Create your free account

Our free account lets you continue exploring sitter profiles.

Sign up with GoogleSign up with Google. Opens in new tab
or
Minimum 10 characters

By creating an account, you are agreeing to our privacy policy and to receive discounts on your membership and more about how it works by email. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Already have an account?Log in

Duo Sitter Feature

Get verified too

Pet parents prefer double-verified sitters.

Pictures of couples with pets
  • Increase trust from pet parents
  • Improve your chances of getting the best sits
  • Enhanced verification badge on your profile

Gretchen

Animal lover seeks to travel and see New England

Gallery
Gallery

My experience

10+ years

I used to house/pet sit often when I was younger. I am adaptable to many animal temperaments and medical needs - yes, I can give your cat meds too! Personal experience with older and ailing pets.

dogDogscatCatsfishFishpoultryPoultrybirdBirdssmall-petsSmall pets

Reviews (6)

Avatar
Judith

Gretchen and Mariel were great. They came the night before we had to leave ( to avoid any travel delay from winter weather). We had a nice dinner together

  • dog
Freeport, ME, US · 22 Dec - 26 Dec 2024
Avatar
Aaron

Gretchen and her daughters stayed at my place for a weekend and took care of my dog Hojo and my house. Gretchen was very responsive and clear in her

  • dog
Minneapolis, MN, US · 23 Aug - 25 Aug 2024
Avatar
Jocelyn

Gretchen was the perfect sitter! I felt extremely reassured while I was away knowing my kitty was in her care. She sent many pictures, kept my space just as

  • cat
Philadelphia, PA, US · 19 Jul - 22 Jul 2024
Avatar
Rolf

Gretchen was great. We and our dog had a really good experience and appreciated her help. We highly recommend Gretchen to any who are considering having

  • dog
Minneapolis, MN, US · 07 Apr - 18 Apr 2024
Avatar
Erin

Gretchen was an amazing sitter, I cannot recommend her enough! She was great about sending photos/updates and was very accommodating for all of my pets

  • cat
Minneapolis, MN, US · 20 Dec 2023 - 03 Jan 2024

About Gretchen

Hello! My name is Gretchen. I am an avid lover of all pets. I grew up always having dogs and cats about with a few extra smaller pets peppered in over time - numerous fish, gerbils, chickens, rabbit, and a parakeet. I have had the lovely

Age62OccupationDental HygienistLives inMiddlebury (village), United States
Background checked

The sitter has completed a background check which confirms the following:

National Criminal Records search has come back clear

No county-level adverse policy violations were found

They aren’t on any sex offender registries

SSN Trace & Address History has been completed

They are FCRA compliant

This service is available to our US sitters and provided by Evident, a secure and accredited third-party provider.

ID verified

The sitter's identity has been confirmed and cross-checked, using an official government ID (such as a passport, driving licence or National Identity Card).

This service is provided by Evident, a secure and accredited third-party provider.

Email verified

The sitter’s email address has been checked and is genuine.

Phone number verified

The sitter’s phone number has been checked and is genuine.

Airbnb

Why I want to house sit

As a person who lives in rural Vermont, I am always looking to travel and explore places to see new things and to allow me to get to the city once in a while. It is easiest for me to travel within New England, but I am not averse to further

Premium member

Preferred countries

CanadaUnited States
© 2025 TrustedHousesitters.com ™