Dog Sitter

Updated on November 08, 2010
L.S. asks from Prosper, TX
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Hi Mamas!

Our family has a few vacations planned for the end of they year. We have 2 dogs that we normally get a siiter for while we're gone. She typically comes 3 times per day for an hour visit each time. Our dogs mean everything to us, so we are looking for someone that can stay with them throughout the day. Can you recommend anyone who might be interested? Our dogs are very sweet, one big and one small, one 11 yrs and one 1 yr.
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L.B.

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You can list on care.com. The caregivers there have a profile and you can choose someone near you. I used it to find tutors for my kid, and now I'm listed as a caregiver for babysitting, petsitting and miscellaneous gigs.

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D.A.

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Hi! I'm D. with All Critter Sitter Pet Sitting and we offer a variety of pet care options. Pets are Inn is great but you do not get to screen the families your pets are with or visit their homes and that can be of concern.

Please visit my website, www.AllCritterSitter.com and contact me - I'd love to help you and care for your pups!

D.

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L.T.

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Hi L.,

We have used MaryAnn Davis for the past 8 years for doggie daycare visits to our home while working and for our vacations. She too is bonded and worked as a vet tech. She is extremely flexible with schedules and visits and will cater to what you need. She has taken care of our 3 dogs for several 7 night vacations. She came over 4 visits per day with the last visit being around 9pm til 10:30 or so. I cannot say enough about her dependability and she was always available on such short notice. I now work 5 min. from home and don't need daycare but we will still use her for our vacations. MaryAnn ###-###-#### cell #. Best of luck finding someone you are comfortable with...I know the feeling!

BTW, MaryAnn lives near Frisco.

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C.H.

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I don't but if you don't find anyone, there are dog sitters that will take your dogs to their home and love on them, play with them, let them sleep where you think they like to, etc. End of year might be tough to find someone to spend days at your house.

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A.S.

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I use "Pets are Inn". They pick up your pets and take them to a "host family" who is screened to be safe and caring to pets. Reasonably priced too. I like them because a stranger isn't in my house but my dog is well cared for. They provide "cuddles not cages". call them ###-###-####, and ask for Donna...she's the owner and will take great care of you!

T.F.

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We have used Debi A (on mamapedia) All Critter Sitter out of McKinney.

Sheis very good, reliable. I don't know if she has someone to stay throughout the day. We had her come for a couple visits a day and then someone stay through the night.

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K.D.

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We have used Pets R Inn for years and have loved them. The families our dog has stayed with have always been great. They do a good job screening and we have never been concerned about the family who watches our dog. Our dog always has a great time. They will send you updates on how your dogs are doing. They will send your dogs to the same family for all of your trips if that family is available.

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T.H.

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Hi L.,
My name is T. Hunter and I own All Creatures Great to Small here in McKinney. I have over 30 yrs experience in training and showing dogs. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about the care that you are looking for on your four legged best friends. I taylor the visits to your requirements. Here is my contact information ###-###-####

Have a great weekend. I look forward to hearing from you.

With Regards,

T. Hunter, Owner
All Creatures Great to Small
More than a pet sitter...your pets best friend
www.allcreaturesgreattosmall.com
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J.B.

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I don't know about staying with your dogs throughout the day. I do know Guardian Pet Sitters has been around since the 90's and the owner, Sharon, has a great reputation. I know they do over nights, but not sure about a complete day. They are bonded and insured and do great work. They also cover your area. Their number is ###-###-####.

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L.M.

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Christine-

I own a pet sitting company here in town. Please look us up at www.fetchpetcare.com. I have about twenty sitters who work the holidays for us and are bonded, background checked, and insured. We do dog walking, pet sitting, overnights at the client's home - so your baby is comfortable there-, as well as boarding in a sitter's home so there is no kennel environment.

If you are interested, please drop me a line. We are the Fetch Pet Care of NE Dallas and Fetch is nationwide.

L. Mitchell
General Manager
Fetch Pet Care of NE Dallas
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www.fetchpetcare.com

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