a dog who can be very anxious in new situations and I felt completely comfortable with Therese watching him. She went out of her way to get him used to the place (letting us tour, do a half day visit) etc. I can’t thank her enough for giving these dog parents a weekend break! It was stress relieving knowing he was in capable hands. I will absolutely be returning. Thanks Therese!
I am so thankful for the care my pet Chili received at Bowie Pet Sitting. Shannon went above and beyond to ensure my fur baby was well taken care of while I was away. She is professional, attentive, and kept me updated with photos and messages, which I really appreciated . I’ll definitely be using their services again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy pet care!
Shannon was so great! We met her and saw her home before deciding to board our chihuahua, Dash with her. Shannon is very knowledgeable about dog care and answered all of our questions thoroughly. Dash got personal attention throughout the day and cuddles in the evening. Shannon sent daily updates with pictures, reassuring us that he was doing well while we were gone. We couldn't have asked for better care for our little guy!
Our family has three small dogs that span a variety of ages (from 17 to 4!) and we travel a few times a year. With the stresses that come with traveling, the care and safety of our dogs is not one of them. The overnight care they receive via Shannon and Doug is even better than having them stay with family or friends. They are so attentive to our dogs' every and varied needs. Prior to the overnight stay, Shannon takes a lot of time to get to know the dogs needs and asks all the right questions. While we are away, we get great updates and photos — very reassuring when you are a hemisphere away! I'm especially heartened by Shannon's expertise with small dogs as this is an important factor for me when I look for caretakers for our pups. We lovingly spoil our dogs and we're so happy to have found care for them that knows to do the very same!
Bowie Pet Sitting was absolutely wonderful, dealing with Shannon was delightful. They were detail oriented, professional, friendly, efficient & just an absolute pleasure. Her & her husband took very good care of our cat & the daily update with pictures really eased my mind while gone. I also loved that she requested a quick email to confirm we made it back home safe & sound. When we got home we had a content, well cared for & happy cat. Also a very nice log of what was done everyday & a welcome home message. I highly recommend Bowie Pet Sitting, they are the absolute Best!!! Next trip away I'm definitely using them again. Thank You So Very Much Shannon & Doug, you're the best!! C.Williams
Shannon and Doug have taken care of two generations of cats in our family. They were kind and caring with our aging cats and our new kittens. I love to travel and feel secure knowing they are there for our pets. Shannon is highly detail-oriented and checks carefully to make sure she is familiar with all aspects of the cats' care. Shannon's emails with photos give us a smile and reassurance that all is well. She is quick to respond to emails and accommodating to our requests. The best testimonial comes from our shy Bengal boy cat, who typically avoids visitors, but begs Doug to pet him.
Our family has been fortunate to have pet sitting services from Shannon and Doug’s team for the last 4-5 years! Our two cats need extra special care and sometimes require extra attention, so when we’re out of town, we need pet care we can rely on. The Bowie Cat team always delivers, provides our cats with an appropriate amount of socialization, always follows our cat care instructions, and sends us update pictures while we’re out of town. Once, we were gone for two weeks and when we came home, it was like we hadn’t left - in other words, our fur-babies were happy with the care they received. 5 star service and wonderful people to work with!
I have been using Shannon and Doug’s pet sitting service for years before they expanded to Bowie. If you want complete peace of mind about your pet’s welfare while you are away for work or vacation, look no further. My job requires me to travel for days at a time, so having access to a reliable pet sitting service is key. Shannon and Doug offer affordable rates, dependable service and make sure to know all the pet’s needs, preference and habits well in advance. They will contact you during your absence, sometimes with photos, to let you know how your pets are doing. On return, you’ll receive a record of visits and fun observations about your pet’s wellbeing during your absence. For anyone with an older pet, or one with a medical conditions, Shannon and Doug are simply the best in the business! I recommend them to anyone needing support in caring for their animal companions.
We've had nothing but great experiences with Doug and Shannon's cat sitting service. They've looked in on our cat several times over the past few years when we've taken trips out of the country. It puts our minds at ease to know that they are taking good care of our cat while we're away. I appreciate that they send cute photos and take time to play with her. Each time we've returned, our kitty has been in really good spirits, which lets us know she's been super well cared for. Doug and Shannon are patient and reliable with detailed instructions and very responsive by email. I had used several other DC-area cat sitters before, but I wouldn't think of using anyone else now. Highly recommend!
Shannon and Doug have cared for my dog for years and run a highly professional service. I enthusiastically recommend Bowie Boarding Retreat.
I have been using this pet sitting service for around 13 years - ever since it first started up in the College Park area. They have always been responsible and have given attention to my cats (fed, brushed, and petted) such that the cats were happy and relaxed when I returned.
