When you entrust me to care for your pet(s), I will nurture them as if they are part of my own family. As a person who has rescued dogs and cats, and volunteered at an animal shelter, I understand different animal temperaments, and have the patience to work with wide-ranging dispositions and ages.
"Ellena and I met through our mutual love for animals as volunteers at the Massachusetts SPCA more than five years ago. Ellena is a compassionate and loving animal lover who understands the needs of animals at a deep level. I have seen her patiently rehabilitate a rescue dog who was emotionally broken; he is now a thriving and happy dog. She then brought home an adult rescue cat who needed a family, successfully introduced her to the dog and now manages chronic health issues for both of them. They have become a bonded pair who sleep together. For Ellena having a pet care business is personal. If you want a trusted animal guardian who will love, protect, play with, and be your pet’s best friend, Ellena will do a wonderful job at all of those."
Susan Harrison
Board of Overseers
MSPCA/Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston
Great Hill Pet Care is here to provide the care for your pet companion when you are unable to and are away from home.
Great Hill Pet Care is founded on a fundamental principle: “Treat all furry creatures and companions in our care as part of the family.”
My whole life has included living with or being surrounded by all sorts of loving creatures. You name it - dogs, cats, guinea pigs, horses, birds, mice, rabbits, and even a white rat. When we meet, ask me about the young bull I chased back to his barn while on a bicycle, the wild dolphins I swam with in the ocean, and the cow I befriended as a young girl. Had my parents allowed me, I would have adopted more creatures growing up.
Now I live with an amazing rescue dog and "failed foster" cat who adore one another and are featured on this website. These two lovebirds are my family members.
"Ellena has been a client at Angell Animal Medical Center for over a decade. I have worked closely with Ellena over the years with two dogs and a cat. I can attest that Ellena is both a very caring and well educated pet owner. She cares deeply about her pets and has always done everything in her power to maintain a safe, loving, and healthy home for her four legged family members. Her pets are an integral part of her family and I can't think of a more qualified person to care for your beloved pet."
Erika de Papp DVM, DACVIM (small animal internal medicine)
MSPCA/Angell Animal Medical Center (2007 to 2020)
Great Hill Pet Care is available for daily walks, cat feedings, pet sitting, boarding (limited), quick pit stops, and medication administration.
Services/Prices:
Great Hill Pet Care services Boston (Jamaica Plain and Brighton), Brookline, Chestnut Hill, and Newton.
Daily Walks:
$25 for 25 minutes
$42 for 55 minutes
$7 for each additional dog
Evening Walks (Between 5:00 and 7:00 pm):
$30 for 20 minutes
Weekend/Holiday Walks:
$35 for 20 minutes
Boarding (Limited Space)*/Pet Sittings:
$70 per 24 hrs., weekdays/$30 for each additional pet
$85 per 24 hrs., weekends/holidays/$40 for each additional pet
* Boarding is limited to one pet or two bonded pairs who qualify. The pet(s) need to be nonaggressive towards my dog and cat. An evaluation will need to be completed prior to boarding.
Cat Feedings:
$20 per feeding service (Weekdays)
$30 per feeding service (Weekends/Holidays)
$5 for each additional cat
Quick Pit Stops:
$20 per stop
Please note: For the safety of your dog, I do not offer off leash walks. If your dog needs additional exercise, I am happy to explore opportunities to customize services to meet your dog's needs. In addition, I do not walk more than two dogs during a walk (including within the same household.).
Great Hill Pet Care's philosophy is to bring out the best of every furry family member and we focus on positive reinforcement and relationship based training. Therefore, we will not use pinch, prong or electric collars while a dog is under our care.
Great Hill Pet Care has a 24 hrs. cancellation policy. To ensure I can promptly respond to everyone's needs, I ask that you notify me 24 hrs. in advance of a visit if you need to cancel, or you will be charged for it.
Great Hill Pet Service is bonded and insured.
Member of Pet Sitters International
Please call Ellena at 1.215.880.5176
Please feel free to send me your questions and/or comments.
We look forward to seeing you and the special furry creature(s) who are cherished and loved.
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: By appointment