Pet Sitters in Lochearn, MD

Joseph
-40% off
5.5 miles away
Limited time deal
4.60
• 5 reviews
/night 50.00
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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.

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Kristina
Bogdan took very good care of our cat and our house while we were away. He was extremely flexible, very friendly, and eager to explore the area. Would definitely recommend him as a sitter.
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Deborah
What a great stay! Watson was the most wonderful cat. It took him just five minutes to start trusting me. He hopped onto my lap and started purring.

He is a big cat, but truly, he is a gentle giant who loves food, cuddles, and a little playtime. Most of all, he loves people, and he wants to be part of everything that is going on.

Deborah was a lovely host who was laid back, relaxed, and trusting. It was very easy to get along with her, and she was very helpful and ready to answer any questions that may have risen.

Hirzel was a beautiful little town in beautiful surroundings. It's in a perfect position. You can enjoy Zurich, mountains and lakes - everything is quite close by. They have a garage where you can park your car and that was very convenient.

I highly recommend this sit. Everything was perfect, and Watson was the best part of this sit. He is one amazing cat.
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Jenny and Duncan
It was an absolute pleasure house-sitting for Jenny and Duncan. They couldn't have been more welcoming to me and explained everything so clearly. Bertie is adorable, playful yet well-trained and an excellent companion.
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Barbara
Barbara was a fantastic host. We felt so welcome in her immaculately clean, lovely home. She was great with communication before the sit, including an accurate description of the responsibilities, and was available for the questions we had during the sit. Since we live approximately one hour away, we were able to meet with her before the sit, and she kindly showed us around the house and walked us through the routine. In addition to a thorough Welcome Guide online in the THS app, she also had detailed notes on the counter covering the routine, which was helpful.  
The animals were fantastic. So sweet and nice to be around. All of them were such characters – each in their own way. Houston and Isabella were great walking companions and also happy to hang out. There is a serene forest to walk through close to the house as well as longer walking paths nearby. The cats provided plenty of entertainment. You never know where you’re going to find a paintbrush since Chloe likes to present them as gifts. Blue likes to keep you guessing by hanging out in different hiding spots all the time. Shy, sweet Ginja emerges from the basement every once in a while to check out what’s happening and get some lovin’.
There’s plenty to do in the area. However, we spent most of our time at the house because it seemed like a retreat in a peaceful setting with lots of comfortable areas to relax. The weather was nice, so we were able to use the nicely appointed outdoor areas. 
We highly recommend this sit. Great host with a very nice house in a good location and excellent animals.
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Linda
Great location, really warm welcome from Linda and Tony , we really enjoyed our stay here,  looking after the house and cats. Much to recommend for all.
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Leah
The trio of fluffy kitties were wonderful to care for! Leah did an amazing job making me feel welcome and meeting with me ahead of time to explain everything. Thanks again for your hospitality! I would highly recommend sitting for Leah and the kitties!
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Stacy
Bella was a delight. So full of energy and love. The home in Nolensville was stunning and in a perfectly quiet area, but not too far out from the city making it a lovely week in TN! We would come back and visit Bella!! - Lexi and Mark

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $26/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.

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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