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Choices Pet Sitters is bonded and insured and a proud member of Pet Sitters International.

Insured by Business Insurers of the Carolinas

Pet sitting services may be a business to some and a "gig" for others, but at Choices Pet Sitters we're different! We consider pet sitting to be a business AND an art form. Over the years we've finely crafted our pet sitting procedures by listening to the needs of the human requesting the service and to the animals we will be interacting with during our visits to your home.

From the puppy or kitten season of life to the geriatric season, we want to be a partner in your pet care. Our goal is to be sure that your pet feels comfortable at home by alleviating as much fear, anxiety, or stress that they may feel while you are away. Our Manager is a Fear Free® Elite Certified and Low Stress Handling® Certified - Silver Professional, is trained in PetTech® CPR and First Aid, and has dog training skills to keep your pet's safety and comfort in mind.

Customized services include 30, 45, and 60-minute drop-in pet care visits, dog sitting, cat sitting, dog walking, mini-farm pet sitting, extended in-home daily visits, as well as basic and overnight pet sitting visits. The value-added service we provide also includes light indoor plant watering, collecting your mail and packages, washing all pet food and water dishes, administration of basic medicines, sweeping and cleanup around pet areas, and filling outdoor bird feeders for no additional charge.

Evidence-based dog training services, a specialty service we offer, has been especially important in helping leash-reactive or fear sensitive dogs (who may not have had these opportunities in the past) gain new social skills. By building your dog's confidence it strengthens the human-animal bond between the pet and their human companion and makes daily walks less stressful. It's a win-win for all concerned!

* * * * For TOTAL peace of mind while you are away look to Choices Pet Sitters to provide the safety and value that Professionally Certified Pet Care Technician training can bring to your family. Give us a call today at 678-809-DOGS (3647) to find out how we can help you with your personal pet care needs.

PPG - No Shock, No Choke, No Prong Collars

NOTE: Please be aware that we adhere to the Pet Professional Guild's Code of Ethics. Because of this, our company is unable to schedule services with you if we would need to use these types of tools in our training or pet care of your animals.

We are a member of Project Trade, the Pet Professional Guild's (PPG) international advocacy program that promotes the use of force-free pet equipment by asking pet guardians to swap choke, prong and shock collars (and any other devices that are designed to change behavior or care for pets through pain or fear) for discounts in our services.

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Our Pet Sitters are employees, not independent contractors.
We hire, rather than subcontract, so that we can set high standards of care.

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5 Star Review

Merchant Circle Review

“Choice Pet Sitters has taken care of my two beloved pets on many occasions. The entire staff has a definite knack for taking care of and interacting with four leggeds of all varieties. My two dogs are precious to me, but when they’re in the care of Choice Pet Sitters, I have complete confidence that they’re going to be loved and impeccably attended to. I love the way they leave me extensive notes, scrupulously documenting the details of their visits and the behavior and state of my pets. I can best sum it up this way: they take care of and attend to my pets as well as I would. And my dogs are nothing short of adoring toward every member of their staff who has cared for them. They are so responsible and attentive that once, when I forgot to call and let them know that I’d arrived home, they called me, another reflection of their commitment to putting pets’ needs first. I recommend them whole heartedly and without the slightest reservation or criticism.”

Victoria Gayton

5 Star Review

Pet Sitters International Review

“Choices Pet Sitters has been a lifesaver the last few years. Getting the cat in a cage, and off to boarding, was extremely traumatic for both of us! My cat was such a terrible guest, so my vet asked that I find a pet sitter from now on. Finding Linda and Choices has been a dream! No more boarding problems. No more “cage fighting”! Miss Linda comes and takes wonderful care of my kitty each day, is very thorough about feeding and litter box and plays her music while she visits. She will even text you with each visit to give you an update if you want. Extremely security conscious, which I appreciate while I’m away.”

Michelle Hargett

5 Star Review

Trustpilot Review

“Choices Pet Sitters is the best!

What I appreciate most about Choices Pet Sitters is Linda Ross. Linda is a professional! Pet sitting is not Linda’s side job-it’s what she loves. She is extremely good at it, so good , in fact that on my latest five-day trip, my Rat Terrier didn’t even give me a guilt trip when I got home!

Linda Is extremely professional, responsible and caring.
Her scheduling system is very easy to use and she provides very personalized care-easy to reach and gives detailed updates after each visit. I will continue to use Linda with Choices Pet Sitters and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for someone to care for their Fur Babies!”

Elizabeth Loudermilk

5 Star Review

Pet Sitters International Review

“We recently moved to Pickens County and needed to find a pet sitter for our two cats. I saw Linda’s ad on the bulletin board in Bent Tree. We made contact and set up for a meet and greet.
Linda has pet sat for us three times now. She is absolutely wonderful. I believe she is the best pet sitter we have ever had. Linda is very professional and very experienced. She takes additional courses in her field to expand her knowledge to better care for your pets.
Linda has excellent communication skills which is very important to me. We receive photos with daily updates. I definitely recommend Linda and service.”

Kathy Ciomek

5 Star Review

Facebook Post (Review)

“For my FB loves in North Cherokee and Pickens County‼️‼️. Linda Ross is absolutely the BEST pet sitter we have EVER hired!!!!

This is her BUSINESS and she goes above and beyond to help you completely at ease while you are away. We receive an email with photos after her visit so if you NEED to see that photo of your dog, cat, donkey, sheep, goat, chicken or duck you will have that peace of mind.

Linda has also saved one of my animals who was choking.

I can’t say enough great things about the professionalism of Choice Pet Sitters!!! Contact me if you need any more accolades!!!” #themisfitfarm

Lisa A. Brown Pierce (MsFit Farm Georgia)

Our Manager's Credentials

Our Manager is a BONDED and INSURED, non-smoking, and proactive multi-certified Pet Care Professional with over 18 years of PAID pet care experience, available client and industry references, continuing ongoing pet care training, and a yearly 3rd party background check through Acutraq.

- Fear Free® Elite Certified Professional (1 of the 1st 50 certified in the world!) -

- Fear Free® Veterinary Certified Professional (Equine) -

- Fear Free® Veterinary Certified Professional (Avian) -

- Fear Free® Animal Trainer -

- Low Stress Handling® Certified - Silver (LSHC-S) -

- DogNostics Certified Pet Care Professional (DN-CPCP) -

- Certified Professional Pet Sitter® (CPPS) -

-Pet Tech PetSaver® CPR / First Aid trained -

- Doggone Safe Certified Dog Bite Prevention Educator -

- DogNostics Dog Training Apprentice -

- AKC Temperament Test Evaluator -