House Sitting in Lake

“Great peace of mind while we were away knowing that our pups were being well cared for by Brandi!”

“Sara is awesome! I have booked her twice now - she’s communicative, kind, and great with my boys. She sent lots of pictures and left my house clean. I hope to use her again.”

“Cher took wonderful care of our pets while we were away this weekend!”

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 all 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 than going to a kennel, and I like to think of it as being a friend who comes over and helps them enjoy life 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 in their home, with two walks per day and lots of cuddles and play. I also allow them to sleep on the bed 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, which I have not ever experienced, I appreciate having emergency contact information of a local family member or neighbor. 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, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. 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. I do ask that the house is fairly clean upon my arrival. That said, I have worked professionally as a cleaner and organizer, so if you need extra help with cleaning, decluttering, or organizing and would like these services as an add-on, please let me know. It’s a great opportunity to come home to a fresh start. 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 in case I'm not able to, you should have an emergency contact who can help in this scenario. -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. -I do not have guests over, it will be just me in your home. I do not smoke, and I only drink if offered one socially. -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 $35/night for up to two dogs and two cats. 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 multiple pets and are quoted $35/pet when requesting, don't let it stop you, I will adjust the quote to the flat rate of $35/night if we decide to book. If you have more than two dogs, I have an additional rate of $15/extra dog to cover extra walks and cleaning. If you have more than two cats, I charge $5/extra cat. -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, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. 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 give pets my full attention and make them my priority. I keep the house in tidy condition during my stay, and clean up after myself thoroughly upon departure.

“Louis took great care of our 3 dogs! He kept excellent communication with us, and sent us pictures. We will definitely be trusting him with our dogs and our home again!”

About: As a young girl I grew up on a farm with all kind of different animals. We always had at least 3 dogs in the house & i loved every moment of it. I personally had a chocolate lab/golden retriever mix that I was 100% responsible for taking care of myself. He moved out with me, traveled the country with me, & remained by my side through everything life threw my way. After 14 years I had to make the hard chose to say goodbye to him back in December. Although I’m not ready to get another dog I do miss having dogs in my life. Please let me love & take care of your babies. As of right now I am inbetween jobs & 100% available. I will update my profile when this changes but I am currently open to mornings & nights. I take care of pets just as I would my own. In the mornings they are let outside to go potty, come in for breakfast, play throughout the days, go on walks, then come home for dinner & cuddles. Of course this may vary depending on certain pets & their needs/schedule but I can make it work.

“Linda has been our pet sitter for several years now. She is absolutely amazing with our dog Bronco who is a pit bull mix and our 3 cats. Because of her vet tec background I know my fur babies will get their meds property and without any issues. She treats them as if they were her own pets, even buying them a Christmas present or two during the holidays. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who need a sitter for a long trip or just drop ins for a daily walk.”

“Aliya has always made sure that my doze has had all the love and support needed to be a happy kitty. She is attentive to feeding and keeping the water bowls full! She always gives doze extra love and care. All around, she keeps my kitty happy and I feel safe leaving her in Aliya’s care when I am gone.”

About: I have a big heart for all animals and have been dog walking since roughly 10 years old and have stayed at families houses to dog sit/house sit anytime they need a sitter. I am currently looking for a part time job so my schedule is very open at the moment and looking to care for fur babies in my free time. I will give them the attention and exercise they need inside and outside. I will always follow instructions and routines for your pets specific needs.

About: I’ve taken care of a variety of animals for the last couple years all the way from cat to bunny! I’m very reliable and like to keep the same schedule for the animal to best fit their needs. I am currently a student at BTC. I am free M-F.Can stay over if needed. As well as abide by any needs the animal might have. I have a few fur babies of my own. They’re lives are short. I try to make it the best I can! Playing with them, going outside even if it’s not the best weather. Making sure the animal is happy.

“Shannon is one of the biggest animal lovers that I've ever met. She treats any pet she comes into contact as if they are her own. She's one of very few people I have trusted with my incredibly grumpy cat.”

“Alana has owned snd responsibly cared for animals her whole life. She is always showing them love. It does not matter what kind of animal or where she is, Alana can be seen giving the animals some love. No stray has crossed her path that she hasn’t taken in and worked tirelessly to find the owner. When there has been no luck, she has added to her family! There’s no worries about your pet being safe and well cared for with her.”

“Brittany did a great job pet sitting for us! She paid careful attention to our pets’ needs. She showed up early and communicated with us extremely well! We loved the pictures she sent! We would definitely hire her again!”

About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of pets. I’ve grown up with big and small Pets and unusual pets. I’d love to care for yours! I can care for your pets From 12-3 On Tuesday and Thursday and Before 4 Wednesday- Saturday. On Mondays and Sundays I am available anytime. I am a very attentive and Loving Fur baby mama myself and know to watch for everything from potty breaks, needing some love, to emergency’s.

“She is the best! If you ever need anyone to watch your pets she’s definitely very pet friendly, and qualified for the job. Definitely would be my go to! She done a great job pet sitting for me!😃”

“I've known Jake to be an animal lover for over 10 years now. He's gentle, calm, and caring towards his own animals and other's. He's the only one I've trusted to watch my own dog, whom he agreed to watch on a days notice when I needed a pet sitter. His own pets are calm and gentle, and I trust he'd be an excellent dog sitter to any new dogs as well. Jake's relaxed nature and his attention to animal's emotions are an excellent combination. This is the man you want to care for your own pets.”

“Rebecca has taken care of my animals and children before and she’s done wonderful and she sent many updates! And I don’t trust many :) Carter G.”