Pet Sitters in Pomona, NY

Clarice & Tom
-41% off
7.0 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 10 reviews
/night 51.00
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To sum up Clarice and Tom’s 25 Day Housesit for me in one word, ‘exceptional’. Clarice and Tom are beautiful souls, I knew this from our first video call. I also ascertained from this call that they had a big love of animals and that they were totally committed to taking excellent care of my pets and my home. There was something very special about this couple. And as time went on, this was very evident…… It is extremely difficult to fully capture the extraordinary work that this couple did during their stay. To begin with, they took excellent care of Maia and Lucy, my dogs. Lucy is a sheep dog cross, and a more outdoor than indoor dog. Lucy became Tom’s shadow. Tom did a lot of training with her, and this was very obvious from the moment I came in the door, and from reports from my sister and father who had witnessed this on their visits. They also looked after my two pet sheep, Lola and Zola, giving them fresh water, grain and hay every day; and took great care of my two cats, Ebonii and Stella Artois. Tom asked me if he could build a shelter for my Beloved Donkey, Nobby. I was beyond thrilled and very impressed to say the least. Tom proceeded to build the most amazing shelter for Nobby, dismantling the large old monstrosity that previously existed. This was the most precious gift to me. Nobby absolutely loves it and now spends most of his time in his very own ‘bachelor pad’. It’s a perfect build and visually very pleasing. I can’t imagine how much it would cost to pay somebody to build an equivalent. In addition, they groomed and brushed Nobby, and gave him fresh water and hay every day. Nobby looked wonderful and befitting of his new pad. Tom also took it upon himself to fix the lock on my front door, & to rebuild my large front wooden gate which was falling apart. Both masterfully done. I only wish that I could include ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures with this review. He also reinforced and mended the extensive fencing around the farm. I came home to all these wonderful surprises, as well as a perfectly groomed front lawn. Clarice sent me extensive daily updates and pictures. I am normally very anxious while I’m away, but, from the getgo, I felt relaxed at the end of every day, and content in the knowledge that my pets were being so well looked after. At one stage, Tom and Clarice called me to tell me that my dog Lucy needed to go to the vet - they had got an odour from Lucy, and based on their previous experience, correctly identified that her anal glands most likely required draining. They proceeded to take her to the vet, and had her treated. Tom and Clarice showed their great compassion and generosity by visiting my elderly father who lives next door on various occasions, and taking him to the nearest town to meet my brother. My brother would then take my father for a spin in his haulage truck. They also attended his 94th birthday party!! Tom and Clarice collected me from the bus on my return (they had dropped me to the bus on the morning of my flight too). I came home to a beautifully clean and tidied house and a gorgeous vegetarian meal prepared from scratch by Clarice. I have already asked Tom and Clarice to do my three/ four week sit next summer too, but unfortunately they’ll be on the other side of the world by then. I am so grateful to them for everything. They have promised to come visit Tim, me, and all the pets soon. They are forever friends and I feel truly blessed to have met these ‘Heaven sent’ people and housesitters. To whoever is lucky enough to have Clarice and Tom housesit for you, Congratulations, you’ve struck Gold!!!

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christine
Jen was a wonderful guest to have as my "Trusted House/Pet sitter”!!! She was clean, responsible, and respectful. She took good care of my pups and of my home. I would have her back anytime!!!
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Vicki
Oh! What a kind and warm welcome I received from Vicki (and Finley, of course). There were plenty of instructions (clear direction on where Finley did and didn't want to walk, local hikes, etc.) and the home was clean and comfortable. I even let Vicki know that my son would be with me for a few days of my sit, and she left out a box full of trucks for him! So appreciated. Vicki is the best of strangers to meet, warm, communicative and easy going. I hosted a near by friend and her dog, and Finley had a blast hosting/playing in the gorgeous backyard. The neighborhood was safe, the home clean and quiet and the surrounding areas beautiful.
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Nigel
We enjoyed our time in Nigel and Melanie's lovely, comfortable and spacious home, looking after the stoic, patient Noodle and her playful, energetic daughter, Nala. Both dogs enjoyed their walks - though Noodle sometimes had to be convinced that a walk was a good idea - once she got going, she was fine. Nala had no hesitation in going out and exploring the woods, lanes and trails in the very near surroundings and always returned promptly to me when called. She also loved to play indoors or in the large garden. Both dogs are very well trained, amusing and loved chopped up crunchy veggies as treats if I was preparing (human) food! 
Communications were easy, prompt and helpful, the village pub served excellent food and the village is very easy to drive to/from.
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Rhian
Millie and Jeff were super-easy to look after. Millie was a bit excitable on our first night but settled really well after that. She particularly loved walks and fetching her toys, and is totally endearing. Jeff, like many cats, is a bit more aloof, but would come and sit with us on the couch in the evenings.

The house is comfortable and really well located in Milford Haven, close to the town centre, the waterfront, the railway station and bus stops. 

Rhian's communication couldn't be faulted. She responded quickly and helpfully to any of our questions. She and her partner made us feel most welcome on arrival too. We'd certainly recommend this sit.
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Anne
Annie + Alec were 5⭐ hosts. Commincative while out of country. Considerate of me being in their home (cleanliness, fresh towels and sheets, amenities, and welcome guide and prep). Amazing location (so walkable) and very quiet. Okay now for the star of the show, Max. I'm a bit biased with schnauzers (😄)! Max is well-behaved, adorably cuddly, loving, smart, leash-trained, and so fun to play with. He'll watch me work before our walks and let's me know when is walk time. He even goes super long mileage with ease (great for distance walker sitters). Excited to sit him again soon.
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Reilly
We just had such a sweet time at Reillys home. Her house is comfortable, convenient and welcoming. Communication with Reilly was easy and effortless. Her babies are just the best. Siggy the big sweet lazy one, Bimini loves to lay right on your chest and the spunky sassy one Lucky made for a full on love fest! Cuddles cuddles cuddles- Thanks for letting us spend time and love on your babies.
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Cathy
Since I worked for the park service for so long it was hard for me to have pets, but sitting Uni made me remember how much a sweet and playful cat brings joy to a home. Uni is a stunning cat and her markings remind me of a beautiful jungle fishing cat. It was so much fun to play chase with her mouth and string toys, but the highlight was definitely reading a book with Uni purring in my lap. 

Cathy was an excellent host and thoughtfully provided all of the information I needed to set me up for success. I was grateful that she was quick to respond whenever I had a question. 

The home is beautiful, clean, and spacious. There were cozy places for me to work and room to roll out my yoga mat. The  kitchen is well equipped. One of my favorite details  was how Cathy thoughtfully shared her love of coffee and  method brewing a delicious cup. I felt safe in the neighborhood and it is conveniently located to public transportation and grocery stores.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From to 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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