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Sitter Profile Image: Ekow D.
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Ekow D.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Virginia Park, Detroit, MI, 48206

I was nervous because this was the first time I'd left Picasso with someone he didn't know. Ekow was extremely kind and sent updates of a happy dog daily, which made me feel much better. We've found a new sitter and I will definitely be reaching out anytime we need a sitter. Five stars!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jess K.
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Jess K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
35 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Midtown, Detroit, MI, 48201

Jess is wonderful. I have engaged her twice to board my American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Both times issues arose, one was a health issue and another where my flight was cancelled and I needed extra days of care. She cheerfully accommodated the situation and put my mind at ease during a stressful time. She takes great care of Halle, who is a rescue and can be reactive towards other dogs. I usually have to give a lot of instructions for sitters, but not so much with Jess, she just knows what to do. I especially noticed that Halle was more relaxed after staying with Jess. Now that she is used to her, I feel really comfortable leaving Halle with Jess.

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Beverly R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48209

If you have a small dog, Beverly is unreal. My frenchie loves going to her home. She is given so much love, care and attention the entire time she is there. She has her own bed and rest area during the day with lots of toys. She never goes in a crate or cage, and plays all day long. At night Beverly lets my cookie sleep in the bed. If you are reading this go no further, Beverly provides unbelievable care. I would never consider an overnight kennel and once you try Beverly to babysit you wont either. Thank you Beverly for caring for my baby.

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Kayla E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
13 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Midtown, Detroit, MI, 48201

So happy I booked with Kayla to sit my pup while I was on vacation. She kept my mind at ease with all the pictures and the updates. I felt confident she would treat my dog right. I definitely plan on booking with her again in the near future.

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Theresa & Adrian B.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
19 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Woodbridge, Detroit, MI, 48208

Theresa and Adrian took great care of my boy while I was away for a few days! They kept me up to date and also kept up with his normal routine of long regular walks to keep him fulfilled. I also appreciated the flexibility with drop off and pick up times. Thanks for taking good care of Butters!

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Kayla V.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
22 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Midtown, Detroit, MI, 48201

Kayla took great care of my baby Chico. She was very nice and sent messages and updates the whole time during his stay with her. I would definitely recommend her. My dog don’t even walk with me because he’s lazy and he was walking with her. She’s the dog whisperer. Love her

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Elizabeth & Christopher L.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
River Rouge, MI, 48218

Elizabeth was great communicating and letting us know the status of our dog Chico. We were very please with her care and services. Looking forward to booking her again!

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Pallavi K.
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CA$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Windsor, ON, N9A

I am grateful that I found Pallavi she was wonderful with kylo and kept me updated. I loved and cared for him and I can tell he enjoyed his stay with her as well.

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Whitney & Samuel Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Woodbridge, Detroit, MI, 48208

Whitney and Samuel took excellent care of Kodi! He was so happy with them. They sent pictures and gave updates. I will definitely book with them again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Natalia V.
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Natalia V.
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CA$37
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4.9 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Windsor, ON, N8S

Natalia and her husband took AMAZING care of our dog Sam. He loved every second there. They were very accommodating with pick up/drop off times. I will definitely being taking Sam back to them next time we need a sitter.

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Steven S.
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$29
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4.9 out of 5 stars
347 reviews
200 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Hazel Park, MI, 48030

We have used Steven several times for our pet boarding and he is excellent with my Spinks. Spinks is always happy and exhausted from all the exercise he gets at Steven’s. I highly recommend him for your pet sitting/boarding needs.

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Sofia F.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Detroit, MI, 48202

Sofia, thank you so much! Sofia was fantastic. Communication was perfect, and much appreciated. We had a good meet and greet to start, which led into a very comfortable and fun stay for Ara. The pictures said it all, I coudl see my dog smiling in every photo as she was so happy. When a pet owner is away for 8 days for work, it precisely this that makes it a tad easier. I would highly recommend Sofia, and hope to have Ara stay with Sofia again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Allesha B.
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Allesha B.
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CA$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Windsor, ON, N8Y

Our dog Zoey is always so happy to stay with Allesha and her dogs! Allesha is fast and quick with correspondence and takes good care of our dog. We are happy repeat customers. Thank you!

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Whitley P.
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$48
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4.8 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ferndale, MI, 48220

Whitley took such great care of my senior dog. Shout outs for the last minute accomodation. I really appreciated the videos, reports and that her dog was such a good host too.

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Sitter Profile Image: Queeny T.
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Queeny T.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
30 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Hazel Park, MI, 48030

Queeny provided a safe and welcoming home away from home for our two dogs. She sent us photos or videos every day to show that the dogs were healthy and happy, and we could tell that the dogs were stress-free when we came to collect them. We like the fact that there was an enclosed yard for them to run in, and that they were the only dogs in the home. We will definitely use Queeny again!

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Yelitsa J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Briggs, Detroit, MI, 48202

Yelitsa took exceptional care of my pet, Enoki. I was totally comfortable knowing that my pet was in good hands. The daily update pictures informed me that Enoki was happy. Excellent service!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylyn K.
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Kaylyn K.
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$40
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15 years of experience
Midtown, Detroit, MI, 48201

About: I have been the trusted family and friend dog sitter for over 15 years, consistently being the first person people turn to whenever they go out of town. I grew up in a home surrounded by animals, so caring for pets has always felt natural to me and has become a true part of who I am. I recently lost my Shih Tzu due to old age, which also gave me meaningful experience caring for a senior dog and understanding the patience, attentiveness, and gentle care older pets require. I truly enjoy being around animals and providing them with comfort, companionship, and routine care. I especially miss having a little “fur companion” around and look forward to giving that same love and attention to every pet I care for. I work from home, which allows me to provide a highly flexible and reliable schedule for pet care throughout the day. I am able to accommodate morning, midday, evening, and even last-minute requests depending on availability. Because I am home-based, pets in my care receive consistent attention, regular check-ins, walks, and companionship rather than being left alone for long periods. I can easily adjust my routine to meet feeding schedules, medication times, and exercise needs, ensuring each pet’s normal routine is maintained as closely as possible while their owner is away. I care for pets by focusing on maintaining their normal routine, comfort, and safety while their owners are away. I treat every pet as if they are my own, making sure they receive plenty of attention, affection, exercise, and consistent care throughout the day. I pay close attention to feeding schedules, bathroom breaks, walks, and any special instructions such as medications or behavioral needs. I also provide regular updates and photos so pet owners can feel confident and connected while they are apart from their pets. The services I offer include dog walking, drop-in visits, boarding, and house sitting. During walks, I ensure pets get safe, enjoyable exercise suited to their energy level. For drop-ins, I provide feeding, potty breaks, playtime, and companionship. For boarding and house sitting, I create a calm, caring environment where pets feel secure and receive ongoing attention, routine care, and supervision. My goal is to make sure each pet feels comfortable, loved, and well cared for from start to finish.

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Lila & Liam C.
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$45
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12 years of experience
Nw Goldberg, Detroit, MI, 48208

About: I had a dog aggressive dog for six years and it was always hard to find a sitter. We want to make sure other people can find a place for their dog where they will be comfortable and the owners can enjoy their time away without worry. We are home starting Thursday evening and would be available to take care of your doggie so it will feel comfortable. We can take your dog on walks and because we have the weekend off we can spend as much time as needed to make your pet feel loved. Together we have experience walking a dog reactive dog in the UP and Detroit where anything could happen at a moments notice. We understand how important it is to avoid triggers, and what to do to help you dog when it's unavoidable. We also have experience with old dogs who need medicine and low impact play time as well as anxious dogs who aren't sure what's going on.

Sitter Profile Image: Rahied L.
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Rahied L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southfield, MI, 48075

Rahied took amazing care of our puppy, Coco! We had a last-minute non-pet friendly trip come up and he was able to accommodate our request of having her stay in his home within twelve hours of booking. We had contacted him the previous evening in case our possible sitter fell through. It was her first time being away from us and we were all very anxious. Rahied put our minds at ease as he is extremely kind and communicative. He responded very quickly to messages through the app. He was also very understanding when our puppy had an accident in his house. She's completely potty trained but I will only go potty in our backyard usually, almost never going when we are on walks. Rahied continue to take her out frequently in his yard and walks to try to get her to go. He showed genuine care and concern for her which was reassuring to us that we had made the right choice entrusting him with our puppy's care. Coco even came home with a new toy that she apparently grew attached to while at Rahied's house. She came home happy like she had a great time! We would definitely recommend Rahied!

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Vanessa C.
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CA$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
12 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Windsor, ON, N9C

Winston had a great experience with Vanessa. She kept us updated on how he was doing with texts and pics. Really appreciated the walks with him. Having kids there provides more of a family atmosphere for your pet. Highly recommend

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you Ashley for taking care of our Shinobi while we were in town for work! He came back to us very calm and happy.

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Stella C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We have used Ekow multiple times and our dog is always so excited to see him. We feel very comfortable every time we need to travel. Thank you Ekow!

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Bailey M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess is always fantastic, communicative, and accommodating; she has become our regular sitter for our girls! I would recommend her to anybody, complete peace of mind and our 2 pups absolutely love her.

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Amy C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yelitsa took exceptional care of my pet, Enoki. I was totally comfortable knowing that my pet was in good hands. The daily update pictures informed me that Enoki was happy. Excellent service!!!

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EdealerMe
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carson was so great to my Jackson. He took great care of him and made him feel right at home. Carson sent great communications before and while I was away. I felt very comfortable leaving Jackson with Carson and will be so happy if he is able to keep him any time I need to be away.

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Amy S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanna was amazing with Koda! She was very good at communicating & keeping me updated on him daily by sending pictures and videos. I definitely recommend her!

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Melissa M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

5/5, 10/10, A+ care from Aaria! I had boarded my 7 year old anxious rescue with her and she was extremely accommodating and even on a shorter notice. He was very comfortable with her and at her place, she also kept up great communication while I was out of town. I will absolutely be going back to her if I need care for him again! I can’t recommend enough, she provided such great care for my dog! :) Thank you agaiN Aaria!

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J G.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sofia provided great feedback and recommendations for future visits. The pups seemed happy and comfortable in her home, and we’ll definitely keep her suggestions in mind going forward. They came home exhausted, relaxed, and clearly enjoyed their little vacation away from home!

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Utaka W.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Theresa and Adrian were wonderful with my dog TJ! Their home is truly perfect for dogs and they were super communicative throughout our stay. Will be booking with them in the future! :)

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Autumn B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Beverly was great as always! She kept me in the loop on all of what Gucci was up to with pics, videos, & messages! He had some well needed playtime with other pups and cuddles! As long as she will have us, we will definitely be re-booking!

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Kiersten A.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Good communicator. Took care of russ with frequent walks and meals. Twice a day. A nice feature was sharing daily photo updates through the rover app. I could tell he was healthy and attentive. I would definitely work with Jess again.

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Michelange S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mango has never been more happy during / after a boarding. Kayla will be his new fav vacation place :)

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Francois B.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin and Carl were awesome watching my pup Butter. She was exhausted from playing with their dog and seemed to have a great time. Highly recommended!!

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Erik R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

We always feel confident that our Louie is well looked after when at Madeleine and Joe's. They are so accommodating with our busy schedule and occasional last minute changes.

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Jacqueline M.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was great with Ballerina! Agreed to take her on with short notice for a long weekend trip even considering her medication/anxious needs. Kept us well updated with daily photos and even took her on walks despite the snowy Michigan winter. Ballerina seems to have made a great new friend :)

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Destiny P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much!! Very helpful and Bella misses you guys already! She cried in the car as we pulled away from your house when I picked her up

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Owen P.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren is always so good with my pup. She sends regular updates/pics and always treats my dog so well. My only issue is i think my dog likes Lauren better than me 😂

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Erik R.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kira's been our rover since we moved to Detroit, and our dog's hung out with her and her dog many times at this point. Our dog clearly loves staying over, which is rare for her, and it speaks to Kira's ability to care for animals and be responsible and present. Will continue to trust her with my dog for as long as she's willing!

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Sang-Duk S.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience with Crystal and Ambria . They were professional, kind, and treated my dog like their own. I received regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dog came home happy, well-cared for, and clearly enjoyed their time. I highly recommend both Crystal and Ambria to anyone looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter! Just to add…. They went above and beyond while caring for my dog, who has some medical issues that require extra attention. They followed all instructions carefully, gave medications on time, and kept me updated with messages and photos throughout the stay. It was such a relief knowing my dog was in caring and capable hands.

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Kyana C.
Boarding
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren is a fantastic pet sitter. It's clear she loves dogs, and that's exactly why I keep coming back to her. While with her, my dogs get to meet new people (her family), play with new dogs, and have a vacation of their own. She's very responsive and provides consistent updates. I would recommend her to any dog parent in the area!

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Tristan L.
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