House Sitting Cherry Run

“I do not know where to start other than Hillary went above and beyond for my furbabies Piper and Paislee. The night before Hillary was suppose to come stay at the house Paislee became very ill and was at emergency vet from 615pm until 6 am. I explained everything that was going on to Hillary and for not ever watching Piper and Paislee she was very attentive to Paislee as we had to leave 2.5 hours after getting her home to the airport. I cooked everything I needed and left all medications on the counter and let her know the times of next doses. She seemed comfortable with everything and I couldn’t have been lucky enough to find her. She used her best judgment and I couldn’t have been anymore blessed with her caring PIper and Paislee. I was able to get updates about every other day due to our traveling plans. I let her know many times how grateful I was. Then I came home to a beautiful letter and she washed all the blankets from the dogs, towels, and the guest room bedding. She do not have to do that but I am grateful. Hillary went way above and beyond caring for our dogs. Thank you Hillary from the bottom rny heart!!!!!!!!”

Jodie S.

“Holly was wonderful with my boys! She was excellent with communication and handled all their needs. She even handled a few tiffs between them and let me know what was going on the whole week. I came home to happy healthy pups and a clean home which is all I could ask for!”

Hannah V.

“Lillie watched our two dogs in our home for 3 nights and 4 days. She did an excellent job. She gave updates a couple times a day. She also responded whenever I reached out. We would use her again.”

Cindy D.

“Kate is wonderful with our dog. She stayed late because the weather was bad and our dog gets scared. Above and beyond! Highly recommend Kate!”

Rosalie K.

“MacKenzie was great, staying the night with our dog Maizie and cat Woody. We had to cut our trip short and she was very understanding. You can tell she loves animals and that's the #1 thing we would look for.”

Jon And Laurie B.

“Boots loves Kelsey! I really appreciate that she always keeps me updated with photos and check ins and I know Boots is safe and happy with her!”

Ali N.

“Andrea took such great care of my dog, who after the weekend was happily tired out and had obviously gotten lots of love and cuddles! Andrea was also respectful of my home, leaving towels hung up, and cleaning up after Enola in the back yard. 10/10 reccomend!”

Tessa W.

About: I’ve dog-walked and house-sat for friends and families for over ten years. I have experience walking two dogs at a time, taking them to dog parks too, and experience with young puppies still house training and aging dogs with mobility issues. My mom ran a kennel and dog-walking service while I was at home (1st grade-12th grade years of my life), so I am very comfortable with all breeds and temperaments, from German Shepherds, Pitbulls, and Weimaraners to Dachshunds, Terriers and Schnauzers, along with mixed-breeds and rescues. I also have experience with cats, being a cat-mom for the last five years, and I've rescued and rehomed several cats over the last ten years. Working locally in downtown Grand Rapids allows me to visit pets, including my own, several times a day. Walking and physical activity are habits for me, so taking dogs out and walking them, running them at parks or in yards, is easy to fit into my schedule. I don't work a standard 9-5 so my hours are flexible and I can make visits at my own convenience. Dogs: I work to respond to the needs of the pet and the preferences/requests of the owner. Depending on that, care is case-by-case, but several rules I abide by are always: greet the dog calmly and warmly, and take outside first before checking on food and water. This gives the pup a moment to get the wiggles or nervous pees out, and diverts attention to sniffing and other senses so their energy calms slightly. We go back in to make sure food, water, and other elements requested by the owner are attended to. For the walk, I always bring a bag with poop bags, treats, and an extra collar. When we go further, like to trails or a park, I also bring a container and water as well as a towel for mud/wipe-downs, which I always do before we head back into the home, to make sure the dog is clean and won’t track in mud. I always practice basic commands as well, like sit, wait/stay, and come/here when we are at home, to build trust and reinforce the commands before going out. I always make sure to leave the home as it was, and check elements that the owner asked me to (i.e. water, food, mail, lights). I always leave a note on how the visit went and take a photo too so they know the doggo is happy and healthy. Cats: I work to respond to the needs of the pet and the preferences/requests of the owner. Depending on that, care is case-by-case, but several rules I abide by are always: call for the cat and then head straight to checking food and water, talking and calling for the kitty as I go. If they greet me, we pet/play for at least a half an hour. If they don’t greet me, I’ll look for them in the usual spots and speak gently and make sounds of play for them until they come out. I will not leave until I have set eyes on the kitty. I make sure to ask the owner what the favorite toys and types of play are for the cat. I then take care of the litter box. I always make sure to leave the home as it was, and check elements that the owner asked me to (i.e. water, food, mail, lights). I always leave a note on how the visit went and take a photo too so they know their kitty is happy and healthy.

“Jack was great! He took very good care of our old dogs with lots of quirks. He was extremely communicative, took great care of our home, and I could tell took great care of our pups as well. We will definitely use him again and would recommend!”

Brittany C.

“Becki did a great job caring for our two dogs. She is a great communicator and sent photos each day! She left our home cleaner than she found it. We plan to use Becki again!”

Sumner Family

“Anna was a great sitter! Very responsive and communicative. Would definitely recommend if you want a good Rover experience! Will hire again next time!”

Lucas H.

“Reliable, timely and phenomenal with our old men. Olivia was a great communicator and watched my dogs during a tornado! Definitely someone I’d trust in unexpected circumstances.”

Anna B.

“Genevieve stayed at our house to watch Marlow for the weekend. She did a great job, was super communicative, and sent lots of pictures. Would definitely book with her again!”

Taylor D.

“Jade was excellent. Mose was very happy, and I could tell by the abundance of photos I was sent! My home was in great shape, and I trust her to watch Mose again any time. Very friendly, professional, and overall a great experience to work with. Thanks, Jade!”

Danielle W.

About: I can work with dogs that have anxiety and aggressive. And cats too and any other animals. As I love animals of any size big or small Saturday-Sunday I can do anytime Monday-Friday after 2:30pm unless I'm staying in the house sitting and petsitting. Then time doesn't really matter as much then. Environment would be your home as I rent and they don't allow petsitting. Depends if yard is fence area if it is then I will play ball with them.

“Tayler was very responsible and took great care of our two dogs. She was responsive and easy to work with too. The dogs really enjoyed their time with Tayler. I would highly recommend her as a dog/house sitter”

denise Z.

“Absolute life saver to watch max so I could take off on spring break to take care of my aging father!!! Sent pictures and helped with a broken garage door. Max had a ball!”

John H.

“Deborah was fantastic! She watched my 10 year old rescue lab mix for a week, who required daily meds and lots of attention. She made adjustments to make sure she kept up with regular meds and eating. She also provided frequent updates and pictures! ❤️ Highly recommend!”

Diane K.

“Kevin stayed with my 3 big boys while my wife and I were on our honeymoon. We didn't worry at all and Kevin kept us posted with updates on the boys. Would love to have Kevin sit with my boys in the future without hesitation - He did a GREAT job!”

Thomas K.

“Kelly took amazing care of my baby girl! She sent pictures and videos all week and spoiled my pup as if it was her own. Not only did she take care of our dog, Kelly left our home in immaculate condition! She went above and beyond to make sure we came home to a clean house. I am so thrilled!”

Candace V.