House Sitting in Fortuna

“Thank you Sadie! I could really tell she gave my dog attention and love while I was away. She also sent pictures and updates the whole time. I really loved the communication we had. Will definitely be booking with her again.”

“Channing was great! She provided updates on the dogs throughout the weekend and was a very good house guest. You can tell she loves animals! We’ll definitely be booking her again when we’re out of town!”

“When it comes to any type of animal, Alejandro goes above and beyond to take care of them and fufill all their needs. With years of experence working at a local pet shop, Alejandro knows just about everything- from dogs to frogs. He knows specific diets, how to handle different types of breeds, training, ect. He has watched my 2 dogs for many years now, and they absolutely love him when he comes! He owns many animals himself; he owns 2 snakes, a crested gecko, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. If you are looking for somebody who will take care of your animals for whatever the occasion, I would whole heartedly recommend Alejandro! ”

About: New to pet sitting but not new to animal care. Hi, I’m Jessica and have been caring for animals for over 10 years. I grew up around animals and learned to care for dogs, cats, and small mammals at an early age. Over the years I’ve cared for dozens of animals including my own pets and those of my family, friends, and neighbors. I have cared for animals from a variety of different backgrounds, and have experience providing several different aspects of care. Everything from daily feeding and clean up to administering injectable medications, I’ve handled it all. I have also spent many hours volunteering at my local animal shelters, and I currently work for a non-profit animal rescue as a kennel technician caring for up to 20 dogs at a time. Big or small I’d love to meet your furry friend and provide them care when you can’t be there. Currently pet sitting is a side job for me, and this limits my available days and hours. This being said I am looking to schedule several drop-in visits and 2-3 over nights per week. Due to the scheduling of my full-time job, I am almost always available in the evenings, and this allows me to do evening drop-ins and overnights nearly any day of the week. I like to approach animal care based on the needs of the pet and the desire of the client. Currently, I have three cats Zeke, Gizmo, and Biggie Smalls, and for my pets daily care involves a morning and evening litter box scoop, a morning and evening feeding, and about an hour of play time/ cuddle time. Other pets however require more care because every animal is different. Generally however, a drop-in visit for a dog would include cleaning any messes left by the pet, a feeding, a potty break, and play-time. Potty breaks and play-time may also involve a walk or time spent in the back yard or dog park depending on the client’s living situation. For cats, this kind of visit would include cleaning any messes left by the pet, a feeding, a litter box scoop, and some play-time depending on the personality of the cat. Overnight services are slightly more involved with me staying at the residence overnight to care for the pet(s). Care can also be adjusted to fit the needs of your pet whether that be adding medication/medical care, or caring for a senior or disabled animal. Feel free to bring up any concerns or requests when scheduling your visit.

“Ellen well loved our pack! Clear communication and updates through out, she made leaving home that much easier. We will definitely be booking again.”

“Chip was a very caring sitter. My dogs were very comfortable with him and he was very attentive and involved in their care. Thank you, Chip!”

“My boys were so happy when we got home from our trip ? I could tell they had been well taken care of. Heather was amazing to work with from the moment we met. She is friendly and responsive She went above and beyond with her communication, sending pictures (she’s a natural photographer), leaving the house spotless and she even left some gifts for us when we got home ? ☕️ . I would definitely have her sit for Koji and Junior again ???❤️”

“Audrey did a fantastic job! Kept us informed with pictures daily and our Ridley took to her right away, something he never does! We would definitely use her again and we highly recommend her! Thanks Audrey.”

About: Much of my animal experience comes from not only owning but also veterinary experience, grooming, daycare and volunteer work! Loving animals is dream job 🫶🏽 Currently, I have a flexible schedule for you and your fur babies convince! (: Prefer morning activities but can work with afternoon and night shifts I am familiar with dog/cat behavioral traits and characteristics through years of experience in order to more comfortably and safely interact with your paw-pals 🐾

“I worked with Mike as a volunteer for a few years at a local animal shelter, he's also house sat for me for a few weeks while I was on vacation. He is trustworthy, reliable, and an excellent choice for watching your pet or house-sitting. Five stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Danielle grew up in Bend Oregon on 20 acres with lots of pets. She was a competitive Jumper rider and was raised around dogs, cats, goats, horses. In middle school she did agility training with her labrador and doberman. She is aware of special need dogs, and understands commands of obedience, basic social patterns of dogs, and has been thru many training courses with her current American Bulldog. She is responsible and active and I would trust her with any of my animals.”

About: I take care of many dogs and have had them at my house or stay at their owner’s house. Either way I am very comfortable with. I am currently not working and have lots of love and time for your fur babies. Dogs bring me a lot of joy. I also really love walking so I can exercise your dogs anytime. I have a fenced yard and lots of space for animals. I also have a corral if the dog needs to be locked us at night.

“While you might think this testimonial is biased since I'm Halley's father, I can assure you that it's honest and accurate! Halley has been an animal lover since she was a young child. Coming from a home with many pets (lizards, rabbits, fish, frogs, dogs, cats, hamsters, and rats), Halley has mastered the fine art of their care. In High School, she started an organization called PAWS (Providing Animals a World of Safety) and over the next few years raised funds for local and national organizations dedicated to animal welfare. For several years, while attending college, she was a weekly volunteer and animal caregiver at the local Humane Society, while at the same time working for a local company that provided pet services such as daycare, dog walking, boarding, and house sitting. Given this level of pet awareness and dedication, several friends asked Halley to watch their pets while out of town; and soon their friends were asking for her services as well. As a full-time artist, Halley's flexible schedule permits her to take on these jobs. Should you use her services, I have no doubt that you'll be totally pleased with the treatment that your furry friend deserves!”

“We have three dogs who are always excited to see her. Bree fed, walked, bathed them and played with the dogs before she went off to college. Bree had two guinea pigs and a hamster of her own. One guinea pig had many problems, and I watched her literally go out of her way to make him feel comfortable when he was sick, and did whatever was necessary. Bree truly cares about animals and their well-being. I would trust her to come in my home and care for my animals. She understands animals and their needs. I would not hesitate to recommend her as a pet sitter. Bree is a wonderful person who has a big heart when it comes to any animal and it shows.”

“I worked with Sophia as a fellow Animal Caregiver. Sophia has a great respect, love and compassion for all animals. She is dependable, punctual, honest and an utmost responsible and loving dog caregiver. She holds my complete trust in her dog caregiving abilities.”

“Sam stayed with our 2 dogs for 2 nights and he was great. He sent photos every day and kept us updated on their condition. Our dogs were healthy and happy upon our return and our house was in perfect order. We will definitely hire Sam again!”

“Melanie instantly fell in love with both of our dogs. Walter, one of our dogs, is a reluctant eater, and Melanie was determined to help him with that. She sent us a video of her hand feeding him. They both clearly enjoyed the process. She is extraordinarily good about staying in touch with what's happening, and we appreciated the updates and photos of our happy dogs while we were away. Melanie is exceptionally fine-tuned to this work, and we will always choose her for our dogs. She did such a great job that we included a large tip.”

“Kate is a wonderful dog sitter and person. Mac doesn’t even miss us when we’re gone. Kate sends us pics of Mac and gives us updates. When we return our house is just the way it was when we left. We highly recommend Kate to watch your pet and your home.”

About: Experienced and flexible. Well reviewed! Happy to provide references. I volunteered at Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary all through my High School years in Austin TX. There isn't much I can't handle but I'm also aware dogs can have different personalities and different needs. I'd love to cater to your pet specifically! I am 100% self employed, and a part time stay-at-home pet/ plant dad! I'd love to make time to care for your pets as well! Obviously your pets are top priority but please let me know what I can do to keep your home safe and sound as well :)

“Lily has watched our 2 dogs and cat multiple times. I know they are in good hands whenever she watches them. She makes sure to play with them, take them out frequently, and feeds them their appropriate meals and amounts.”