Frequently asked questions about pet sitting in Kershaw County

Wateree Pet & House Sitter LLC is a licensed, insured, locally owned pet sitting and house sitting business in Camden, South Carolina, owned and operated by David "Chico" Morales, a retired law enforcement officer. We serve Kershaw County only, care for pets in your own home, and send a photo or text update after every visit. Call or text 803-373-0046 to set up a meet-and-greet.

No. We do not board dogs or any other animals, and we never take pets into our home or a facility. Every visit happens at your home so your pets keep their own routine, bedding and territory.

Yes. House-only property checks are $25 per visit in Kershaw County. We check doors and windows, walk the property for general condition, bring in mail and packages, help with trash day, and water plants. You get a written update after each visit.

Yes. Lugoff and Elgin are both inside our Kershaw County service area, along with Camden, Bethune, Boykin and the surrounding rural areas. We do not travel outside Kershaw County.

A standard $35 in-home visit includes feeding and fresh water, potty breaks and walks, playtime and companionship, litter box and crate cleanup, medication when clearly instructed by the owner, and mail, plant and trash help while we're there. Every visit ends with a photo and text update.

In-home pet sitting is $35 per visit. House-only property checks are $25 per visit. Multi-animal and livestock visits are $75 per visit. Home lockouts are $25 and vehicle lockouts are $35. Authorized Key Holder / Alarm Response is quoted.

Yes. Multi-animal and livestock visits are $75 per visit and cover larger households, barns and small farms in Kershaw County — feed, hay and water, stall, coop and pen checks, a visual gate and fence-line check, medication when instructed by the owner, and photo updates on every animal.

We keep your spare key on file in our key box under your name and respond to alarm-company or homeowner callouts. We meet responders or service personnel on site when appropriate, secure and lock the home afterward, and send you an update. It is a convenience service, not a security service.

No. Property checks and Authorized Key Holder / Alarm Response are not security patrols, intruder searches, armed response, private investigation or law-enforcement services. We observe and report property condition, secure doors and windows, and meet responders when asked. If a crime is suspected or in progress, we call 911 and let law enforcement handle it.

Overnight stays are not a standard service. They are considered case-by-case only, based on the animals involved, the property and our availability. Call or text 803-373-0046 to ask.

Yes. Wateree Pet & House Sitter LLC is a licensed, insured, locally owned South Carolina business, owned and operated by a retired law enforcement officer.

Yes, when it is clearly instructed by the owner in writing. Medication can be given when the owner provides clear written directions and supplies.

Yes. Plant watering, mail and package retrieval, and trash-day help can be handled during pet sitting and property check visits.

Call or text 803-373-0046, or email chico@watereesitter.com. We prefer to schedule a meet-and-greet at your home within 3–5 days of your trip so we can meet your pets and go over keys, routines and access.

As early as you can, especially around holidays and school breaks. Last-minute requests are welcome and we fill them when the schedule allows. We prefer a meet-and-greet within 3–5 days of your trip.