For pets needing extra special care
Sit & Stay specializes in pet care for animals who need a little more than a standard sitter can provide. I work with behavioral concerns, rescues, seniors, exotics, and more!
Care Visits
Visits lasting up to an hour to tend to basic needs. Best for more independent pets or care while you're at work
Sit-in Care
2+ hours of dedicated supervision and care, for pets that need more than just a visit while you're away
Extended Care
Up to 2 weeks of in-home care with overnight stays. Perfect for pets that can't be boarded at a daycare or kennel
More than just a quick stop-in
All pet care services include:
Tending to basic needs and cleaning any messes that pose a health hazard
An open line of communication on the well-being of your pet
Arranging medical care if necessary
Gathering of any requested mail or packages to a designated spot
Ensuring locked doors and creating the appearance of an occupied house
About My Pet Care
Hello, I'm Devin! I started my pet care service with the goal of helping pets and owners who need extra support when planning for trips and juggling life. Whether you have a pet with health issues, an animal most sitters aren't familiar with, or just want to be sure that your baby will be well cared for.
Certified Sitter
The well-being of all pets in my care is my highest priority. I do what I can to keep my skills and knowledge of animal care as up-to-date as possible. To ensure that the care I provide to pets is of the highest quality, I am certified in pet care with the American Red Cross. This certification covers pet first aid, emergency response, and CPR.
I also keep the Red Cross Pet First Aid App on my phone to have most current best practices available to reference in emergencies
Insured Care
I take the safety of the pets under my care very seriously, which is why I have full liability Pet Business Insurance through Pet Sitter Associates. PSA has been protecting pets and owners for almost 30 years. This covers:
Pet Injury Protection
Medical Care Expenses
Property Damage Coverage
Lost Key Coverage
Experience
I have held a passion for animal care for decades, and dedicated myself to pet care in 2022. I originally started pet sitting as a side hobby to help out friends and family, but it quickly became clear that there were many pet owners in my community who couldn't find care at the level they needed to feel comfortable leaving their pets. I now have experience with resource guarding, obedience training, trauma management, and complex medical needs, as well as training in animal behavior and exotic pet care. I also have experience with caring for 6+ animals at once, so multi-pet households are welcome!
I pride myself on in-depth communication with owners. Every care service includes detailed updates, and photos whenever possible, so that owners can feel confident that their pets are in safe hands.
Approach
Trips away from home can be hard for both pet and owner. I take a unique approach to pet sitting that allows me to gain a pet's trust quickly and reduce their stress more effectively. I invite owners to share their daily routine with me in as much detail as they're comfortable with, and match that routine as exactly as possible.
I wake up and go to bed when your pet expects it. I feed them, play with them, and cuddle with them the way that they're used to. If you watch tv while doing puzzles after dinner, I'll put on your show in the evening and sit at the puzzle table while I work or read. The less change your pet has to deal with, the less stress they have to overcome.
For highly anxious, fearful, or unruly pets, I utilize my knowledge of animal behavior to communicate in a way your pet understands more naturally. Every aspect of my methods is centered around building trust, communication, and boundaries with the pets I care for.
FAQ
Some common questions about my services
Pricing
Meet & Greet
I require all new clients to make time for a free introduction visit at least 3 days before the first service, or before the first Sit-in. It is important to give pets a chance to meet me in the company of people they trust, so they can see that I am a safe new friend! Introductions visits also provide the chance to go over any questions about services or policies, discuss privacy boundaries, and set up your client portal if needed.If additional introduction visits are required each visit after the first is $10
Care Visits
Attending to food, water, medicine, bathroom, and excercise needs, as well as collecting mail and checking for hazards or accidents. Walk optional, pet must be leash trained.
Price shown is for 1 pet, +$10 per additional pet
| Short Visit (15 min) | $20 |
| Basic Visit (30 min) | $25 |
| Long Visit (45 min) | $30 |
| TLC Visit (1 hr) | $35 |
Sit-In Care
All your pet's needs attended to, their routine matched as closely as possible, and supervision for the entire duration of the service. Morning and/or evening walk included. Starts as early as 8am and ends as late as 8pm
Price shown is for 1 pet, +$10 per additional pet
| Quick Sit (2-3hr) | $50 |
| Half-day (4-6hr) | $60 |
| Day-Sit (7-12 hr) | $70 |
| Overnight (8pm-8am) | $80 |
Overnight care can be added to any service for +$50
Extended Care
Get the guest bed ready! Sit-in care for a full day and night. Each day has a guaranteed minimum 8 hours of supervision, and dedicated overnight care starting at 8pm. Maximum 2 weeks.
Price shown is for 1 pet, +$10 per additional pet
| 1-6 Days | $90/day |
| 1 Week | $650 |
Add-on pricing
Several factors may increase the price of a service. These factors include management of certain behaviors or medication needs, co-sleeping, and extra walks. Add-ons will be discussed during scheduling
Priority Care
Some pets cannot be left alone at all due to medical conditions, disabilities, or behavioral concerns. For these pets, I offer priority care. This ensures that your pet will not be unsupervised for more than 10 minutes at a time during extended care services. Priority care must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance$125/day
Policies
All service policies will be covered before the first service, and will be available to view on the client portal. Here are some of the big ones:
| Cancellation Window |
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| services cancelled after the window will be charged 25% of the total service cost |
| Emergency Scheduling |
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| Generally, same-day booking is not accepted, but in emergency situations it may be allowed if it does not conflict with my existing schedule |
| services booked with less than 24 hours notice will be charged an additional 50% of the total service cost |
| Visits | 48 hours |
| Sit-In | 3 days |
| Extended Care | 1 week |
| Ext. Care 4+ Days | 2 weeks |
| Holiday Services |
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| Holidays rates apply for services on Thanksgiving, Christmas (eve and day), New Years Eve, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day |
| - Holiday rate: x1.25 - |