Dog Walking in Colony Farm, Kalamazoo, MI

“Great walk! Erin was on time and took great care of both dogs while I was out of town for the day. I appreciated the pictures and map of their dog walk route! Thanks, Erin!!”

“Sara came over to meet my puppy and understand his needs before she did her drop in walk. I loved the pictures she sent me and a detailed note on how his first visit with her went :) Thank you Sara!!!!!”

“An absolute wonderful person to watch after your pet! She was so loving toward Charlie and he had an absolutely blast with her while I was out of town. Big thanks to Theresa!”

“Very sweet with my pup”

“Daniel is a sweet animal lover who takes excellent care of both his own pets and those of his clients. He's very patient and understanding with animals, and it's obvious they can sense he is a true friend. I have no worries leaving my beloved animals with Daniel, as I know they are always in good, loving hands. Daniel is very responsible and trustworthy, and I always know my babies will be treated wonderfully under his watch!”

“Thanks Claire! You have been AMAZING! Thanks so much for taking care of my fur baby! I will contAct you later today when I get home.”

“Jess has been grooming my dog for a couple years. He is a rescue and is very timid but loves to go see Jess. She is very patient with him. She is dependable and has alot of experience working with dogs. I wholeheartedly recommend her for whatever your pet needs are.”

“Dear Kenzie, Thanks for taking care of Drax. Really stubborn with new people, but he was very fond of you! Also thanks for being so flexible with my schedule and accommodating my requests! Would book again!”

“Reliable and professional.”

About: I've had different kinds of pets since I was 8. I have taken care of rabbits, cats, dogs, fish, and turtles. I always have a thing when it comes to animals, I really enjoy their presence. I'm very playful with animals and I always make sure that the animals I take care of are comfortable and happy being around me. I am currently a full time student. If you need me on weekdays please let me know because I have different schedules each day. Notes: I am pretty much available for the summer! My apartment is pet friendly. There's a big field next to my apartment. There is a lot of puppies in my neighborhood so your dog won't ever get lonely. There's also dog waste bags everywhere near my apartment, so your dog can potty anywhere. For cats, I have cat toys in my apartment because I have 2 cats but they currently live at my parents house, for potty I might have to buy the sand or if you could provide one that would be awesome!

About: I completed the Dog Walking Academy in November 2018, provided by TipTopTails Training in Kalamazoo. Also completed Pet Tech CPR, First Aid and Care in November 2018. Having recently retired from WMU, I am looking forward to spending time with your dog(s) or cat(s) and earning some extra income. I have been a dog owner all of my life, my husband and I currently have one American Staffordshire Terrier rescue named Mazzie who is three years old. I am available to come to your home to visit with and care for your pets, I am not able to house your animals at my home during the day or overnight. Eventually, these services may also be available. I have experience with dogs who need daily medications (insulin, seizure meds) or those with chronic issues. I am available to care for your pet(s) in your home while you are away for the day or on vacation. I am retired from WMU and have fairly open days and evenings. I am not able to do overnights at this time. I have had many dogs and right now we have adopted a new rescue dog, a Staffordshire terrier who is about 3 years old. For that reason, I do not bring your animals to my home, I come to you.

About: I am a retired high school counselor who loves animals. I’m married, no children, but have two beautiful Maine Coons, Luke and Scout. I have time to help others take care of their dogs and/or cats. I am the biggest animal lover you will ever meet! I can care for your pets when you’re away and give them the care and attention they deserve. Whatever they need while you’re away, just let me know. I’m happy to help! I will feed your pets and make sure they have clean water. If you’re gone for a while, I can play with the cats or take the dogs for walks. In my own home, my cats free feed wet and dry food. They also have a water fountain and get bottled water only. They have tons of toys, many of which are interactive. They get their nails trimmed once a week and combed daily.

“Lizzie helped us with our cat several times, even over an extended month vacation. She is very responsive! She really loved our cat, which made us feel okay about leaving her, even with medical concerns.”

“Did a great job meeting our two dogs and understood all the instruction we have for when we typically walk them. Enjoyed how the whole meeting went!”

“Grace was willing to come a long way for a trial walk and then realized it was too far. She was friendly and able to handle my larger dog and nervous smaller dog.”

About: I have had the opportunity to bring peace of mind to dozens of loving pet parents over the last 4 years. I have watched pets during housesits, in my own home, and sometimes just for a walk! I have taken care of many senior dogs and have the experience required to provide them with proper love and care. I’m currently back in Kalamazoo ! I’m very excited to navigate the pet community here and meet new pet families in need of experienced care. I prefer housesitting, but I will be available for regular check-ins. I am very flexible and receptive to whatever style of care you find suitable for your pet! I have had multiple experiences with plant sitting, pet sitting, house sitting, and I work well in new situations. A lot of empathy goes a long way, and that is something I always keep in mind as I work.

“Barb is amazing!!! Every time she gets home, Lola gets super excited because she knows is time for her walk! Barb is sweet and very kind with my baby!! 100% recommended!!”

About: I’ve been pet-sitting since I was sixteen years old looking after our neighbor’s beloved poodle. All through college, I had repeat customers asking me to walk and look after their dogs. I have experience with large, energetic lab puppies and small, nervous terriers. I also have experience with guinea pigs (I had two for many years and have pet-sat for guinea pigs) and cats (I’ve looked after cats and have two of my own)! I have weekends free and will be working part-time, which means I’ll have plenty of time to look in on your furry friends! So long as I have enough time in advance, I’m willing to work with you to ensure that your loved one has all the care they need! Your pet’s safety and security is my top priority! I will not take dogs anywhere unleashed. Both of my cats are indoor cats, so if yours are the same, I know how to make sure your feline stays inside! Both of my cats are up to date on all vaccinations as well as Frontline flea/tick/worm prevention.

“Genevieve has taken care of our dogs multiple times and has always done a great job. Not only does she walk them, feed them, etc, but she has also bathed them when we asked. You can tell that Genevieve genuinely loves dogs and taking care of them. We feel happy to leave our pups in her car when we are out of town.she takes care great care of our home as well.”

“Maddie is amazing, we always feel better going out of town knowing she is watching our puppy! She is flexible, attentive and reliable. If Norbert could talk he would certainly agree ◡̈”