Insured & Bonded – Certified Professional Pet Sitter
Fear Free Certified Professional – Trained in Pet First Aid & CPR
Locally Owned and Operated
In 2020, Jeanne Crockett was named the Pet Sitter of The Year, the professional pet-sitting industry’s highest honor.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Service Areas: New Bern, Derby Park, Greenbrier, River Bend, & Trent Woods.
A small additional charge is added for Taberna, Carolina Colours, Brice's Creek, & James City.
Please refer to our Rates & Policies for more detail.
How to answer: “Can I Pet Your Dog?”
I walk my dogs daily in my neighborhood where we often encounter children playing. It’s common for them to run toward me expecting a happy, furry greeting as they shout cheerfully, “Can I pet your dog?” My pets aren’t used to kids and, I don’t know if the...
Are you struggling with a reactive dog?
Having a reactive dog can be worrisome, isolating, and physically wearing.
Did you Know…? Cool Ideas for Hot Dogs
There are awesome alternatives to walking your dog that can be done inside the comfortable temperature of your home.
Pet Tips for Spring
Spring has arrived! Here are some tips to keep your pets safe and happy as the weather warms up. Use pet-friendly products for spring cleaning; follow the directions for cleaning and storage.Hide the antifreeze. If you suspect your pet may have come in contact with or...
TRUE TALES: Willow: A Budding Blossom
Willow is a shy golden mix learns to warm up to the world. I was delighted to hear from a returning client that she had adopted a rescue and wanted to schedule regular dog walks. I met Willow, an adult Golden Retriever mix, in December. Little is known about her past....
DID YOU KNOW? Synergy Integrative Veterinary Clinic
Let me introduce you to a local veterinary clinic that provide special services to pets in New Bern, including Physical Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), Regeneration Medicine, Pain Management, and Holistic Care. Below is an interview...
Tips for Walking a Reactive Dog
Does your dog pull excessively on the leash and yank you off balance when he sees a squirrel, cat, or dog? Does he go berserk when he hears or sees the mail truck?Does his hyper vigilance at the window turn nuclear when he sees anything moving past your...
TRUE TALES: Loki, a new dog
A charming pup is convinced the world is against him! It takes patience and positive training to teach him how to relax. Loki, the Portuguese Water Dog This February, my friend, Thressa, asked if I could help her dog, Loki, a ten-year-old Portuguese Water Dog who is...
DID YOU KNOW? 5 Tips for Purrfect Cat Sitting Visits
You want to get out for a full day or even a few nights away from home, but your kitty is happier at home. Learn what a professional pet sitter does for your feline friend. Hire a Crockett’s Critter Care professional pet sitter. We know the right questions to ask and...
Three Simple Goals for a Successful Dog Walk
Even before you picked out your pooch, you were daydreaming about serene strolls around the neighborhood or out in a park. Is that your reality? It’s enjoyable for you.It’s enjoyable for your dog.Both you and your dog feel better at the end of your walk than when you...
TRUE TALES: Adjusting Quarantined Pets
Due to quarantine, many people felt it was the perfect time to get a puppy. Now that things are opening up, the pups need to adjust. Some of my professional pet sitter colleagues have been seeing more aggression, separation anxiety, and fearfulness than ever before...
Adventure Walks
How to Spice Up Your Walking Ritual Most likely your daily walk is pretty boring for both you and your dog. Here are ways to make it memorable. Many dog owners view their walk with their dog as a cornerstone of their routine. But it doesn’t have to be just a potty...
DID YOU KNOW? -How to keep your pet happy, fit, and healthy for a lifetime
Here are 7 simple things you can do to ensure your pet’s health and happiness. Happy Dog Feed them a good diet. This promotes a shiny coat, healthy skin, and bright eyes. It also strengthens your pet’s immune system, helps maintain their intestinal health, increases...
TRUE TALES: Scott & Chatopotomus
Blind dog joyfully joins the pack. A blind rescue dog brings special challenges but more than enough love and personality to make a perfect match. What made you decide to adopt a blind/deaf dog? We never really decided. It just happened. We did foster him for close to...
DID YOU KNOW? – Cats are Complex Creatures
Cats have always been mysterious and even mystical as well as the first defense against rodents. Here are some cat facts to help you understand your feline companion. It’s in the genes! You know a lot about your cat except, for many cat owners, you don’t know what...
Jeanne Crockett
As the owner of Crockett’s Critter Care, I want you to know that you can reach out to me directly with any question, compliment, or concern you have about the care of your pet.
Dog Walking
Exercise, potty break, or playtime...
Dog Training
Reactive Dog Training, Walk & Train...
Pet Sitting
Weekdays and weekends...
Cat Care
Pet sitting keeps your kitty safe…
Special Care
Seniors, youngsters, or infirmed...
Customer Testimonials
Happy Pets, Happy Home!
Jeanne and her crew of critter caretakers make leaving my pet behind much easier. They give me peace of mind knowing my furry friend is in good hands with the photos and updates I get during my time away. They are professional, diligent, and most importantly, loving toward my pet as if it was their own. Overall, some of the best pet care I have received.
Our Rates
Meet & Greet
FREE
To new clients: this one’s on us. We need to get to know each other! You’re entrusting your pet to us and we want everyone to be happy. Click here for details, or to schedule your personal Meet & Greet.
30 Minutes
$23
A walking “sniffari” for your dog - age appropriate and always provided with a generous amount of TLC. A health and safety check for your cat and other pets.
45 Minutes
$28
The extra time is perfect for multi pet households, high energy dogs that need a longer outing, and pets that require observation after medication.
60 Minutes
$36
This is the best option if you have a full collection of indoor and outdoor pets, one with special needs, or a pet that would enjoy a longer outing or playtime.
Dog Training Packages
Walk & Train
Eight 30-min sessions: $360
Eight 45-min sessions: $440
Client in-person updates are the same as the visit price. This gives you an opportunity to learn the skills your pet has acquired so they can be reinforced.
Reactive Dog Training
Intense, Interactive, Customized
8 week training
45 min / session: $75 ea
once a week for 8 weeks: $600
twice a week for 8 weeks: $1200
Service Areas: Downtown New Bern, Derby Park, Greenbrier, River Bend, Trent Woods.
Services for Taberna, Carolina Colours, Brice's Creek, and James City are available for a small additional charge.
Every sitting may include …
- Dog walk and or potty break for Rex
- Cat games for Fluffy
- Feed & refresh water
- Scoop, brush, & medicate
- Cage Cleaning for Bunnies and Birds
- Personal attention & playtime
- Brushing & Snuggles
- Mail pick up
- Plant watering
- Blinds and lights managed
- Home Safety check
Other Services and Rates:
- Holiday Charge: $7 additional / visit
Holidays are: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve. - Office Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7:00am - 9:00pm
- Pet Visits are from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Clients may request visits for the morning, the afternoon, or the evening. Times are approximate. Pets needing medicine within a certain time frame are given priority.
- Pet Taxi – Transport to Vet or Groomer: $25
- Supply Shuttle: $20
Contact Crockett's Critter Care for your specific needs.
Our Team
Our Blog
We Speak Dog and Cat
There is a trend in my industry for pet sitters who used to care for dogs and cats to streamline their services to cats only. Why is this happening? There are some advantages: easier scheduling, indoor visits, not as physically demanding as walking a dog, weather has...
Creating Harmony for Dogs, Cats, and Holiday Guests
We welcome family and friends over the holidays. It’s a time of gratitude and celebration that may include joyful gatherings, good food, pleasant conversations, and fun. Sadly, for many pets, the holidays mean stress, fear, and anxiety. Strangers come and go, it’s...
DID YOU KNOW? How to have healthy, happy indoor cats
There are awesome alternatives to walking your dog that can be done inside the comfortable temperature of your home.
Help! I can’t walk my dog. What can I do?
“Exercise restriction” may be recommended by a veterinarian for a number of reasons. A dog may be resting a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), receiving heart worm treatment, or recovering from an injury or surgery. I have encountered each of these scenarios in the...
Halloween Tips for Your Pets!
5 Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe on Halloween:Halloween can be a fun time for you and your family – but frightening to Fido and Fluffy. The sounds of the doorbell and children’s voices plus the sights of costumes and jack-o-lanterns can cause high anxiety in pets....
2021 Progress Report
When I started my pet sitting business, my dream was to be the “best” pet sitter I could be. I launched my business during the 2009 recession on a shoestring budget. I had no experience running a business, a lifetime of learning about pets, and boatload of hope. I...