Pet Sitters in Miami Lakes, FL

Tom
-44% off
6.4 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 1 reviews
/night 54.00
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Although I have used TH several times since 2018, this is the first review I have submitted. Tom has restored my faith in both TH in general and sitters under 30 in particular! Tom arrived late on a Friday night and I did not leave until Monday afternoon so I could show him around. At some point either on Saturday or early Sunday I noticed Tigger following him around. It was obvious he wanted to be close to Tom. I had never seen Tigger do this before. The previous sitter took good care of them, but I did not see much affection or connection even after 4 months together. With Tom I could see it almost immediately. It was mutual between him and the dogs. He cooked their meat and veggies to mix in with the kibble, gave Tigger his obligatory supplement every day and walked them very early on the beach before the sun was too hot, playing with them in the ocean at times. I received photos and an occasional video of them and could see how happy they were - to the point where I thought they might get depressed when he left! Fortunately, they didn't... Tom is just so calm with a lovely energy that the dogs obviously sense. Considering his prior experiences were mostly with cats I was surprised at how quickly he "clicked" with them and would highly recommend him as a sitter for any pet. If I could give him more than 5 stars in the pet care category I would! He did not complain when the internet was erratic and/or the electricity went off (for some reason, much more during the 2 months he was here than usually happens in the better part of a year!), but let me know so I could contact the neighbors and find out what was going on. As for the house and my possessions (I put those in the "tidiness" category) I have yet to have any sitter who has not left at least a few or sometimes many things either broken or damaged or even lost, not to mention dirty - even though they were clean when the sit started. The difference with Tom was that he good-naturedly came back (he stayed nearby at a new friend's house for a few days after the sit) and spent the better part of an afternoon cleaning most of the things that had been left dirty. And when I pointed out some damage to a wall he offered to pay to fix it (I did not accept, but very much appreciated the offer). Speaking of cleaning, I bought a brand new vacuum right before the previous sit started in order to make cleaning easier for the sitter. It was still in the box. When I returned it was lying on the living room floor covered in thick dust on the outside and filthy inside the drum where the filthy filters were; and the tube and attachment were completely clogged. I cleared out the tube, but gave up on the drum and filter after removing some of the dirt. I wasn't even sure it would work. Tom cleaned it all up and was able to use it! He also helped me upload a couple of photos onto my listing. He is so pleasant and considerate, asking about things he was in doubt about instead of just doing them and hoping he had made the right choice - unfortunately, I can't think of a specific instance right now and since I believe today is the last day to submit the review they will remain unsaid. In closing, I would like to publicly thank Tom for giving such loving care to Tigger and Shala. I highly recommend that you choose him as a sitter - your pets will thank you! :)

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Catherine
This was our second sit for Oscar.
We were welcomed again by Catherine and Guy and you immediately feel at home. They are such a wonderful people and as we share the same interests it is a pleasure to exchange ideas with them.
The apartment is beautiful and tasteful decorated and equipped with all amenities, it is located in a beautiful park and within walking distance of the shops.
But let's not forget Oscar.
You fall in love with him immediately, he is very affectionate and loves cuddles. He likes long walks and a dog snack after the effort.
At home he always stays close to us. 
Thanks again Catherine and Guy for letting us stay in your beautiful home and take care of Oscar.

Patrick & Ingrid
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Janos
Janos and his family, both humans and pets, were lovely and kind. 
We enjoyed our time in his home looking after the animals. 
They have a good routine, with the only one wanting to try to buck the system being Barbie, the small pig who, once you are familiar with, is easy to manage. The home is well located, and we shopped at the small local stores and bakeries and took the occasional 25 min walk to the big supermarket. Whilst it was moving into Autumn, we did manage a couple of swims in the pool on the warmer days.
Janos is kind, welcoming and easy to get along with.
Thank you Janos, for letting us stay in your home and experience Budakalsz.
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Leiann
Leiann and Don, thank you so much for allowing me to stay in your beautiful home. I truly enjoyed your pool and playing with Sophie. I have never sat a more obedient and loving dog, I already miss her. Keep me in mind for future sits.

I highly recommend this sit for anyone wanting to enjoy a great location in Texas Hill Country and Lake Travis!  Immaculately kept home with a special black lab “Miss Sophie”:)
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Judith
Judith & Heiko are great hosts and live in a beautiful, tranquil flat with all modern amenities in a quiet and central part of London. 

The location is only a walking distance from the best East London has to offer: Regents Canal, Broadway Market with its hip cafes and pubs, Columbia Road flower market, London Fields Lido, Victoria Park, Hackney City Farm and many more. 

I felt very welcome and comfortable and spending time with Rio & Tokyo, two delightful kittens, who have a terrace and garden to roam and personalities filled with mischief and curiosity, was an absolute joy.

I wholeheartedly recommend this stay.
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Sandra
Sandra and Steve are lovely pet parents. They were very accommodating to my schedule, and travel needs. They left me with a great pet and house manual, a very clean and prepared room and bathroom, and info on local events, maps and other useful information. The pets were wonderful.
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John
Moose is the sweetest pup with huge joy for chasing a ball! And John and Linda were the most welcoming, friendly and fun people, with a beautiful home that I felt very comfortable in! Such a great stay, would be stoked to do it again.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $25/week to $120/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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