Loving and patient sitter needed for our 3 fur babies
Introduction
My family consists of my husband, myself and our 3 dogs. We both work for the state of North Carolina. He works in I.T. and I work with the dept. of disability. We both love to travel but don’t do it as much because it’s difficult and/or expensive to find good pet care. I’m so thankful to have found TrustedHousesitters, now we can do more of what we love and don’t have to worry about the care of our fur babies.
Show more...Home & location
The house is located in Smithfield,NC. It has a front porch with seating, a screened in back porch with seating, and access to backyard, living room with reclining sectional and tv, kitchen with dining area, oven, microwave, coffee maker, fridge, plates, utensils, cups, etc are available, guest bedroom with queen bed, dresser,tv, full bath, towels and other toiletries available, All tv’s have access to live television and multiple streaming/movie apps. There is a ring device on the front door, a camera facing the yard and a camera in the garage. Some things to do in the area include bowling, movie theater, shopping Outlets, restaurants, bars and parks.
Show more...Responsibilities
The dogs are usually let out for their first bathroom break around 700am and then they are fed, after eating they can play in the yard for about 20 mins or longer at the sitters discretion. They have another bathroom break about 2-3hrs later. They eat again at 4pm, play for at least 20 min. They are let out for last bathroom break between 9-10pm. They can be given 1 treat per day. Please clean any poop or pee out of the crates. Please put fresh water in bowls daily. Other responsibilities would be to get mail out box at least every other day and take trash bins to curb on designated days.
Show more...Meet the pets
Bella
6 years
Maybelline
3 years
Supreme
3 years
Mister Peebody
1 years
Sitter Reviews (7)
Homeowner Reviews (1)
None
I had a great time hanging out for a few days with Bella, Maybelline, Supreme and the soon-to-be named lil pup. The time truly went by fast. Their routine was pretty straightforward and they loved running around and playing with each other for hours at a time.
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There were a few issues during this stay. Mainly that I was not informed that she wanted the dogs to go out every two hours and that I was expected to show up at 4:30 a.m. on the first day. I recieved a message at 10 or 11 p.m. the day before the sit that detailed these parameters. I wouldn't have accepted a stay that required me to not be gone for more than two hours at a time. So this was harmful to my experience, and it made me feel like I was trapped between two negative outcomes. One where I canceled last minute, which would hurt Deborah and her husband, and the other was where I went through with the stay, which seemed likely to be bad news. I described myself as an uber driver part time, who may take care of the nightlife hours on the weekend, and I generally say that I do 4-6 hours between breaks depending on the owners wishes. Things were really rough. The yard was full of fecies, and seemingly never cleaned. They are three dogs who live in cages outside of being let out, and they are untrained to not jump on the handler after likely stepping in poop in order to get a poop themselves. They were often uncomfortable being left outdoors actually. They would poop and then begin to bark and signal that it was time for them to go back in the cages. These mom (bella) was bread and her children sold presumably, and she was especially scared of everything. If you tried to walk her she would sink to the ground. She was very gentle and I fellt her pain. Deborah showed up a day early, which is not a big deal compared to the other things. And lastly, there was an issue she had with my sleep schedule.. The explanation there is that after recieving a message at 10 or 11 p.m. that I was to he there at 4:30 a.m., I pulled an all nighter to make sure I didnt oversleep, so after letting her dogs out at 4:30 and settling in, I naturally slept. I messaged her before sleeping so that she had some ease, but she had planned to regularly check up on me to make sure I was following her 2 hour rule. She pannicked after she called me when I was asleep and she didn't get a quick response. One dog pooped on the cage prior to my getting there, and once I told her that the dogs hadn't had any accidents throughout my time handling them, she said I got lucky. It was a Really rough sit.
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Deborah
I recently had the pleasure of utilizing Jerry's dog sitting services, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. From start to finish, Jerry exhibited a level of professionalism and care that exceeded my expectations. First and foremost, Jerry's communication was impeccable. He responded promptly to my initial inquiry and was transparent about his availability. Throughout the entire process, he kept me updated with photos and messages, giving me peace of mind knowing that my furry friends was in good hands. When it comes to the care of my dog, I have high standards, and Jerry certainly met them. He showed genuine affection and attentiveness towards my pet, making sure all of his needs were met. Whether it was feeding, walking, or simply providing companionship, Jerry went above and beyond to ensure my dog felt comfortable and loved. In addition to his excellent care for my dog, I was pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness and upkeep of my home upon my return. Jerry not only focused on the well-being of my pet but also ensured that my house remained tidy and organized. It was evident that he respected my space and took the necessary steps to maintain it during his stay. Furthermore, I appreciated Jerry's professionalism and reliability. He arrived on time for drop-off and pickup, and I could tell that he took his responsibilities seriously. It's evident that Jerry is not just in this for the job but genuinely cares about the well-being of the animals he looks after. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Jerry's dog sitting services to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring sitter. With Jerry, you can rest assured that your beloved pet will receive the attention and care they deserve, while also ensuring your home remains in pristine condition. I will certainly be reaching out to Jerry for all of my future dog sitting needs. Thank you, Jerry, for your exceptional service and for taking such wonderful care of my dog and home!
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Deborah
