Dog Sitters in Franconia, VA

I was really hoping for a smooth experience with Duncan's pet care, and while Duncan seems like a nice person, there were several issues when I returned home that I feel need to be addressed. First, I explicitly stated that I did not want guests in my home, but my neighbor—who, while being a bit nosey, is generally helpful—mentioned that Duncan had someone over without my knowledge. This was quite concerning, as respecting my home and rules is important to me. Secondly, the cleanliness of the kitchen was not up to par. When I returned, I found sticky substances on the counters, around the sink, and residue left on the stove. Additionally, two pots stored in the cabinet were stained with what appeared to be the same food residue that was on the stove – one was my cast iron skillet. Cleanliness is a basic expectation when providing care, and this left me disappointed. The most disturbing issue, however, was the handling of the litter box. I had to throw away my broom and dustpan because they had been used to clean up cat waste that didn’t make it into the LitterBot because it was stuck in a cycle. It was clear that one of my cats was forced to relieve themselves outside of the litter box, and the way this was dealt with was unacceptable. Finally, Duncan notified me of a broken doorknob, which I had to report to maintenance. I later found out that it appeared to have been pulled off rather than being worn down by normal use as I assumed when I received the text. While I’m not sure how this happened, it was just another frustrating issue on top of everything else. I'm generally not picky and try to be understanding, but these problems left me disappointed with the care provided. I hope Duncan takes this feedback constructively and improves these areas for future clients.

Joi took excellent care of my kitties! I received daily photos of them playing and relaxing together. She was a very organized sitter with great communication. My home was just as I left it. I would have Joi back anytime.

This is Tammy’s second time here . The house is so neat and clean when we get home/ cleaner than when we left . Piper and Willow are hoping she comes back again !

Valentina was wonderful! She communicated well, sent lots of photos of Jasper, updated me on my plants, and even left me a new plant with a polaroid of my fur baby. So grateful she was available to take care of my home while I was away. Thank you again :)

Amanda was such a big help to us with our dog Bella! We really appreciated all of her hard work & effort to make sure our pup had everything she needed. We got daily texts & photos. Amanda was thorough & kept our Bella very happy! She even gave her a bath before we got home 😀 We would highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a responsible & trust worthy house sitter. Thank you so much!

From the start, Kerry was very communicative with us. She cared very well for our dog, Finn, taking him to the dog park several times, feeding him some of his favorite food (within limits we had discussed with her), and sending us lots of photos along the way. We had a couple of maintenance issues with the house that came up while we were away, and Kerry managed well through them. The house was very clean when we came home. We could not have been more pleased with Kerry, and would recommend her as a house and pet sitter without hesitation.

Alison was a great sitter for us. She was reliable, responsive, and communicative. She sent pictures every day and gave us a substantial summary each evening.

Jay and Amy took wonderful care of Tonks and our home. Even though the weather wasn't great they made sure she got plenty of time outside and they left our house spotless. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pet our house sitter!

Matt has been a housesitter for me and Freddie multiple times. He’s exceptional - takes good care of the place and my little guy, gives me updates when needed but is tremendously self sufficient. When I got home, as always, Matt left my place spotless and my little guy was there waiting, happy and ready to see me.

Friendly, clean and followed instructions perfectly :)

Nina was a fantastic house and dog sitter for us! She asked great questions in advance that made it clear she was a thoughtful, experienced sitter. During the visit Nina sent us amazing pictures of our dogs. It was clear they were relaxed, happy, and having a great time! Nina left the house incredibly clean and tidy. She was great and welcome to sit for us again!

This is the second time Kidist stays at my place. She was amazing, just like the first time. I came back to a calm, easy cat and a pristine house. Communication was very easy and she was very respectful of my place. Highly recommended.