House Sitting in Hesperia

“Emily is the best! She took care of our 4 fur babies who are all very different! They clearly loved having her take care of them. She goes above and beyond and we’ll definitely use her again.”

“Deb did an awesome job watching and caring for our pets. Will definitely be using her again soon!”

About: I have been housesitting in the UK, as you can see from my reviews in photos, but now back in Michigan and reactivating my profile here. I love animals and am sensitive to their needs and preferences, whether they are affectionate and like a lot of attention or if they are shy and prefer to hide. My usual approach for the first few days is to give treats or otherwise get them to associate me with food, and then they usually can tolerate me from there. :) I know it can be confusing or stressful at first for them to have their family gone and someone else in their house instead, but it's still so much better for them than going to a kennel, and I like to think of it as being a friend who comes over and helps them enjoy life and be cared for until their family returns. My general housesitting process is to arrive at the previously-agreed upon date and time, texting a photo and brief message to check-in if owners are already gone. I spend a few minutes connecting with the pets and checking everything over, and then give a potty break and/or walk. From there it's about following all instructions from the owners and making sure the pets are relaxed and comfortable with me, with 1-2 walks per day and petting and play. I may also allow them to sleep on the bed or floor in the bedroom with me. I do not give them human food unless previously instructed -- one exception might be that cheese is a brilliant vehicle for delivering a hidden medication. I send twice daily updates, morning and evening, with photos and a brief report on how it's going and any minor issues or questions. For major issues, I appreciate having emergency contact information of a local family member or neighbor. I have not ever had an emergency situation while petsitting, but it's good to have the contact info just in case. I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, my time is free to devote to your pets. I may occasionally take a short trip for shopping, errands, sightseeing, going to church, etc for 1-2 hours. I spend my last few hours before departure cleaning up after myself, including stripping the bed (if time permits I’ll run through the laundry cycle), vacuuming, wiping down bathroom and kitchen surfaces, and straightening and tidying as needed. Owners can expect to come home to a clean space, in the same or better condition than when I arrived. Additional info: -Please double-check that your dates are accurate, as I can only guarantee availability for the dates we agree to and have booked. If it turns out your travel time extends beyond these dates, or if you are delayed, you can check my calendar or ask if I'm available, and I'll do my best to help, but I can't guarantee I'll be available. -You can rest assured that I do not cancel. I understand the stress that cancellation places on people, especially since it has been done to me, and this is not something I want to cause. I enjoy repeat customers and positive reviews. :) -Please be sure your pets and home are treated for fleas, as I am going into many different homes with pets. -Dogs must be leash-trained in order to be walked. I can handle up to 2 large dogs on a walk at a time. If dog is not leash-trained, or in other words, pulls on the leash excessively and dominates the walk to go in his own direction, I may decline walks until the dog is properly trained. -I do not have guests over, it will be just me in the home. I do not smoke, and I only drink in social settings. -As a single woman, for my own security I keep the doors locked at all times and do not answer the landline or door, unless requested by owners and expected ahead of time, such as a delivery. -My fee is a flat rate of $65/night for up to two dogs and/or two cats (or a combination totaling two). Rover is setup to charge per pet and I can't modify it until after a request comes in, which I can then customize. So if you have two pets and are quoted per pet when requesting, don't let it stop you, I will adjust the quote to the flat rate of $65/night if we decide to book. If you have more than two dogs, I have an additional rate of $15/dog to cover additional walking and cleaning. -I am fine to use Rover TOS for the first sit. I also have my own simple contract if you prefer. Thank you for reading and entrusting your pets and home to my care! I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, my time is free to devote to your pets. I may occasionally take a short 1-2 hour trip for shopping, errands, sightseeing, going to church, etc. I do not have any pets at home at this time, which is one reason I am free to petsit and enjoy it so much. I am attentive to pet needs and behaviors at all times. I keep the house in tidy condition during my stay, and clean up after myself thoroughly upon departure.

“Arianna is reliable. She takes good care of my two boxers when she dog sits. I know they will get lots of love and attention while I am away. ”

“I am so grateful to have received house sitting from Laurie. She has a natural way with animals and was very attentive to the varying ages of my three dogs. She is thoughtful with communication and sending updates. She is highly trustworthy and professional. My three dogs love spending time with her.”

“Katelyn has dogsat for the past 2 weeks for my 2 pups. She is super friendly, accommodating and helpful. She sent lots of pictures and kept us updated. She was able to give our dog his medications while we were away. Definitely recommend and will continue to book with her!”

“She was great. Dogs really like her. She did a great job.”

“Mark is outstanding. Not only did he take great care of my 3 dogs and 2 cats, but he was an excellent communicator. He sent a full written report each day and sent so many pictures. We came home to a clean house and happy pets. He was very helpful when we almost missed our connecting flight and reassured me that he would be there for us if we did miss it. We travel a lot and I will never use another pet sitter if I can help it. Mark took care of my pets like I take care of them and that’s saying a lot bc I’m a bit crazy for my furbabies. Highly recommend!”

“Tranae is an excellent pet sitter, she has been watching our pets since we got them. She is very attentive to their every need and goes above and beyond with her care. She takes such good care and her communication is amazing. She is one of the only people I trust with my animals. They love her so much too so that’s a plus!”

“Ashley is wonderful....just enjoy her bunny personality. My dog warmed right up to her. Thank you Ashley.”

“I think Kaline had more fun than I did (and I was watching the total eclipse!). I didn’t worry about Kaline while Melissa was caring for her. If Kaline could talk she’d be begging me to go away so Melissa could watch her again!”

“Stephanie was fantastic! She kept us updated on our pups the whole time we were gone and even sent us pictures of their activities. She is a wonderful communicator and our dogs seemed very comfortable with her. She also followed instructions very well. We will definitely use her services again!”

“Amelia has always been great with animals. She's been friendly and patient with my dogs, even when they jump up. She cares for her own dogs lovingly and with attention. I would not hesitate to let Amelia take care of my pups!”

“Cody does a great job at taking care of all our two hens and cat while I'm away at work on the job, including my overnights! He follows instructions and sends videos and photos to reassure me that they're happy souls in his care.”

“Becca went above and beyond in her care of our home and our dogs. Great communication, lots of photos, and dogs were happy! If I could give her 10 stars I would. Highly recommend!!”

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was child. My family raised our family dog since she was a puppy and even potty trained her. I also have experience teaching dogs commands as well. I typically work during the day on Monday-Thursday. From Thursday Night-Sunday I have open availability. I’m willing to watch pets on ANY holiday as well. I have a fenced in yard for dogs to roam as they please. My home also has plenty of space to house them and to ensure that they can have whatever set up they need. I’m willing to aid in potty training as well.

“brenda is such an amazing woman with a hear of gold. shes a true lover of all animals,and is one of the most kindest people ive ever known,im truly blessed to call her my friend. ive known her for many ears and has always been a person of integrity,and truly strives to be a better person with every new day. i for one would trust her with my life as she is one of the most caring individuals ive ever met. smart,funny as well as witty and lovable. anyone whos around her can always be themselves as she accepts anyone for who they are,and is loved by many people,so its with nothing but love for this beautiful soul i have to say...shes wonderful”

About: I've taken care of animals from dogs to bunnies since I was in kindergarten (I have had so many of my own, and I love animals soooo much), I used to work at a dog boarding,daycare, and grooming facility so I definitely know the process of taking care of all sorts of breeds of dogs, all kinds of ages, and with all sorts of problems. I'm also currently enrolled in veterinary tech at baker college, so I know a few things about simple medical care! I'm looking for something that is more flexible that I can do throughout the week after my classes, or on the weekend to fit in with my busy schedule. I'm hoping pet care can fit around it! I don't have a fenced in yard sadly, but I do live back in the woods, which is almost like a fence. Potty breaks would always be supervised and leashed if requested. I live on a long dirt driveway and road with very little traffic which is good for walks! I also have a couple trails right on the side of my house! I have a pup, his name is Kyle. He's under a year still, super friendly, full of energy, and loves to play, so if your pup needs a friend he is definitely willing!

“Emily took great care of my 2 little girls, they were happy and fed. She also took very good care of my house,like it was her own. I would definitely use her again with no worries about my girls or my house. She also kept me updated on their progress, and won over even my finicky dog. Thank you so much!!”

“Ryleigh planned ahead and kept me updated! She was thoughtful and so sweet. I came home to a very happy puppy(:”