House Sitting in Athena

“I have two cats named Sam and Dean, and one dog named Little Bear. They are so much more than just pets. They are family members and should be taken care of as well as everyone else in the household. Sometimes I’m unable to bring them along when I need to go out of town and I used to just stay home and miss out. I didn’t have anyone in my life who I trusted enough to take care of them in my absence. That all changed when I met Sara. She cares for animals just as much as I do and after interviewing her and seeing her interact with Sam, Dean, and Little Bear, I knew I never had to miss out on another event again. I knew I could trust her to not only care for them the way I would, but to be in and out of my house while I was away. She is punctual, considerate, and just a joy to have in our lives. I would highly recommend her to care for your furry loved ones.”

“Sarah is amazing! This was our first time using a home animal care service and she made everything so seamless and easy. My dog adored her and she treated him so well, even taking him on little adventures. Her communication back to us gave us such ease as well when being away from our furry friends. In short, she is wonderful and we will definitely be utilizing her services again!”

“Merri Anne was very professional in manorisms, attention to our dog and appearance. Confirmation text day before, and of, as well. Very sattisfied with her service.”

“Teagan is an excellent pet care giver and I can always trust her to do a great job when taking care of my pets. She is always one of the first people I’d ask to take care of my own and recommend when someone is looking for pet care. She will provide the owner with comfort while away from their fur babies!”

“Hello, I am Leslie's mother and I know that she would make a good job taking care of dogs because she has loved animals since she was 5 years old, she had her first dog and she always took great care of him, when she fed him and took him for a walk. Leslie played ball with him too.”

About: I have been taking care of dogs since I was 11 including house siting and dog watching. I have plenty of experience with both big and little dogs. I also have experience caring other less common pets such as lizards, fish, rabbits, hamsters, Horses, chickens and ducks. I am currently a college student as Walla Walla community college pursuing an associates degree with an emphasis in biology. I also play on the soccer team for the college. I am doing many of my classes online and will have time to provide careful and loving care to pets. I have a cat at my home who is good with big dogs but struggles with small loud dogs. I have spent a lot of time walking dogs using leashes and am very comfortable using either a collar or a harness. I also understand that many dogs are not comfortable with new people, I will do my absolute best to make sure your dog feels safe and comfortable with my services.

“Dawn did an amazing job with my foster kitty on short notice! Upon returning home, he was completely relaxed and appeared not to miss me at all, which is exactly the way you want it! Moreover, Dawn left the house better than I left it. Would not hesitate to use her again!!”

About: I have always had Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, chickens & farrets. Out of the 7 dogs I currently have, 3 are rescues. I manage our home owned and operated professional dog grooming salon, right on my home property. (Diving K9). I currently work part time for our other home owned business, Mentzer Family Construction. Therefore, I am available to make my schedule meet yours. I am a pretty open book 😊 I have a fenced yard and pasture. All 7 dogs get along well & eat together well. We have trained all dogs to get along with our 3 horses & to not chase or go after our 13 chickens.

“Jennifer is a compassionate attentive person who will put the care of your pet above all. Despite the challenges my dog presented she was never fearful or unwilling to stop working with her and celebrated the small successes along the way. Thank you Jennifer for your care.”

“Tifany is our only care giver for our pets. We have some very quirky pets, including a difficult older dog, and Tifany always handles them with patience and kindness. Our quirky older dog adores her. Our cats think it's an adventure when she watches them. We don't worry when Tifany is caring for them. We've been using Tifany's help with our pets for many years, and we will continue to for many years to come. She's easy to talk to and she follows our wishes regarding how we want our pets cared for. We trust her with our pets and our house.”

“Melissa is a fantastic pet setter. She has been helping families for many years care and feed their dogs, cats, horses, fish, etc. She not only cared for them well, but she also loved on them. She is very responsible and respectful of each pet owners instructions.”

“Yessenia was thorough, prompt, and I came home to relaxed and happy dogs :) The house was also spotless, which was great to come home to! She also watered our lawn, picked up our mail, etc. so she took care of everything. Thanks Yessenia!”

“Naima is a gentle caretaker of all kinds of pets! She’s personally looked after my cats, dogs and even rats! I trust her with my elderly pets because she’s patient and always ready to get on their level to make them feel comforted. Would recommend naima to any of my pet owning friends :)”

“We've had Kristine house sit our two hounds multiple times now and have always appreciated her work. Our dogs seem to like her, the house is always well kept, and she's responsive and flexible in working with our family. Will definitely use Kristine again in the future.”

“Sierra did a great job watching after my girl! Sent photo updates and had no problems administering medication to my old lady. Thank you!”

“Ryan was excellent and I would highly recommend. He always kept us updated and our little guy was well loved. Ryan was clearly very knowledgeable and his love for animals was obvious from the moment he was introduced to our dog.”

“Hello, I have know Emma for years. She's what I call an animal whisperer. She has that rare quality to communicate with any animal she meets; she loves them and they love her, it's just that simple. When she visits me, she sleeps in the guest room, and my dog and cat abandon me while she is here. They are maniacal about following her around and waiting for a scratch on their belly, a snuggle or a hug. She spoils pets beyond belief. For example, her cat, has a handmade house, scratching perch, filtered water bubbler, and toys galore... you get the idea. Pet-loving runs in her genes. I am told her favorite Auntie is in veterinary medicine. Since Emma was very young, she always wanted to have the same career as her aunt did. As life would have it, she is currently a dental assistant and a part-time college student. Emma is absolutely trustworthy and responsible. I would not hesitate for one minute to leave any one of my pets with her for any length of time. They'd be in loving hands while I was gone. If my animals are any indication, the only problem you will have is that your fuzzy friends will probably not want her to leave or if they stay with Emma, there are likely to hide when you come to pick them up! Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information about Emma and her sense of integrity and hard work. Simply put, she's the best! Cynthia Schultz, Retired college professor”

About: I have over 20 years of experience with all types of animals- I grew up on a large farm with a vast variety of critters. I have worked with sick, pregnant and orphaned animals, ranging from llamas to donkeys, emus to parakeets, I love taking care of God's creatures. My dogs are my whole world. I have worked with brand new puppies, kittens, and your common farm animal that was only minutes old and I saw them through in their old age. Your fur baby is in very good hands. I mostly work from home, so taking care of your pet and/or your home will be my top priority. I am available for weekends too. Most of my clients have me keep watch over their homes as it makes their fur babies feel more comfortable in a familiar environment. I have limited space in my apartment for large dogs, but I can take in little ones. I live next to a dog park that I frequent regularly, but if your pet isn't too friendly with others, I can walk them alone. I can crate, do over night, or check in a few times a day depending on the needs of your babies. High maintenance doesn't scare me.