House Sitting in East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI

“Holly was great with Squid and our cats. She provided updates and we came home to the house as we left it. We will definitely book with holly again!”

“Absolutely fantastic sitter. Took excellent care of our dog and home. Sent lots of updates and pictures. Was reliable and so kind! Will use Cassie again!”

“Brian house-sat for my dog Lancelot this weekend for the first time. He went above and beyond. My dog loves him and Brian took such great care of him. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation!”

“Mica was great and would definitely use her again in the future. She sent plenty of updates and picture and when we returned home the house was in great condition.”

“Michelle was amazing with our dogs including one who can have some behavioral/aggression issues. She took them on walks, sent plenty of updates and went above and beyond for the doggos. We will definitely request her in the future!”

“Skyler was Great! She was quick to respond and made the entire process very easy! My puppy is only 10 weeks old and she took very good care of her, taking her outside to the bathroom and giving her lots of love! She always sent photos of my puppy throughout the night to keep me updated on how she was doing! Which held ease my nerves about leaving her for work at such a young age. I will definitely be booking again with Skyler :)”

“Vera takes such good care of my little guy (and my home) when we are traveling! She is very communicative and sends lots of pictures. I can’t say enough great things about Vera! She is simply the best!”

“Prisila is such an amazing pet sitter! She is trustworthy, consistent, and a great communicator. She took excellent care of our pets and house during our vacation. Our dog and cat responded well to her gentle and caring nature. While we were away, the home had a major plumbing issue. Prisila was prompt, professional, easy to coordinate with, and great in a crisis. Her support kept the whole house safe - I cannot recommend Prisila enough, seriously, thanks for everything! Would love to book with you again in the future!”

“Ashleigh took wonderful care of our two dogs Brooklyn and Brownie. She kept us posted on their well-being throughout our trip, and shared some adorable pictures. It was wonderful to enjoy our vacation knowing they were in her capable hands. I highly recommend her!”

“Cassidy was great and very responsive! The house was very clean upon her leaving and the dogs were tired from the outdoor time over the weekend.”

“Tyler did an outstanding job watching our 3 dogs and home while we were on vacation. Daily updates with pictures made us feel at ease and relaxed! Tyler followed detailed instructions on feeding and behaviors. We will DEFINITELY use Tyler as our sitter going forward!!”

“Shay is the kindest, gentlest soul. I was grateful for the amazing love and care she gave to my dog, Zippy, who can be challenging in the best of times. You can tell how a person treats their own animals -- Shay's dog and cat were friendly, sociable, and very well-adjusted. Shay went above and beyond: she took Zippy on daily walks and to the dog park; cuddled with him at night; and sent me daily photos and updates. I felt 100% comfortable with Zippy in her care and could relax and enjoy my vacation. I can't recommend Shay highly enough!”

About: I have been housesitting in the UK, as you can see from my reviews in photos, but now back in Michigan and reactivating my profile here. I love all animals and am sensitive to their needs and preferences, whether they are affectionate and like a lot of attention or if they are shy and prefer to hide. My usual approach for the first few days is to give treats or otherwise get them to associate me with food, and then they usually can tolerate me from there. :) I know it can be confusing or stressful at first for them to have their family gone and someone else in their house instead, but it's still so much better than going to a kennel, and I like to think of it as being a friend who comes over and helps them enjoy life until their family returns. My general housesitting process is to arrive at the previously-agreed upon date and time, texting a photo and brief message to check-in if owners are already gone. I spend a few minutes connecting with the pets and checking everything over, and then give a potty break and/or walk. From there it's about following all instructions from the owners and making sure the pets are relaxed and comfortable with me in their home, with two walks per day and lots of cuddles and play. I also allow them to sleep on the bed with me. I do not give them human food unless previously instructed -- one exception might be that cheese is a brilliant vehicle for delivering a hidden medication. I send twice daily updates, morning and evening, with photos and a brief report on how it's going and any minor issues or questions. For major issues, which I have not ever experienced, I appreciate having emergency contact information of a local family member or neighbor. I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. I spend my last few hours before departure cleaning up after myself, including stripping the bed (if time permits I’ll run through the laundry cycle), vacuuming, wiping down bathroom and kitchen surfaces, and straightening and tidying as needed. Owners can expect to come home to a clean space, in the same or better condition than when I arrived. Additional info: -Please double-check that your dates are accurate, as I can only guarantee availability for the dates we agree to and have booked. If it turns out your travel time extends beyond these dates, or if you are delayed, you can check my calendar or ask if I'm available, and I'll do my best to help. -You can rest assured that I do not cancel. I understand the stress that cancellation places on people, especially since it has been done to me, and this is not something I want to cause. I enjoy repeat customers and positive reviews. :) -Please be sure your pets and home are treated for fleas, as I am going into many different homes with pets. -I do not have guests over, it will be just me in your home. I do not smoke, and I only drink if offered one socially. -As a single woman, for my own security I keep the doors locked at all times and do not answer the landline or door, unless requested by owners and expected ahead of time, such as a delivery. -My fee is a flat rate of $35/night for up to two dogs and/or two cats (or a combination totaling two). Rover is setup to charge per pet and I can't modify it until after a request comes in, which I can then customize. So if you have two pets and are quoted $35/pet when requesting, don't let it stop you, I will adjust the quote to the flat rate of $35/night if we decide to book. If you have more than two pets, I have an additional rate of $15/dog and $5/ cat to cover additional walks and cleaning. -I am fine to use Rover TOS for the first sit. I also have my own simple contract if you prefer. Thank you for reading and entrusting your pets and home to my care! I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. I do not have any pets at home at this time, which is one reason I am free to petsit and enjoy it so much. I give pets my full attention and make them my priority. I keep the house in tidy condition during my stay, and clean up after myself thoroughly upon departure.

“Phoebe is a wonderful dog sitter. She spent the night with our pup and it is so nice to have a pet sitter who is so though, respectful, and kind. We will definitely book with Phoebe again soon!”

“Ariel was great! We booked her to watch our dog and cat while we went on an anniversary trip. It made our time much more enjoyable knowing that our pets were taken care of while we were away. Definitely will be using her again in the future.”

“Had an awesome experience with Molly and her dog Izzi! She sent photos and videos throughout dog sitting at my apartment, which eased my nervousness of leaving her alone for the first time. She did really well with my dog and her social anxiety. I will definitely be rehiring her again for future needs! 10/10 Highly recommended.”

“Kelsey went above & beyond with my dog, Nalah!! She took her to the dog park, for multiple walks, and sent photo and video updates throughout the day. My dog was smiling ear to ear in each photo- Highly recommend. Will def be using Kelsey again!!”

“Jeasy was outstanding in every way. Both Rocky and I loved her. I captured the nicest pictures as she spent extra time with him and took him on nice walks. certainly repeating!!”

“Alexandra was able to help us out in a VERY last minute request (same day) and she was amazing! She sent photos, videos and left the house exactly as is. We will definitely have her again!”

“So fantastic! She has watched my cat multiple times and has been fabulous every time! She is so attentive, and follows feeding directions to a T! I also love the pictures she sends me while I’m away, 10/10 recommend!”