House Sitting in Defiance

About: pets are my passion. fur, feathers, paws, hooves, big, small; I cherish them all I've been an animal lover since the day I was born. I grew up being the caretaker for our family dogs. And I honestly volunteered for it, I couldn't help myself. Fast forward, and I am now the proud owner of 5 goats, 2 dogs, a snail and 4 fish. It's taken some time to find my direction for a career. The typical paths never stuck for me. I tried my hand at many different things, but couldn't put my finger on my purpose. I knew I was happiest with any and all animals, but how could that be a career? I've always been the one to volunteer to care for my family and friends' pets anytime I can. When I'm going away, I plan my trips around my pups and take them with us. And I make it a point to visit all the zoos and aquariums I can. Animals, especially our nearest and dearest pets, are a special gift from God. Currently, I am working through some dog training courses, so I will be able to provide the best care to each and every client and to build on my skillset and expand my services in the future. Now that I have had the epiphany I needed, please let me meet your pets! :) I provide care for your pets in the comfort of their own home. I have a flexible schedule for both weekends and weekdays. Message me to chat about the care you're looking for! If there are any dates that you are looking for care that appears unavailable, please send me a message, my schedule can usually be flexible. Every pet is unique. I am happy to tailor my services to their individual needs. Walks, check-ins, feeding, baths, photos & updates, you name it. If there isn't somewhere to walk your pup at your house, I have a spacious and reliable pickup truck and am happy to take them for a drive to a safe trail. If you need them bathed and don't have the space, I can absolutely take them for a ride to Tractor Supply to get them cleaned up for you. I am also able to provide services as a pet attendant for your wedding or special event if you need an extra hand to make sure your non-human family members are also enjoying in the special moments.

“Chelsea was wonderful house-sitting and taking care of our Winston. She was punctual and attentive and was a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely reach out to her in the future and would highly recommend!”

Shawna H.

“Lexi REALLY took amazing care of my pup!! Hikes and cuddles and pics galore. So so impressed and i can’t wait for her to take care of my dog again :)”

Dana C.

“Tessa was fabulous. Our 2 dogs were very comfortable with her and she took great care of them over an entire weekend. She is a great communicator, prompt and a pleasure to work with. We will be happy to book her again.”

Shannon B.

About: My motto is that it's my responsibility to make sure that each dog under my care is HAPPY and SAFE. Every day that I'm with your pup, I keep that motto at the forefront of my mind. I know how important dogs are to our lives, so it's my duty to make sure that your pup gets to experience the same kind of love and care that they're used to at home. I'm a huge dog lover, so making pups as happy as I can, just comes second nature for me! When taking on a new client, I typically like to schedule a meet-and-greet. It's a great way to make sure that we're all a good fit for one another, which is so important to me. Likewise, it gives us the opportunity to chat face-to-face about your pup and your care expectations. No one knows your dog better than you do, so it's always great to chat with owners in person about what makes their pup tick! Finally, I just love meeting new dogs! I like to get down on their level to show them that I'm a welcome presence here to make friends, and I'm sure we'll be best buddies in no time at all. I know how difficult it is to be away from your best friend, so communication is the name of my game. I'll make sure to send plenty of regular updates with accompanying pictures so you can see just how much fun your pup and I are having! I’m hoping to make Rover a full-time career! That’s how much I love animals! I’m very flexible with all your pet caring needs so if there’s anything I can help with, please let me know! Although I'm unable to watch your pups at my home, I'll make sure they're safe at yours! I make sure I understand the pups needs, routine, and any specific care instructions provided by you, the owner. This includes feeding, providing fresh water, ensuring their environment is safe and clean, exercising them, and administering medications or treatments if required.

“Taylor was a last minute lifesaver because I accidentally booked the wrong dates with our regular in home dog sitter. Outside of this, Taylor did an awesome job with our three rambunctious dogs, sent updates with pictures and even vacuumed before she left. We can’t wait to rebook with Taylor!”

Jennifer J.