Pet Sitters in Lake Barcroft, VA

Armando

Armando is a charming young man who cared for our home and Little Monster. He kindly agreed to sleep in the single room for his short stay to avoid us having to change linens, etc., on the morning we were leaving, which was very much appreciated. We had a lovely meal out the evening that he arrived. His caring nature filled us with confidence to leave him in our home with our precious LM. Little Monster was delighted to share his bed with Armando. He was very chilled on our return, but he concerned Armando by staying out much later than usual. Armando did the right thing and checked if this was normal. We received regular photos and updates. LM and ourselves highly recommend Armando. It was his first sit, but he is a natural and handled our requests for LM and the Hogs. We hope to welcome him back again in the future.

Doris & Dustin

Doris and Dustin were absolutely amazing. It was so reassuring knowing that Gigi and Karma were in kind, safe and reliable hands. They sent pictures and updates daily and checked in to clarify things when they had any questions. They left the house in immaculate condition. I would not hesitate to have them come and sit again. I really hope they enjoyed their stay visiting family. Thank you both so much! Matthew, Gigi and Karma :-)

Suzannah

Suzannah was an exceptional sitter for our home and sweet pup Gus! Despite the poor weather and even a temporary power outage, Suzannah maintained great communication and care for Gus. We were updated consistently throughout her stay, and our home was left immaculate! I would highly recommend her for your next sit!!!!!

Biola

Having Biola stay with our kitty was truly amazing and set our hearts at ease since this was our first trip away after retirement, and losing one of our fur-babies. She was exceptionally communicative, chatted with us ahead of time and then came to meet our cat before the stay so that everyone was comfortable. Biola took pictures and video to send to us everyday and our home was very well taken care of. Our kitty was loved and we'd be overjoyed to have Biola back. Thank you!!!

Helena & Art

Thankyou so much to Art and Helena for looking after Baily and Phyllis and our house so well. Both pets looked so well and happy on our return. We know that Baily was very loved and looked after and had some amazing walks and adventures due to the pictures and updates that were shared. Our house was left immaculately clean and tidy and all the bedding and towels etc were washed and dried (not an easy task with the UK weather!). We met up with Art and Helena before the sit started and immediately felt comfortable with them due to Baily's reaction to them both, he was smitten ! Would highly recommend them as house / pet sitters to anyone. We feel very lucky to have found them and would love to have them sit again in the future, Baily especially :)

Valentina & Derek

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 :)

Catherine

Catherine took great care of Pinto Bean and Baloo! Communication was super easy ahead of the trip, and during the trip. She sent daily updates with photos and let me know once she was packed up and out of the house. She left the house in tip top condition, just as clean as when she arrived!

Rebekah

Rebekah was fantastic. There was an unexpected medical problem with my cat when I was away and she handled it perfectly. My little guy suddenly got sick and she was very communicative, looked after him, and everything was handled with care and concern. She was a perfect house guest and a model cat sitter. Don't hesitate to use Rebekah.

Garrett & Marley

Being new to zeewoi we were a bit unsure about how this whole process would work for us. We were so grateful when we met Garrett via zoom, and Marley in person, and immediately felt they were going to be a great match for both us and our dog Oliver. They were very respectful of our house, took wonderful care of plants, picked up the mail, and left the house in great shape. They were in contact during our trip with pictures of Oliver, sharing with us how he was doing and seemed to be enjoying their experience as well. Garrett and Marley left us a very kind note expressing how they had grown attached to Oliver. Two days later they followed up with a phone call to check that we got home OK and wanted to know how Oliver was doing with the transition. We needed to change a return date, which meant Marley and Garrett had to alter their plans slightly. They were understanding and flexible, and made things work for us. Even though we have no other sitters to compare to Marley and Garrett, we feel that we were really lucky this first time around. I highly recommend Marley and Garrett without hesitation. We hope to be able to use them again in the future.

Ellen

Ellie was a great petsitter and is a VERY talented artist! Our boys (kitty and pup!) were well cared for and the house was tidy when we came home. Thanks so much, Ellie! Hope to cross with you again!! :D

Lisa

Lisa and Kevin were absolutely amazing! I don’t think there are enough words to express my gratitude. They sent me updates and pictures the entire time and were great about the house. I could tell the fur babies loved them very much. Coming home was also so easy and relaxing, they left the house in pristine condition. Would definitely recommend and look forward to crossing paths with both again!

Kat

Kat was an exceptional house and pet sitter. My giant mutt can be a handful, and Kat made the effort to get to know her and bond with her. She is thoughtful, and obviously loves getting to know pets. She was a great communicator and also took excellent care of my home, leaving it in better shape than I left it. I recommend her without hesitation!

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Rebecca

I recently had the pleasure of house and pet sitting in Midhurst, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience. The dog I looked after was cuteness overload—seriously, the smallest and most incredibly cute dog I've ever seen. Even if you're not typically a dog person, this little one will make your heart melt. The short walk times and the great dog walk path nearby made our daily strolls a joy.

The house was nice and cozy, with a comfy living room that featured a cozy TV area perfect for relaxing evenings. The sunset views from the house were simply amazing and added a special touch to my stay.

The hosts were very friendly and welcoming, greeting me with a lovely welcome basket that made me feel right at home. Their hospitality truly made the experience even more enjoyable.

Midhurst is a small town, but it’s packed with great historical sites and places of interest, including beautiful houses, an impressive church, and the charming Midhurst Museum. The town also boasts a variety of thriving local businesses, making it a small but beautiful place to explore.

I would highly recommend this house and pet sit to anyone. The combination of the adorable dog, the cozy home, and the charming town made for a perfect stay. I would definitely come again!

Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Judith

I have sat for this very nice kind family twice. Their beautiful home is ideally situated in Amble on the Northumberland coast, and overlooks a marina and Warkworth Castle. It is within a short drive to many coastal fishing villages such as Seahouses etc. And two famous castles Bamburgh and Alnwick (of Harry Potter fame) these are just a few of the many places to visit.
Their dogs Dexter and Daisy are so nice to look after, well behaved and funny, and well trained on their walks. I wouldn't hesitate to sit again and highly recommend it to any would be sitters.

Marnie

Keely might seem like a more difficult dog to take care of at first, but once you get to know her, you’ll see that she’s a sweet pup that just wants attention and love. You’ll have a great time pet sitting her! The house is clean and beautiful. Marnie was always responsive and easy to communicate with. Great sit!

Anika

I loved watching Russ and captain!! They were so well behaved the whole time and Anika left great instructions that made our stay so easy and amazing! I would recommend sitting for those pups in a heartbeat!!

Deb

We had a good time at the place of Debbie and John. The environment is very peaceful with the vineyards in the backyard, perfect for some great walks and leaving the dogs off the leach. Hubert & Cedric are one of the kindest dogs we have ever met! Very gentle, very energetic, always into a walk or run. We really appreciated this dog breed Romano Lagotto, it’s one of a kind. Cedric is perfect to leave off the leash, Hubert is young and has a ton of energy, it’s hard to tire him out 😊. We choose not to leave him of the leash to make sure we wouldn’t lose him, we absolutely adored the dogs. It seems that a well maintained and clean pool would have given us an even better housesit experience.
John and Debbie communicated very well and were very kind, we were in daily contact with them and Debbie wanted to make sure that we were comfortable which we highly appreciated. 
The wine area is just lovely, great for tasting wine and doing great hikes.

Thank you so much for this great experience!

Ruben

Julia

I had a wonderful time during my stay with Seffy! She's very loving and can give cuddles for days. It was great to be around her relaxing energy, especially when we would sit by each other in the living room. 

Thank you Julia & Kamil for trusting me in your home, I'm grateful for my time there.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Lake Barcroft, Virginia?

From $40/week to $75/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 Lake Barcroft, Virginia ?

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.