House Sitting in Clear Lake

About: Hi I’m Lillie!!! I’m a reliable, attentive, and caring animal lover with 12 years of experience caring for pets of all ages, sizes, and personalities. I’ve worked with puppies, adult dogs, senior pets, cats, and foster animals, and I truly love getting to know every animal’s unique personality and needs. I’ve helped train puppies, volunteered regularly at animal shelters walking dogs, and have years of hands-on experience caring for both dogs and cats. I also have two cats of my own, so I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy and compassionate caring for your furry family members. I’m very responsible, responsive, patient, and detail-oriented, and I always strive to make pets feel safe, comfortable, loved, and cared for while their owners are away. Whether your pet loves long walks, playtime, cuddles, or just calm companionship, I’ll make sure they feel happy and cared for every step of the way. My goal is to become your furry best friend’s temporary best friend while you’re away! I also love providing photos, videos and update check-ins so you can feel relaxed knowing your pets are in good hands. I’m a very caring, attentive, patient, and reliable pet sitter who truly loves animals and treats every pet like my own. I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy caring for your pets while you’re away, and I always strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, loved, and well cared for in their home environment. I work Monday–Friday from 8 AM–5 PM with an hour-long break during the day, which allows me flexibility for check-ins, walks, feedings, potty breaks, and quality time with your pets throughout the day. Before and after work, I make sure pets receive plenty of attention, affection, exercise, and care, and I always prioritize keeping owners updated with messages and photos for peace of mind. I’m very responsive, detail-oriented, and committed to following your pet’s routine closely so they feel happy, relaxed, and cared for while you’re away. Animals have always had a huge place in my heart, and caring for them comes very naturally to me. I care deeply for my own pets and always make sure they feel safe, loved, comfortable, and well cared for every single day. I understand that pets are family, and I treat every animal with the same level of love, patience, attention, and compassion that I give my own. One of the most important things to me while pet sitting is keeping pets comfortable by maintaining their normal routines as closely as possible. Whether that means sticking to feeding schedules, walk times, medications, playtime, bedtime routines, or simply giving them the comfort and companionship they’re used to, I always prioritize making pets feel secure and stress-free while their owners are away. I’m very attentive and detail-oriented when it comes to animal care, and your pet’s safety, happiness, and well-being will always be my top priority. My goal is to create a calm, loving, and trustworthy environment where both pets and owners feel completely comfortable and at ease.

“Very Respectful and living to all my fur babies!”

Mariah

About: I love to go on walks and be outside. I am very trustworthy and am rarely ever late. I am very caring and always want to make sure the dog is as happy as can be. I will listen to any instructions you have. I just want to provide a helping hand while getting the chance to hang out with some amazing dogs! I have a very open schedule and work as a bartender so mostly work afternoons. Because of this I have time during the day to care for your pet as well as many full days throughout the week I care for pets at my clients home so that they are comfortable with their surroundings and can be as calm and happy as can be

About: I have owned animals since 2020 and still have quite a bit of animals at home! i just got a certificate for dog grooming and graduated at Niacc for that. Soon I will be open to the public hopefully for dog grooming. I have loved animals since I was young and took care of them since 2020 I still currently own animals and always will I have my cats and dogs I have been taking care of for a while now. I'm available on Mostly on wed,Thur,Fri and Saturdays. I will take potty for mostly every 6 hrs or more and give them a good amount of attention and make sure they are doing good. I have them leashed in the front yard till I get a fence built. Have there good available all the time and water and not kenneled unless naughty. I try to give them as much attention as I can!

“Brooke was great! She was very communicative and flexible throughout my travel and my pets loved her!”

Raven S.

About: I grew up taking care of dogs on our family farm. I was responsible for feeding, watering, cleaning, and spending time with them each day. I also grew up with a cat in the home. I love animals and enjoy taking dogs on walks. Besides my school schedule, I am very free. I have my own car and I live on campus. I am available in morning and evening and in between classes. I can fulfill any need that you may have for caring for your animal in your home. I live in a dorm on campus, which is not animal friendly:)

About: Hello, my name is Kelsey. My husband's name is Manny and together we have a doggy daycare and boarding facility as well as offering various drop in's/walks, house-sitting, etc. We're located outside of Forest City on an acreage. So, a little about me; I've been working with animals my entire life. I grew up attending the local 4H program which taught me various skills with all types of animals! From bathing horses and cattle, to performing the Heimlich maneuver on dogs and cats. I'm trained in CPR (animal and human). I've delivered cattle, puppies, and kittens, I can administer medications, and IVs, surgery aftercare, and repair minor wounds. I've done volunteer work with various agencies in the North Iowa area including all the local animal shelters, Harmony Ranch of Clear Lake (a non-profit organization servicing local clientele with equestrian therapies), and have personally made trips to both Oklahoma and Texas to rescue dogs from kill shelters. I've owned, fostered, studied, and trained dogs, cats, and horses of all sizes and breeds, from newborn to senior, from happy-go-lucky to scared and aggressive. We have 18 acres of land here that we've spent a lot of time and love cleaning up to create kind of a puppy (and human) paradise. We've carved out several walking paths both wooded and non, and about 10 of those acres are pasture where we take pups out on 40 & 50-foot leashes so they have lots of freedom while maintaining an extra level of safety. We also have shallow ponds for those pups who do like to dip their toes but can certainly avoid them for those who don't care for the water and we try to go for as many walks as possible with the pups while they're in our care. We have individual, cage-free, doggy suites inside our home if needed but we really try to stick to a more normal at-home environment where the dogs are out and about, with us, allowed on the furniture, have access to our big "toy boxes", and have freedom. Our entire downstairs family room is a puppy playroom with lots of toys, where they can all play together and we're in the process of turning our attached (heated and cooled) garage into another puppy playroom! We provide several daily walks, applicable socialization, and stimulating entertainment for your fur baby. Our goal is to keep every pet active with appropriate exercise, and mentally stimulating games/activities. Medications: We administer medications and medical treatments regularly. Just let us know what your needs are and we're happy to accommodate! My husband and I are both self-employed, remotely (work from home), which gives us the opportunity to be available almost 24/7. I make sure to update our calendar on Rover, regularly. While I do have dogs and a cat inside my house, they are all kept separate until we're able to give them slow, proper introductions. They're kept separate until they become familiar with one another, and there is immediate and direct supervision. Although your fur-baby may do alright without a leash at home, we leash every dog, every time we go outside, without exception. We have a play area, which is fenced in, but they're kept on a leash until secured within the fence. We have a security system, 24/7 fire, and carbon monoxide monitoring, along with security cameras in place to ensure all of our clients are kept safe at all times.

“Madison was so kind to respond to my urgent response quickly and help me with my dog in a difficult situation. She came over to meet Flip ahead of time to help ease him into being left with a new person and she was super patient with my nervous dog. I'm so grateful for her willingness to help on very short notice!”

Juli H.

About: I have owned puppies, adopted pets, as well as taken care of seniors. I have experience with cats, dogs, hamsters, and fish. I am open to birds and reptiles as well. I have taken care of dogs on our property for the last few years, but prefer to take care of animals in their own environment. I am currently teaching full-time, so can work on weekends. Then from June-mid August I have full week availability. I do not require much notice, as I am fairly flexible. I prefer to take care of animals in their own environment. This keeps their stress down, during the time you are gone. I am very careful to follow all instructions and will always ask first if something requires clarity.

About: I have always had many animals growing up, from German shepherds to geckos, there is no animal that I don’t absolutely adore, I have three cats and many reptiles of my own:) I am no longer pregnant! But I do have a little one now, so I will take in small to medium dogs and cats or one large dog, two small dogs are okay! But if your dog is super chaotic and hyper i recommend a different sitter for your pup :)! I promise to make your pet a top priority in my home, nothing toxic or dangerous will be out to harm your pet in any way, my house is completely pet friendly! Plus I do have a little one so childproofing my house has helped with the puppies too 🤣❤️‍🔥

About: I've always loved dogs and loved caring for them. I work from home now and love to spend my free time with your pups! I have my own mini dachshund puppy named Fern, who loves everyone and every dog she meets! I'd love to care for your animal while you are away. I am a wedding and portrait photographer, so during the week I am mostly at home working. I am typically free Monday-Friday to watch your pups or let them out! I also love taking them for walks. I have my own mini dachshund puppy named Fern, so your dog will be taken outside as many times as I take my own (which is a lot!) They can enjoy playing together and I also love taking them for walks to tire them out!

About: We have had the pleasure of owning a small business called "Pet-Inn" and boarded many dogs! Me and my mom took care of others dogs for quite some time and really enjoyed it. This experience helped me become passionate about entrepreneurship as well as working towards a compassionate connection with your pets! I currently have a part-time small business I'm running apart from being a "SAHM" so I will have plenty of time to get to know your beloved pet and get to know them so I can take care of them in the best way I know possible! I have some free time in my schedule, so finding a slot during the week to care for your pet works well for us. I have a now 6-year-old who adores small dogs, cats, and other animals! I am well aware of the responsibilities of pet care, but I want to emphasize that your pet's safety is my top priority.