Pet Sitters in College Park, PA

Liz
-66% off
5.8 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 1 reviews
/night 90.00
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We had almost decided on another housesitter for a recent family vacation when we got a message from Liz, who travels with her dog Buster. Our dogs love other dogs and we thought the addition of a play pal would really help ease any anxiety they had in our absence, even though there’s always a little concern with adding another dog in the mix we decided it was worth a shot and boy did it work out swimmingly! We have always felt that our dogs have been well taken care of with TH, but this is the first time we’ve been away and had daily professional photographic documentation that they were also having mega FUN in our absence! Liz took all the pups out on 3mi minimum hikes every day and facilitated a ton of play and cuddle time at home. I think our girls both fell in love with sweet Buster, he’s 11 so totally mellow and even keeled- he got along perfectly with both Reaux who loves to rough house and Cece who is a lot more mellow. His stint here may help me convince my husband we need another dog! It was a real treat for us to get to travel without any of the usual anxiety that the dogs weren’t getting enough exercise or play time- we are pretty active and they are used to being tired/happy all the time so it’s usually our biggest concern. Liz took such great care of our home and property through two winter storms with several inches of snow, and successfully finished off a 30 course of antibiotics with both of our dogs. We had a little bit of a hectic exit from the house to leave for our trip and she was so sweet to even fold a load of laundry we had in the dryer and take care of a few other loose ends- really above and beyond! As usual with TH- our home was in gorgeous condition when we returned and we couldn’t be more grateful for the respect and attention paid. Thanks Liz for all the love you showed our dogs and our home! And especially for the incredible pics- they were such a treat. Wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Liz and Buster to anyone looking for a great house sitter and dog buddy combo! We’re so thrilled with how well things went we will actively seek out other TH sitters traveling with their pets in the future. 10/10, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hope to see you guys again some time! Love, Laura & John, Cece & Reaux

Sitter available from Oct 1
Joseph
-23% off
5.8 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 5 reviews
/night 39.00
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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.

Sitter available from Oct 1
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David
Ruby kept in contact with us while she was house sitting.  When she had questions regarding the animals, she did not hesitate to text us and get our feedback.  That to us is one of the things that makes a great sitter.  If they are unsure of something, ask.
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Andy
We had a wonderful time over New Year with the delightful Watson and Oscar  in Andy and Anne’s peaceful , lovely home . The dogs took us on some really lovely walks in the area , through woods , to Wastwater lake , and to a very nice cafe for coffees , tea and cake . Views were spectacular and we felt so lucky to start 2023 in this amazing part of the country with these two friendly dogs . Our bed was so very cosy and comfortable . Communication with Andy and Anne was excellent ; clear , friendly and prompt . Poor Oscar was a bit poorly on our second to last day which was later  diagnosed as an ear infection .Andy and Annie came home early to look after him and kept closely in touch with us which was very reassuring .We understand Oscar is recovering well . 
We would highly recommend this pet sit and would be delighted to return .
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Jan
Our stay in Jan’s house was amazing! Lulu and Benson are adorable dogs, very easy going! 🥰 Jan is a lovely women who offer everything for feel like in home, really good communication with here in any moment! I highly recommend it! Thank you again, we will love to care Lulu, Benson and your home again!  ❤️

Juli & Fran
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Diane
I had a lovely time at Diane's home and enjoyed caring for and spending time with her sweet+shy kitty, Sugar. Diane answered all my questions about Sugar's care and made sure to have detailled instructions in her manual that she left with me. Thank you, Diane!
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Jim
I absolutely loved this house sit and would be thrilled to house sit here again anytime. The location is beautiful, the house is comfortable, and the animals are all super lovely. Silver (the dog) and my pup became best friends. Silver is very well behaved and easy to manage with her perimeter fence collar. The cat (Suzie) is very friendly and sweet. This was my first time watching birds, but Jim and Madeleine gave me detailed instructions and I found myself really enjoying them. If you want a beautiful house sit in the woods, I definitely recommend this one!
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Timothy
Tela is one of the sweetest cats you will ever meet. She quietly will keep you company whether you are writing, sleeping, sitting. She is super cute and like a kitten and easy to care for. Tim's apartment is comfortable and has all you need. It's conveniently located to multiple nearby subway stops and buses and the area has all you might need with a drugstore right across the street and grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, park nearby. I hope to spend more time with Tela in the future, she will steal your heart.
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Katie and Mike
Mike & Katie are kind and warm hosts. Every interaction with them was pleasant and calming. They gave me detailed instructions on our video call as well as in person. Of course, the highlight of this sit was Shani 
and Tilly. They both have their own unique personalities. Shani is the goofy and funny one that wants to play and bounce around. Tilly is laid back but is passionate about her treats and meal times. I love how they both act when it was time for a treat. Mike and Kate have a well-appointed, comfortable and very clean home that feels warm and homey. Old Town, Alexandria is the perfect area for a sit because it is very walkable and have plenty of shops, restaurants, and other sights close by. I looked forward to the walks 3x per day and so did Shani and Tilly. And of course one of the perks is off-street parking as well. I miss Shani and Tilly and if I’m available, I will definitely sit with them again.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $25/week to $110/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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