House Sitting Guide Meridian

“Kris and her family were so great with our pups. Came home to the house spotless and the dog’s so happy! We will be continuing to use Kris in the future.”

Sean V.

“Maddy was a fantastic house/cat sitter for our two cuties. Her communication is excellent, she carefully followed our sort of OTT directions for feeding and we returned home to happy kitties and a sparkling house. Thank you, Maddy!”

Stacey N.

“Melia did a great job taking care of my dogs and garden. She provided regular updates, asked good questions, was responsive, kept the house clean, and my dogs were very happy.”

Tonya P.

“Skylar took great care of our house and 3 dogs. She exhibited great communication and sent us pictures of all three pups! Would highly recommend and will use again!”

Adam Z.

“Braelyn is fantastic! She watched our senior dog for 2 days and kept us updated from start to finish. Our dog takes daily medications and has unique quirks, and Braelyn handled everything perfectly and made us feel totally at ease. We came home to a very happy pup and a clean house. Highly recommend her and can't wait to use her services again!”

Lauren J.

“Janette was wonderful with my doggies. She showed so much love and care, and she kept me posted regularly. Will definitely call on her again!”

Kay S.

“Great dog and house sitter! I would absolutely have them over again! Very communicative and responsible. Left our place very tidy. Pepper got lots of attention and exercise.”

Catharine F.

About: Hi! I’m a high school teacher and lifelong animal lover with experience caring for both cats and dogs. Friends, neighbors, and family have trusted me over the years to help care for their fur babies, whether that means feeding, walks, playtime, companionship, or simply helping pets feel safe and comfortable while their humans are away. I’m calm, dependable, highly detail-oriented, and understand how important routines and communication are when it comes to pet care. I’m especially comfortable with cats and small to medium-sized dogs, and I’m always happy to provide updates and photos so you can feel at ease while you’re away, or just so you can see their sweet little face. As a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to find someone truly trustworthy, attentive, and kind to care for your furry family members. As a high school teacher, my schedule is very routine-oriented, which makes me dependable and organized when caring for pets. During the school year, I’m generally available evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks, with more flexible availability during the summer months. I do my best to work with each pet’s established routine so they can feel comfortable, safe, loved, and cared for while you’re away. I understand how important it is to find someone trustworthy, attentive, and respectful to care for your fur babies and your home. I approach each pet based on their individual personality, comfort level, and routine, whether they’re highly social and energetic or more shy and independent. I’m highly detail-oriented, dependable, and always respectful of feeding schedules, medication instructions, boundaries, and household expectations. I’m also happy to provide regular updates and photos so you can feel at ease while you’re away, while still getting a glimpse of their sweet little face.

“We had a wonderful housesitting experience with Dariya! While we were gone, we received daily photos/videos and highlights from the day. She incorporated our routines and training methods where applicable, and was attentive to the crews specific needs. The house was just as we left it and we came home to a happy group. We would recommend and rebook with Dariya!”

Alicia G.

“We highly recommend Cady! She was thorough in her care for our two large dogs and 3 ducklings. She was very prompt and it was apparent when we came home the animals had all been loved on and cared for. She also did a great job ensuring our plants were watered as well and took care of all aspects of our home. We will definitely be using Cady again!”

Maurice R.

“Clara is the best dog sitter we’ve had! She was so patient with our senior dog, sent lots of updates and photos, and kept the house clean. Would highly recommend her.”

Piper W.

“Eric was able to jump in fairly last minute to watch our girls when other accommodations fell through. Eric was a great communicator, logistics were easy and our girls had a great day with Eric. We are super thankful!”

Krissy F.

“We have some anxious dogs who can take a while to warm up. Charles was great with them, giving them time, being extra patient, but still loving and friendly when meeting them. He came for a meeting and spent time letting them get comfortable with him. He sent updates and photos, and when we got home, the house looked extra nice and the pets were happy and obviously well cared for. I will hire him again and recommend him highly.”

Laura A.

About: I have been fascinated by animals all my life and deeply care for all of them. My family always had at least 1 dog at home and we would often have other animals such as fish, a chameleon, or a stick bug. I frequently helped care for other pets around the neighborhood when asked to do so and still enjoy stopping to say hi to many of them on walks. Most of my experience, however, comes from my work history. I have worked almost exclusively at various kennels since I was old enough to work at around 16. While the vast majority of the animals I cared for were dogs, I also got some experience with cats, birds, and even rabbits once or twice. Because of my prior work experience, I am very good at handling dogs of all kinds and don't get grossed out by messes. I am a college student at Western Washington University. So, starting on the 23rd I will be available after 11am M&F, after 1:30 T&Th, and after 5 on W. The Weekends I should be completely free unless I have plans. Within these available times I can show up as needed to care for your pet. For walks I will initially say hi and give your pup some pets as I gear them up for their stroll. As far as the walk itself goes, I will always let the dog go at their own pace and will generally try and be out for around an hour in your neighborhood unless I am requested not to. For walk-ins and house sitting I will begin by giving your doggo some cuddles before quickly letting them outside to go potty. Afterwards I will scan the house or crate for messes and clean any that may have surfaced. Following cleanup I will take them out to either play or go for a walk depending on owner preference and then feed them according to owner specifications (Feeding and exercise can be interchanged depending on timing and instruction). In this time I can also send updates to you about how everyone's doing! From there I will likely either sit with the pet for a little and leave if I am just checking in or try and do some school work or something if I am house sitting. I will make sure to follow all instructions and reach out for help if I have any questions. Thank you for trusting me with your pet(s)!

About: I’ve had my own pets my entire life. My first cat, I got when I was three years old and she lived until she was 26. I have years of experience in Montana as a pet sitter. I just moved to Bellingham! I am currently taking courses online to get my EMT, and can work from anywhere! My animals are extremely self-sufficient. Since my animals can be left alone for longer periods of time, I can be there for yours more! I am extremely attentive to animals. Constantly snuggling, giving scratches, taking them on walks. And I can keep to a strict feeding schedule! There will never be a lack of love!

“It’s stressful turning over your house and fur babies to a complete stranger. I recently moved to the area and it was the first time I’ve booked with Sadira. I got back and all is well with house and animals.”

Tamera L.

“Thank you so much for taking such amazing care of our anxious boy. Azure has a true heart for animals, especially the ones who need a little extra love. Can’t wait to have her watch our pup again. 💜”

Bailey G.

“Jeff is awesome! My dog was clearly well looked after and he did a great job taking care of all her special needs. The house was well taken care of as well -- I will hopefully get to work with him again soon!”

Cicely W.

“First time our dog was without us and it went so great! She babysat him at our hotel room while we watched a show and sent us pictures the whole night.”

Juliette R.

“Jennifer is an amazing dog sitter. She took great care of our 85 pound Ollie. We are really grateful for Jennifer. This is the longest we have left our dog with anyone. We arrived home to a very happy well adjusted dog and beautiful garden! Thank you Jennifer!”

Martha H.