Pet Sitters in Lowes Island, VA

Sarah

Sarah was EXCELLENT pet and house sitter! I will definitely be calling Sarah to come back again the next time I travel. I was especially impressed with her clear communication with me; the way my normally shy Maltese took to her immediately; her attention to detail; her flexibility; her reliability; her dependability; her kindness...I recommend Sarah very highly! She has restored my faith in using this sight. Thank you, Sarah!

Karen

10 stars for Karen! A delightful person who took the MOST EXCELLENT CARE of our horses and kitties - including some unexpected meds one of the horses needed in his feed. The kitties miss you!

Susan & Chris

From the first moment I had a chat with Susan I felt instantly connected and her deep love for animals and to care for them. The sit with her and husband Chris was above all expectations. Our dogs had a great time, were really relaxed when we came back after a week and their needs were all met. Susan and Chris are amazing, kind, fun, trustworthy and it’s easy to communicate with them. I highly recommend them to sit your pets.

Margarita

Rita took excellent care of our two senior cats while we were away. She told me that she tried to keep them from being bored, which probably explains why they were so happy and relaxed when we got home!!! She also took good care of our garden and home and was easy to communicate with. Thanks Rita!

Claire & Steven

We returned home to a happy cat, sparkling clean house and all in order. Claire & Steven kept in touch and loved on our kitty. We were so fortunate.to have wonderful humans holding down our fort. If they offer to sit for you, don’t hesitate. Thank you Claire & Steven Kiki sends you cuddles and purrs. Deb, Carl & Kiki

Bobby & Janet

I could not recommend Bobby enough to you he looked after my home and my babies to the highest standard one of my babies is very nervous and Bobby was patient with him and connected with him. You can be guaranteed your home and pets are looked after. Thanks again guys.

Sam

Sam kept in contact with us and sent pics occasionally. However, the thing that was unacceptable was how little he cleaned the litter box. When we arrived home, my husband checked the litter box as we always do. We have two cats, so it is important that the box is scooped twice a day. This is in my welcome guide. When my husband pulled the litter box out of its holding place, the box was very full of litter, feces, and large clumps of urine. It looked as if the box hadn't been cleaned in days. I immediately messaged Sam and told him that this was unacceptable and we would not have him stay again. (He had asked for another opportunity to stay.) His response was that he scooped the feces once a day and did not realize he was supposed to scoop the whole box. Wow! That response is very disingenuous. It was not worth a response. I would not recommend him if you have cats.

Stefan & Karis

Stefan was great and Finn immediately took to him. Stefan greeted him and then sat on the floor to visit with Finn. Finn loved that and proceeded to sit and cuddle with him. We knew Finn was in good hands! Upon our return everything was just as we left . I would recommend Stefan & Karis highly and would welcome them back anytime!!! Thanks Stefan!!!!!😀

Kerry

Kerry made it easy to plan the sit with! She sent photos of Bucket while I was on my trip and I came home to a clean house. I recommend!

Carrie

Carrie was an ideal housesitter, we were so thankful to have her care for our house and yard. She was easy to communicate with, arranged to come over before the sit started for a walkthrough, was self sufficient and gave lots of love to our senior kitty. Everything was done exactly as requested, the house was treated with care and respect and it was spotless upon our return.

Katie

Katie took great care of Cooper while I was gone, was very communicative, and left my apartment clean and tidy!

Lindsay & Shayne

I would not hesitate to have Lindsay and Shayne take care of my house and pets. They were so kind and thoughtful, even brightening our return with a vase of sunflowers! They cleaned up better than our housekeeper. Most importantly, they really played with and exercised our Labrador. I could tell from the photos they sent while we were away that he was extremely comfortable and relaxed with two new people in his house. Thank you for being such great Zeewoi!

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Rachel

I sat for Rachel in Harlem. I communicated with her the entire time as needed. About the protein bar, I left it in the wrapper, went to use the bathroom and when I came back out Rylee had ate it all. I got in contact with a vet immediately which I told Rachel about and she proceeded to act like it was no big deal. I asked “should I call a vet” and she replied “oops, no she should be fine”. And thankfully, she was fine! I read the ingredients there was nothing too harmful in it, gladly. And she mentioned I left bread on top of the fridge. I didn’t want to put them on her countertop because she had roaches, all in the kitchen area. So I rarely put any food I bought or made on her kitchen top. And the spoons?… I placed a few in the cup holder next to the sink after washing them where some other kitchen utensils already were before I ended up finding the utensil drawer… Next, last time I sat for Rachel she came back at around 3:30pm , and she let me know when she was coming back. So I made sure I had enough time to clean etc no problem before she came back and I left at 1:30pm. This last time, she didn’t inform me when she’d be coming, so I assumed she’d be back at the same time. She came back at around 11am and I hadn’t checked my phone to see her inform me of this the same morning... I would’ve appreciated letting me know the night before at least but she came in while I hadn’t finished getting everything ready to go. And I still managed to get everything in order while she went to go bring her bag up and with ease, as to not add stress or anything and in that duration of cleaning, I accidentally put dish soap in the dishwasher instead of the dishwashing soap. I
always used the cascade that’s meant to be used but I grabbed the wrong soap in a rush of leaving. When she came in she was pretty nonchalant and cool with everything, as I never got to meet her beforehand, but after I left… an hour afterwards, she sent me a picture of some suds coming out the dishwasher on to the floor. I was glad it wasn’t a lot and apologized for using the wrong soap at that moment and explained that I filled it while she was downstairs… I never brushed anything off as it didn’t matter in the slightest and I communicated throughout… I always appreciate meeting the owner before they leave, i believe that may or may not have made a difference but Rylee is definitely the sweetest, most loving dog and I’m glad I got to care for her.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Lowes Island, Virginia?

From $35/week to $119/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 Lowes Island, 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.