A Little Slice of Heaven near North Carolina’s Research Triangle.
Introduction
Hi. Thanks for checking out my listing. I am a semi-retired Federal employee who loves animals and wants to start traveling the world. I have two rescues (a cat and a dog) in my family and both are love bugs. Having pets in retirement brings a new found joy to all concerned because now we have time to enjoy each other's company on a regular basis. I work remotely two days week providing virtual training to Federal employees. When I'm not working I am exploring the Research Triangle (RTP) area of North Carolina. The food scene is outstanding and I’m slowly making my way around the RTP enjoying every meal. I love music and art, yoga and reading--and Bruce Springsteen! I need a sitter so that I can rest easy when I'm traveling. Having someone stay with my pets while I'm out seeing the world will give me peace of mind. I'll still miss them, but will know that they are being well cared for.
Show more...Home & location
I live in a wonderful 55+ community that is close to everything. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 10 minutes away. There are many excellent restaurants and shops in Brier Creek, which is a 5 minute drive. Downtown Durham and Raleigh are a 20 minute drive. This area also has an abundance of golf courses and hiking trails nearby. There is so much to see and do! Most days are sunny with a nice breeze. We enjoy a long summer, which can get hot and humid. Overall, the weather is agreeable.
Show more...Responsibilities
Cleo and Jovie are very good eaters. They eat 3 times a day, but breakfast and dinner works too. Cleo, my dog, eats dry and moist food with a treat after each meal. She loves playing with other dogs and our community dog park is her favorite place to hang with her friends. She goes there at least once a day, if weather permits. She can meet-up with playmates there around noon and 5 pm. Cleo and I take a long walk in the morning unless it’s raining. If she doesn’t go to the dog park it would be great if she has two walks a day. She is good on a leash. Jovie, my cat, loves to sit on the window seat all day and watch the birds. She eats only dry food and drinks a lot water. She is a bit shy but will warm up to you over time. She has two litter boxes and would need cleaning once a day.
Show more...Meet the pets
Cleo
5 years
Jovie
14 years
Sitter Reviews (13)
Homeowner Reviews (2)
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My husband and I had a very pleasant experience taking care of Cleo and Jovie. Karen's home, which is very clean and comfortable, is located in a nice subdivision with a dog park and a walking path. Karen left very thorough instructions which we really appreciated. Jovie the cat was a bit elusive, but Cleo is a very sweet, well-behaved dog. She enjoys attention but is also satisfied to sleep and relax in her own space. We slept with our door closed and she didn't mind a bit. She attended doggie day care two days and is such a good girl in the car. Our trip to the dog park each day was very enjoyable. There are regular attendees that Cleo looks forward to playing with. The humans are very nice as well! There are plenty of restaurants and shops in the area, as well as a beautiful state park. Overall, it was a successful sit!
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I had a wonderful experience with Karen, Cleo, and Jovie. Karen was quick to respond if I had any questions and left great instruction on how to care for her fur babies. Cleo was the sweetest dog and very well behaved. Jovie was a bit shy, but loved pets and treats! Area was great with lots of cool things to do nearby. I would 10 out of 10 would recommend pet sitting here.
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Watching Cleo and Jovie was a joy! Cleo has a wonderful personality and we had a great time together. Karen's place is beautiful and very clean.
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Karen
Jerry is very personable and my dog and cat accepted him immediately. My dog will bark at newcomers but with Jerry she quieted down quickly. A very good sign for me. He kept in touch with pictures and updates, and was very responsive. I returned to a very neat and clean house too! Most importantly, my pets were is good spirits. I highly recommend Jerry for your pet sitting needs.
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Karen
Kim and Dale are wonderful pet sitters. Kim is a fantastic communicator and very thoughtful in her approach to understanding how the routine should work. She sent daily updates with a picture. It was so nice to see Cleo enjoying her time while I was away. My cat, Jovie, did her usual thing of little interaction with pet sitters, but I could tell that she was well cared for because she was so chill when I returned. The house was in great shape when I returned too. My dog park crew also thought highly of Kim and Dale. I trust that you too will be very happy having Kim and Dale sit for your pets. I highly recommend them.
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Karen
