House Sitting Downtown

“Joshua was fantastic! He communicated with me prior to the stay and he continued throughout his time with Charlie. Highly recommend.”

Sue C.

“Cody was great with our pups! Kept great communication and stayed with them the majority of the weekend. We would definitely like to work with him again!”

Jennifer S.

“Casey did a wonderful job with our pets. Was attentive and gave updates. We could tell the pets were well loved and taken care of!”

Alec H.

“Caleb was amazing with my anxious dog. He's the perfect balance of chill and attentive. I really appreciated the detail and frequency of his updates and was able to fully enjoy my trip in between knowing Wilbur was in good hands. There was a leak under my kitchen sink and Caleb not only went above and beyond to clean up but even diagnosed the issue for me. My house was spotless when I got back. 10/10 experience with Caleb.”

Katelyn R.

About: My family has had dogs in the home since before I was born. While I don't know if I can commit to a furry friend of my own quite yet living in an apartment, I look forward to caring for yours! I work in office five days a week but have flexibility in my schedule to take long lunch breaks or finish my day remotely. I like to go to the Metro Parks for hikes on the weekend. There are grassy areas around my apartment complex and a dog run. For social or active dogs, I am happy to walk them in Goodale Park.

About: I'm from Texas and grew up around an assortment of animals, mostly dogs and cats. I have unique experience with newborn kittens including bottle feeding. I also have experience with puppies and large dogs and training, farm experience. I have experience with walk training especially with puppies. I work a full-time job Monday through Friday, Early out Fridays (3 pm) On Weekdays I am available after 6pm until 5am. On Weekends I have open availability. Thank you for checking my schedule, if you have any specific needs please reach out, I am able to adjust my schedule if needed and I have holidays off. I currently only have aquariums but I do my best to make sure that my aquariums are clean and my fish are fed. This makes sure that they don't get sick. I would do the same in a client's home, I do the same when I watch my friends pets as well. I cat sit for a couple friends and help clean up and make sure the cats are fed and have play time.

“Abigail came through for us, in a short period of time, to watch our 3 dogs. She was kind, sweet and great with the dogs! I will definitely call her again! Thanks Abigail!”

Jonora B.

“Brittany did a great job caring for my pups while I was out of town! She provided my updates and pictures each day. I would use Brittany again in the future!”

Madison P.

“Kelly was absolutely fantastic. Her communication was incredible! We found up night before our flight that we could not board our dog because she had come down with kennel cough. I found Kelly and she responded immediately that she was available! She came over the morning of the flight to meet Edith, and we knew immediately that she was perfect to watch her! We received updates and pictures and constant reassurance that everything was going well! We will always use her going forward! This was the best experience I think we’ve ever had with any boarding type of situation. This is definitely the way to go from here on out! Thank you so much, Kelly.”

Molly B.

About: I’ve grown up surrounded by animals, from guinea pigs to large dogs. I am an animal lover and have experience from young puppies to senior kitties. I am a grad student and have flexibility during my week to check on your animals! I am also flexible by location, since I can work from home I have a lot of hands on experience with animals and follow instructions very well! I have a lot of experience dog and cat sitting and can be attuned to your pet’s individual needs

“Rebecca did an amazing job with our very reactive pup! Our dog is very sweet with humans but is very reactive towards other dogs, making walking her understandably challenging. Rebecca watched her for a week and had no issues during this time. Would definitely recommend!”

Lauren L.

“Lauren was absolutely amazing!! She was so kind and loving with Bodi and left my place cleaner than I had it! 100% recommend and will definitely be asking Lauren to help again in the future!”

Tiffany B.

“Ashley was wonderful to have watching over our furbaby. She was great with communication, took all our directions on what to do with him very well. I think Niko really liked her (our dog is VERY picky with people). We will certainly use her in the future”

Samantha H.

“I would highly recommend Alyssa! She sent us lots of updates and made sure our energetic pup got lots of exercise. She also left our home very clean. Would love to book with her again in the future!”

Shannon D.

“Melanie was great with our pets. She sent lots of pics/videos, and made me feel extremely confident that they were being well loved. I would definitely recommend her, and will be using her again in the future!”

Alicia M.

About: What truly sets me apart from other sitters is my unique blend of lifelong pet ownership, formal training, and the capability to handle pets of all shapes and sizes. I have been surrounded by dogs, cats, and small animals since birth, which has given me an intuitive understanding of animal body language and care. Beyond casual pet ownership, I spent seven years as an active 4-H member, which instilled in me a deep sense of discipline, structure, and professional responsibility when it comes to animal management. At 250 pounds, I possess the physical strength and confidence required to safely handle larger or giant breeds that tend to pull on leashes, an area where many campus sitters struggle. Whether you have a tiny cat requiring gentle, patient drop-in visits, a senior dog needing a calm routine, or a massive breed that needs a firm and confident handler, my extensive 4-H background ensures your pet will be kept safe, structured, and happy. Pet care fits perfectly into my routine because my schedule allows me to offer dedicated, high-quality care exactly when pet parents need it most. From Monday through Friday, I have large blocks of free time between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM (except Thursdays), which is the absolute peak window for mid-day dog walks and drop-in visits around the Ohio State University campus and surrounding neighborhoods. For overnight house sitting, I focus entirely on an alternating weekend schedule. Every other weekend, my schedule is completely clear of academic commitments. On these working weekends, my girlfriend visits me from out of town, allowing us to team up and provide constant companionship, regular updates, and double the care for your pet. I actively manage my calendar a month in advance, ensuring that any booking I accept receives my full, structured commitment. Safety, structure, and respect are my top priorities when caring for a pet in a client's home. Because I have seven years of formal training through 4-H and have raised dogs, cats, and small animals my entire life, I know how to establish a calm, trusted bond with a pet while maintaining a secure environment. When house sitting, I strictly adhere to the owner's established routines, feeding schedules, and household rules to minimize any anxiety the pet might feel while their family is away. At 250 pounds, I am highly confident in my physical ability to maintain complete leash control on walks, even with large or giant breeds that tend to pull, ensuring every outdoor trip is safe and controlled. I am also extremely detail-oriented when it comes to home security. I make sure all doors and gates are securely locked, respect the client's privacy and property completely, and never allow unauthorized guests into the home without explicit, upfront permission. Whether I am handling a delicate cat drop-in or a weekend house sitting gig with a massive breed, pet parents can expect transparent communication, regular photo updates, and a safe, clean environment.

About: My dad taught me how to train train dogs as a kid I was teaching them to get car tires out of trees potty trained them and also helped breed them end up doing it on my own had house full of 20 dogs at one point if time even the puppy’s became very intelligent right now I don’t do that anymore I have a very smart 2 year old rottie that I’ve trained since baby now his name Duke he loves baby’s & puppies !! Slots of times would be later in the evening or some days in the morning because im a full time athlete professional boxer so times will always be before or after I go to the gym I have extra big cage and big backyard for my dog and clients dogs to play in & based on clients that needed they dogs walked or company time the clients dog will get special love & excitement but my main priority is what the clients want & to fulfill their needs

“Caitlyn always does a tremendous job with Opie. He loves when she stays with him. She provides plenty of photos and updates throughout the stay and is the least stressful portion of my travel!”

Pat M.

“Shelly was great!! She communicated frequently about how our cats and dog were doing and sent lots of pictures. I hope to use her in the future!”

Hannah S.

About: I have taken care of a Chihuahua and a golden retriever for years. the Chihuahua for 4 years and the golden retriever for 3 years. I am available for pet services in mix with my school schedule since I am a full time college student. I have free time usually in the evenings and would love to spend it with lovely fur babies. I prefer taking care of pets In the owners home, I live on campus housing so while there is quite a lot of opportunity for outside space and time I do not have a fenced off area. in the owners home I stick to their schedule if provided for feedings, bathroom breaks, etc. My space is smoke-free.