Southern Dog Hospitality
Introduction
After a career in Corporate America, I decided to take a leap of faith to pursue my passion in working with animals. I now work for the Humane Society of the United States and travel around North Carolina for my job. It is very rewarding to spend my days making the lives of animals better.
Show more...Home & location
We live in Downtown Raleigh. . .a short walk to the NC State Capitol, City Market, Moore Square, Transfer Co. Food Hall and hosts of coffee shops and restaurants. We are right around the corner from one of the trailheads for the Raleigh Greenway. North Carolina State University, Pullen Park and North Hills are a short drive away. The listing indicates you will need a car, but that depends on what you want to do. Most likely, I'll have my car with me, but we live in a very walkable location! If you have a car you will be able to park for free on the street. If I have my car with me, then there is a driveway. The bedroom for guests has a queen size bed and a private bathroom across the hall. I have a Nespresso coffee machine for those of you who enjoy morning espressos and coffee. We are a non-smoking home and prefer to have sitters who are non smokers as well.
Show more...Responsibilities
Taking care of Norman is the main task. Norman is a 3 year-old beagle who was one of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a Virginia research breeding facility . Norman is still getting used to the world outside a large scale breeding facility but has made major progress since July 2022 and gets more comfortable every day. He wears a GPS collar so we are able to track his location. I live just east of downtown Raleigh, NC. . .within walking distance of great restaurants, greenways and parks. My main concern is the health and well being of Norman. I'm not as concerned about how clean my house is when I return. If my dog is happy, content, healthy and have been cared for and looked after in my absence, then I consider it a successful sit.
Show more...Meet the pets
Norman
4 years
Sitter Reviews (41)
Homeowner Reviews (3)
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Gail was a wonderful host. Her home is central to lots of great stuff in downtown Raleigh. The accommodations were perfect… Comfortable, clean, and charming home! Easy and helpful communication from start to finish. Most importantly, WE LOVE NORMAN! He’s the sweetest boy! He and our dogs got along SO well, and we all already miss him. He takes a day or two to relax and fully trust, but with a little patience, once he does is the absolute best pup!
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Norman is such a sweet pup. I really fell in love with him during my short stay. He was timid for our first walk together, but quickly warmed up and became my buddy. Gail had shared perfectly detailed info of how to care for Norman to keep him safe and happy. He can be playful and fun once he relaxes, and he curls up into the cutest ball when cuddling. Overall he's pretty low maintenance. Gail's home is comfortable and within walking distance to a cool food hall and a few parks. It's also walkable to everything downtown, so it made for a convenient spot to stay.
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Norman is a sweet puppy who took a little time to warm up but once he did, he was really interactive. The location of the house is great for walking into and around Raleigh and getting to the greenway. The surrounding area appears to be in transition. Gail is easy to work with, responds quickly, and communicates well. A great sit!
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Norman was a cutie pie and easy to sit. Their home is clean and situated close to everything in downtown Raleigh.
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We had a lovely sit at Gail’s home. She was so warm and welcoming upon our arrival and left clear instructions for her sweet Norman. Her home is in the center of Downtown Raleigh which made it very easy to get around. The room was so comfortable and had ample space for us. Norman is one of the sweetest pups i’ve had the pleasure to sit for. It was actually hard to say goodbye to him the morning we left. He is so well behaved, has so much personality and gives great cuddles once he feels comfortable with you. We would be honored to sit for them again if asked!
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Gail
Alison was an amazing sitter for Norman. She was kind, calm and warm in her interactions. I could tell when I left that Norman would warm up to her and I was right! She left the house in tip top condition including washing the sheets and making the bed. She is an excellent sitter and an amazing human. I'd love to have her back.
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Gail
Amy was amazing and so attentive to my dogs needs. She took them on individual walks and provided them with all the love and snuggles. She was communicative, kind and even washed and folded all the linens. You and your animals will be so lucky if Amy applies for any of your sits. Thank you, Amy. You helped me to enjoy my weekend away without worry.
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Gail
This was Tom and Starla's first zeewoi experience and were still getting used to how things work on this platform. They have the potential to be excellent house sitters if you leave clear instructions and set expectations. They were very flexible with this sit, even staying a few extra days when my plans changed. My dogs thoroughly enjoyed their daily walks and I appreciated their tidiness upon my return (they washed the sheets AND made the bed!).
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Gail
