Dog Sitting in Dexter

About: I absolutely adore all animals, especially dogs! I have been caring for and house sitting dogs of all breeds since I was 15 years old. Throughout my experience, I have cared for both puppies and senior dogs making sure to adapt to each dog's unique personality and needs. I have grown up and lived with dogs my entire life, so I understand the importance of providing them with love, attention, and exercise. I am highly attentive, reliable, and committed to satisfying both the pet’s and owner’s needs. I am currently a student; however, I have a very flexible schedule, and can tailor my schedule towards the needs of my clients. I can work weekends. I am a focused and hard worker and will make sure your pet is cared for to the best of my ability. I love all animals and want to make sure that their needs are met through exercise, love, and care.

About: I have been a pet sitter since I was a kid. I am a medical student at UMich looking for an excuse to walk more this spring, and love animals. I have had dogs and cats my whole life and used to work at a horse barn, so my experience is varied! I am not currently working so my schedule is very flexible! Happy to do morning, afternoon, or evening walks or check ins. Whatever you might need! Happy to come to your house to check on your pets, provide walks, or feed. I currently have a cat of my own who is spoiled with daily playtime :)

“Would highly recommend Hadlie for all your pet-sitting needs. She is thorough, kind, and a true animal lover. She will treat your pets as she would her own. We came home after a week to a happy, healthy kitty and we never had to worry while away.”

Kaitlin M.

“Mary-kate is very caring and communicative. Booked her once and then once again short notice for last minute travel for work and she was incredible. Highly recommend.”

Alina S.

“Mariana and Denys are great! A++ as always, loving, devoted and take care of our pup and kitten while were away. (psss. they send lots of pictures for piece of mind)”

Amy M.

About: I love animals. I grew up with a German Shepard and horses and ponies. We had a Black Lab when my Children were school age whom we adored. I have had large dogs including Rottweilers, Black Lab, Shepard's, and Huskies and taken care of small dogs too including poodles and dachshund's. My neighbors have Two Golden Retrievers whom I spend time with and visit me daily. I have a large yard and I love to play with the dogs and walk dogs. I have a medical background with humans and I am a stickler about safety. I once took care of a cat that needed antibiotics through a tube in his leg. I can safely give medicines to pets. I work from home part time so I have plenty of time to exercise and play with your pup. I live on a country road with lots of good things to sniff. I have a ranch style home in a big yard with lots of shade trees. I will leash your dog if needed when they go outside and stay with them to play. I have security cameras at the front of the property. I live in a very safe and friendly neighborhood.

About: I have been taking care of animals for 8+ years. I have many years of experience and am also a cat owner myself. I feel very comfortable taking care of pets. My aunt is a vet and always my point of contact when I have questions, so I feel confident that I am knowledgeable about taking care of animals☺️ I currently work full time, from 7a-3:30p. After that I am available to take care of your pets! I also have all weekends and holidays off! I currently have a cat and live in an apartment but am comfortable bringing other animals in. I also have past experience with staying over in clients homes to pet sit and feel very comfortable doing so.

About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs since my childhood, I’m the first person my friends and family ask to watch their pets. Dogs of all sizes are welcome! From chihuahua to wolfhound, I’ve taken care of them all. I have experience administering medication, strict feeding and behavioral schedules, multiple dogs and cats at a time, you name it! I look forward to meeting new furry friends! I currently work part time with a set schedule so I am reliably available on mondays and tuesdays with some flexibility for other days of the week. I am willing to find a schedule that works I live in Dexter with a fenced in yard and a pup of my own, so they can play together if you’re comfortable with that. If your pet isn’t as sociable, I’m still very familiar with area and love going for long walks. As for drop in visits, I will follow any and all instructions specific to your pet and living space with the utmost respect. I value privacy and integrity and would never do anything to make you feel uncomfortable.

About: Experienced with dogs, cats, and everything in between. I miss my German Shepherd that passed a few years ago and thought caring for other people’s pet might be a fun alternative. As a Native American and proud steward of nature, my connection to animals runs deep — it’s not just what I do, it’s part of who I am. From raising puppies with positive-reinforcement training to providing loving end-of-life care for a senior dog, I bring patience, experience, and genuine devotion to every animal in my care. I’m also a quick learner and happy to follow any specific routines or preferences you have for your pet. Over the years I’ve worked with an unusually wide range of animals, including chickens, horses, cows, reptiles, sugar gliders, and even wildlife like squirrels, raccoons, and whitetail deer. Whatever your pet needs, chances are I’ve been there. My schedule is currently flexible, allowing a wide-range of potential scheduling options to support you and your pets’ needs. Please reach out to discuss your situation and care needs. Pets need a safe and secure environment. I think part of what makes a situation safe for pets is familiarity and therefore always suggest the least amount of disruption to their normal schedule, which is typically within their own households. It’s important to understand your pets’ typical detailed routine and work to drive similar consistency during care. I’m open to other arrangements based on your individual needs.

“This was a drop-in visit to acquaint Clare with our house and our dog's routine before we leave for a trip. She was very responsible and took our printed instructions home to study and determine if we missed anything.”

Diana C.

About: I am a lifelong cat and dog owner/lover. I look forward to assisting in keeping your pet safe, sound , fed, exercised and loved while you are away. I work in an elementary school during the year and part time in the summer. I can be available early morning, evenings and weekends from September -May and have more availability during the summer. I am available to walk pets and or just spend time on a visit interacting as the pets needs require. I can feed and tend to the pets upkeep, including cleaning up litter boxes or yard deposits.

About: Hi there! Besides being an absolute animal lover, I have experience working at an animal boarding service and have also provided pet care through Rover for the last two summers. Through this experience, I’ve cared for pets with different personalities, routines, and needs. I’m happy to provide plenty of walks, playtime, and individualized care to help make your pet’s time away from home as comfortable as possible. Whether your pet loves staying active or prefers extra patience and attention, I’ll make sure they feel safe, cared for, and well-loved while you’re away! I am currently on summer break so I’m availability is wide open! I am typically the most free on weekdays, mon-fri from 7am-7pm. Weekends will work too from 10am - 6pm. When caring for your pet(s) I will 100% go off what your routine is for them. With only additional love and patience to ensure you pet(s) are comfortable with me in their space/ daily routine.

“Mengdongxue was an incredibly reliable and caring pet setter for my kitty! A true lifesaver when my pet care plans had fallen through last-minute. I loved all the photos and updates, and could tell my cat really liked her. I would absolutely recommend Mengdongxue to anyone!”

Laura S.

About: Hi !! I’m Jasmine and I’m a student at U-M so I’m available most of the entire summer. I write music for a living so the times I’m away from home will be for premieres and other things but I’ll update my availability to reflect my summer travel (which isn’t a lot). Otherwise I’m free any day. I’ve had dogs and cats my entire life and my childhood dog lived to be 18, so I have experience with senior pets as well. I can administer medications, I will take them on frequent walks, feed them on their schedule, and have plenty of play time. I have a loving and sweet fur baby named Blossom who is a toy poodle/ bichon frise mix. She is comfortable around dogs and cats and if anything is a little shy. She’s not crate trained so I’d allow your pet to roam freely through the house. Anything I do for Blossom is what I’d do for your baby unless you tell me otherwise, and she’s treated like a princess! I know visits away from home can be a little stressful for your fur baby, but rest assured I can handle any situation and make sure your baby feels at home. Expect many pictures and videos! I live a little bit outside of Ann Arbor but getting to me from Ann Arbor would be a short drive. My neighborhood is very dog friendly so it will be no problem! I care for my pet A LOT throughout the day, so walks, feeding, play time, anything is completely a part of my daily routine. I take Blossom on walks numerous times a day so if you have a pet that isn’t house trained yet, I think having her around will be helpful for them to learn how. If in my home, everything is already safe for pets to be there. I don’t have any carpet so I’m not concerned about pet messes, I can clean them up easily. I’m very attentive to my own pet and would be just as attentive to your fur baby. I’d invite you to come see my place before your pet’s stay to see if it’d be a good fit. If in your place, I will follow any rules you have for me.

About: I have taken care of many different types of animals and breeds, I enjoy helping with enrichment ideas for pets and talking to them a lot. As a REALTOR®️, I have flexibility to include pets in my daily life, which uplifts me and makes me happy to help other pet owners. I am very detailed oriented. I know every pet can be incredibly different so I work with the caretaker to provide the best experience possible.

“Fatima was great! She took amazing care of our little cat Alfred and left us detailed notes after each of her visits with him. We have full trust and appreciation of Fatima’s caring expertise.”

Sama J.

“The experience we had with Deaunna was purely wonderful. She is very professional, caring, loving and kind. Our dog enjoyed spending time with her family and Nora. We will certainly choose her again in the future! Highly Recommend!”

Vivian Y.

About: My whole life I have had dogs. When I was little a yellow lab, and now a very large charcoal lab, his name is Finn in my profile picture, he’s my best bud. Also added another furry friend to our mix, a red golden retriever, her name is Sadie. I also have four cats, one big orange tabby, a calico, and two black cats. My heart is full of love for animals and I would treat yours like my own. I dog sit for my grandparents as well, and friends as needed. I had the honor of helping train my grandmas dog and Finn as well. Simple things like learning to sit and stay but still important! I am currently home for the summer from college. I attend Ferris State and will return in the fall. So, I am just looking for a part time gig for the summer! Besides one vacation in June I am completely free for all potty breaks, walks, etc during the week. I have two dogs at home if a stay at my home is needed, I have leads available for use as well. We also have a fairly large crate used for our golden when she was a puppy, so your pet can be crated if necessary! My pups are very friendly and would love the extra company! I also have no problem staying at a clients home if that makes things easier! I have reliable transportation and have an SUV to take the pups to the park or anything like that! I often take my dogs with me to the store when I can and sometimes stop for a pup cup.

“I appreciated Julia’s kind care of my two cats. That gave me peace of mind when I was overseas.”

Alison S.

About: I have cared for quite a few dogs (and cats) in the past, some young and some old, some big and some small. No matter how much hair your dog has, how rowdy they are, or how fragile they have become, I will care for them all the same! I promise I am reliable, responsible, and always put your pets' needs first. I can take your dog on a walk, feed them, make sure they get plenty of fun exercise outside, and show them all the love and care they deserve. I hope to meet your adorable pup(s) soon! I am a student and a part-time employee though I have lots of flexibility in the summer. Most days and times work for me! I have two sweet and lovable cats of my own, so I am unable to care for pets in my own home. I am very active, though, and I love going for walks. So why not have an adorable dog by my side!