House Sitting Gateway West

“Jazmine always goes above and beyond for our kitties and we are so grateful! the detailed after visit notes also give us a much needed peace of mind during our vacay ❤️ Jazmine really is the best and we don’t know what we’d do without her lollll”

Jeni K.

“Melinda cared for Topo like he was her own. Multiple updates throughout the day with text and photos. As always we will be using Melinda again ❤️”

Nicole S.

About: I’ve always had a dog in my life, both big and small, and have taken their care with the utmost importance. I’ve taken care of friends dogs many times. I work part time so I’ll have time to take care of dogs in the afternoon, weekends will be fine too most of the time. Plenty of room for them to run. I have a yard with grass that my border collie loves to play in and I’m sure your dog would too and that I can meet all your pet care requirements

“Lauren was great: reliable, timely, communicative with updates, dog seemed very happy when I got home.”

Tenzin P.

“I cannot say enough good things. Aichav is amazing. She took such great care of my dogs and house. They were looking for her this morning. Absolutely highly recommend and will be using her going forward”

Karen P.

“Gabriela was great with my puppy. It was so nice being able to leave her at the hotel and not worry. I will definitely recommend her to everyone I know.”

R H.

“Taylor did a great job with my herd of fur babies! She stayed overnight with them and played with them. She sent pictures during her stay and communicated with me the whole time. I would definitely book her again in a heartbeat!”

Nikki C.

About: Hi there! I’m Mel. I’ve had dogs in my life for over 30 years — growing up with Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Border Collies, and Labs, and later caring for high-energy breeds like Huskies, Malamutes, Pit Bulls, and Dobermans as an adult. I’m comfortable with big dogs, strong pullers, and dogs who need real exercise, but I’m just as happy with a Chihuahua curled up on the couch. I spent 8 years as a nanny, so looking after something that depends on you completely isn’t new to me — it’s second nature. I offer house sitting, drop-in visits, and walks. I don’t board dogs in my own home, since I have a resident cat (a very opinionated tabby mix), but I’m experienced with cats too, including Maine Coons and other long-haired breeds, if you need a sitter for feline friends as well. I’ve handled the less glamorous parts of the job without blinking: medication schedules, backyard cleanup, even a dog who met a skunk face-first. My standard for every visit is simple — when you get home, your house should look better than when you left it, and your dog should be fed, exercised, and ready to sleep well. I treat your home and your animal the way I’d want mine treated. I’m self-employed, so my schedule is flexible and mostly built around dog care. I’m generally available 8am–6pm on weekdays, with some days running later. In the summer heat, I keep an eye on pavement temperature and adjust walk times so it’s safe on paws — sometimes that means earlier or later in the day rather than midday. Weekends are available with advance scheduling. I’m also happy to do drop-in visits spaced out over the day or across longer periods if that suits your dog’s routine better than a single visit. Since I don’t board dogs in my own home — I have a resident cat — all my care happens in your space, on your dog’s normal turf, which tends to be less stressful for them than an unfamiliar house. I follow whatever routine you set: meals, meds, walks, exercise. I’m comfortable administering medication, cleaning up after accidents or messes, and handling anything that comes up — I’ve dealt with a dog getting skunked, dogs with high energy who need real exercise, and the everyday logistics of keeping a home running while you’re away. My rule for every visit: your house should look better than when you left it, and your dog should be fed, exercised, and settled by the time you get home.

“Aspen was great for our weekend trip! She gave us daily updates and was willing to meet with us before our trip. Our dogs seemed happy and well cared for when we came back. We would book again!”

Chris G.

“RJ did a great job watching my dog. He sent me multiple pics of her which put my mind at ease and kept in contact with me throughout the stay. Thanks for putting this dog mom at ease!”

Desiree S.

“My husband and I had Cheryl stay at our house to watch our 2 dogs for 4 nights. Cheryl was very respectful of our house by keeping it the way we left it and helped bring in packages that were shipped while we were away. She sent me daily videos and pictures of my dogs and I could tell they very much loved having her at the house. I will definitely be using Cheryl again”

Brittany F.

“Niiyah took great care of our cats while we were out of town. We received lots of photos and updates and it was clear that she gave our pets and home a lot of care and attention. We highly recommend Niiyah!”

Andrea M.

“Susan was great and my dog immediately took to her. And then proceeded to follow her around like a little shadow for the rest of her visit. Thanks for you patience and cuddliness with my stage 5 clinger Susan!!”

Erin C.

“An absolute gem! Lilly was so great with my really high energy rottweiler. She sent me constant updates and photos. She left my house very neat and tidy. It was nice to come home to my happy dog and clean house.”

Jordan G.

“Alexis was the best! We would totally recommend and can’t wait to use her again. She was so communicative and really went above and beyond. She sent updates, followed the instructions we left, and even washed and remade the bed before leaving. Brisket loved the snuggles and daily walks.”

Caitin N.

“Michelle was awesome. Great, responsive communicator. Showed up on time and let everything in great shape. I would definitely book her again.”

Jerel E.

“We are very thankful for Matt house and pet sitting during our vacation. It was a 10 day trip and its good to have peace of mind that someone like Matti is caring for our two pets. Taking out dog Bruno to the dog park was great for a high energy pup. We will definitely book him again!”

Jorge C.

“Karina was incredibly flexible and a life saver on short notice. She was very patient with our anxious pups and I appreciate that she kept me updated throughout the day.”

Michael D.

“Keishla took great care of my large dog and cats while I was away. She even won over the affection of my more skiddish kitten! From the meet and greet, through the end of the sit, Keishla was respectful, responsive, and professional. She spent plenty of time playing with the animals, kept the house clean, and sent several updates and pictures throughout the sit. I would happily book her again!”

Michelle O.

“Jazmin did a great job dog sitting my kilo in my home. She kept me updated with pics and was responsive and available. I would definitely book her again!”

Patty R.