Pet Sitters in Hingham

Evin
-34% off
1.4 miles away
Limited time deal
4.77
• 13 reviews
/night 46.00
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I have had many many pet sitters over the last few years and unfortunately this is the first time I feel the need to write a less than 5 star review. Evin has lots of good reviews and when we met her everything was fine and I felt happy to trust our cats and apartment with her. My biggest disappointment was that 3 days before the end of the sit she messaged saying she was leaving the next day as she had some ‘unexpected news’ and hoped we could ‘work around’ it. They are not plants. I expect a level of commitment for what you agreed to when you are trusted to stay and care for someone’s pets. When we came back the apartment was not as clean as we left it (I really make an effort to make sure everything is really clean for house sitters.) The litter trays were also completely full (more than a couple of days worth). Our bin in the kitchen, which is rather new, had 2 deep dents in the top which Evin didn’t tell us about. There were also some odd things, like it seems like my shoes had been used, as the laces were tied up and pulled tight, and I don’t take my shoes off with the laces done up. And my wardrobe was left ajar, and it was closed when I left. I was really surprised by our negative experience as Evin has lots of positive reviews. She had been travelling for a year and ours was the last sit before she was going back to the US. I can only assume she didn’t have the same commitment to what both sides agree to and expect during a house sit anymore.

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Benjamin
I enjoyed my stay at Benjamin's apartment looking after his 2 cats. Benjamin was very communicative before, during and after the sit. He was available throughout his vacation if I had any questions or concerns. His apartment is large and in a modern condominium. The area is accessible to many restaurants within 10-20 min walk, or a 15 min transit. The grocery store is within walking distance. 

Benjamin left clear and specific instructions for me for the boys, Griffith and Pumpkin Guts. You gotta love the names. The boys have their own characteristics and they were very amusing to watch when they play (zooming around the play tunnels, or when I use the cat toys with them), and they are so adorable when you see them loving each other...they sleep together, all snuggled up in a small bed, but they make it work. 

The only small issue is the cats are very food driven, and love their wet food. So they can go a little nuts over that, and you have to be careful as Pumpkin Guts claws at the cupboard below, and if you stand too close to the cupboard above where their food is kept, he will sometimes get so excited he turns to look at you and claws at your thighs. I learned that the first day and steered clear of the cupboard, as in, distanced myself from the cupboard so I am not within reach of his claws. I also resorted to dish out their wet food (which they have only in the morning) in another room all together. That way I have it all ready and simply walk back to the kitchen and place their dishes down and they don't bother me while I am getting it ready. 
Both of them have very sharp nails, and that's because Benjamin has been busy and he knows the cats don't like getting their nails cut, but after my reports of how sharp their nails are and how many times they got me, Benjamin is definitely going to remedy that situation and cut their nails more often. Griffith gets you when you are playing with them, and it's only because he thinks you hand is part of the game when I adjust one of the tunnels or tents. He swipes up at my hand and got me a couple of times. He is so fast I didn't see him coming. So it's a matter of getting to know their habits. But they are very sweet and entertaining for sure. 

I would gladly watch Benjamin's apartment and his boys again if the opportunity arises. Especially when I know Benjamin is going to keep their nails cut, lol.

If you have the chance to sit for Benjamin's place and his cats, jump on it. His place is very central and easy to walk around.
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Gail
Super convenient to everything downtown Raleigh has to offer. We ate delicious food, visited fabulous museums and played in many area parks. George, Leo and Maude were incredibly welcoming. My kids are still talking about their super soft ears!! We were happy to share our Raleigh adventure with such friendly pups :-) Thank you, Gail, for your hospitality, we are grateful for you.
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Nicolette &
After many five star sits, I would absolutely NOT recommend this sit to anyone. Nicolette is someone who puts on a good show of being nice, but is incredibly mean-spirted and cruel. If anything happens during your time housesitting that she doesn't "approve" of she will she show her true colors, just like her cat. Nicolette contacted us in October to ask if we would like to house/catsit over the New Year. I said we would but that my husband had to work so I would come alone with my two young kids. I asked her if her home was kid friendly and she said yes ( as she didn't have any pics of her actual apartment posted, just a few of her cat). When we arrived, I told her my kids had gotten up very early to take the metro, a 5 hour bus ride from Barcelona, the tram to her home, only to get lost and end up waiting at a gas station to take a taxi. I explained to Nicolette that I needed to get them some lunch and put my 4 year old down for a nap. Nicolette didn't seem to pick up to social cues too well and while I had a whingey pre-schooler on my hip looked annoyed that she was being interrupted while explaining her apartment. While in the kitchen, her cat Napo hissed at the boys for just being there. She explained to give Napo some space so she didn't scratch the boys. As we walked around the apartment I noticed there were many fragile things a younger child could bump into (glass pots everywhere, glass trinkets, etc). Nicolette suggested we take a walk, despite me implying I needed to tend to my younger child, but since she didn't seem to get it, we went with her. On the way out my neurodivergent four year old threw a bag of chips on the ground. Instead of offering to help she just looked at us horrified as I swept it up (gasp- the horror of a hungry 4 year old having a temper tantrum after a long day of travel. What a terrible child). We parted ways and began our sit. We sent Nicolette videos of us trying to give Napo treats, pictures, and updates on the sit. On the last night, while my older son was sleeping, he rolled off the bed and hit the ceramic plant pot which was on a low side table. It broke. I texted her to apologize, but I could tell from her response she was upset. I saw the price tag and website as I was cleaning it up and left her the amount of money for the pot as I couldn't find it on the website. Accidents happen and anyone who leaves ceramic flower pots next to where a kid sleeps is lacking common sense. Her cat also constantly hissed at us despite our best efforts. We were calm and quiet in her apartment and attempted to get Napo to warm up to us, but all she did was show her teeth. As we were leaving Nicolette thanked us for housesitting. I did the same but mentioned, in a very nice and cordial way that she may want to reconsider calling this sit "family friendly" as her cat didn't seem to do well with young kids and her house had a lot of potential for something getting damaged. I told her I wouldn't want to see her cat scratch a kid. I was trying to give her, in a very nice way, my thoughts. Instead of taking it at face value, she wrote me back an incredibly nasty message calling my kids uncontrollable and insinuating what brats they were who " we're not up to the task of taking care of her cat" and "thank god they didn't destroy her apartment more". It's a shame I can't attach the WhatsApp messages she sent me, they are absolutely disgusting. I'm not sure how anyone can be so out of touch with children and judge them so horridly on a 15 minute interaction with them. Nicolette clearly knew she wasn't going to get much interest in this sit considering the dates.Instead of being upfront about her home and cat not being family friendly, she invited us because she needed someone, and then when my kids didn't fit her idea of perfection she turned the tables to blame us for ridiculous things. I would avoid this sit at all costs. The only thing sadder than a 4 year old having a temper tantrum, is a nearly 40 year old behaving even worse.
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Leah
This sit was wonderful! Leah and James were excellent hosts. They gave me plenty of notice of their travel plans and were very communicative throughout, despite being in a completely different time zone. They made sure all of my questions were answered and Leah even went through a checklist when I arrived, covering all the need-to-knows of the apartment. The place itself is very nice, well-located, and has everything you could need or want. It's a safe building and surprisingly quiet despite being on a busy street. Hank is an absolute angel who stole my heart. He is such an easygoing pup with lots of energy but extremely well-behaved. This dog makes friends wherever he goes, greeting people and dogs alike, with the dog park being a favorite spot. His adorable snubby face draws a lot of attention and people were always stopping to admire him. Hank is also great on-leash and will wait patiently at lights, other stops, and even for permission before he eats. He likes to play tug-of-war and will be very happy to show you his toys which he is very gentle with. Hank is such a joy to be around and easy to take care of. I will definitely miss him. I loved this sit and hope to return in the future!
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Diana
Diana made me feel welcome even before we had arrived. Their home is beautiful and well appointed. Ellie is a sweet and smart girl. 

House sitting for this family was a lovely experience. I would be happy to do it again.
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Guido & Marie Elisabeth
We had such a fantastic time! Guido and Marie's place is a small slice of Tuscan paradise - cosy, comfy, with everything you need. Their three dogs are absolutely lovely with such diverse characters - Brownie was shy and took a few days to warm up to us, Ubuntu was well-mannered and very affectionate, and Spotz was full of energy and always wagged his tail so hard, he looked like he was dancing. Spotz was a bit of a handful when taking out for a walk, but he always came back to the house eventually. :) 

The nearby town also has everything you'd need, a supermarket with endless choices of pasta, and nice bars and shops littered around. 

Highly recommended!

Pet Sitting FAQs

From to for the cat sitting and from 19.9950 to 19.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 19.9940 for the cat sitting and 19.99 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.

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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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