Pet Care & Custom Art · Malden, MA

Care you can trust and art you'll love.

Professional dog walking, pet sitting, drop-in visits, and custom pet portraits — serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas.

Serving Dogs & Cats
15+ Years experience
56 Repeat pet parents
100% Response rate
100% Bookings with photo updates
<30 min Avg. response time

What I offer

Services & Rates

Every service is tailored to your pet's needs. Rates are for direct bookings — no platform fees.

Dog Walking

30 or 60-minute walks around the neighborhood or on a favorite trail. Every walk includes photo updates.

From $35/walk

Rate details

60-minute add-on+$20/walk
Holiday rate$45/walk
Additional dog+$30/walk
Puppy rate$40/walk

House Sitting

Overnight stays while you're away. Your pet stays comfy at home with full attention and daily updates.

From $124/night

Rate details

Holiday rate$149/night
Additional dog+$69/night
Puppy rate$149/night
Additional cat+$99/night

Drop-In Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, litter, playtime, and a little extra love. Add bathing or grooming too.

From $35/visit

Rate details

60-minute add-on+$20/visit
Holiday rate$45/visit
Additional dog+$20/visit
Puppy rate$40/visit
Additional cat+$20/visit
Bathing / grooming+$11

Pet Art Commissions

Custom portraits of your beloved pets. A beautiful, personal keepsake to treasure.

Contact for pricing

Details

50% deposit to start
Turnaround: 1–3 weeks
Cats Dogs 0–15 lbs Dogs 16–40 lbs Dogs 41–100 lbs Dogs 101+ lbs
Rates are for direct bookings. Holiday rates apply on major holidays. Contact me for a personalized quote for multiple pets or special needs.

Hi, I'm Heather!

I'm a lifelong animal lover based in Malden, MA with a deep passion for caring for pets of all shapes and sizes. I grew up caring for my beloved dog of 15.5 years, and recently rescued a cat — animals have always been at the heart of my life.

I believe every pet deserves to receive the very best service. My golden rule is to treat every pet as if it were my own, providing the best quality care and attention I can. I pride myself on being a helpful resource for my clients' pet care needs and always keeping you in the loop while you're away.

I'm continuing my education with hopes of becoming a service animal trainer someday. Every dog is different, so whether it's an occasional walk or a regular routine, I work to build a relationship best suited to their needs.

First Aid & CPR certified Oral medication administration Senior dog experience Special needs experience Daily exercise 15+ years experience
15+ Years experience
56 Repeat clients
100% Response rate

What clients say

Reviews

From first-time bookings to longtime regulars — here's what pet parents have to say.

★★★★★

"Heather is fantastic! She is communicative, knowledgeable, flexible, and thoughtful. She always takes such wonderful care of our Poppy."

Kelsie D.

House Sitting · Feb 2026

★★★★★

"Heather was amazing to work with! She was a huge help walking our dogs while we were away for four weeks. My dogs loved her — she was so kind, taking such good care of both our active Frenchie and our senior Frenchie, sending great pictures and updates along the way. She's the best! ❤️"

Trish C.

Drop-In Visits · Apr 2025

★★★★★

"Heather looked in on our two cats while we were on vacation for a week and she was spectacular! Our boys got the food and attention they needed and Heather provided daily updates. We are very grateful!"

Maggie B.

Drop-In Visits · Feb 2025

★★★★★

"We booked Heather last-minute to help fill in some gaps in animal care while we were away, and she was great! Responsive, prompt, flexible with our schedule, and our dogs and cat all loved her. We'd use Heather again in a heartbeat!"

Taryn C.

Drop-In Visits · Jan 2025

★★★★★

"Heather has done stop-ins and house sitting with our frenchie Poppy and we have felt so at ease knowing she is in good hands! She is super communicative and always provides plenty of photos!"

Kelsie D.

House Sitting · Mar 2025

★★★★★

"Our pup has had some health issues as of late, and Heather was so sweet and helpful. She is a wonderful dog walker and I cannot recommend her enough!"

Sydney B.

Dog Walking · Jan 2025

★★★★★

"Heather treats our two cats very well and gives us peace of mind while we're on vacation. Our boys really like Heather!!! She's excellent!!!"

Maggie B.

Drop-In Visits · Jul 2025

★★★★★

"Heather was awesome. She was super busy and made time for me at the last minute!!! I appreciate that. Koda loved her — he was hugging her lol."

Kellie W.

Dog Walking · Jan 2025

★★★★★

"Heather was great with our boys! She had great communication, sent pictures and updates! Highly recommend!"

Tayna F.

Dog Walking · Jun 2025

My work

Portfolio

A mix of walk photos and custom commissions. Find more on Instagram.

Scheduling

Availability

Based in Malden, MA. Open to last-minute bookings, though advance scheduling is always appreciated.

Booking

I am open to last-minute bookings but ideally I'd like to schedule visits in advance to plan ahead. Feel free to reach out to check my availability.

⏰ Mid-day visits around 10am–12pm are in high demand — book those in advance when possible.

Response Time

I respond to inquiries in under 30 minutes on average. You'll always receive photo updates and Rover Card-style check-ins throughout every service.

📍 Serving Malden, MA and surrounding areas.

Good to know

Policies

Clear policies help keep things fair and stress-free for everyone.

Booking & Payment

  • Book at least 48 hours in advance when possible
  • Payment due at time of service
  • Accepted: Venmo, Zelle, Cash
  • New clients must complete an Intake Form

Cancellations

  • Cancel 24hrs+ ahead: full refund
  • Cancel under 24hrs: 50% charge
  • Same-day cancellations: full charge
  • Emergencies handled case-by-case

Pet Requirements

  • Up-to-date vaccinations required
  • Flea & tick prevention must be current
  • All dogs will be on leash outdoors
  • Please be open and honest about your pet's personality and any health conditions

Art Commissions

  • 50% deposit required to start
  • Turnaround: 1–3 weeks
  • Contact for pricing and availability

Get started

Intake Form

Fill this out and I'll get back to you within 24 hours to confirm your booking.

Owner information

Emergency contact

Pet information

Veterinarian info

Vaccinations

Behavior & temperament

Service request