Evening and morning walks
A proper walk at dusk and again first thing, at your dog’s pace and on their usual route.
Overnight Pet Sitting in Belmont, NC
Overnight pet sitting, in your own home.
Your sitter arrives in the evening and stays until morning, so your pets keep their own beds, their own yard and their own routine, and your house never sits empty.
$99per night
What’s included
Every overnight includes
Dinner and breakfast
Meals measured exactly as you leave them, fresh water topped up, bowls washed.
Playtime
Fetch in the yard, tug, puzzle toys, or a good brush, whatever your pet loves.
Couch time and a movie
An evening on the sofa together, TV on low, so the house feels like a normal night.
Snuggles on request
Lap dogs get a lap. Cats who like their space get their space.
A bedtime routine
Last potty break, the treat they always get, their blanket, a story read aloud if that’s what they’re used to. We follow your routine.
Medications on schedule
Pills, drops and injections given exactly when you say, logged so you can see it happened.
Home care included
Mail and packages in, trash out on trash night, lights on and off so the house looks lived in.
Evening and morning updates
A note and photos at night, another in the morning, in your client portal and by text.
Hour by hour
A typical overnight
- 6:30 pm
Arrive and settle in
A calm hello, a look around, and a check that everything is as you left it.
- 6:45 pm
Evening walk
Their usual loop, or a longer one if they have energy to spare.
- 7:30 pm
Dinner and meds
Measured portions, medications, fresh water.
- 8:00 pm
Play, then couch time
Toys, a brush, and a quiet evening together.
- 9:30 pm
Evening update
Photos and a note sent to you.
- 10:00 pm
Bedtime routine
Last potty break, the bedtime treat, lights out on your schedule.
- 7:00 am
Morning walk and breakfast
Out first thing, then breakfast and morning meds.
- 8:00 am
Tidy up and head out
Bed made, dishes done, morning photo sent, house locked.
Times are a guide. We follow your pet’s routine, not ours.
What your sitter needs from you
Set these out before you leave and the night runs smoothly.
- A clean bed with fresh sheetsA guest room or made-up couch is fine. Let us know which.
- Access to a bathroom and showerPlus a clean towel, so your sitter can get ready in the morning.
- Enough food, treats and meds for the whole stayWith a day or two extra in case your flight is delayed.
- Wi-Fi name and passwordSo updates and photos reach you without a hitch.
- Your pet’s routine, written downMeal times, amounts, bedtime ritual, where they sleep. The client portal has a place for all of it.
- A way in and a spare keyLockbox or door code, plus a backup in case a battery dies.
- Your vet and an emergency contactAlready on file if you’ve filled out the new client form.
What your sitter brings
You don’t need to supply any of this.
- Their own toiletriesAnd a change of clothes. No need to stock anything extra.
- Poop bags and a pet first-aid kitAlways in the car, always restocked.
- A phone charger and a calm presencePlus a strict no-guests, no-parties rule. It’s your home.
Pricing
Simple, listed prices
- Overnight stayAbout 6:30 pm to 8:00 am, one or two pets
- $99
- Each additional petPer night
- +$5
- Midday check-in during your trip30-minute visit on days you’re away
- $30
- HolidaysThanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, July 4th and similar
- +$20
Questions
About overnight stays
How many hours is an overnight?
Your sitter arrives around 6:30 pm and leaves around 8:00 am, roughly 13 hours. If your pets need a different window, tell us and we’ll match it.
Is my pet left alone during the day?
An overnight covers evening to morning. For dogs who can’t be alone all day, add a midday walk or drop-in while you’re away.
Will the sitter have guests over?
Never. No guests, no parties, no other pets brought along.
Can you sleep where my dog sleeps?
Yes. If your dog sleeps in your bedroom, tell us whether you’d like your sitter there, on the couch nearby, or in the guest room.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to three weeks for regular dates, and earlier for holidays, which fill first.
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