Pet Sitting Services in Raleigh

Personalized In-Home Care for Dogs, Cats & Other Pets

Woofie's® of Northwest Raleigh-Cary provides in-home Pet Sitting Services for Raleigh families who want their pets to remain in familiar surroundings while they’re away. We care for dogs, cats, small animals, and other household pets according to their established routines and individual instructions. Visits can include litter box cleaning, regular dog walks, water bowl refills, feeding, companionship, and attentive supervision.

Before your first service, we take time to learn about your pet’s daily schedule, favorite activities, energy level, and household boundaries. We can discuss preferred walking routes, how your pet responds to unfamiliar people or animals, and where they feel most relaxed at home. These details help us match your pet with a caregiver who fits their personality and care needs.

Ready for stress-free travel? Our Raleigh pet sitters give your pets love and routine right at home. Contact our team online or call (984) 377-5080.

Personalized Pet Sitting Plans

At Woofie's® of Northwest Raleigh-Cary, we understand every pet is unique, and we pride ourselves on creating a Personalized Pet Sitting plan that emphasizes your furry friend’s specific needs. Whether your pet requires routine medication administration, has a restricted diet, or needs extra attention, we can build the plan around the instructions you provide.

When we build your pet-sitting plan, we discuss how often you’d like us to visit, what each visit should include, and any small details that matter to your pet. For example, some dogs prefer a calm visit with gentle brushing and couch cuddles, while others thrive on longer play sessions in the yard. Cats may need quiet company, interactive play, or help sticking to a strict feeding schedule. We can also include light home-care tasks, such as bringing in mail or adjusting lights, so your home looks lived in while you’re away.

Pet Sitting Visit Options in Raleigh

Visit scheduling can be adapted to your pet’s age, species, bathroom needs, energy level, and normal daily routine. We can arrange a single daytime drop-in, multiple visits per day, or coverage over several days. Shorter check-ins may focus on food, fresh water, and a potty break, while longer visits can include walks, playtime, companionship, and additional care.

Our daytime one-on-one pet sitting service provides three to six hours of uninterrupted care in your home. During that time, a sitter can follow your instructions for feeding, exercise, play, and routine medication administration. We can also discuss extended stays and Overnight Pet Sitting based on your dates, your pet’s needs, and sitter availability.

Morning, midday, and evening visits can be combined to create coverage that mirrors your normal day at home. Kittens, puppies, senior pets, and animals that can’t comfortably remain alone for long periods may benefit from multiple visits. If your plans change unexpectedly, we can work to adjust the schedule. Last-minute booking opportunities depend on availability.

Visits can be tailored for different pets:

• Dog Sitting
  Dog Sitting visits can include feeding, water refills, yard time, walks, play, bathroom breaks, and companionship. For dogs that need additional exercise, we can combine sitting visits with Dog Walking. We can also reinforce the training routine and household rules you’ve established without introducing an unfamiliar program.
• Cat Sitting
  Cat Sitting can include feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, interactive play, and quiet company. We’ll follow your cat’s preferred level of interaction, whether that means active play and cuddles or allowing space while we complete essential care tasks.
• Other Pets
  Our Other Pets category covers small animals and other household companions whose care depends on detailed owner instructions. Tell us about food, habitat care, handling preferences, and permitted activities during the consultation. Multiple types of pets can remain together at home while receiving care based on their individual routines.

In-Home Pet Sitting in Familiar Surroundings

During our visits, we can provide belly rubs, playtime, and cuddles based on your pet’s preferences. We can work to keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible while you’re away.

Because our care takes place in your home, we follow your instructions for where your pet sleeps, how they’re fed, and what boundaries you have in place. Pets that are anxious, elderly, have medical needs, or are strongly attached to a routine don’t have to transition to an unfamiliar boarding environment. We can also care for cats, small animals, and other household pets so companions can remain together.

Pet-Care Updates Through the Woofie’s App

We can keep you updated through texts, photos, or videos, depending on your preferences, via the Woofie’s mobile app. Daily updates let you stay connected to your pet while you’re away.

During each visit, your sitter leaves detailed notes about how your pet is doing, including eating habits, bathroom breaks, energy level, and anything unusual we notice. You can message us directly through the app with questions or updated instructions. If your return time changes, let us know so we can review possible schedule adjustments. GPS tracking is also available for dog-walking routes completed through the app.

Preparing for Your Pet-Sitting Consultation

New pet-sitting clients begin with a free in-home pet-sitting consultation. We’ll review your pet’s care needs, daily routine, home surroundings, requested services, and applicable policies. It’s also an opportunity for your pet to meet us before the first scheduled visit.

Prepare food, medications, leashes, cleaning supplies, and favorite toys in an easy-to-find location. Your Pet Sitting Checklist should include feeding amounts, medication instructions, emergency contacts, veterinarian details, off-limits areas, and any signs that require us to contact you. The written instructions should match the routine discussed during setup.

We also review home access before service begins. Two forms of entry are required. If one form is a key, it must be stored in a lockbox that remains with you. Clear access instructions help us follow the agreed visit schedule without changing your household security arrangements.

Background-Checked Pet Care Professionals

We require every Woofie’s pet care professional to undergo a background check upon hiring. Our local pet professionals also take time to learn about each client, pet, and household routine before providing care. This process helps provide a clear understanding of who’ll enter your home and how your instructions are recorded.

When comparing options for a pet sitter in Raleigh, ask about caregiver screening, home access, visit documentation, communication, and medication instructions. Our consultation addresses each of these practical details before service starts, while app updates keep you informed once care is underway.