I'm seeking an in-home pet sitter to come to my house several times a day while we are on vacation this summer. I usually board my dogs at the vet, but we have a new puppy (six months old) and I think she'd do better staying in her familiar environment. We also have a 10-year old lab-mix. They are great together.
Does anyone have a tried and true pet sitter that is responsible, reliable and trustworthy? I'm in the Arlington/Mansfield area.
Thx.
I usually use a relative or neighbor to do mine. Depending on the frequency of the visit, you may look for a college student (semester is out and they are looking for work) as jobs are hard to come by they are looking for work and will house sit for pretty inexpensive.
I have an 18 yr old son who has cared for the dogs of his sister and 2 brothers. If you are interested let me know thru Mamasource. Later, V.
Melissa Boitano ###-###-#### She is awesome! She works for a vet so no need to worry if something goes wrong. My husband is very picky about letting people stay in our home and we have had NO PROBLEM. In fact, she came highly recommended by our vet as a great person and trust worthy. We have used her for 3 weeks straight in the winter and several other times. She lives in Arlington. She will either come in and check on your dog or stay at your house.
I live in the South Arlington/Mansfield area and would be willing to take care of your dogs for you. I have 3 dogs myself, and know what it's like to find someone to take good care of them. I don't do this as a business, but have taken care of many of my client's (I am a personal trainer) animals while they were on vacation. If you would like to talk more, give me a call. My name is S.. ###-###-####
My sitters are FANTASTIC!! I just love them. And the dogs do, too! Mike and Eddie run the business Pet's Best Friend. They normally come 3 time/day, but will come more if you require it. Their services included: the normal feeding, walking, playing with the dogs, turning on a radio for my dogs so they weren't so lonely, turning lights on/off, bringing in mail, taking care of garbage day (taking your bins to the street if you are out on garbage pick-up day), and generally watching out for your home. And they were incredibly affordable. Much less than boarding at the vet since I have 2 dogs.
Their phone numbers are
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Tell them I recommended them from this website.
Good luck!
M.
If you don't live too far from my sister in law she might be up for the task. She cares for my pets when we are gone and is excellent. She lives in S. Grand Prairie and loves animals. I am certain she could give you some references or something. Just email me if you need me to contact her. I myself would volunteer but I'd have to do it with my 2 year old and I'm sure that would be... um... interesting..
I live in S. Arlington, in the 76016 zip. I am always looking for ways to earn some extra money. My husband had to take a 40% pay cut last November, but even before that we were working hard on getting out of debt (aka the Dave Ramsey Plan). I have my own tutoring business. You can go to my website a get a sense of the kind of person I am, if you like (www.acceleratekids.com). I have had pets all my life. Dogs, cats, rats, lizards, fish and birds. I am 35, married & have two children that would love to play with your dogs while you are out of town and we are over taking care of them. I have been a sahm for most of the last 4 years. Now of course I have my tutoring business. Before that I was an elementary school teacher. Just send me an email or contact me through my tutoring website if you think you'd like to interview me for the job. Thanks! A.
I have a wonderful friend, who has a pet sitting business here in Arlington. She loves animals like they were her kids. I have known her for over 10 years, and you can't find a better person to care for you dogs than her. My friend's name is Debi Dixson, her phone number is ###-###-#### and her website is www.wagsnwigglespetsitting.com.
