Pet Sitters in Hickory Ridge, DE

Virginia

Ginny and Ian went above and beyond in every way. Most importantly, my dogs absolutely loved them. They were kind, and communicative and sent me frequent updates. They left my house and car perfectly clean and tidy, my car is actually in better condition than when I left! All 5 of my free-range chickens are alive and my garden is watered. While we were out of town 2 of the horses from our stable escaped and Ginny and Ian rounded them up and put them back, then actually found the spot in the fenceline that was down and fixed it. They even mowed the lawn! In my wildest dreams, I never thought a housesitter could be this amazing. With a property like ours, it's very stressful to go on vacation, but they made my trip stress-free and enjoyable. They cared for everything on the homestead with the same care and attention that we do. If I could give 10 stars I would.

Lynn & Ronald

Lynn and Ron were great sitters. They communicated well before and during their stay at our house. Our cats warmed up to them right away. Upon our arrival we found the house very clean. Sheets and towels were washed and folded. All dishes clean. Our cats were in great moods. You cannot ask for more. I highly recommend Lynn and Ron as sitters.

Maureen

Maureen arrived on time, was communicative, and took excellent care of my two dogs. My dogs liked her instantly .Maureen kept the dogs company during her stay, which was her responsibility. The pups were calm and happy. She went above and beyond to keep my home tidy and clean, even stripping the bed she slept in and washing the sheets and towels so that I came home with less to do. That was very kind, and I appreciated her help. I highly recommend Maureen to care for your pets and home.

Brady

Brady was great with my cats. He was very patient with my anxious one and won her over by the end of his stay. He was good at communicating and handled an issue with the neighbors with grace. I would totally have him stay again.

Kathryn & Rick

Truly exceptional. She baked cookies, if you can believe it. Such a perfect sit for our beloved animals and the house was almost certainly cleaner than we left it. Can’t say enough positive things about Kathryn and her husband, Rick. Filled with gratitude!

Josh

Josh and Kristina sent us photos of Gus while we were far away in Europe, it was so comforting to see that things were well here at home. It was enjoyable for us to get away, and I think, enjoyable for them to be here, truly a win-win. Josh is experienced with dogs and even fosters dogs that are trained to go into service. We came home to a clean apartment, even better than when we left it. We are grateful to Josh and Kristina for their wonderful care of our dear little Gus, and our home. Highly recommend.

Brenna & Adam

We were a bit nervous since this was only our 2nd sit and longest (9 days) overall, but Brenna helped ease those fears. She sent pictures of the animals, kept us informed of updates, and left the house clean and tidy. We could tell they were loved and cared for when we got home. We truly appreciated her kindness for our pets and home. Thank you, thank you!

Jenna & Benjamin

Jenna was the nicest person, and she was wonderful with Bella. She took her on walks, and treated her as if Bella was hers!! I couldn"t have asked for a better sitter.

Andy

Andy was my first sitter with zeewoi and what a treat! He was easy to communicate with, provided clear references and sent regular pet up dates. He always responded quickly and left the place looking spotless. Based on the pictures, my cat Lisa was clearly very comfortable with him. Would have him back any time!

Jenna

We had a wonderful experience with Jenna! She was super communicative from the start and we were able to easily figure out the details of her arrival time and departure. She asked a lot of clarifying questions about our dogs' needs before the sit so we were on the same page. She kept us up to date about her arrival time, which was super helpful as we needed to coordinate getting to the airport. Our two dogs warmed to her immediately, which is not always a guarantee for our dog Otto who tends to be more standoffish when we leave him with someone else. Jenna was also able to give our dog Kiko her nightly medications - this was the first time we have had a sitter administer meds, so we were initially a little worried about it as Kiko can be a bit sassy. Jenna sent us lots of updates and pictures during her stay (love this!). We returned to a super clean and tidy house and happy dogs. We would be more than happy to have Jenna come sit for us again and recommend her for other people seeking a reliable, caring and communicative sitter.

Cathy

If I could give 10/5 stars I would! Cathy was amazing. She took great care of our dogs and cat, was very communicative, and just so pleasant to be around! Highly recommend!

Rhiannon

Once again, Rhiannon and her family took excellent care of my cat, Mr. Mystic. They sent many photos of him while I was away and I came home to a clean house and a lovely portrait of Mr. Mystic by their young daughter!

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Brittney

Amazing sit! Ben and Brittney were wonderful 'pet parents' and their animals were magic! Sender is so playful and such a happy dog and so well trained! Maven was so sweet and warmed up to us after a few days of sniffing us out :) We frequented the beaches with Sender and the trails and had a wonderful stay! Highly recommend!

Elisabeth

We loved sitting for Meilssa, her home is lovely and so is the community of Habersham.   We could walk to restaurants, enjoy the community pool and took long walks in the neighborhood.   It is an easy drive to downtown Beaufort and the lovely waterfront.   The Rockstars Petey and Dexter were very easy to care for.   Dexter likes to be around you and loves his porch time, Petey will come around when he wants some loving, but seems content keeping an eye on everything from his kitchen perch.  They both seemed to thoroughly enjoy the bird video's (with sound) Rob put on the TV for their amusement.   All in all, a lovely sit, we highly recommend it!

Gillian

Peanut is an easy dog to look after, she has stamina for long walks, loves to swim and slept in the bed with me. She is not so interested in interacting with other dogs, something that Gillian is working with her on. I met Gillian and Peanut the evening before Gillian left so I got to learn about Peanut and her habits and routines. Steinhausen is a beautiful and quiet area with great areas for walking - it is a short stroll to the lake - and Gillian's apartment is just as beautiful as the pictures show and a fabulous place to stay.

Catherine

We loved our stay at Cathy and John’s beautiful home and with the sweetest Charlie!
Charlie is a very independent cat but he would let us know if he was hungry or he wanted some love and patting, and together, we enjoyed sitting in front of the fireplace and doing our own things: Charlie-sleeps, us-working! haha

Cathy and John were very welcoming and super helpful in the handover and communication throughout our stay, provided a comprehensive welcome guide for us and everything we needed! We feel really grateful to have the opportunity to housesit at Cathy and John’s place. Thank you sooo much!

Jeremy

Jeremy and Juju were easy to communicate with, they were quick to respond and easy going, everything was clear and they went out of their way to ensure a smooth transition from their other sitter as they extended their trip!

The house is beautiful, windows facing the water, everything clean and all of the instructions were very clear. Literally 1 block from the supermarket and a safe area.

Now onto Plomo - - he is such a sweetheart, he will follow you around just to be close to you, he loves his belly rubs and his evening walks where his very very playful side comes out trying to catch the lizards running across the path. He LOVES snacks and has hard to resist puppy eyes. He was great company and l miss his cuddles!

- Thanks for having me and making everything so easy J,J&P -

Nicola

Our sit in York (selby) was great, we felt very comfortable with Indie and Nicky and their two lovely  dogs. We were picked up at the train station and enjoyed  a beautiful meal while discussing the house sit.  Thankyou  Nicky and Indie for choosing us to sit for you. Hopefully they journey to Australia to visit with us.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Hickory Ridge, Delaware?

From $32/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 Hickory Ridge, Delaware ?

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.