House Sitting in Buena Vista

About: Dogs are my great addiction. I've owned dogs and walked and trained them all my life, but until I settle into my next job, I can't have a dog of my own again, so I'm petsitting and walking dogs for extra “dog time.” I have trained dogs for decades and now I also walk dogs at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. in the past, I assisted a vets, once in the mobile spay/neuter clinic in the Navajo Nation, and in a few other instances with wildlife rehab and injured animals. I kept all my own dogs into old age and love senior dogs. With my family I raised 2 litters of Shepherd puppies, and Ive fostered mothers and puppies at my home. I work part-time and online, and can fit my schedule around your dog, cat or housesitting needs. I'm an early riser and love to be outdoors in any weather so you never have to worry that your pet's schedule will be interrupted. Your home is as important to me as your animal family and both will receive loving care and attention from me. I've cared for many homes in New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado and have excellent references from clients, neighbors and friends to share.

About: What can I say, I love dogs!!! Iv'e been around dogs my whole life, beginning with my Husky that loved chaperoning me around our backyard when I was a baby. I'm very grateful to have the experience with a dog since youth! I was raised around other animals too, bunnies, mice, and hamsters. Lol but I bond especially well with dogs. I hope to make new memories with your pet if you choose me! I am flexible and willing to work around your dogs schedule and my own. We can work something out to meet both our needs of course. I have plenty of time to care for your pet! I can be available overnights if needed if you are going away on a trip.

About: Raised around Mastiffs and Huskies, so whether your pet is a big ol' flopper that loves to lounge, or a high energy machine I am your friendly neighborhood sitter. I have a 10+ of experience in dog sitting for friends, family and coworkers. Have boarded and, house sat for special needs pups that need extra TLC as well. Flexibility is my speciality. I can fit pet care into my routine easily. No constraints schedule wise except for a Monday unavailability from 8-4. I am available for 24/7 service through the remaining weekdays. In my own home, I have a fenced yard, there is a friendly dog next door whom is well trained and can interact with your pup if they are a socialite. Otherwise, I have a front area of the house specifically for crating and proving pet comfort and safety.

“Lydia and her friend were amazing! She was the sweetest with my two dogs and left the house super clean. Lydia is flexible, friendly, sent us pics and kept me updated on everything. You’ll be so lucky to have her caring for your babies!”

Aileen E.

“Ola took care of our dogs, cats, tortoise, and home for a night. They seemed to love her right away, and everyone was happy and loved when we returned. We felt at ease leaving everything in her hands!”

Fern & Ben W.

“My puppy was happy and calm upon my return. Lynn did a great job caring for my puppy. In addition, her cat caught a mouse at my house! Lynn and her team went above and beyond the call of duty. ❤❤❤”

Christine H.

“Meghan was kind, respectful, responsible and fun for our pup, Luna. I would love to have her stay with Luna again.”

Tina H.

About: I have experience with all animals - farm animals, aquatic animals, dogs, cats, feral animals too. I love goats and miss my farm. I can't have animals of my own at this time and just looking for a rewarding side hustle. I find healing in the presence of animals. I'm currently available seven days a weeks - flexible and reliable. I recently have been laid off from my regular employer. I am looking for an easygoing rewarding solution. Animals could provide so much more to me than an income. Especially at this time in my life. Transition is hard but Im determined. I ensure safety and routine for your pet. I will do everything I can to ensure they are well cared for and safe in your environment or mine.

“Hannah house/cat sat for us once again when we had an unplanned emergent trip. She was responsive to our request and accommodating even though it wasn’t the most convenient time for her. She is so very kind and conscientious that I feel at ease leaving my cat in her care. It’s a real gift! Thank you Hannah.”

Catherine

“I really appreciated Misty responding to my request for house/pet sitting so promptly. I had a last minute travel change. David came to my house right away to introduce himself to me and my Tank and Chloe. They kept me updated via text and pics daily. I came home to a clean house and happy pets! What more could this girl ask for? I look forward to having them pet/house sit again soon. Thank you very much.”

Michele O.

About: Working at Chicago Dog Runner 24 years ago started my journey towards providing the most exceptional pet care. Since moving out of the city, I’ve expanded my sitting to include chickens, donkeys, ducks, and more! I’ve had lots of puppy and senior dog/cat experience as well. Also, I joined Therapaws Michigan almost 10 years ago, helping board and train therapy animals and it has been the absolute best experience. Being an EMT, I understand the importance of timely medication administration and can give injections as well as oral/topical medications. I take pride in communication and photo ops! Having special needs animals in my life, I take care in educating myself with pets behavioral and health concerns and am always open to any conversation and adjustments regarding your pet’s care. Working from home I have a very flexible schedule and can follow your pet routine as required. I’m able to adapt and change scheduling as needed. I have a reliable pet friendly vehicle with a ramp for senior pup access. I believe keeping your pet’s schedule consistent is important and helps keep them comfortable and happy while you’re away. Please share details about feeding and/or walking/potty times, I am happy to accommodate.

“Robert did an excellent job taking care for the most important member of this household. He also left the house in perfect condition. Would I use him again? Definitely!”

Chris H.

“Corey took excellent care of my dog, and was super easy to coorinate and communicate with. I knew my dog was in expert hands with Corey, felt great about having her stay over at my house, and I came home to a calm, happy dog. I'll definitely look to her for future dog-sitting!”

Leonora P.

“Caroline was phenomenal with our two large dogs and with taking care of the house for the full week. Charlie and Stella were in such good hands with her. Caroline sent tons of pictures, and really bonded with them. I highly recommend Caroline!”

Joelle L.

“Victoria had great communication with me while I was away and was on time taking care of my girls.”

Vic H.

“Katie was an amazing dog sitter to my 2 dogs- one of which is a mouthy 4-month-old puppy! She was also a very respectful and responsible house sitter- leaving the house in immaculate condition. Katie has great energy and communication. I knew the dogs were in her loving and competent hands, which allowed us to truly enjoy our trip away. Highly recommend!”

Kim C.

“Celeise did a great job looking after my three dogs, including one older dog. You can tell she gives them lots of love and attention! I highly recommend Celeise!”

Caroline S.

“Bobbie was great with June. She listened to my descriptions about her quirks (esp around eating!) and communicated about them with me while I was away, without me having to ask. Some random household things occurred as well when I was gone, and she sent pictures and took care of things. Overall a great communicator, always responsive and a true animal lover. I will book her again for sure!”

Kim Z.

About: I’ve had pets my whole life including Great Danes, cats, bunnies, gerbils, fish and have been dog and cat sitting professionally for three years. Recently I lived and worked on a thousand-acre farm caring for cows, horses and goats, doing everything from feeding, cleaning and even bottle feeding. Bottom line is I love pets, and would love to meet your four-legged family members!! I currently work from my computer so I am very mobile and happy to be flexible with scheduling, etc. I love spending time with all animals so I make it a priority to fit this kind of work in. *If you have multiple pets and my site is quoting a large number for your sitting request, please know I am happy to look closer and find a good price for all! If I am giving care at your home my number one priority is your animal’s safety. That’s best implemented by focusing on your (the owner’s) rules and daily routines. Once I establish that, I focus on creating a special bond with your pet—it’s like they’re getting a new friend. If I’m boarding at my house my number one priority is to create a new and special routine that reflects their home routine but with new special elements. I have a very large yard and a safe neighborhood to take pets on walks, and as long as they are happy sharing space with a cat we have a really good time!

“Helen was awesome, she took great care of my boy Kato and also my house . Highly recommend”

Brian E.