Fern's Pet & House Sitting
Fern's Pet & House Sitting

Fern's Pet & House Sitting

$85/visit
estimated price


Requested services

Responds in about 3 hours

Introduction
I am a mature woman who doesn't party or bring strangers to my client's homes. I am a memoir ghostwriter and write my own books about caregiving. I cared for my parents since 2016. I shut down my pet website when my family called me into service. My father passed away in 2021 and my mother is now in assisted living in NY, so I am returning to pet sitting in a new city and state. I've missed my animal friends! I spend most of my day with your pets, in their home. I leave people's homes as I found them, or better. I have experience with dogs of all sizes (from Yorkie to Leonberger/Great Danes), cats, birds, fish, guinea pigs, horses, and chickens. I've watched over homes from mobile homes to 10,000-square-foot homes and some properties with a barn or pool house in the back. I've supervised construction, housekeeping, farm hands, and landscaping while sitting. Unconditional love is a wonderful thing. When pets enjoy their time with me, following their own routine, and eating their own food, they don't feel anxious about being separated from their humans. :-) Clients say things like their animals didn't even miss them; the house was better than when they left it; how can my cat/dog be in your lap in one hour when it takes days and multiple visits with other sitters? My process is to talk with you on the phone first, then have a home visit before confirming any sitting engagements. I will send you an agreement with all the terms clearly defined for your review and acceptance. I will ask you to complete a multi-page pet information sheet to ensure I have what I need in any situation in case I can't reach you. I require a deposit to hold the dates and final payment is due on the last day of pet sitting. I accept cash, Zelle, and credit cards. The daily fee is for 8 hours or more. I am happy to provide references and/or photos of me with my pet clients. I am fully insured for pet and house sitting. Copies of insurance and references are available upon request. If you are looking for a professional with a "pet whisperer" vibe and lots of love to share with your pet family, I look forward to talking with you!
Overview

Hired 10 times

1 similar job done near you

Background checked

1 employee

11 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and responsiveness.

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3 reviews

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Elisa S.
Aug 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Fern was fantastic, you can tell how seriously she takes her job and how she treats your pets as her own! Highly recommend.

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Fern's Pet & House Sitting's reply
Thanks Elisa. Your adorable new puppy kept me on my toes the whole time!! LOL We had fun. Fern
House Sitting
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Stacey R.
Oct 4, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Fern did an excellent job taking care of Jaxson while we were out of town. She sent us regular updates of their fun activities together along with pictures. Fern stayed during hurricane Helene, which was a lot to deal with, but really eased our concerns knowing that she was there taking care of Jaxson. We knew that he was an excellent hands and she treated him as if he were her own. When we returned, it was as if we were never gone. Jaxson has pretty extreme separation anxiety and didn’t demonstrate any of that when we returned, which was an excellent indication that he very much enjoyed his time with Fern. We are very thankful to have found Fern and are looking forward to having her take care of Jaxson again soon.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing companionship • Providing exercise • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • My home, venue, etc.

Fern's Pet & House Sitting's reply
Thank you Stacey! Jaxson was a delight. So affectionate, playful, and fun. A wonderful companion. I'm happy to sit for Jaxson and your home anytime!
Pet Sitting
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Gail W.
Jun 16, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Fern is awesome! I had a last minute work obligation and Fern was able to accommodate the date. She was then gracious enough to arrive 3 hours earlier than agreed upon due to a change in my schedule. One of my dogs who is usually Mr. Barky with new people, was calm and tail wagging immediately with Fern. Feen kept me updated on my doggies while I was away. She sent photos. She also let me know when I had a neighbor drop by. I am definitely going to contact Fern again!! She has a warm, pleasant, responsible vibe about her. 10 out of 10!

Details: Dog • 2 pets • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Once in total • My home, venue, etc.

Fern's Pet & House Sitting's reply
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I had a wonderful time with your little guys. They are so loving, energetic, and playful. I was happy to accommodate your schedule. If you're comfortable and happy, then I'm doing my job right. Fern
Pet Sitting
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