Pike's Petsitting

06/12/2024

We still have plenty of openings for this summer. Please reach out for any pettsitting or dog walking needs! We have tons of references and experiences.

07/31/2023

Tomorrow is National Mutt Day (AKA Mixed Breed Dog Day) Get your photos ready! Or better yet…ADOPT! 🐾❤️🐕

07/02/2023

We still have some openings this week. If you had last minute plans come up or if you just don't want your pets alone during fireworks, please reach out to us!

06/18/2023

Happy Vet Appreciation Day!
We salute all the wonderful vets out there who care from everything from dogs and cats to gorillas and elephants. Thanks for keeping our animals animals healthy and being there for them when they are most in need.

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06/17/2023

Just a little important info. As summertime is among us.

05/22/2023

Summer is right around the corner! If you're in need of any petsitting please reach out! We can help you with everything from litter box changes to staying overnight.

We have plenty of references and are insured.

05/20/2023

According to ASPCA data, approximately 3.1 million dogs enter US animal shelters annually.

05/10/2023

04/19/2023

Summer is right around the corner; which mean vacations! Please consider us for your petsitting needs while you're out of town. We have plenty of experience/references and we are insured!

04/11/2023

So let's see some of your pets in the comments!

04/11/2023

National Dog Bite Prevention Week April 9-15

With an estimated 85 million dogs living in U.S. households, 4.5 millon—most of them children—are bitten by dogs each year. The majority of these bites, if not all, are preventable.

Below are some tips to help prevent bites in your household:

• Make sure your pet is healthy. Not all illnesses and injuries are obvious, and dogs are more likely to bite if they are sick or in pain. Schedule an annual checkup to discuss your dog's physical and behavioral health.

• Take it slow. If your dog is not used to being around lots of people, don't rush out into crowded areas or dog parks. Try to expose dogs to new situations slowly, at a safe distance and for short periods of time, arrange for low-stress interactions, and give plenty of praise and rewards for good behavior.

• Educate yourself in positive training techniques and devote time to interact with your dog. Using inhumane tools and tactics can cause insecurity and reactive aggression behaviors later.

• Gradually start arranging playdates with other dogs and people, and carefully increase the amounts of time and freedom together. Socialization is very important with your pet, but be safe.

• Be responsible about approaching other people's pets. Ask permission from the owner before approaching a dog, and look for signs that the dog wants to interact with you. Sometimes dogs want to be left alone, and we need to recognize and respect that.

03/23/2023

Happy National Puppy Day to Romulus!

03/06/2023

We've gotten some new followers and wanted to reintroduce ourselves. We are Jarred Pike and Victoria Crance. Between the two of us we have experience with dogs, cats, chinchillas, hampsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, bearded dragons, geicos, horses, goats, chickens, etc. We fostered over 30 rescue dogs through a rescue in Conover NC and that gave us plenty of experience with different temperaments, medical conditions, wound care, and behavioral concerns. We have plenty of different types of experience from dog taxi and rescue transportation to farm sitting and dog walking. Please feel free to reach out to us for any of your pet needs.

02/28/2023

02/23/2023

I love this idea!

This town has it right! It’s always National Dog Biscuit Day in West Jefferson, NC. ❤️🐾🦴

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! I know a lot of people got a new pet for Christmas. We pet sit when you're out of town but also daily if you have a puppy that needs to be let out during the day while you're at work/school.

Feel free to reach out we have tons of references!
(I attached a picture of our new puppy, Romulus)

12/08/2022

She's been there over a year!

On the third day of Christmas, we present Luna - hands down the most beautiful girl you'll meet. Desperate for a second chance, Luna has been in our care for 376 days. She is one of those dogs that has been let down time and time again, so she does need a family with plenty of patience to help her adjust to a new home. Luna needs time to process and trust on her own terms, and she hasn't met a person willing to give her time. She is a staff favorite here, and we know she will win you over too!

Apply at www.catawbahumane.org

12/05/2022

Today is Celebrate Shelter Pets Day! What better way to celebrate than by giving a shelter dog or cat a forever home this holiday season. 🐶

Our adoption hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Adoption fees are waived through December 31st.

Help us find our four-legged friends a fresh start! Learn more at: www.clevelandcountypets.org/

12/02/2022

Mixed breed dogs, or mutts, have more than 2 breeds in their genetic make-up, sometimes even more than 3 or 4!

Personally these have been some of my favorite dogs. When someone asks "What kind of dog is that?" and all I know to say is "A good one."


This song was written for today. :)

Last month I met the founder of National Dog Day, Colleen Paige. Between our shared love of music and dogs, we quickly found ourselves writing a song about t...

11/13/2022

Christmas is right around the corner. Reach out to me if you have any petsitting needs! I have plenty of references!

10/16/2022

The holidays are right around the corner and if you plan to do any traveling you may need someone to watch you pets. I have tons of references and would love to take care of your babies. Please reach out to me if you have a need or any questions!

10/04/2022

I want to introduce myself. I'm originally from Cleveland County and moved to Burke County when I got married but I'm back! I have 12+ years of experience with petsitting. In my time in Burke County we also fostered dogs which gave me experience with a wide variety of temperaments, breeds, sizes, and medical conditions. I've taken care of everything from chinchillas to horses. Please consider me for your petsitting needs!

09/18/2022