“In a word - FANTASTIC!  Brian has been providing pet sitting services for my fur kids since around 2018 and I can always count on him to give them the utmost care.  From weekly midday visits to multiple daily visits while away from home, Brian can be relied on to be there for my pets. He also makes sure to give each pet individual time from walking and play, to belly rubs, too.  I know the care provided is excellent as demonstrated by my pets relaxed demeanor when I return.  Love the pics he sends, too!  I am so glad to know Brian is the one keeping watch over my pets when needed, and highly recommend his services.”

— Kelly G.

“Hands down Brian is the best pet sitter we have ever had. We met Brian over 10 years ago when we needed someone to come to our home and do daily day visits with our pets.  It was clear from the start that he was different from other pet sitters we had used.  He is not only fantastic with our furry family, but he is also conscientious and respectful when entering our home and yard when he visits (as this has been a problem for us using other sitters in the past).

Brian‘s love and compassion towards animals was evident from the moment we met him. Both our pups and kitties swarmed him at our first interview, (which was unusual for some of my shy guys). 

My husband and I felt instantly at ease when our 2 tiny, but extremely obnoxious brother and sister Toy Manchester Terrier puppies were joyfully jumping and nipping him with their little needle teeth and he sat on the porch and laughed and tried to pet them as they were being crazy.  We could tell he thought they were the best things ever as much as we did even being bouncing puppy nutballs!  

Brian is a real career professional pet sitter with a long history of working animal knowledge and experience.  He has not only provided excellent and reliable service for our pets but genuinely loves and cares for our fur babies. Our guys aren’t always the easiest pets to deal with as they can be everything from messy and rambunctious to shy and quiet. Brian has always spent all the time that is promised and sometimes even more. He genuinely enjoys hanging out with our little guys when he has the extra time.  Brian knows our pets so well that he has helped us identify when someone wasn’t feeling well or something was just a little off and directly helped the well-being of our pets.

This speaks volumes about his character and love of animals. These are the principles that he runs his extremely professional and compassionate business with.  We are so grateful to have Brian as our caregiver for all these years and be our current pups, Sunny & Vivie, special Uncle Brian! Thank you so much for just being an amazing person and taking the absolute best care of all of us both two legged and four!!!”

— Liz H.

“Brian is reliable and thorough, treating our animals like his own and going the extra mile every time. Highly recommended!”

— Matt R

“Brian has exceeded all expectations as a cat sitter for our beloved Maine Coon over the past seven years. His reliability, responsiveness, and genuine love for animals have continually impressed us. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure our cat is comfortable and happy while we are away. Brian follows all care instructions meticulously, keeps feeding and cleaning routines on schedule, and always makes time to play and interact with our cat. His attention to detail—especially his ability to notice even subtle changes in behavior or health—is exceptional. He also communicates regularly with thoughtful updates and great photos, giving us tremendous peace of mind. Beyond caring for our cat, Brian has proven equally dependable in looking after our home. During a severe windstorm, he promptly notified us of damage to our front porch and took it upon himself to move potted plants and furniture to prevent further issues. He also brings in packages and alerts us to any deliveries each day we are away. We deeply appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile, not only for our pet but also for our home’s safety and upkeep. Brian sets an incredibly high bar as a cat sitter, and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found someone as caring, trustworthy, and attentive as he is. We recommend him wholeheartedly and without hesitation.”

— Karen V.

“Brian has cared for my cats William and Freddie for two years and is always very reliable and texts me every time he arrives at the house and when he leaves. My boys, especially Freddie, does not like people, even me at times, and he has warmed up to Brian. Both boys greet him when he comes over to feed them. I highly recommend Brian to take care of your fur babies!!”

— Beth L.

“I would highly recommend Brian for your pet sitting needs. He is very dependable and has excellent communication. He’s also happy do any small tasks you need completed such as bringing in packages, getting your mail, etc. I have recommended Brian’s services to friends who are also now clients of his. It’s so comforting to know your pets are in good hands when you are away, and with Brian you don’t have to worry.”

— Kim O.

“I’ve worked with Brian for three years now, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. When he first started, I had a full house: two dogs and three cats, including one dog who was deeply afraid of men and two cats with chronic health issues (diabetes and thyroid).

Brian’s patience is incredible, he won over my fearful dog by the third visit, and they’ve been best friends ever since. Beyond standard walks, he handles everything from complex medication schedules to vet visits and brushing. Because of Brian, I’ve been able to travel for weeks at a time with total peace of mind, knowing my 'babies' are receiving expert care and genuine affection. He is reliable, highly skilled with medical needs, and I trust him completely.”

— Gabi B.

“I would recommend Brian to anyone who wants a loving caregiver for their pet.  My cat is older and has some quirky eating habits. Brian follows my instructions to the letter allowing me to relax while I am away knowing she is receiving the best of care.”

— Susan H.

“I can’t recommend Brian enough. He’s reliable, caring, and truly treats my dogs like his own. I always feel confident leaving my pups in his hands, and they come home happy and well-exercised every time!”

— Cary S.

claybycary.com

“As a former pet sitter who shares her home with 2 old dogs, I am very picky about turning their care over to someone else. Brian was recommended by a friend who has used his services for many years. After introductions and a lengthy interview, we felt comfortable with one another. He has given meds, shoveled snow paths in the yard for the dogs, watered plants, and given my furry friends lots of love, a primary requirement. I highly recommend Brian whether you need him just for walks or when you’re out of town.”

— Carol F.

“I wholeheartedly recommend Brian to anyone who loves their pets and wants someone to care for them as well as they do. Brian is caring and compassionate and willing to go above and beyond what one would expect. I am very grateful that when I travel, I know my cats are getting the excellent care and attention they deserve.”

— Joanne S.

“Both of our cats are timid around strangers, so I worried about finding a pet sitter who would understand. Thankfully, Brian consistently goes above and beyond with his kindness and professionalism. He was patient with my cats' special care instructions, always showed up on time, and responded promptly with detailed updates and pictures from his visit. He cared for our home, too: I never worried about unlocked doors or anything being disturbed by his visit. I can undoubtedly recommend Brian to anyone needing a pet sitter in the Frederick area.”

— April O.

“Brian has been our pet sitter since 2023, and I highly recommend him. He is extremely dependable, has great communication and our cat and dogs adore him. He is even willing to deal with a rambunctious puppy. Brian is also willing to help out with bringing in mail, packages, etc. if we are on vacation.”

— Alicia W.

“Brian is a wonderful pet sitter and I always feel that my three dogs are safe and happy when he comes to visit. I always have great communication with Brian before, during, and after visits often accompanied by adorable pictures of my pups. I can relax when I’m away knowing my dogs are getting the best attention and care with Brian. You can tell he truly loves animals and taking care of them.”

— Dara R.

“I would highly recommend Brian as a cat sitter. When we first met him, he came to our house for a long consultation. It was a while before we needed his service so he came back again to review things. We have two special needs cats and we felt we were leaving them in good hands and didn’t worry at all. He sent pictures and detailed notes.  He also filled our bird feeder. We will definitely use his service again when we next travel.”

Meg E.

http://www.zigzagzeph.net

“We’ve known Brian since he was with the Cat Lady of Frederick. When they went out of business we continued to use Brian’s cat sitting services. He is very responsible and compassionate when visiting our cats while we are away. He always sends us pictures when he visits and does a superb job of socializing with them and keeping the house clean and tidy while we’re gone. He also thinks outside the box and provides creative solutions if a problem should develop. Two years ago, we had adopted a one year old Manx cat (Junior). After he’d been with us for 9 months we went to Greece for 3 weeks. When Brian came to our house he initially saw him but Junior disappeared in subsequent visits. It takes Junior a while to warm up to strangers. After Brian and I stressed over Junior’s “disappearance”, Brian came up with the idea of installing motion cameras in our house to see if they could spot him. Within a day, Brian was texting us visual evidence that Junior was still in the house! Additionally, he has cat sit for us when we had 4 cats at one time, 3 of which were older and required being medicated twice a day. Brian came over religiously and administered their meds, fed, scooped their litter and socialized with them. We highly recommend Brian for any pet sitting services you may need.”

— Jim N.

“Brian was recommended to us by our long-time cat sitter when she retired.  He has done a great job for us whenever we've needed him.  He is thorough, punctual, and conscientious.  He always gives us prompt feedback on each cat and even includes photos.  It's a very important thing to have peace of mind about your pets' welfare while you're away from them, and Brian gives us that every time.”

— David F.

“Brian has been our pet sitter and dog walker for over a decade. He treats our dogs and cats with kindness and has been 100% reliable and responsible. One of our cats can be a little unsure with new people but Brian quickly won her over. I hate leaving my pets, but with Brian caring for them, I know I don't have to worry. He reads and follows my unnecessarily detailed written instructions and sends adorable "proof of life" photos after every visit — and in those photos, you can see that the animals completely trust him. Brian has gone way above and beyond on many occasions and, though we call him "the substitute," we think of him as family at this point and I know the pets do too.“

— Bette B.

www.frederickmutt.com

“Brian has cared for my two cats for many years now when I travel. My one cat is very skittish and will not allow many people to handle him but Brian has become a trusted human. Brian’s daily reports with pictures bring me great comfort knowing that my fur babies are getting the best care they can have when I’m not home.”

— Lin C.