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Buddy Sitting

Buddy Sitting is an off road doggy daycare alternative that works around the individuals wants, needs and grade school level. www.buddysitting.com Hello!

We offer solo/group walks, in home pet sitting, cat care, training, medication admin and wedding services. My name is Kelsie, and I’m the founder and owner of Buddy Sitting. Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a deep love for animals, and I always knew that my passion would eventually become my life's work. I began my journey at the age of 14 by volunteering at a local shelter, and by 16, I landed

my first job working in a kennel. I went on to study Animal Science at Middlesex Community College and later Biology at the University of Massachusetts. Over the years, I’ve worked as a Veterinary Nurse at several reputable small animal hospitals across Massachusetts. While my love for veterinary medicine remains strong, I realized my true calling was with dogs. Instead of focusing on their physical health in a clinic, I wanted to help dogs feel their happiest and healthiest by addressing both their physical and mental well-being. I founded Buddy Sitting eight years ago, inspired by my late dog Buddy, who will forever hold a special place in my heart. Buddy wasn’t just my dog—he was my best friend and my soulmate. I adopted him while working at a kennel that also housed local strays. During my time there, I noticed many animals would refuse to eat, cower, or display fearful behaviors. This observation led me to create a service focused on the dogs who struggled in social settings, offering pet sitting in the comfort of their own home. Since then, my business has evolved, and while we still offer at-home pet sitting, we now focus primarily on dog walking and training. Buddy Sitting is a unique alternative to traditional doggy daycare. We offer dogs the chance to explore the outdoors and experience new environments that stimulate their senses. After completing a detailed intake form to assess your pet’s individual needs, I tailor each experience to ensure they have a fulfilling, safe, and enjoyable time. With less time spent in cages and more opportunities for socialization, our goal is to help your dog learn good manners and feel mentally and physically enriched. Our adventures vary daily, giving dogs fresh sights, smells, and experiences. These excursions include, but are not limited to, trail walks, beach outings, mountain adventures, and even sleepovers. Buddy Sitting provides a peaceful and enriching experience for your dog while you take care of your own tasks, knowing they’re in good hands.

07/09/2025

Happy 16th birthday to my baby dog, Min! It’s been quite a ride 🫶🧁🎢 love you long time

(July 3rd post)

07/04/2025

06/29/2025

✨Spotlight Sunday✨goes to Cyrus! Also known as Walrus 😆 Back in October 2024, Cyrus’ parents reached out to us feeling overwhelmed. Walks had become a challenge — especially when passing by other people or animals — and mom found herself avoiding walks or only going out during quieter times of the day. ⁠

After practicing the mechanics of leash work and with time, patience, and encouragement, things started to shift. Over 7 weeks, Cyrus and his mom worked together, building trust and learning how to move through those tricky moments.

We continued weekly walks post graduation to maintain consistency and nuture our friendship 🐾💜

06/28/2025

06/24/2025

A pigeon named Screech forms a heartwarming bond with a dog and a grieving woman

06/19/2025

🎒 Dog Camp Info! 🦮

Camp is for dogs who are social, easygoing, enjoy car rides and play well with others.

🌞Must complete our 7-week training which focuses on leash walking skills, impulse control & reliable recall.

Think your dog’s a fit? Visit our website www.buddysitting.com

06/18/2025

Birthdays have a strange way of pulling the past and future into the present. As I celebrate mine this week, I’m feeling unexpectedly emotional—grateful, reflective, and a little tender.
Here’s a poem I wrote in that headspace.

The Gentle Way

As my dog friends grow older,
their eyes dim with years well loved,
I feel the hush of time—
my own steps slowing too.

So I linger longer in their presence,
trace the joy in every fading stride,
and hold close the ache
that comes with loving deeply.

Within these thoughts,
I find quiet gratitude—
for the gentle way
life teaches us to let go,
and to hold on just the same.

05/21/2025

*PHOTO TRIGGER WARNING*

I know I’m late to the celebration but, better late than never. Amiright?

Happy Pet Rescue Day from my two rescue girls 💝
Here are their stories:

My small dog Min, was picked up by an ACO officer and brought to the hospital I worked at the time. She was timid, fear bitey and was not able to let her guard down so easily. She had to remain at the hospital until her quarantine period was up or until her previous owner came in to claim her. Well, the 10 days passed by and no owner. So, she came home with me 12 years ago. 😌

Sadie girl had a more horrific story which I’ll touch upon lightly. I was clocking out of my ER shift when a horrifically emaciated dog came in, practically knocking on deaths door. She was a happy girl despite the condition she presented. Everyone hovered all around, sharing their love and doing what needed to be done medically for her to survive. I watched from afar and knew she was in the best hands so I went home to return the next day. I had just lost Buddy and wasn’t sure if I was ready to adopt another lab but felt I could help rehabilitate while fostering once she was strong enough to leave the hospital. So, that’s what I did. Sadie was so weak that at one year of age she could not climb 5 stairs. Over time we worked on behavioral things with our primary focus of getting her stronger. Welp, as you can imagine, my foster attempt failed and she became apart of our family 💗

The girls are thriving and living their best lives—and in the process, making mine a whole lot better.

I want to take a minute to honor and recognize the emotional toll and work of animal shelter workers & volunteers. You guys are the true heroes 💝🐾

05/15/2025

A little BTS

10/13/2024

✨Spotlight Sunday✨ goes to Chesney!! Chesney is another Buddy Sitting OG and has been with me since I started my entrepreneurial journey full-time. When we first started together in 2021, Chesney was super shy and not really food motivated; but, over the course of about a year he started to break barriers and blew caution to the wind. Fast forward to today— he will check in with me on trail and pester me for his reward 😆 he expects one after he is freed from the door boundary too 💗🍪😊

☁️ Likes: hanging with his friends, trying to hump (my dog) Sadie 😓🫢 and when I come by to pick him up.

☁️ Dislikes: undoing the Velcro on his reflective vest. However major improvements with that too!!

☁️ Fun Fact: I went to high school with his mum

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Pelham, NH
03076

Website

http://www.buddysitting.com/

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