House Sitting in Gaylord

“Sara is awesome! I have booked her twice now - she’s communicative, kind, and great with my boys. She sent lots of pictures and left my house clean. I hope to use her again.”

“Meagan was wonderful with my puppy and cats. Very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely book with her again. Highly recommend! Thanks again, Meagan!”

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. I do ask that the house is fairly clean upon my arrival. That said, I have worked professionally as a cleaner and organizer, so if you need extra help with cleaning, decluttering, or organizing and would like these services as an add-on, please let me know. It’s a great opportunity to come home to a fresh start. 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, but in case I'm not able to, you should have an emergency contact who can help in this scenario. -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.

“Rebecca provided a top-notch level of service, housesitting for senior black lab. She provided text updates and fun pix so we could follow how everything was going and see how much Smokey Bear loved being with her. Rebecca managed her time in our home and property very responsibly. We will definitely call her first for our next trip!”

“Melissa is great!! Excellent response time and communication, willing to meet ahead of time and very flexible when plans change! We were camping in the area for the weekend and needed daycare for our dog while gone all day for a wedding. She agreed to stay with him at the campground. We were able to enjoy the day with no worries?. I HIGHLY recommend Melissa for your pet care needs!!’”

“Kristina is a very loving and caring person when it comes to people and animals her animals are her babies she makes them her top priority. I think Kristina would be great for this job considering she spends most of her time with animals where ever she goes if they have animals that is where you can find her.”

“Marissa was a great dogsitter! We had never left our dogs with anyone while on vacation and it worked out perfectly! We will absolutely hire her again when we need someone to watch our pups!!”

“Renee did a great job! She was very attentive and loving with Marbles. She sent me a picture or two a day, so I could see how he was doing, and that really helped me feel secure while I was away. Marbles was very happy with her. And oh my, she took such good care of the house—it was cleaner than when I left and I cleaned pretty well before I left! Would definitely recommend Renee to anyone who needs a dog sitter!”

“Tanya is WONDERFUL. She was very patient and understanding and took time to get to know my neurotic little pup. She sent pictures and gave daily updates - I definitely recommend her others.”

“Deanna was easy to work with and extremely flexible with my last minute booking. She sent updates regularly and lots of photo and a video. She was very communicative and easy to talk to when I had questions about anything at the house. She updated me when my kittys tummy got upset (twice) and made sure everything was okay with her. She respected my home, even taking the trash to the road on trash day and washing the sheets to she used before leaving to ensure I didn’t have to worry about it since we arrived home very late. We will be using Deanna again for our pet care.”

“Wow! She’s Fantastic! She watched our Freddie overnight. She provided us updates & pictures which was so reassuring to us as this was the first time we left him overnight. Would definitely use her in the future!”

“Daniel was great! He stepped in at the last minute when another sitter canceled and almost ruined my trip. He took great care of my 3 dogs and my house, kept in touch with updates and photos, and went the extra mile for my senior dog who needs extra care. My pups were well-exercised happy dogs when I returned home. I can't recommend Daniel enough.”

“Koreena is a big lover of all animals and would be a wonderful part of your furry family members life. She takes much pride in her work.”

“Ashley was amazing. She has great attention to detail and showered our very active puppy with affection, sent lots of pictures and kept us updated on his day. We will be calling her again”

“When I met K-D I could tell she had lifetime experience and love for dogs. I felt confident leaving our two pit mix dogs with her. She asked questions to ensure she knew their routine. I could tell K-D would know how to handle urgent situations if something would’ve happened. During our time away she made sure our doggies were safe and well exercised. She took a lot of time for playing with them. I loved receiving pictures and updates regularly! K-D went above and beyond leaving the house very clean. Definitely will ask for her services next time we go on vacation!”

About: I am kind, patient, and full of energy. I worked in past as a Veterinary Assistant, trained in the safe-handling of stressed dogs and cats. I also have several years experience pet sitting and dog walking. For those looking to get their dogs outdoors, I hike and run daily and am always happy to have a pup at my side. Most of my hikes and runs are through gorgeous nature preserves your pup is sure to love. My schedule is flexible. If I commit to care of your pet, then that commitment and care takes priority. Your pet will receive ample attention. When pet sitting, I am very respectful of your home. I am very tidy, never leaving a mess. If there is anything I need to know, please do not hesitate to share. My hope is for you and your pet to be comfortable and happy.

“Jennifer is everything I wanted in a sitter - she is super conscientious of both my needs and the needs of my two dogs - I highly recommend her!”

About: I have raised puppies and kittens since I was a child, including my Chihuahua Frannie who is trained as my emotional support animal. I also have experience with farm animals such as poultry, horses, pigs, rabbits, etc. I am available every day of the week with hours being as flexible as you need. Requests for over night stays are dependent on location and must give at least 1 days notice I will concentrate on keeping your pet safe and in their normal routine, and do my best to keep your pup or other animals in good spirits

About: I'm a puppy mama to my 2-year-old Pitbull, Nova. Along with Nova, I've also taken care of my family dog growing up. We love walks, playing, mini-training sessions, etc. I'm intentional with the way I care for my pets and try to give them the best life they can possibly have. I'm currently working full-time from home. I care for my own pets while I work with my partner, but my schedule is very flexible. Thankfully, the nonprofit I'm employed with is very generous with its time. I typically work from 11am-5pm or 12pm-6pm depending on the day, so I have lots of time in the evening and on weekends to help care for your pets. My days usually consist meetings and computer work so whenever I'm not at a meeting I could swing by. I love prioritizing mental enrichment and physical activity with my pets. Whether that's with puzzles or other enrichment activities, or a long walk or play session in the years, I do my best to fill their days with fun and then give them as much love in between.