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Angie and Joe were fabulous pet/house sitters and overall people! Angie sent daily updates with photos. Really appreciate the extra effort they put into watering the grass and garden. The house was exactly the same as when I left (including sheets/towel washed, beds made, frig cleaned, dishes put away and trash taken out...). Pretty sure Mia was looking for them the next day as she ran to the guest bedroom. Already scheduled a second sit! If you're lucky enough to land them as pet sitter then you're lucky.
Leslie and Kyle set the bar for all other pet sitters! On the first morning of their stay my cat got out due to a faulty window in my apartment and they handled the situation so well. Leslie sent a text explaining what happened and that my cat had returned safely and she was so calm about the whole thing that it put me at ease for the rest of my trip. Kyle went above and beyond and not only fixed the window screen (he actually fixed two screens during their stay!) but also made sure the window was secure until maintenance could come and fix the issue. Their go with the flow attitude was amazing. I would 100% have them sit for me again! I can not recommend them enough. You would be lucky to have Leslie and Kyle as your sitters :)
Once again, having AnnaMarie take care of our pups was absolutely the right choice!! Her frequent updates, care of our house and fur babies was stellar! Although the dogs were thrilled to see us when we returned, as we chatted with Annemarie, we could see them continuing to go to her for affection and cuddles. It was so sweet to watch our one-year-old lick her ear and Annamarie just giggled and happily tolerated it. What a great sport😎. We would highly recommend her to anyone and would also suggest if you happen to see a less than perfect review for her ( there is only 1)I know the true story... it's unfortunate that some people are so unappreciative of someone who will go out of their way to care for their home and Pets (at no charge🙃🙃)-- it just boggles my mind and am confident they are not being honest! Suffice it to say she is a gem and perfect sitter in every way- if you can get a chance to book with her- do not hesitate! We truly think of her as part of our family now and all 5 of our pups would agree!
Mary Jessica was a wonderful house and pet sitter for our GIANT dog Mamma Mia. She took extremely good care of our house with it cleaner than we left it upon our return. Our neighbors remarked on all the walks she gave Mamma and Mamma seemed very pleased with the entire experience. Mary Jessica was self sufficient, needing very little instruction outside of our Welcome Guide. She followed everything I wrote and asked how much communication I’d want. I’m very pleased and would both recommend her and love to have her again.
Kyle was a great house sitter and pet sitter for us. We had a good dialogue prior to him sitting for us, and we also did a short walkthrough the week before. Kyle formed a great bond with our dog Charlie and also took good care of our rabbit Poppy. A couple of minor issues came up with systems in our home due to an unexpected power outage, and Kyle was quick to connect with us and then was able to work 1:1 with the service providers to resolve the issues. We look forward to working with Kyle again.
Rachel was an excellent pet sitter for my cat. She was a good communicator and also kept my place very tidy. She even left me a gift of a bar of chocolate upon her departure! Highly recommend.
Exceptional Pet Sitters - Highly Recommend Diedre and Keith! I am thrilled to leave a glowing review for our trusted house and pet sitters, Diedre and Keith. They took exceptional care of our long-haired cat, Molly, and our home during our absence. Everything went incredibly smoothly, and their communication was top-notch. Dierdre and Keith provided regular updates, including delightful pictures of Molly, which put our minds at ease while we were away. Upon our return, it was evident that Molly had been well cared for and was content. The genuine love and understanding Diedre and Keith have for both dogs and cats was apparent in their interactions with Molly, and it was clear that they had made her feel comfortable and secure in their care. Their friendly and professional demeanor made the entire experience truly enjoyable. In addition to taking great care of our beloved pet, Diedre and Keith ensured that our home was in excellent condition upon our return. They even went the extra mile by informing us about the leftovers they left in the fridge, which was a thoughtful gesture. I wholeheartedly recommend Diedre and Keith as exceptional pet and house sitters. Their attentive and caring approach, coupled with their expertise, make them a perfect choice for anyone seeking reliable and trustworthy sitters. Don't hesitate to entrust your home and pets to this fantastic duo!
I have had 4 pet sitters this year so far. And Liz was the best! She was wonderful with cats. She has an easy going manner and is very comfortable to be around. Very smart and she is a great communicator. She followed all directions and left the house spotless. I highly, highly, highly recommend her! I would have her again anytime!
Laura was amazing with communication from the very beginning. She sent updates of photos and videos without even being told or asked to do so. She was watching our cat and treated her like her own. Laura was also very responsive when we were trying to find a sitter for our dates and answered any and all questions we had about her experience with pets and house sitting. I would recommend her to anyone! :) and hope we can have her house sit again for us.
Milly was a lovely house sitter and I’d highly recommend her. She submitted a really great application and after a FaceTime chat it was an easy decision to choose her for our sit. She is the youngest sitter we’ve chosen but she has a maturity beyond her years and it was clear she had so much experience with animals that we felt confident leaving her in charge of our menagerie. Olive our young Pom has never been left with a sitter before so we were a little worried about how she would be but Milly was so patient, gentle and kind that she quickly won Olive over. So much so, on the morning Milly was leaving ,Olive would only let Milly put her harness on her before going for a walk. All the animals were perfectly cared for while we were away and we returned home to happy pets and a tidy house. Milly’s communication from our first contact and right through the sit was great and she even sent a lovely video of the dogs having fun on their walk. I’d have Milly back to housesit for us again anytime.
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Darlington, Maryland?
From $30/week to $80/week for the cat sitting and from 20$50 to 20$150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 20$40 for the cat sitting and 20$ for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
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.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
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.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Darlington, Maryland ?
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.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
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.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
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.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
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.
We had a wonderful experience using Your Pet AuPair for our wedding. Nicole was so flexible and responsive throughout the whole process. She came out to meet our dogs beforehand which put me at ease. She took great care of our pups and got them to our venue for pictures with all their wedding attire, and then safely back home and settled in. It was one of the highlights of our day seeing them and we were able to get pictures that we will cherish forever. She even got a picture of us with the dogs! I highly recommend.
We absolutely love Your Pet AuPair! We have been clients for almost 2 years and we feel so happy with our experience. Nicole and her team are excellent communicators and provide so much care and peace of mind whenever we are away. The client portal is such a fun tool to use and we love our daily journal updates and photos of our pets! There have been a few times when a cat was sick and we had some last-minute changes, and Nicole was always happy to accommodate and make sure everything went smoothly. We love all of our sitters and highly recommend this company if you're local to the Bel Air and surrounding areas!
Nicole and her team are incredibly kind, caring, and attentive to our 2 dogs, Maddie and Omar, and our cat, Ruth. I never have to worry about anything when booking through Your Pet Au Pair. The website is easy to use, and the rates are very good. Would recommend to anyone in the area who needs pet care.
Nicole and her staff are wonderful. We have never had an issue scheduling or tweaking schedules if needed. Our dog is pretty high energy, yet she and her staff seem to handle him well. He looks forward to his walks, and is a much better behaved dog when he gets his exercise. I would recommend Your Pet AuPair for any of your dog walking needs (....i'd bet pet sitting wouldn't be any different).
Your Pet AuPair is really a top notch dog walking service. We have a reactive dog that the walkers handle well! I appreciate all of the updates and pictures we get after the walk! All of the walkers at Your Pet AuPair do a wonderful job, are professional, and most of all genuinely care about our pets! Definitely recommend this company.
Nicole was absolutely amazing, professional, and timely when caring for our dog, Crush, on our wedding day. A few weeks before the wedding, Nicole came to meet Crush and really spent time getting to know him and his routine. I would highly recommend her for your wedding day pet care! (She’s even a great photographer, and discreetly snapped the cutest photo of us!)
I am very happy with the dog walking service from Your Pet AuPair. The walkers are very professional and very involved with Storm, my dog, during his time with them. I trust them completely. I highly recommend Your Pet AuPair. Check them out online as they offer several pet services !
Our doggy Halo Loves her dog walkers!!! She gets so excited when they come to pick her up. They are all great with her. They take pics of their outting and give her water and/or treats if needed. Halo always comes back happy and flops down to relax after her outtings. Can't recommend Nicole and her team enough!!
Very glad we have found this service. Every team member that has come to walk my dog have been extremely kind, respectful and caring for him. I cant wait to keep using this service and introducing my puppy to more kind humans! Will continue to recommend to all friends in the Bel Air area.
Nicole and everyone at Your Pet Au Pair is fabulous. They are responsive and do a wonderful job tiring out our dog when our schedules are hectic. Thanks so much!
Our dog was well cared for. It was our first time boarding him and he felt very comfortable when I dropped him off. The staff/family were very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend them!
Barton Manor is the only place we will leave our dog, Charlie. After poor experiences with boarding at other venues (Charlie being placed in "timeout" and left in a crate for most of the day, UTI's or some other illness when we bring him home, etc.), Barton Manor's staff provides Charlie with the same love and attention that he would get at home. He's always excited when we get to Barton Manor and practically runs to the door to be let inside. Management is also incredibly flexible with pickup/drop off and understanding when plans change. We recently welcomed our first child into the world and Barton Manor allowed us to cancel/move our boarding appointment without any issues as well as pickup during off-hours due to unforeseen circumstances. Truly amazing ownership, staff, and care for your pet.
We love this Kennel. Our dogs love staying here as well. Everyone is super nice and polite. And they are very good with furry babies.
We love Barton Manor! Our dog Lilith has always come out happy, clean and healthy. We trust this family to always deliver top quality!
Barton Manor is the best thing we have ever found for our dogs. It is a true small business that is run by a great family with your dogs best interests in mind. We have never had a bad experience and our dogs always come home tired but relaxed. I will always and only use this place.
We love Barton! The facilities are top notch especially the location for the long nature walks. Cheri and her family take care of our big girl like she was their own. We feel safe leaving her in the care when she can't be with us.
First time boarding our almost 2 year mini golden doodle...they took great care of her! Very nice and caring.
Our go-to place for boarding our dogs. They come back happy, healthy and smelling great! Thank you for taking such good care of them!!
Used this place last summer it was our first time ever boarding our dog Zoey. Picked this place due to all the good reviews an we are glad we did. She did great. Have no complaints an will deff use them again if needed. But we don't ever need to board it's super rare. But when we do will be giving them a call.
We have boarded our dog at Barton Manor since 2014, and we could not be more thrilled by the Barton Family and the care our dog receives while staying with them. They are some of the kindest people. They treat our dog (and us!) like a member of their family. Their facilities are superior, and they are constantly making small improvements that only enhance the incredible care our dog receives (like constant temperature monitoring of the kennel spaces and a community play area). I trust them with our pup implicitly. Highly recommend!
Whittington pet sitting has always gone above and beyond with caring for our pup. I never feel worried about her care and love getting updates after each walk. Highly recommend them to anyone who wants their pet cared for with phenomenal quality service!
Jessica and her team are wonderful. We’ve availed of their service several times and we’re always satisfied every time. Shout out to Cheryl- she is amazing! Even though we have an anxious cat, she would try to still play with him and even checks on him under the bed or night stand where he hides when she comes. She would keep on trying and that warms my heart because Fredrik is scared, anxious and was traumatized when we adopted him so he doesn’t do well with other animals and other people. Cheryl would just keep her distance at the same time let him know she’s just there in case he wants to play. It makes me and my husband happy that we have wonderful people taking care of Fredrik while we are away. They send updates daily with pictures. 100% highly recommend Whittington Pet Sitting if you are in Harford County.
Whittington were so reliable they put our mind at ease when we went on vacation. Two of our pets needed medication and that was no problem. Thank you for taking such good care of our fur babies Diane and Charles Griffith
We loved our experience with Whittington! Our pets were loved and cared for. You get photos of your pets each day they visit as well as updates. You can request additional visits if you feel it is necessary. This was so much easier than wrangling our cats into carriers and boarding them and way less stressful for our cats.
Jessica and her team to such good care of my kids. Sending me updates and pictures so I felt like they were in good hands the whole time I was gone. Highly recommend them and I will be asking them to care for my kittens again for sure. These are pictures of my kittens that they took and sent to me.
We were very satisfied with our services and the daily communication while Jessica and her team cat sat for us. Our cat received attention, playtime, and pets but her personal space was also respected. We loved the pictures that were sent to us. All of our requests regarding caring for our cat and home were followed. We would definitely use them again for our next trip!
I cannot say enough good things about them. We have a very fearful dog and they’ve shown absolute expertise in working within his boundaries. After each visit, I get a message with photos and an easy to read visual to know which dog peed/poo’d, drank/ate and it’s so lovely seeing them happy and in good hands. I love that we can ask them to come 4 days a week if my husband is traveling or as little as 1-2x/month on long days. It’s so nice that they try and give consistency in who comes, but honestly I’d trust anyone Jessica Whittington has trained.
We had an excellent experience with Whittington Pet Sitting. One of our cats was newly put on twice daily medication right before we had a week-long trip scheduled, and we realized we needed professionals to step in. Jessica was very responsive, getting back to me the next day, and came out for an introductory meeting within a few days of our first contact. Thereafter, Emmaleigh provided fantastic care for both cats for the duration of our trip. We are glad to know that we have a reliable team we can trust to take care of our cats whenever needed!
Jess and her team truly care about your animals. They go above and beyond to treat your pets like family and work with whatever needs you may need. I highly recommend Whittington to anyone looking for care for their pets.
Whittington Pet Sitting was amazing from the first meet and greet and every day after that they cared for our cat. We received daily updates and photos which made us so comfortable leaving her in their care. 100% recommend.
We are a new client and Crystal most recently cared for our two golden retrievers overnight. She took amazing care of our dogs. All aspects from scheduling to payment were seamless and were coordinated with excellent communication. We also received incredible photos of our pups as well! Highly recommend and we will absolutely be using Pawsit Pet Services again! Thank you Crystal for taking us on as a new client!
Crystal is the best pet sitter we’ve ever worked with. She is trustworthy, and reliable. Whenever we are out of town we are sure our pets are in good hands. Crystal provides us with updates after each visit to help ease our minds. She also takes really beautiful professional pictures of our pets- which is a really nice touch. Crystal’s love of animals is apparent, and her professionalism is unmatched.
Crystal is soooo amazing We do not trust anybody else to watch our dog. It is so nice to go away and not have to worry one bit about our best friend. She is fantastic with him and sends pics and updates after every visit!!! Her prices are amazing as well. You cannot go wrong with Pawsit as your pet sitter, especially if you like not having to worry about your furry friend while you are away. I would give a million stars if i could.
Pawsit Pet Services (Crystal) has been caring for our 14 year old Lab for about 2 years & now is taking care of our 9 month old Golden puppy. We have zero complaints. Crystal is kind, thoughtful, responsible, and has grown to be a part of our family. Our dogs are insanely in-love with her! Her communication is outstanding and we would trust her with our lives. Thank you, Pawsit, for allowing us to work and go on vacations with peace of mind!
Crystal is the best pet sitter!! She is the only person I trust to take care of my dog! She is reliable, dependable, and really cares about your pet!! I highly recommend Crystal!! She has been taking care of my dog for years now!!
Crystal is our absolute favorite thing about moving to this area. We treat our dog like our family and so does she. She genuinely cares about his well being, understands that structure and consistency are everything with pets, and gives him plenty of love and attention when we are at work. Crystal really took the time to get to know our dog's personality and uses it to make sure he's happy, loved, and safe. I cannot say enough good things about her. I would recommend her to anyone who asked. She is super communicative, punctual, and genuinely caring. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
We could never say enough amazing things about Crystal and how devoted she is to our pup. We found her right as we adopted our husky as new puppy and she has been able to be with him and watch him grow for the past two years now. Our pup loves her just as much as we do! Crystal always goes above and beyond to make sure that our dog, our home, our privacy, and our things are treated with care and respect. She has so many times stayed longer with our dog than necessary in the event that he had an accident, got sick, or something out of the ordinary happened. She is in CONSTANT communication with us and gives really excellent visual reports on how her time with your pet has gone. She even does little things like bringing in mail and sending us homemade treats (which our dog LOVES). She will treat your pet and your home like her own. We don't know what we would do without her!
Crystal takes extra time with my Great Dane and his guard dog instincts. She is patient while he warms up, and has him sitting in her lap by the end of every visit! She just knows animals. I never worry when we leave our boy with her. She’s professional, responsive, and flexible. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with our boy!
Crystal was amazing! I knew my 2 cats were in good hands while we were away. She updated us after each visit and sent awesome pictures! I will definitely be using her services again in the future. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable petsitting in Harford county!
Crystal has been a true asset to our little guy. Simba is a 13 year old Jack Russel Chihuahua mix and needs a little extra attention when my wife and I are working long days. We are so happy with our experience and can't recommend Crystal enough!
It was 5+ years ago we took our rotti for overnight stay Tammy was wonderful with Louie. She text pictures of him enjoying himself.
My parents use Paws on Parade and love it. Fantastic service!