House Sitting in Atalissa

“Mika is a reactive dog around strangers, and this was her very first time staying alone without me — so it wasn’t an easy situation. The first few hours were tough, but Sky, with so much patience, love, and sensitivity, managed to earn Mika’s trust and affection on the very first day. It was truly amazing. 🤩 On top of that, Sky gave me so much peace of mind by sending frequent updates and photos of Mika, which really helped ease my anxiety. ADEMÁS que habla español, mi idioma nativo, así que no pude estar más cómoda en nuestra comunicación. Sky —a name that couldn’t be more fitting— is a kind, respectful, communicative, and very responsible young woman. I would trust her with Mika again a thousand times over. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Sky! 💖”

Michelle G.

About: I have had dogs since for my entire life, so I have cared for all ages of dogs from puppies to seniors. I enjoy taking dogs on walks, spending time cuddling with senior dogs, and playing with puppies! I am currently a full time student at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I have a few hours during the weekdays for potty breaks and feeding, and I am available on the weekends. I am willing to pet sit overnight in your home on weeknights, as well as weekends. My apartment is not pet-friendly, so I am not allowed to bring your pets to me, but I will drive to your home to care for your pets there. I will ensure to keep your pets safe, active, and content while you are away.

“Anden was such a fantastic house/dog/cat sitter. We highly recommend her. It’s always nerve-wracking leaving our floofs and home with a new sitter; and Anden set our worries to rest. She was highly communicative, sent regular pics and videos of floof cuteness to reassure us that everyone was doing well, and we arrived home to a clean house and happy, calm pets. Moreover, Anden gracefully handled several unexpected situations that arose. The first night we were gone, a storm took down several trees in our very long driveway- Anden immediately informed us and reassured us that she, her car, the pets, and our house were okay until we were able to get someone to clear the drive the next day. Then when we were delayed overnight on our journey home, Anden was flexible and agreed to stay an extra day to make sure the floofs were ok. We won’t hesitate to contact her again!”

Elana B.

About: I have owned many dogs in my life time. I can deal with dogs who don’t do well on a leash as well as senior dogs. I am located in Iowa City I am starting a new job in the beginning of July so in the meantime I’m free every day for drop in visits or boarding. Once my job starts I will only be free Friday-Sunday I live in a safe apartment complex with a pad lock on the front door so your pet will be safe. Experience with many types of dogs.

“Sonja did a wonderful job taking care of my fur babies. She sent me pictures and if she had questions or concerns she asked. She is very attentive and perceptive.”

Peggy M.

“Lindsey was great! Very caring and Sydney loved her right from the start. Kept me update on the stay and very responsive. Will book again!”

Vanessa O.

“Where do I begin-Zara took care of our two fur babies in our home for 12 days while we went out of the country and she did an amazing job!! She gets a 12 out of 10-seriously! Everyday there were pictures and videos, she provided a copy of her schedule so we had a general idea of when she would be gone etc. One of our dogs has arthritis and leg issues that require a ramp to get up on our bed-Zara moved the ramp to the spare room so Maggie and Rizzo could both sleep with her. I about cried with that kind gesture. She even asked permission before ordering any food delivery to the house. Words cannot express what a godsend Zara is! I cannot recommend her enough.”

Kimberly W.

“Amber was phenomenal with my dog, Arya, while I was out of the country!! She house sat for me and sent me daily updates and photos so I never had to worry how things were. I came home to a very happy pup! I can’t recommend her enough and will be using her again and again!”

Samantha M.

“Theresa was phenomenal! She took such good care of our dogs. She sent regular updates and was so attentive to their habits. It gave us such peace of mind to see how much fun our dogs were having while we were out of town. I’d recommend Theresa to everyone!”

Brian C.

“Lyzzi took excellent care of our pets and house while we were away. I appreciated the clear communication, regular updates, and pictures. We would gladly rebook with Lyzzi in the future.”

Sara

About: I have dog sat all types of dogs biggest being a Great Dane and the smallest a Chihuahua. I am very open to dog sitting any dog! I am currently working full time at the college of dentistry but I get off work at 5 everyday and have weekends and holidays off. I live in an apartment so I wouldn’t be able to board your dogs but I am very respectful of someone’s home and will take great care of your dogs.

About: My name is Grant . I’ve had German shepherds my whole life. I grew up with three of them at all times throughout my life. This made me passionate about taking caring for others dogs in addition to my own. I walk my dogs once a day so I have experience caring for dogs and will treat them as my own. I will take care of your dogs by taking them on long walks or any other requests you ask for. I’m able to give your dog all the attention needed. I have a part time job and go to school for anthropology. I am available mostly during the evenings because I go to school during the day. I offer a lot of services for your pet like pet sitting, long or short walks, and throwing a tennis ball. I’m happy to hear any of your requests. I have a small fence in my yard. In my yard I throw the ball for my dogs. I feed my dogs twice a day but I would accommodate on how your feeding schedule works. If you any specific requests on how I should care for your pet definitely let me know.

“Sara did a great job with our two boxers and communicated well with questions and updates on how everything was going while we were away. Thx, Sara!”

Brett K.

“Abby was great! She communicated with us very well and gave me updates on how the dogs were doing with the bad weather. The dogs all seemed to like her as well.”

Christiana T.

“Angie was an amazing dog sitter for us!! She watched our dog, Rosie, and my brother in law’s dog, Kenobi, in our home when we were on vacation for 4 days. Angie came to our house prior to the sit for a proper meet and greet with the pups. It was clear how experienced she is around pets and the pups loved her immediately. Our dog Rosie is on a special diet which was no issue when we were away. Angie kept great communication and gave us daily updates with pictures of the dogs. I would highly recommend Angie!!”

Andrea C.

About: I have always had pets and cared for them, since young. This includes dogs, cats, birds and reptiles. Our current fur babies include two (2) papillons, kaya and jasmine, and a rescue named Oreo. We also have several cockatiels and two aquariums. i am retired and have a great deal of flexibility in my schedule. my husband is generally home as well so our puppies are well cared for. we have a yard with a puppy fence to keep our fur babies in and safe as well as keeping the critters out. morning walk each day.

About: I have been around pets pretty much my whole life. I grew up with the dog name snoophy. When I came to college I started volunteering at the animal shelter where I volunteered with cats and dogs and helped foster cats and kittens. I help friends and medical school classmates watch their dogs and cats and just love being around animals in general! I am currently a full time medical student. I can be flexible but am more open on weekends. Love going on walks and playing with pets! I enjoy spending time with pets whether it’s playing with them, going on walks, or having their companionship around. Willing to just stop by or spend time.

About: I've had pets my entire life. From cats,dogs,fish,turtles,hedgehog,snakes, birds you name it I've probably owned it or have taken care of it! At one time we had 16 different animals in our home and the neighbors and their kids would come over to hold them,play with them and learn about them! I love animals more than I probably like humans lol! I have a keen intuition with them and feel like I can feel what they are feeling a lot of the time. Animals are easily attracted to me and they warm up to me real quickly. I have done pet sitting in the past and have always got compliments on how well I take care of animals. I go above and beyond to make sure animals are safe and loved! I have my own business so fitting your schedule into mine will be very easy. I interact with humans a lot on a daily basis and want to get back into caring for animals so I'm very flexible with my schedule Daily walks, daily play, feeding 2-3times a day. Lots of kisses and petting and a lot of talking to them as well. Take them to the vet regularly and give medication when prescribed. Make sure their environment is safe to play in and roam around in. I'm open to all needs of pets.

“Shelly is Awesome! You couldn’t ask for a more reliable and attentive caregiver! I highly recommend her. She cared for my two kitties, both are very old and fragile and I felt confident that they were well cared for!”

Lisa B.

About: Ever since I was a little girl, I've always been passionate about animals and providing them with the care they deserve. I even decided at a young age that my career path would most likely be a veterinary technician. As I'm working towards that goal now, I strive to fill my free time with helping take care of pets. Whether that be walking, training (potty or tricks), playing, providing needed medial support, and everything in between. I've had experience pet/house sitting for a long time, and I'm dedicated to make it a comfortable experience for everyone. Pets are family, and I'd treat them as if they were my own. Quality nor quantity deter me from delivering the best care possible, and I'm more than happy to do so. I'm currently working part time with a fluctuating schedule. Hours usually consist of mornings on different days of the week, with every other weekend off. I'm given two fifteen minute breaks and one half hour, so even if it's a day I work, I can manage to squeeze in potty breaks or feedings, need be. While every situation is different, I am adaptable to your needs. If it's a day I don't work, I can certainly bring your pet to my house and care for them here. Otherwise, I'm comfortable caring for your pet(s) in your home. I do have more experience house sitting & pet sitting at the home of the client, ranging from apartments to houses, to trailers and homes with acres of land. My sole focus is to ensure your fur baby remains comfortable during times where you're not home.