Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA

“Theo is a happy camper thanks to Autumn! I appreciate her attentiveness to all the quirks of my goofy and loving reactive dog. Thank you, Autumn!”

“I would trust Zoe to take care of my cat any time any day! They were so great with giving my cat Marny the love and care she needed while I was gone and was even able to trim some of Marny’s nails (something very hard to do haha). I appreciate the thought and care Zoe put into taking care of Marny and would really recommend their services when leaving on a trip. :)”

“This was our first experience with Rover and I could not be more pleased with how great Morgan was with Champ! She met him a few days before the scheduled drop-ins and he immediately started licking her and asking for pets before she even finished coming inside (Champ is normally super shy and barks a lot). Morgan was very communicative and sent several pictures and updates during each drop-in. I hate leaving Champ (I’ve only boarded him three times in his 8 years of life and am always paranoid if he’s not right by me lol) so I was nervous about how it would be for someone else to come into my house to watch him but it was the best decision. Champ hates fireworks so Morgan moved his bedding into the bathroom where he was hiding and she sat in there with him until he calmed down. If I boarded Champ he would’ve been in a kennel near a bunch of other dogs freaking out about the fireworks but Champ got to be in his own home where he feels safe. She went above and beyond any expectations I had. I laid out some pee pads and sure enough, Champ understandably had a couple of accidents because he wouldn’t go outside during the fireworks and Morgan cleaned up without any complaints. I would be thrilled to have Morgan take care of Champ again next time I go out of town!”

“Katherine was great! She went above and beyond keeping my kitties comfortable while I was away. Very punctual, detail-oriented, and the level of communication was excellent.”

“Our cats love Azure SO MUCH! She is reliable to take care of them and they feel comfortable around her. Our cat Raylan might even love her more than us! She is considerate and even brought in packages that we had when it was raining.”

“Lizz was amazing with our little clowns! They certainly appreciated her taking the time to work with them and give them the tlc they needed each and every visit! We surely will be using your services in the future Lizz, thank you so very much for your help! 🐱”

“Emily did an incredible job caring for our two cats while we were away. She was attentive, reliable, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. She kept us updated with daily photos and messages, which gave us such peace of mind. When we returned, our cats were relaxed and happy, and it was obvious they had been well cared for. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would absolutely trust Emily with our pets again in the future!”

“Peps is a phenomenally attentive and loving pet sitter! They went above and beyond with my boys, and despite the fact that I was gone for an extended period of time, not once did I worry that they weren't being looked after. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”

“Stone was terrific!! The dogs immediately loved her from the first time they met her. We never worried about them in her care. She even took them for walks! She went above and beyond. We will definitely have her back again!”

“Lindsay has been amazing! She covered for someone at the last minute and then took on the daily visits with Ms Amber. Lindsay is personable, reliable and Amber always has a good time with her!! Highly recommend!”

“Audrey is a lover of all animals! She has two cats of her own that she takes care and always makes sure that they are well fed and loved. There is never a moment that she is not thinking about how the cats may be feeling. Whenever she leaves for a quick weekend trip, she ensures that the cats have someone who will swing by and play with them so the cats don’t feel too lonely! Whenever she is out she is always asking to pet strangers dogs and always asks them for permission before doing so! She is a great caregiver of animals it is no surprise she would be wanting to take care of other people’s animals!”

“Yvonne relays such friendly and enjoyable commentary and pictures to each walk. All while taking care of business for a great walk, potty times and feeding. She does a great job!”

“Aiden did an excellent job of taking care of our cat Wayne! Wayne warmed right up to Aiden and came out for pets and to play each visit. We will definitely be booking him for petsitting again.”

“I was gone for almost a month and Audrey did an amazing job taking care of the cats. Trustworthy and so flexible. Thank you Audrey. 💯 recommended”

“Jess followed instructions well, including caregiving for my two cats and procedures for home security systems. She arrived within the expected time frame and stayed the scheduled amount of time, frequently a little more. She sent good notes and pictures each visit. She initially arranged a free Rover Meet and Greet visit and came a number of scheduled times as drop-ins for training before the actual caregiving began. I will be glad to book with her again.”

“Kristen has watched my dog (and cat) many times. She takes wonderful care of them, and I never worry about them being left too long, or not getting walked. I know they will always get a little extra love. Highly recommend!”

“Carol Sheppard loves dogs and really cares about them. She would treat other people's dogs just like her own, giving the dogs lots of love and cuddles. I would totally trust Carol and highly recommend her petsitting abilities. She has had dogs throughout her life and understands their needs.”

“Sarah did an amazing job tube feeding my foster kittens and administering medications! I am so thankful that I found her as it is difficult to find sitters able to do medical treatments. She is incredibly competent and I felt very comfortable leaving the neonate kittens in her care while I was at work. I would highly recommend her!”

About: I am available both as a pet-sitter and walker! I have cared for pets of all kinds throughout my life. When I was a child my dad bred and showed Alaskan malamutes and my mom raced Siberian huskies. I always aided around the house by exercising, training, socializing, feeding, grooming, and cleaning up after the family dogs. As an adult I have volunteered with the humane society where I last lived in Pullman WA. In addition to volunteer hours at the shelter I acted as a foster for puppies, kittens, and adult cats. I have pet-sit for coworkers, family, and friends on many occasions. I have experience with: -large and small dog breeds -pets of all ages -high-energy dog breeds such as huskies and border collies -pets with dietary restrictions -pets on medication regimens -pets with at-home care regimens including wound cleaning, application of topical ointments, and even once an elderly cat who needed at-home IV fluids My current dog is a large female boxer/mastiff mix, she is quite a pretty gal and she knows it!!! I am available to pet sit for all of the below, having either kept them personally or cared for them in the past: -dogs -cats -small rodents -birds -reptiles -amphibians -salt and freshwater aquariums -other invertebrate pets My schedule at this time is fairly flexible: The hours I work and will be consistently UNAVAILABLE are: Sunday: 9am-1pm Monday: 6-9pm Wednesday: 4pm-6pm Thursday: 1pm-3pm; 6pm-9pm Friday: 3pm-11pm I have a playful and friendly female boxer mix who would love to play with your pooch if you are comfortable. If your pooch is still getting used to other dogs I am also able to leave my dog at home and focus solely on your pets. I am unable to care for other people's pets in my own home at this time because my housemate has a cat that is wary of new animals. I am, however, able to commute to or stay at your place to pet-sit your furry friends. If your pooch has a preferred trail, neighborhood, or dog park they like to go for exercise I can accommodate your and your pooch's preferences. I will always respect your preferences as far as what leads/harnesses I use. I will always respect your preferences in regards to whether I give your pets treats, how much I give, or what kinds of treats I give. I will do my best to always use your style of behavior correction/reinforcement, and always use the same commands and signals you use with your furry friend.

About: *About our place: For the holiday season I am booked! My son is available to housesit and do drop ins if interested please let me know. He has plenty of experience housesitting for friends farms as well as taking care of our pets. I will oversee his work. Our property is like a huge dog park! We have 3 treed and open fully fenced acres with a doggie door, covered deck, agility course, a pond for those that like to swim, plenty of toys, dog beds, room to dig and play and friendly dogs to play with. We have dogs, cats, and ducks (which are always penned up safely). We cannot take aggressive dogs or cat aggressive dogs. If your dog is reactive to other dogs we are unable to accommodate them. * About me I owned a grooming shop for 17 years and worked at a vet clinic for 15 years. I have also worked with multiple dog rescues over the years. I have experience with special needs dogs and those that require extra TLC. I only use positive reward based training. * Boarding For this option, your pup(s) will be staying in my home. I have dogs myself , so I ask for advanced notice of at least 72 hours before drop off because dogs coming last minute can be disruptive to our home life. Due to an unfortunate circumstance and privacy concerns with a potential client I no longer allow people inside my home for meet and greets. We can do meet and greets in our fenced back yard if you so choose. Meet and greets are not required. We often offer a trial day in lieu of a meet and greet as dogs act different when their owners leave and we want to see the true dog. I can only take a max of 2 dogs at once. If from different families I must know they dogs before they are allowed to interact with another family’s dog and be similar in age, temperament. All male dogs over a year must be neutered. No female dogs in heat. Dogs should be crate trained in the event of an emergency. If you have a puppy we can work on gentle crate training by feeding the pup in a crate and letting them out immediately after. The crate is always associated with something positive. We are not a kennel, this is our home and everyone’s safety is top priority. Your dog will be able to roam the house, sleep on the couch, use a doggie door to go in and out as they please and lots of playtime. We cannot hold spots available for you unless you reserve the spot. I adjust to your dog’s schedule. I do not expect them to adjust to mine. *Other Pets For this service we can also pet sit for more then just dogs. Caged animals such as birds, reptiles and small animals have their own private room. We have experience with snakes, bearded dragons, a variety of geckos, sugar gliders, rats, guinea pigs, bunnies, axolotls, and birds. Caged animals are NEVER allowed to intersect with other species or other animals they did not come with. We can feed, interact with and clean cages as necessary. The price is the same as our dog boarding fees due to the extra attention exotics need. **all pick ups must be no later than 6pm. If you are ruining late the dog or small animal can stay another day and you can pick up in the morning. *Housesitting- I do weekends only* For this option, I will provide drop ins during the day and stay overnight in your home. A meet and greet is required for this so we can go over food, dog’s or cats access in your home, potty break times, meds needing to be given etc. I can walk your dog during drop in times or play with your kitty. I am dog and human CPR/First Aid certified. I can do any type of medications your pet needs as well as feed any diet your dog or cat needs. *Doggie Daycare- Pick ups must be no later than 6pm. Your dog will have access to our huge backyard, they can swim in our pond or play in the baby pool. We have a small agility course and we do lure coursing. Plenty of my own dogs to run and play chase with. Due to our schedules we have the flexibility to give pets the time and energy they require. We don't use any harsh chemicals or pesticides on our property. We use beneficial nematodes in our yard to prevent fleas and other pests. My husband and I work opposite shifts so someone is always home. We have a doggie door so even the youngest pups can get outside to use the potty when they need. Our deck is separately fenced from our yard so they are always supervised. I treat all pets like family. I worked as a dog groomer and a vet tech for many years so I have a lot of experience. We can tailor the experience to fit your pup’s needs if necessary. While I do work, my husband and I work opposite shifts and my teenager does online school so someone is always home. We tailor our schedule to fit your dog’s needs. Dogs are welcome on our couch and we also have various dog beds for their comfort. My dogs are part of our family and your dogs will be cared for the same way.