Jackie Byrd, Author at House & Pet Care

House & Pet Sitting

April 23, 2026

Insurance, Trust and Responsibility in House and Pet Sitting

Inviting someone to live in your home and care for your animals involves a lot…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

April 14, 2026

Some dogs don’t need distance. They need understanding.

I've been caring for a dog with significant mobility challenges. She isn't old, but her…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

April 7, 2026

Not just dogs and cats…

...every creature has a way of being that deserves to be met, not just…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

March 30, 2026

When clients return

A good stay should leave no trace of disruption — only the feeling that everything…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

March 21, 2026

Preparing Your Home and Pets for a House Sitter: A Practical Guide

Preparing for time away is about more than packing bags and arranging travel. Taking time…

Jackie Byrd

Dog resting comfortably at home during live-in house and pet sitting

House & Pet Sitting

February 21, 2026

Why Continuity of Care Matters for Pets During Longer Absences

When planning time away from home, one of the most important considerations for pet owners…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

January 21, 2026

What to Look for in a Professional House & Pet Sitter

Leaving your home and animals in someone else’s care is a decision many do not…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

January 1, 2025

10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Pet Owner Will Love from a Trusted Pet Sitter

As I puppy-bounce into 2025 (!), it’s time to reflect on the past year of…

Jackie Byrd

House & Pet Sitting

December 20, 2024

Christmas with Dogs: Joy, Chaos, and a Few Things to Watch Out For

The festive season can be a magical time of the year for a lot of…

Jackie Byrd

Musings Uncategorized

September 21, 2024

Making Hawthorn Ketchup – embracing the season

I wonder how many of us can recall childhood blackberrying expeditions? The experience always being…

Jackie Byrd

Jackie Byrd

Insurance, Trust and Responsibility in House and Pet Sitting

Some dogs don’t need distance. They need understanding.

Not just dogs and cats…

When clients return

Preparing Your Home and Pets for a House Sitter: A Practical Guide

Why Continuity of Care Matters for Pets During Longer Absences

What to Look for in a Professional House & Pet Sitter

10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Pet Owner Will Love from a Trusted Pet Sitter

Christmas with Dogs: Joy, Chaos, and a Few Things to Watch Out For

Making Hawthorn Ketchup – embracing the season

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