House Sitting in Buchanan

About: With a combination of over 45 years of hands-on pet care and ownership, we understand how to meet the unique needs of dogs, cats, and other small animals. From daily walks to specific dietary and other needs, we tailor care to match your pet's routine and personality! We're familiar with common training techniques/commands and behavior cues. We always treat your home with respect, ensuring cleanliness , safety, and security while you're away. You'll receive regular updates and photos, so you can relax knowing your pets are thriving in our care! We do our best to go beyond basic pet sitting and provide a super loving and stress-free environment for your fur babies! We want to make sure your pets feel at home, even when you're away! I’ve incorporated daily and weekly pet care into my routine by setting aside specific times for feeding, grooming, play, and walks. It’s become a natural part of my schedule, and I enjoy the structure it brings to my day. Taking care of my pets is rewarding, and it helps me stay mindful of balancing responsibilities with quality time. I will come back to this. I wrote this out and need to find it and come back and type it here and will do that shortly.

“Kuennen took great care of my Willie boy! Communication was great, she sent pictures, and she made sure he wasn’t too anxious when I was gone and there were fireworks for the holiday.”

Cody P.

“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.

“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 grew up with a fur baby, pet sitting and walking for my neighbors, and helped train my parents two new mini bernedoodles! 🐾 Pets have always had a special place in my heart and I love to show them love! I am a recent college graduate with lots of free time on my hands this summer before I soon begin working as a nurse! :) When caring for your pets, my priority is their safety, comfort, and happiness! I will follow your instructions carefully; such as feeding/walk schedules, medication needs, and favorite toys or activities! Please share anything special you would like me to know your pet and their typical routine 🤍🦮🐩

“Tiffany took great care of our dog Cody. Her daughter was great with Cody also. We have used her twice for house sitting Cody.”

Richard R.

“Megan was great with both of my dogs. They received a lot of attention and love and I knew they were in good hands. I would definitely book her to watch my dogs again.”

Cyndi M.

“We were very pleased with Sonja's services. She followed the instructions we left for her in regards to feeding and care for our 2 dogs. Seeing the photos Sonja sent of our dogs while at our home set our minds at ease. We knew Olive and Jules were being well taken care of.”

Lois P.

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.

“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.

“Camryn came a visited before she stayed with our dogs to meet them! She listened to everything the dogs needed! She took extra care to keep them safe as one of our dogs can be slightly difficult! Overall it was a great experience with her!”

Megan T.

About: My name is Nicole and my husband’s name is Zach. I’m a dental hygienist and work Tuesday to Friday. We have 4 precious fur babies, 2 cats Dexter and Teddy, and 2 dogs Arie and Reggie. Arie is a border collie who is 13 years old and Reggie is a Bernese Mountain dog who is 3. Reggie is 127 pounds so I have experience with large dogs. I also have experience with senior dogs. I work full time as a dental hygienist Tuesday to Friday so I’m currently available Saturday-Monday. I would also be available after 5:30pm Tuesday-Friday if needed. Right now my senior dog is battling cancer so I’m not available to board at my house but can come to your home and take care of your fur babies.

“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: 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.

About: I’ve been around dogs my whole life, I’ve done dogsitting gigs for 4years on weekends and in the summers. Walking, feeding, watering, playing, and of course cleaning up after the dogs. I love taking walks, so going on walks with dogs makes it so much better. Three years ago, I helped my parents when they got a new puppy, and cared for it, learning how to take care of dogs on my own, another reason why I love dogs. I love the energy, and the happiness dogs bring off to humans. I just graduated from the university of northern Iowa and have the summer off before I start my first teaching job in the fall! Looking to take care of dogs this summer because I love being around them!! I treat pets at my home or a clients home as the nicest way I can. With knowing it is my clients dog, I will always do my absolute best to give it all its needs, and make the dog as comfortable and happy as possible. I want to give my care to them in the time I’m able to spend with them.

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: 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.