Hardwick, Vermont
Reliable and experienced pet/home sitter with a huge passion for animals
Becky was wonderful with our dog and took excellent care of the house.
Hardwick, Vermont
Future ''responsible and crazy about animals'' retirees !!!!
James and Valerie were the perfect pet and house sitters. They were communicative before and during the sit, and left the house cleaner than they found it. They gave our pup Maya so much love. I recommend them without reservation!
Hardwick, Vermont
Reliable, caring woman will make sure your pet(s) feels loved in your absence.
Debby was an amazing pet-and-house sitter! Dave and I cannot say enough good things about her: she is personable, highly responsible, organized, tidy, pro-active, energetic, and self-sufficient. And she is a lovely human being with a deep love for and understanding of dogs (I'm sure she would be equally empathic with cats). She took amazing care of our furry children and in particular took Apollo, our energetic 2 year old Golden, on long on-and-off leash hikes every day, sending us pictures of his adventures. She left our house spotless and our plants well-cared for. I also feel like we've made a friend ! Such a great experience-- highly recommend!
Hardwick, Vermont
I WILL CARE FOR YOUR PET AS IF THEY WERE MY OWN!
Another great sit with Linda. She even helped us with training Hazel to ignore the dogs next door. Highly recommend Linda—she is great with both the dog and chickens, left the house beautiful, and was perfectly communicative. Hazel adores her!
Hardwick, Vermont
Professional couple taking care of your home & pets as you do.
This was the second time Audrey (and her husband Kurt as well, this time) stayed with Millie, and it was so seamless, with frequent brief notes and photos reminding me of how lucky Millie was to get such attention. My plants were well-tended to and the house was left spotless. If Audrey and her husband Kurt apply to housesit for you, you should grab that chance - they are so wonderfully caring and responsible.
Hardwick, Vermont
Kind, professional, and clean sitter excited to care for your pets and home
I was so happy that I found Julianna to dog sit for me. I would 100% recommend her to everyone. She is everything you could ask for in a dog sitter. She asked the right questions so that she could be prepared and overall put me at ease throughout my vacation. She is also very pleasant and easy to talk to! She is clearly experienced with dogs. My dog took a liking to her the moment she walked in. She fed him on time, spent ample time with him (he is a small, needy yorkiepoo), and even took him to the office. She sent us daily updates on the situation at home and it was clear from the pictures that my dog was having a good time. She was quick to respond when I contacted her while I was on vacation. She even cleaned the apartment before she left. My dog was happy and healthy when I got back. I would definitely use her again!
Hardwick, Vermont
Vermont Girl
Jennifer and her daughter were superb house and pet sitters! We couldn't have asked for better. They took great care of the cats and the house - something even came up with the washing machine and she was able to fix it. We got lots of photo updates, and the cats seemed happy when we got home. Last but not least, they left our house in top-notch condition...probably even cleaner than we left it! I highly recommend Jennifer.
Hardwick, Vermont
A “young” retired couple who will love your pets and home while you travel.
Cannot say enough about Avis and David. Avis sent daily updates and adorable pictures of the dogs all together. Communication was excellent and my home was left in pristine condition. The dogs were sad to see them leave. I hope we are able to coordinate another sit in the future and would highly recommend them. Thanks again for your excellent care.
Hardwick, Vermont
Responsible, trustworthy animal lovers.
Dan and his partner Martha were great dog sitters for my pup Rooney. They came with their super sweet pup Keepher, who quickly became best buds with Rooney. They were flexible coming and going which was super helpful with travel delays. They were communicative while I was away and left the place clean and tidy. After spending a few hrs with them in the beginning, I felt super comfortable leaving, knowing they could handle anything and were responsible pet owners themselves. This piece in particular was super helpful for me. I knew they would care for my dog as well or better since they had their dog with them... I would totally recommend them (including Keepher) to sit for anyone !
Hardwick, Vermont
Responsible, young professional.
Wesley was our very first exposure to zeewoi and he certainly did not disappoint! What a great experience. We felt safe being gone for almost 20 days while our Leo was in excellent hands. Wesley was excellent at communicating, sending photos of Leo and even describing some of their activities, which made our vacation that much better. He also shared with us that he was enjoying the town and our restaurants which made us happy to know he was doing well himself. Wesley, not only kept Leo happy and well exercised (our mail man said they walked as much as he does every day!) but he also kept our plants alive and kept the house spotless. He even went as far as washing his linens and remaking his room! Definitely a star pet sitter, and I certainly hope he will consider staying with Leo again.
Due to a family emergency, I had to leave the country earlier than I had planned, and needed a sitter to fill in the gap between my departure and another sitter. Michele responded within minutes of my posting the sit, and then we spoke and confirmed the sit within hours. Her husband, Israel, was coming from Mexico to France, while she and her kids were to come from Sweden. When Michele’s travel plans changed, and she wouldn’t be able to come with her children, she assured me that Israel would still come to look after the house and dogs. To do this, for a stay of only five days, he flew to Paris, and then to the south of France, where he rented a car and drove the rest of the way to my place. As I was already traveling, the previous sitters filled him in on the various things that needed to be tended to: caring for two dogs, tending to hens, watering 90 young olive trees daily, as well as other things. The place is big and it took me 3-4 weeks when I first moved in to figure out where things were and what to do. Israel mastered everything upon his arrival, sent me daily updates with photos of my two VERY happy dogs. In addition to all the upkeep, he managed to hike with the dogs daily. I arrived home to find everything perfectly maintained, two fit and and Israel’s guest house cleaner than it was when he arrived. Immaculate. I cannot even express my gratitude for to both Michele and Israel for such a sacrifice and commitment to do that for me. It was a very difficult time, as I was dealing with the loss of both my son and my mother. I did not worry for one second while my dogs and home were in Israel’s hands. Thank you both, so, so much. You’re welcome back anytime, with the entire family, even just for a visit, maybe just a well-deserved holiday, with no dog- or house- sitting!
Maryna was an excellent pet sitter and houseguest! Communicating with her was easy, and she always responded to my messages quickly. She was also incredibly self-sufficient! Moreover, Maryna graciously agreed to check on my neighbor's cat for a couple of days as well. My dog bonded with her quickly and was happy and healthy when I returned. The house was also spotless. I would happily have Maryna sit for me again!
Susan and Jim were exceptional pet sitters for our 2 pups and cat! From the start they were communicative and asked thoughtful clarifying questions that made us feel comfortable immediately. We spent time together the evening before we left for vacation and it was clear that they had read our welcome doc and instructions. They referenced animal behaviors that were noted and confirmed details. They arrived about an hour before we left and gave us all plenty of time to feel comfortable with being in our home. Throughout our vacation, Susan sent photos and updates of our critters and let us know how they were spending their time together. Susan was quick to respond to my messages via WhatsApp any time I reached out. Susan and Jim stayed at our house until we landed at the airport and let them know we were safely on the ground. They fed and walked the dogs and let us know they would be gone before we got home. It was great knowing that had our flight been delayed, they would have stayed at the house until we were safe driving distance away. We came home to a sparkling clean home, a thriving and happy garden, and well cared for animals! Susan and Jim left us detailed notes of their stay and even gave us lots of instructions on how to keep our garden happy! What a treat! All our linens were washed and replaced and the house was immaculate. Thank you Susan and Jim for choosing our home and furry family to spend your time with! You were the best first experience we could have asked for and would love to have you back again!
The best house and dog sitters you could ever ask for! They love and take care of our dogs like we do and do the same with our home. Thank you so much Ken and Jane! You are very much appreciated and loved by us, Jules and Lexi ❤️😇🐶
I’m sure most folks say the nicest things about their sitter, but honestly, if there were a “super star” status available then Denise would win the prize as sitter of the year! From the start, Denise was an excellent communicator. While we were still in the decision phase, Denise was always available to chat either by FaceTime, telephone or text. It was so easy to choose Denise; as you can see from her countless 5 star reviews, she truly is the only pet sitter you’d ever need and the one everyone hopes to have. Denise came to our house eager to meet us, our pets and the quirks of our house. Denise has an excellent sense of humor and immediately put us all at ease. Our pets took to her as if she was a long lost friend (even our finicky Siamese cat was loving on her from the start). While we were gone, our dog had a non-emergency health issue come up and just like that Denise was taking her to our vet, and administered the dog’s meds like a champion (Denise is also a nurse BTW). Additionally, Denise brought our pup to her scheduled groom appointments and even made future appointments for us to make our return home as seamless as possible. Denise was even above and beyond helpful to our neighbors and they appreciated her giving them access to our refrigerator when theirs broke down on Thanksgiving Eve! When we got home we were super impressed by how perfectly immaculate our house was! Most sitters leave the house clean, but Denise met and may have even exceeded our military standards of clean and orderly. Seriously, our house felt like we never left it. Everything was spotless, shinny and clean. She didn’t miss a beat!! Our pets were so happy to see us but honestly, I felt like our pup and kitty were disappointed when we walked in the door (I believe they were expecting to see Denise!). Haha. If you are ever fortunate enough to have Denise apply for any of your sits then I can’t recommend her enough. Seriously, you can stop reviewing applicants and just go with Denise. She was awesome in every sense of the word and I hope she’ll come back and stay with our pets again.
Such a great family! George, Larissa and their crew were a fantastic bunch. Our large senior dog got an eye infection right before we left for our trip and so we had to ask them to do some extra eye care. When it was clear that it wasn’t getting better they were willing to load up Lorax and take him to a vet appointment and then apply the prescribed ointment for the next week and a half. Definitely above and beyond care that we really appreciated! Our house was left in great shape, our pets were super well cared for, and George and Larissa were great communicators. We have had many many sitters over the past 3 years but this was the first family. Nothing to worry about, they were terrific and we would happily have them back again. Thanks for taking such good care of our fury family and our home!
Cindy is an absolutely fantastic sitter and we feel very lucky to have had her care for our dog and our home whilst we went on our family holiday. Her communication before and throughout our sit was fantastic, and she even took our dog to the vet when he needed an unexpected checkup. She took great care of him and sent daily updates including videos and photos of their time together. We could tell that he felt very relaxed in her company. Thank you so much Cindy - it is a real godsend to have someone so kind and caring to take care of your pets and home and we would be delighted to have Cindy back again in future.
Jo & David were absolutely amazing sitters for our house and dog Rosie while we were out of town for 2 1/2 weeks. They are the best! Jo was super communicative and responsive at all times. She and David bonded with our dog, who grew very attached to them. They left our house super clean (and there were even chocolate chip cookies for us on our return)! Most of all, they are just super nice people and very easy to work with. Anyone is lucky to have JoAnna & David housesit for them.
Amara was a WONDERFUL sitter for our home and our dogs for the weekend. We were so comfortable with her being in our home, and she provided regular updates and photos of our babies. The house was clean upon arrival home - we would have no hesitation recommending her to others and hope she would consider coming back to spend more time with our dogs!
First things first, Linda is awesome! If she applies for one of your sits, you have to accept! This was our first time using zeewoi and is also the first time we have left our dog since we got him. Obviously, we were nervous at the beginning, but Linda removed all aspects of that. She is honestly one of the nicest, kindest, most polite people you will meet. From our first initial meeting, we knew that she was the sitter for us, and for Archie. The day that we left, Archie let out a little cry as we said goodbye. This was the first time he had done this (it broke our heart), but we knew he was in great hands! Throughout the week, Linda was extremely communicative. She would send us daily updates, share videos of their walks together, and send pictures of the two of them having fun. She spoiled Archie with love, attention, and a couple of new toys! When we returned, the house was in the exact same condition as we had left it, and was very clean and tidy. When Linda left, Archie ran to the door, started to cry, and sat/laid there for some time - And we think that this alone is a great reflection of the kind of person that Linda is. Linda – It was an absolute pleasure to host you in our home, thank you for everything that you did for us and Archie, and for making our first experience a positive and memorable one. Archie misses you! We hope you get the chance to do it again for us in the future.
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Hardwick, Vermont?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own dog right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for dog on Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Hardwick, Vermont?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Hardwick, Vermont
.
You can filter, sort, expand your radius to find the perfect pet sitter near me.
As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your dog safety.
How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Hardwick, Vermont?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Hardwick, Vermont
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do dog sitters in Hardwick, Vermont pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.
I have been taking my pup, Winnie, here for almost a year now and have nothing but amazing things to say about Dogs Day Out. Chad, the team, and the facility are top-notch and I know that Winnie is always getting quality time there. She comes home exhausted (in the best way) on the days I cannot offer her an outlet for her high energy- and she just loves going to play! They also offer training and bathing! I recommend them to all of my fellow dog-parents and cannot praise them enough. If you're looking for a high-quality experience for your pup, look no further :)
Dog’s Day Out is not your typical doggie daycare - they go above and beyond to create a safe, fun environment. The Dog’s Day Out team provides enrichment activities (e.g., scavenger hunts, toys, pools, etc.) and socialization opportunities for the pups. They also get to know each dog and their quirks, developing relationships with the pups. I am grateful our doggies are in such kind, compassionate, knowledgeable hands. Couldn’t recommend more.
This is the first daycare my dog has enjoyed or not had to be dragged into. She loves all the people and how open the outdoor space is.
So many good things to say about Chad and Dogs Day Out! We started taking our skittish pup here when she was 4 or 5 months old. Chad took the time during our screening to make sure it ended on a positive note for our pup. After just a few weeks of coming to daycare, our dog went from shying away from being touched by staff to LOVING seeing Chad. She also learned some great doggy manners which have benefitted her and us time and again when she meets new dogs. We always felt she was safe at daycare and came home happy (and tired!). We've already recommended this place to multiple friends and will continue to do so.
They are friendly, accommodating and my dogs always come home tired and happy.
Dogs Day Out is the perfect dog daycare. The space, program, and certified trainers make for an amazing experience for your dog. I've been taking my pup here for almost 8 months. I love everyday he is there.
The staff treats these dogs like family. Dogs have lots to do, LOVE the outside fence areas, and dogs have lots of enriching activities so that they don't get bored. Great warm and friendly staff, nice facility, and very happy dogs. Highly recommend.
Chad and staff are great! Hunter looks forward to going here every week. I can't say enough good about this place.
Wini loves it!
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Since October my girlfriend and I have been bringing our dog to Animal House of New England three times a week for doggie day care. We stopped sending our dog on 2/10/2017 when we realized he ingested a considerable amount of plastic while under their care and supervision. The door leading to the fenced in backyard was covered with vinyl walk in strip plastic which you can find on walk in freezers. We contacted Dawn and notified her that our dog became sick over the weekend and threw up a considerable amount of plastic that did not come from our home. It was then determined through comparison of what was thrown up by our dog and pictures provided by the owner of Animal House of New England, that our dog had ingested pieces from the vinyl strips that covered the back door of the business. Dawn, owner of Animal House of New England, then informed us she noticed some missing pieces of the vinyl door hanging a little over a week ago but had not found any on the floor. She further stated that she has well over 3 to 4 feet of snow in the backyard and being that it is clear plastic she assumed the pieces would be found come Spring. Unfortunately that is not the case and due to negligence our dog is now seriously ill due to lack of supervision while in her care and has required emergency medical attention. We are obviously bothered and very concerned by the lack of care taken to prevent this incident from happening. After being made aware the seriousness of the situation, we were then told that in order to take off the chewed pieces she would have to go outside and unscrew the bolts from above the door frame but recent weather had prevented her from doing so. Using weather is inexcusable. Knowing of such a hazard and being responsible for other dogs not just her own it should have been taken down immediately. Dawn doesn't feel this is considered negligence and her response was " some dogs will chew and eat the most bizarre things. Ask any Vet and they will tell you many horror stories of things dogs have eaten. I have heard of dogs eating dry wall, window sills, plastic toys, plates, clothing, rugs, etc." While that may be true, we did not pay to have our dog unsupervised while in her care and absolutely expected him to be watched to ensure his safety and the safety of all other dogs. We could have easily left our dog at home unsupervised but we instead chose to be responsible pet owners and send him to daycare for what we expected to be supervision and care. If an infant or toddler at daycare was left with legos and he or she swallowed it would it be the fault of the child or the person watching the child? It would be the fault of the person watching the child. Regardless, our dog was not being supervised when this happened. We put our trust in Animal House of New England to take care of our dog and paid them to watch and provide care the best care. Due to their negligence this has now happened. I am small business owner too and if I had an issue that could have caused harm to man and or animal I would have taken every precaution to ensure the safety of everyone. I also find it alarming that Dawn being a pet owner all of her life, she wouldn't go the extra mile to make sure everything within that general area was safe. Dawn was aware that there was an issue with the plastic and it took until Wednesday 2/15/17 for it to be taken down. We cannot change what has happened but we can take preventative measures to make sure it doesn't happen in the future. The purpose and intent of this review is to make current and future clients of Animal House of New England aware that an incident like this has occurred. This isn't just about us and our dog, it's about every owner and animal that walks through Animal House of New England's door.
This is the best doggy day care. My Lab Koda has bad separation anxiety but Dawn is absolutely great. She took him and let him meet a couple of the other dogs and took him out to explore and play. Koda's wagging tail said it all!! They are amazing and I highly recommend!
Over the past six years, we've had four of our dogs be cared for by Dawn at Animal House of New England, both for daycare and for longer boarding, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have nearby access to such an exceptional facility. It's a business that we would be totally willing to travel to if it was farther away. When we go on vacation or have a long day at work, our minds are always completely at ease knowing that our beloved pets are being well-cared for and are enjoying comfortable accommodations and free access to the outdoors and to the companionship of other dogs. Dawn and her family are warm, caring, and always welcoming. We trust them completely with our furry family members, and can't recommend Animal House strongly enough.
We have been thrilled to discover the Animal House of New England. It's as close to a "being at home" daycare/boarding situation as we have found for our dog. Access to the outdoor yard whenever the dogs want to go outside was the selling point for us! When being dropped off our dog is eager to go in and play and she comes home tired at the end of the day... a success all around! We've had very positive experiences with both daycare and overnight boarding and Dawn's flexibility around drop off and pick up has been wonderful.
I found Animal House from a google search. I am working in St Jay (living in Danville) Vt for 6 months and needed daycare for my 2 pointers occasionally. I have been very happy with owner Dawn and the operation. My dogs cant wait to go in when we arrive and they have come back to me tired and safe. I love that their day is mainly kennel free (kenneled during floor cleaning time) and they can be inside or fenced outside through doggie door. The inside of the building is always warm enough...I have been here over winter. I have been able to make reservations in advance and day before. Email response time is half day or less. I would recommend animal house for your dogs care.
I love animal house!! Our dog, Shelby, went a lot when she was a puppy and couldn't stay home alone. She had a ball and learned a ton of dog manners - of how to get along with other dogs. This has been awesome for me because I love to go running with Shelby, and we meet dogs - some friendly, some less so - on our runs with some frequency. I am so glad Shelby has the dog communication skills to have gotten through all those encounters safely. I credit Dawn and animal house with giving her those skills, since Shelby is our first dog, and I had no idea what I was doing when we got her (she's seven now!). Another bonus is that Shelby loves going to animal house, always has and still does. She jumps right out of the car and happily goes in. So now we mostly just bring her when we go on vacation, but I can drop her off guilt free. Dawn and her family and assistants are a pleasure to deal with, and I love that they know and love my dog.
My dogs were here 3 times, the most recent stay being the longest of 4 days and nights-for almost $400 I anticipated more thorough communication, like what I had experienced the first 2 times. I went to pick them up today and one of my dogs’ eyes were almost crusted shut. There was no accountability from the owner, only condescendingly saying sometimes dogs get sick and peas viruses onto each other. In addition to this, one of my dogs had scratches between her shoulder blades-this was the 2nd time they were here-I didn’t say anything because as Dawn said ‘things happen’. They also came home with bad habits that I’ll need to train them out of-the main one being barking. I was also jumped by one of the dogs being picked up when I had dropped them off-the dog wasn’t on a leash, and tore a hole in my pants right before I needed to catch a flight. Not the fault of this place, but having owners leash their dogs between going in and out of the building would’ve prevented this. The place is chaos. No accountability, no supervision. 2 stars instead of 1 because of availability. That’s it. That’s what I have to say good about this place. They were available to take my dogs for a few days.
My pup spends a few days a week here and she loves all her friends! Both Dawn and Peter are knowledgeable, caring and provide both inside and outside accommodations for daycare or overnight care. I love their hours and they have been super flexible when it was needed. I highly recommend their facility and I’m happy to live locally.🐾🌀 …
We were very happy to discover the Animal House and their open kenneling concept. It seems our dog, Brutus, thoroughly enjoyed his 4 day stay there. Dawn and Peter were very professional, friendly, and answered any questions in our introduction before Brutus actually stayed. Highly recommend!
Me and my wife bring our 2 fur-children to animal house. Both them are rescue dogs with their own special needs. Dawn and the team at Animal House take care of them like they were their own. I greatly appreciate all that Animal House does for us. Without them, we would not be able to take family vacations! Thank you for all you do!
I can't explain enough how completely WONDERFUL Abby at Tuckered Tails has been for us and our girl. Our dog is not one to enjoy every doggie group, day care, or boarding experience and she adores Abby and her hikes. If we run into Abby, our dog jumps on her in excitement. If we are home when she gets picked up for a hike, she rushes out the door and doesn't even look back to say goodbye. Tuckered Tails has given us peace-of-mind to enjoy vacations, and I always know our girl is well cared for and having the time of her life on hikes while we are at work. Abby has even gone above and beyond to support our funny girl's quirks, such as her hesitance jumping into the car with the other dogs (which resulted in Abby reserving the front seat for her - what a princess!), and she has helped us out on several occasions when our dog needed to be let out or had an injury that required special support on hikes. Abby's rates are reasonable, and her communication is professional and excellent. Our family has to move, and we are seriously going to miss Tuckered Tails!
Abby consistently gives great care for our pup when she takes her on her weekly hike. I never have to worry about her.
Boarded my dog there last year, it was great so boarding her there this year.
Abby is great! She cares for our pup as if she was her own.