Pet Sitters in The Highlands, MD

Brandi
-18% off
1.1 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 2 reviews
/night 37.00
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Pros: Brandi was a very nice person. I came home to my kitty and she was all good. She was flexible with her dates. Cons: Brandi stated she left August 11th but the video shows her leaving on the 10th, so she was dishonest. She mention my cat food having bugs in them so she threw out a whole half bag of hard food. My apartment is kept very tidy, theee only reason flies come out is if fruit is left out and she must have left food or something out that attracted the bugs. We originally discussed her only house sitting a month so she could allow client's from peer space in the apartment and sell off or receive furniture. I was lucky enough that she agreed to sit for meadow as well. My gut told me to hold off on peer space because I was getting good cell service at my silent retreat. I'm so so so so glad I did after seeing how she left my apartment floors and bathroom. She would of had to clean up after each peer space and I feel clients would have not been happy with the cleanliness. I don't even have living room furniture yet, just boxes so it should have been a breeze to sweep, vacuum, mop. There's plenty of cleaning rags and cleaners. I have white floors and she must have used dirty mop water all throughout the floor. Dirty streaks and foot prints all over the floor. She left the dirty mop water with the mop in it right in the living room. When mopping a bug place like mine you at least need to change the water four to six times. There was cereal left out and open. Cat food was left open on the counter. Water bowl didn't look clean, full of fur on top. Cereal crumbs on the floor. Coffee bean sprinkles on the cabinets. I usually leave my dishwasher cracked. She must have closed it shut and never opened it ever....because four wooden pieces inside molded over. It was full of clean dishes, pots, pans, utensils, etc. Her hair products on the sink. Empty raw sugar box left in cabinet. Bathroom: sink was sticky, toilet had poop stains (smh I had to clean), and my precious bath tub was filthy. There was black specks in it and I had to wash it four times at least before soaking. I looked forward to coming home and relaxing but I cleaned 3-4 hours. I didn't except her to leave it immaculate however this was more than just touching up for me. There were multiple finger and hand prints on the walls from make up and whatever else was on her hands. This was in my hallway, bedroom, and bathroom. Bedroom: bedroom was ok, some cereal crumbs on the bed and under but nothing major. The bedding was left in the dryer, which was ok but it smelled odd so I re washed it. Two weeks in and she sent a few photos but definitely not daily. Also, two weeks in I became pretty sick and needed to come home to go to the doctor for a few days. I offered to sleep in the living room but her dad lived close by so I guess she said shed make other arrangements so she would have gone there possibly. A day later she requested to end the stay early, which was fine yet very inconvenient. I ended up going to emergency room upstate. She was patient with me and I decided not to travel back home while sick so we agreed on the 11th. She kept mentioning that I could come back earlier if I wanted to. I guess maybe the train sound got to her. I had a feeling she left early, but the video confirmed it. Not sure why she would think that I wouldn't verify. The cameras are visible outside my door.

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Kathryn
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Ollie , Kathryn's cat!! 
She had everything organised for me for Ollie.   I had no trouble with him.
She also had everything organised for my comfort as well.
Her home was very easy to manage, along with Ollie.
A bonus was the Welsch weather was very kind to me the second week !! 
I'd have no trouble in recommending someone to House / Pet Sit for Kathryn.
Thank you so much Kathryn in having me look after Ollie for you.
Margaret
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Lisa
Ive been on THS for over 5 years now and this was one of my favorite sits. Pets were adorable and easy, house was amazing and gorgeous and Lisa was very communicative and hospitable. Would highly recommend!
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Debbie
Sooty was an absolute delight to sit for, he's a very friendly and cuddly boy! Debbie has a lovely home and the garden was a great little sun trap during the day, she gave me a detailed walk through of the home and ensured I didn't need to message with any questions whilst she was away. It's a nice very quiet area, with some really good pubs nearby. Thank you for having me, I'd definitely come back to look after lovely Sooty 😻
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Eileen
We thoroughly enjoyed our month long sit in Jeff and Eileen‘s home with Francis! From the start, communication with Eileen was easy and she was accommodating to my remote inconsistent schedule. They covered all the details in person and in writing before they left for their vacation, we felt well taken care of. Spending the day with Jeff and Eileen before they left felt instantly like we were visiting friends. 
We fell in love with Francis! He is an extremely good dog and was friendly with all dogs and people that we encountered on walks. He loved going for rides in the car and we enjoyed adventuring with him to many different parks in the area for his short 1
mile walk each day. Francis is also very independent and we were able to leave him at home so we could do longer hikes/bike rides. He’s a lot less mobile in his old age but still eager to get out and explore! He loves being brushed and didn’t mind one bit being dried off after a walk in the rain. 
This was our first time caring for chickens and they were a piece of cake to care for, we’ll behaved and gave us some eggs! We had the great fortune of a warm October and we’re able to harvest tons of beautiful vegetables from Jeff and Eileen’s garden.  The one thing I didn’t expect were to have so many kind neighbors a stone throw away. The people who live on this street are like family and all help each other out. We enjoyed meeting them and spending time with them as well. We recommend this house sit and look forward to returning. Even if you don’t have an interest in exploring the area their home is an oasis of nature. Full of windows looking out over a beautiful landscape. Watching all of the birds and squirrels was our TV and we loved it! We couldn’t have asked for a better 1st experience on TrustedHousesitters!
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Lindy
Blue is a gorgeous boy and we loved looking after him. Lindy has a lovely flat in the centre of Manchester so it was super easy to get out and about exploring. Blue is a quirky and funny little man who isn't a big cuddler but enjoyed a good chin scratch, loafing, coming for a little wander when putting the rubbish out and the occasional head butt when he was after some food. We will miss him!
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Patricia
Trish and Joe, the hosts, are super welcoming and have thought of everything to make your stay unforgettable. Their home had all the amenities you need, and their warm hospitality will make you feel right at home. They even gifted both my daughter and I super cozy throw blankets, and delicious Lindt truffle candy!

This beautiful home is designed for ultimate comfort, and the attention to detail is top-notch. And the panoramic views of the mountains from the living room are breathtaking!

And guess what? You'll have Riley, the cutest Irish Terrier, as your adventure buddy. From playful games of fetch and tug-o-war, to long walks, Riley will make your stay even more enjoyable.

If you're up for some outdoor exploration, there are hiking trails and breathtaking viewpoints nearby. It's the ultimate nature lover's paradise.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $30/week to $85/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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