House Sitting Gulf Gate Estates

“Kim Is wonderful! Her services are invaluable to me. She is so professional and completely trustworthy. She is calm and responsible. She understands animal body language and did a fantastic job with my strong-willed breed. Kim is dedicated to caring for your pet and goes above and beyond - she came to check on Luna a day early and made herself available in case of emergency. Excellent communication with status reports and pictures and videos. She even put the bed sheets in the washer! Be assured that your pet will be very well taken care by Kim. I highly recommend her and anyone that has the chance to work with her is very lucky! Thank you so much Kim! You Rock!”

Claudia F.

“Britney did a fine job staying with our little terrier. We appreciated her leaving the house in good condition.”

Becky P.

About: I have been taking care of animals for over 10 years now since before I moved out of Alaska. I have experience will all types of dogs, cats, and even other animals as well. My friends and family have relied on me to care for their animals ranging from a few days to even a couple of months. I also have experience in training puppies as well as I have two very well trained dogs of my own. I currently work full time but, living in Sarasota, it’s the off season so I have plenty of time during the mornings, afternoons and evenings. My schedule is pretty flexible and I am willing to work with you!! For my pets we have a fenced in yard with plenty of room for them to run around and play. I have a 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog that is currently being trained and a 9 year old Rottweiler that is trained as an emotional support animal. We always make sure their basic hygiene is kept up with and they have at least some activity with us every day whether it’s going on a walk or throwing a toy for them.

About: I grew up caring for all kinds of animals, from dogs and cats to rabbits, turtles, guinea pigs, and even rescued squirrels! My dad was a certified animal rescuer, so animals have always been a huge part of my life. 🐾 I’ve been professionally dog sitting for about 5 years and have experience with dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities. I’ve cared for everything from Great Danes to small dogs, as well as puppies still potty training and senior dogs needing medications or special diets. My own pup, Mary, is an 8 lb Pomeranian! I love taking dogs on walks, keeping them active, and giving them lots of love and attention. I’ll treat your pets like my own and make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for while you’re away. ❤️ I currently work full-time in Sarasota, typically 8–9 hours a day, so I would be away during my workday Monday–Friday. I’m able to take a lunch break for a midday potty break if the home is within about 20 minutes of my workplace, and depending on the pet’s needs and the situation, I may be able to adjust my schedule when planned in advance. I’m available to stay overnight and will be with your pets before and after work, and I’m much more flexible on weekends. I’m happy to work with you to make sure your pet’s routine and needs are well cared for while you’re away. 🐾 When caring for pets in their home, I focus on keeping their normal routine as consistent and comfortable as possible. I’ll follow their feeding schedule, provide fresh water, give medications if needed, and make sure they get plenty of walks, playtime, and attention. I also owned a cleaning business and regularly cared for the pets of my cleaning clients. This gave me years of experience being trusted in people’s homes. I’m respectful of your space, will clean up after myself and your pets, and will leave your home neat and the way I found it. Most importantly, I’ll treat your pets like my own and keep you updated with photos and messages so you can relax knowing they’re in good hands.

About: I have experience with all types of dogs and will care for your pets as though they are my own. I have a 6 year old chocolate lab named Brutus! I typically work mornings but am generally available everyday after 2:30 pm. I am also happy to walk and/or play with your pups as you wish! I am very active with my dog and we play ball, walk and he is literally one of the family! I am happy to continue your pup’s typical routine though and will ensure they are safe and loved!

“Words cannot explain how grateful I am for finding Sumintra. I had never used this app before but she made it exceed my expectations. She was very caring with my babies, she was always communicating everything to me and sending pictures and videos. It made me feel so peaceful and calm. I recommend Sumintra 100%. Eternally grateful.”

Maria C.

“Abbigail did a great job taking care of Hank while we were out of town, will definitely be using her again!”

Kasey S.

About: I will treat your babies just like mine. I will take them to dog parks, on my boat, or adventures if you'd like and if theyre adventurous. I have lifejackets for all sizes. Also, I'm amazing with senior dogs if they just want to relax at home. Currently, my dog is 13 years old that I've had since she were puppy. The most important would be away from your pups are 4.5 hours. I own and run a boat tour business in the area. Most of my trips are 4 hours max. Whatever your rules are at your home is what I do. When I take them out on adventures I always keep them on leash unless it is gated. Even if they have recall, I don't chance that.

“We can highly recommend Jill after she stayed with our rambunctious terrier for six days! He loved her! She took him on long walks and gave him lots of love and attention. Jill was great at communicating with us and was so understanding when a problem came up on our end. She took great care of our home and left it spotless!”

Becky P.

“This is the second time we’ve had Jack watch our pups while we were gone for a week. He did great as always! He gives us consistent peace of mind while we are away, knowing the dogs have good and caring company.”

Allyson M.

“Natasha did a great job of looking after our dog while we were away for 5 days. She kept us up to date with daily check-ins and pictures. Brock was happy and healthy when we returned, and our house was in pristine shape.”

Susan D.

About: I've been blessed by cats and dogs since college, and have navigated everything from the puppy and kitten chaos through the golden senior years. My husband and I are home full time to tend to your pets. Expert at delivering oral medications and basic care. I check all guests with a flea comb on arrival and am happy to do daily brushing for long haired breeds. Big believer in providing enrichment activities such as puzzles and snuffle mats, agility training for active dog breeds, and proper socialization. All boarded animals will have the option to be socialized with our household animals or be boarded separately, we have designed our home to have several completely separated areas. I work from home, and am available 24/7 to tend to your pets. I'm an early riser for those early morning potty breaks and can make late night potty breaks work as needed. I care for all animals with love, decency, and respect. Adhering to their existing schedules is key when boarding them in a new space, so I try to keep their day to day as normal as possible. I'm a big fan of natural treats and fun enrichment activities; I have a variety of puzzle feeders and snuffle mats for all animals. I have a fully enclosed back yard with plenty of grass for running and playing. The neighborhood is good for walking as well. I aim for at least 30 minutes of supervised playtime in the yard per day for all dogs. There is also a fully enclosed cat patio for safe outdoor access as well as two bedrooms devoted to pets. One of these has its own entrance to and from the yard for boarding pets who desire no interaction with other animals.

About: I have worked as an office coordinator in a veterinary clinic when I was younger and have always had a extreme LOVE for animals. We have always had pets in our family and would love to show some love to yours, while bringing you peace of mind. I am not currently working, so very flexible when it comes to schedules. I can do a last minute pop in, if need be. Happy to help out in what ever manner you might need. We live in a townhouse, so if your fur baby is here, I will have them on a leash at all times. I love walking, so if they need lots of excersize, that is what I would do with them. We do have a dog and a cat in our home.

“Jessie was very communicative and did an awesome job taking care of my two dogs. She sent lots of pictures as requested and I felt that she was very capable handling my high energy boxer mix and senior mini poodle mix. She also took excellent care of the house while I was away. Highly recommend her to watch anyone’s fur babies.”

Jessica V.

“I lucked out finding Kim at the last minute. She was able to take care of the dog with a two day notice which was amazing. She kept me updated throughout the stay and even left me a note at the end that wrapped everything up so that I didn’t have any questions about how it went. I would most certainly recommend her but also book her again myself. I’ll already Recommended her to neighbors and friends.”

Bridget S.

“Mila did a wonderful job caring for our pets while we were away on a long vacation! That can be stressful, but, She sent daily updates and photos, which we really appreciated, and always felt everyone was in amazing hands and we came home to a house that looked great. It was so nice knowing our crew had company and care while we traveled. We would 100% recommend her to anyone! Fantastic job. Thank you, Mila, for taking such good care of our pets and our home! We really appreciate you!”

Kara H.

About: Hi! My name is Hailey, I’m 21 years old and currently in nursing school. I’ve been around animals my entire life and have always had a huge love for them. I currently have four cats and a Golden Retriever of my own, including a blind cat, so I also have personal experience caring for an animal with special needs and understanding the extra patience, attention, and consistency they may require. I also have experience watching and caring for my sister’s dog, along with taking care of my own pets every day. I understand how important it is to have someone dependable, patient, and loving looking after your pets while you’re away. I’m happy to help with feeding, walks, playtime, potty breaks, litter box care, companionship, and making sure your pets feel safe and comfortable. I’ll treat your pets with the same love and attention I give my own. I also have reliable transportation and my own car, which makes it easy for me to travel to your home for drop-in visits, walks, or other pet-care needs. I’m responsible, caring, and excited to meet you and your pets! Pet care fits well into my daily and weekly schedule. I am currently in nursing school and am available after 3:00 PM on weekdays once I get out of class. My weekends are open, giving me plenty of flexibility for walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting. I also have my own reliable transportation, so I’m able to travel to clients and make sure their pets receive consistent and dependable care. In a client’s home, I would follow their pet’s normal routine as closely as possible so they feel comfortable and safe. I can provide feeding, fresh water, walks, potty breaks, playtime, litter box cleaning, and plenty of attention and companionship. I’m also comfortable caring for pets that may need extra patience, since I have a blind cat of my own. I would make sure to follow any specific instructions the owner leaves and keep their home and pet’s space clean and secure while they are away.

About: I owned a husky and let me tell you was he the biggest handful ive ever had to deal with. Thankfully growing up all my life with dogs and through my husky “Koda” I am more than capable of fulfilling all needs a dog/owner could ask for. Right now my schedule is virtually free. Best times to book with me are 9am-5pm. Can work outside those hours in some cases. I am flexible. At home i have always treated my animals with the upmost respect, making sure they feel loved, and giving them a sense of security at all times. At a client’s house it would be no different. I just love all pets.

“Charlee was great! Definitely hire her again”

Andrea C.

“Richie was very responsive from the moment I made a request to communicate with her. She was extremely attentive to Max who needs extra attention and kept us posted every moment with picture and text updates via the apps. Very thankful that Max was in great care with her.”

Estephanie H.