Professional Pet Sitting Service - Dover, NH

Member since Oct 2020

April Mcleod, the dedicated owner of Teacher's Pet Sitting Service, offers a compassionate and professional pet sitting service in Dover, NH, ensuring your beloved finned, furred, and feathered family members receive the utmost care in the comfort of their own home. Since opening her doors in 2004, April has provided personalized care routines for a wide variety of pets, including birds, cats, chickens, chinchillas, dogs, ducks, ferrets, fish, gerbils, hamsters, parrots, rabbits, and turtles. Her approach ensures that each pet feels safe and calm, reinforcing their well-being and happiness through a consistent routine.

April's services extend beyond the basics of feeding and medication administration. She brings peace of mind to pet parents by offering additional home care services such as watering plants, collecting mail, and managing trash duties—all at no extra cost. Her dedication is evidenced by her commitment to keeping pet parents informed through daily photo and text updates, capturing the moments of care and fun shared with their pets. With mobile services available, April is always ready to meet your pet's needs, whether it's dog walking or cat sitting, even when you're away at work or play.

Pet parents can feel confident in April's expertise, as she draws on years of experience caring for neighborhood pets before expanding to her own and then clients'. Her genuine passion for pet care goes beyond a mere hobby, treating every pet as if they were her own. As a special offer, new clients can enjoy half off their first visit, making now the perfect time to experience the professional and loving care April provides. Ready to ensure your pets are pampered and content while you're away? Book through Petworks today!

  • Mobile Services

Pricing Packages

Starting Price
$ 15.00 Per Hour

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking
  • Pet Taxi

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Hamsters
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)

Half off the first visit

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Dover, NH

What year did you begin serving pets?

2004

How did you hone your craft?

I cared for neighborhood pets prior to caring for my own three pets and then branches off into learning by doing with client's pets.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Pets love and appreciate a routine schedule because it makes them feel safe and calm making them well-balanced and happy.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

Pet sitting for me isn't a hobby but a passion that I take seriously. I treat every pet as if he/she were my very own.
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BASED IN: Dover, NH
SERVICE AREA: Any distance, including Dover, NH

How do you serve precious pets?

  • In Home Pet Sitting
  • Pet Meds Administration
  • Dog Walking
  • Pet Taxi

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Birds
  • Cats
  • Chickens
  • Chinchillas
  • Dogs
  • Ducks
  • Ferrets
  • Fish
  • Gerbils
  • Hamsters
  • Parrots
  • Rabbits
  • Turtles

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy Pet Care Professional's Own Policy If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy. Pet Parent Cancels If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy. Pet Parent No-Show If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee. Pet Care Professional Cancels If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available. Policy in Effect at Booking The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Without pet parents, Petworks wouldn't exist. What discount do you offer our dedicated members? (e.g. 20% off their first session, etc.)

Half off the first visit

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Dover, NH

What year did you begin serving pets?

2004

How did you hone your craft?

I cared for neighborhood pets prior to caring for my own three pets and then branches off into learning by doing with client's pets.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Pets love and appreciate a routine schedule because it makes them feel safe and calm making them well-balanced and happy.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

Pet sitting for me isn't a hobby but a passion that I take seriously. I treat every pet as if he/she were my very own.

🌟 April Mcleod: Your Premier In-Home Pet Sitting Expert in Dover


❤️ In-Home Care


April Mcleod provides specialized in-home pet sitting and care throughout Dover, Strafford County, and surrounding areas including Rochester, Portsmouth, Durham, Somersworth, Newmarket, Exeter, South Berwick, Kittery, Eliot, York. By bringing professional care directly to your front door, April ensures your pets stay in their safest, most familiar environment while you are away.


🌿 Benefits of In-Home Care


Zero Travel Stress: Your pet avoids the anxiety of car rides and the sensory overload of a boarding facility.
Health & Safety: In-home pet sitting eliminates exposure to kennel cough and other communal pet illnesses.
Customized Home Visits: One-on-one attention from April tailored to your pet’s specific home routine.
Home Security: Regular visits to your New Hampshire residence provide an added layer of security and a lived-in appearance.
Medication Management: Professional administration of supplements or medications in the comfort of your pet’s own bed.


🩺 In-Home Service Types


Daily Check-Ins: Scheduled in-home pet sitting visits for feeding, walking, and play.
Overnight Stays: Comprehensive overnight care within your Dover home for maximum comfort and companionship.
Cat & Small Animal Care: Specialized in-home visits designed for the unique needs of feline and exotic companions.


📌 In-Home Quick Tips


✅ Home Access: Ensure April has tested key or keypad access before your trip.
✅ Supply Staging: Keep all food, leashes, and cleaning supplies in one visible “In-Home Care Station.”
✅ Emergency Contact: Leave a list of local Strafford County emergency contacts and your preferred veterinarian on the counter.


Experience the difference of professional in-home pet sitting with April Mcleod in Dover, NH, and throughout Rochester, Portsmouth, Durham, Somersworth, Newmarket, Exeter, South Berwick, Kittery, Eliot, York. Book April today for the gold standard in localized, stress-free pet sitting care.

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