Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Hawthorne

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Sitter Profile Image: Chelsea B.
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15 years of experience
High Crossing, Madison, WI, 53718

About: As a cat owner, I have a deep appreciation for cats and understand the patience, attentiveness, and consistency they need to feel comfortable and secure. I have cared for kittens, adults, and senior cats with a wide range of personalities and needs, which has given me hands-on experience with feeding routines, litter box maintenance, enrichment, administering basic medicine, and recognizing each cat’s individual personality and preferences. I know that every cat is different—some are playful and social, while others prefer quiet companionship and space—and I always take the time to build trust at their pace. My goal is to provide a calm, reliable presence that helps your cat feel safe, relaxed, and well cared for while you’re away. I work full-time during the day, but I am available after 4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends for your furry friend's needs. After giving lots of love to your fur baby, I go home to give lots of love to mine. I'm available for drop ins, short vacations. I take last-minute requests so long as my schedule allows it. I do not offer house sitting or boarding services at this time. Please contact me if you need drop in services for your cat or dog.

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Joan F.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
160 reviews
48 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Eastmorland, Madison, WI, 53714

Joan is wonderful! She did weekly drop in visits with our dog and was always so communicative. It was clear through the pictures that our dog Beau was smiley, happy, and got plenty of exercise and cuddles when she was with him. She also was down to add extra days with relatively short notice too.

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Lydia S.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Schenk-Atwood, Madison, WI, 53704

Lydia did a great job dropping in to take care of my cat. She had to give pills, kept me updated well, and sent pictures every time! My cat seemed happy when I returned and the house was well taken care of. Would hire again!

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Hannah K.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Thank you, Hannah, for watching my girls while I was out of town and playing with them and giving them infinite pets! I’m glad to know they were well taken care of!

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Jen D.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
278 reviews
62 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Berkley Oaks, Madison, WI, 53704

I will have to book Jen again as my dog will sure miss her! She was wonderful and so easy to work with. Momo will definitely be sad she won’t see you as often. Thank you for all you do!

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Tina K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Eastmorland, Madison, WI, 53714

Tina does an amazing job with our girl, Stevie. She’s thorough, fun, and so knowledgeable with dog care. We always know Stevie is taken care of and happy when she is with Tina. And Tina does a little training when she checks in on Stevie which is so great!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Samantha has been so wonderful with my Australian Shepard. She gives amazing updates and always sends multiple picture updates! She is a great and compassionate sitter, Jonee and I appreciate her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah P.
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Hannah P.
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$13
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1 year of experience
Hawthorne, Madison, WI, 53714

About: Designated dog carer for family, so I figured I would expand the circle. I love going for walks and love taking a pup with me. I am working a full-time job, but am able to get off mid-afternoon. Usually available on the weekends for pet care and walking. My full-time job requires me to have respect and care for people's private information, so you can count on me to show the same respect and care for in-house sitting.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Tenney-Lapham, Madison, WI, 53703

Nasimul and Dominique are great with my cats! They send lots of pics and I can tell that the cats are excited when they visit. Highly recommend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
12 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53714

I’m really happy I picked Anna to look after my cats! She gave me peace of mind about leaving them while I was on vacation, knowing they’d be well cared for. I’d definitely ask her to watch them again in the future!

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Keely C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Schenk-Atwood, Madison, WI, 53704

Keely was great. Good communication and took wonderful pics of my cats during her visits while making sure everything was in order. Couldn’t have gone any smoother.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rolling Meadows, Madison, WI, 53714

Darby is the best! She takes great care of our cats and considered things very thoroughly! We felt so relaxed and happy with the care and detailed communication Darby provided when we were on vacation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine H.
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Katherine H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Madison, WI, 53704

Katherine is always amazing when she comes to see my kitties. She always updates me with great photos and is great at giving colby his medication. I’ve used her several times now and highly recommend!!

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Kathryn N.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
McClellan Park, Madison, WI, 53718

Kathryn did an amazing job caring for my grumpy old cat, Rumor. He doesn't usually like strangers, but she got him to play with toys and always spent time with him. I felt better knowing that she was checking in on him everyday!

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Vanessa U.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Sherman Terrace, Madison, WI, 53704

Vanessa was absolutely wonderful! Great communicator — with people and pets alike. Very attentive to my kitty and spent time laying on the ground and meeting him where he was to earn trust and make him comfortable. Definitely recommend!!

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Carley T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Westchester Gardens, Madison, WI, 53704

Carley is a delight and such a wonderful sitter! Incredibly sweet and a natural with animals, I had no worry at all leaving my pups in her care. Regular check-ins and photo updates throughout the weekend. I highly recommend Carley and will definitely try to book her again.

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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Marquette, Madison, WI, 53704

About: Experienced house and pet sitter with eight 5-star references out of 9 sits I booked through Trusted Housesitters in 2025-26 (link below). I have had cats my whole adult life and fell in love with dogs while spending time with my siblings' dogs. I am now a fully converted dog lover who hopes to get my face licked by every passing puppy. Down-to-earth Midwest woman with lots of common sense. I was a homeowner for almost 25 years. I am not one of those people who looks at my phone constantly so your pet will get my attention, not just my presence. On long walks I may listen to a book on tape or podcast with only one ear bud so I am always situationally aware. No substance use or bad habits other than knitting and chocolate. I am in the process of getting direct testimonials but below are reviews copied from THS website (copy and paste link to view these live on the site.) ........?promo=RAF908909&utm_campaign=house-and-pet-sitters&utm_medium=house-and-pet-sitters&utm_source=copy Carol, Wheat Ridge, CO · 18 Jan - 02 Feb 2026 Christina was wonderful with Zappa. She sent daily photos and texts. She tried everything to get him to play, moved his “step” to her bed so he could sleep with her and spent most of her time with him. She left the house spotless and even lef5 a pot of homemade soup for us. Would highly recommend. Melanie, Verona, WI · 07 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 Christina was truly wonderful!! She gave so much love to each of my four babies, and they absolutely adored her company. She took my doggos for walks and sent me videos, they were so happy and excited! My two cats were super in love with her too and slept and cuddled with her. She was very organized, communicative, self-sufficient, and left my house in impeccable shape. She has a great sense of humor too! :) Thanks a million again Christina for your super precious help and for all the love you gave to my dearest precious fur babies. Hope we meet soon again! Melanie Verona, WI · 31 Dec 2025 - 01 Jan 2026 Christina is an amazing pet sitter! She is very thoughtful about pet care and clearly LOVES animals. She took super great care of my cats who immediately felt at ease with her and slept with her, even if one of my two cats is pretty shy. She was attentionate, loving with them and left my house in a great shape! She also sent me pictures which I greatly appreciated. Thanks a million again Christina for you super precious help! Melanie Annabel, Denver, CO · 26 Nov - 03 Dec 2025 Christina was great- Nelly was obviously very content when I got home and basically ignored me for the first day- always a good sign! She was very self sufficient and I didn’t worry at all while I was gone. I would definitely recommend her for future sitters! Emily Boulder, CO · 20 Nov - 26 Nov 202 We are so grateful for the care Christina provided to our dog, cat, and home. She went out of her way to meet with us in person before the sit which gave us peace of mind. Our shy cat warmed up instantly to her (thanks to the gifts Christina brought her) and we appreciated the pictures and videos she sent us. The dog got lots of walks and was well cared for. She was thoughtful and careful with our home and was willing to adjust her schedule at the last minute during the final day of her sit. She was communicative throughout. We’d welcome Christina back any time. Elaine, Dallas, TX · 30 Aug - 08 Oct 2025 It was a pleasure to have Christina at my house in Dallas for 5 weeks. She was organized before and during the sit and responded promptly to communication. The true sign of a good sitter is when my cat ignores me when I get home, and Duffy was pretty indifferent to my return! I know that he got lots of attention from Christina. She sent photos of him, and even bought him some new toys, which was very thoughtful. She also watered my 9tiny) yard, which i appreciated during an unusually hot September-october. Suzanne, Evergreen, CO · 12 Aug - 19 Aug 2025 Christina was wonderful. She checked in and was very responsible with the dogs. She was also very flexible!! James, Madison, WI · 18 Jun - 14 Jul 2025 Christina was amazing from the initial contact, right the way through to the visit. Christina was fantastic in both her communication, cleanliness respectfulness of the house, and (most importantly) looking after our 3 cats. In speaking with her prior to the visit and her care during the housesit, as well as all the pictures and videos we received while we were away, Christina was the perfect person to take care of our fur babies. I am available for day-time visits, or overnight care. Digital nomad so I am around a lot during the day, with a flexible schedule so I can meet your pet's needs first. I will keep tabs on them, put reminders for scheduled events on my phone, and check in with them frequently outside of scheduled care, and will contact the pet owner with any and all questions. I'm good at reading their cues, love to snuggle and play, I'm happy to have them sleep with me if they prefer. I'm strict about following owner's rules and instructions. I prefer to learn a little bit about your pet's personality, quirks, likes and dislikes to provide better care--and so I can tell quickly if something is a bit off. I will communicate with you as much or little as you like, happy to send pictures. I like to be able to ask questions to make sure that I understand your pet and its needs as well as your house and its needs.

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Christine W.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Emerson East, Madison, WI, 53704

About: I’ve been surrounded by animals my entire life—growing up in a home full of fish, birds, cats, dogs, and rodents taught me early on that pets are family. I truly believe every animal deserves love, patience, and attentive care. Today, I share my home with my friendly dog Birdie, who loves meeting new furry friends and makes a great playmate. My two kids are also passionate animal lovers, and together we create a safe, warm, and pet-friendly environment. I’m experienced in administering medications, whether pills, drops, or topical treatments, and I’m happy to support pets with special needs. I also offer daily walks for exercise and enrichment, and I’m comfortable with crate training if it’s part of your routine. Whether your pet is playful, shy, energetic, or relaxed, I’ll treat them with the same love and respect I give my own. I work full-time during the week, but on my weekends off, I love spending my time caring for animals. Pet care has always been a part of my life, and I’m excited to offer reliable, loving support to fellow pet parents when I’m available. Whether it’s weekend drop-ins, walks, or cuddles while you’re away, I’m here to help give your pets the attention and care they deserve. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. My home is fully pet-friendly and thoughtfully pet-proofed to ensure a secure environment. I use baby gates to create designated pet areas, so dogs can have their own space or be kept out of certain rooms when needed. I also have a large, fully fenced backyard—perfect for safe outdoor play and potty breaks. Fresh water is always available in multiple areas of the home to keep pets hydrated throughout the day. Whether your pet loves to run or relax, they’ll have a secure, comfortable, and caring space to enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
20 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Eken Park, Madison, WI, 53704

Megan was so fantastic with my energetic, young kitty!! She was very communicative and flexible. Will be using her services again. Thanks Megan!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
30 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Carpenter-Ridgeway, Madison, WI, 53704

Keezieng is amazing! He’s available when I need someone to watch our dog in a pinch. He’s reliable and a big help when asked to do things that are above and beyond a drop in visit. We’re so thankful to have him as our Rover!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandria was very attentive and nice when we did our meet and greet. Our cats are high maintenance (multiple food additives, a very picky eater, etc.), but Alexandria took care of it all. They even were able to give my one cat his pill and administered his inhaler, which they said they have never done before. It can be a little daunting, so I really appreciated they were willing to give it a shot and did so successfully. They sent lots of photos and even did the dishes before they left, which was definitely not an expectation. They noticed one of the microchip feeders stopped working right, and immediately messaged me and did all the steps to try and get it fixed. I made an oopsie and didnt add that I needed Alexandria to check in on the weekend. They were able to catch that and checked in with me to make sure someone was coming. I didnt have anyone, but they were able to make 2 hour long check ins for the whole weekend. I appreciate Alexandria's thouroughness, attentiveness, and the small extra things they did to make my cats as comfortable as possible for the entire week we were gone. We greatly appreciate you, Alexandria!

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Leslie M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christine is a very friendly person and a wonderful pet sitter! This is the second time we asked her to check in on our cat Kuzya. Everything went great, and she easily found approach to our cat who is usually suspicious towards new people. Thank you so much for your help!

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Masha T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first time working with Jen, and it went perfectly! Jen was communicative, sent tons of photos, learned the tricks to capture my scardey cats' love and trust within just a couple of days, and left me feeling like I had someone reliable and trustworthy entering my home and caring for my fur babies! Thank you so much, Jen!

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Martha O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is the best sitter we've ever had. She's amazing with our cats and keeps an eye on the house as well.

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Austin M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon is a great sitter with our cats. sends excellent updates and plenty of pictures. She's great! 😊

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Janae A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Baylee was AMAZING! She was flexible with the times she was able to stop over, carefully watched the weather and opened and closed the windows so the cats could stay entertained while we were gone but the house didn’t get wet 🙃 our shy cat even came out to see her every time she stopped over! She kept us up to date with pictures and information with each visit. Would definitely use her again

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Sarah G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was so amazing with our Kitties! She is kind and was attentive to some special Instructions we have for our babies. 10/10 would hire again!

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Alec C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chelsea was kind enough to visit our cat on short notice. She did a great job visiting with Blue, sent us lots of photos, detailed updates, and our cat loved her!! We definitely recommend her :)

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Helen M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vanessa is a pleasure to work with - relaxed, pleasant and professional: she gave me confidence that my beloved critters would receive competent and reliable care. The app facilitated an easy exchange and the photos at each visit are a comfort. Vanessa will be at the top of my list to ask for assistance next time I’m leaving town.

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Sara K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very reliable and capable, good with my anxious cat as well as my chill cat, and great at pet photography too :)

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Andrea C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary is wonderful! We hired her to check on our cat, Kirree, last minute before going out of town for a weekend, and Mary was responsive, trustworthy, and enthusiastic. She shared clear and descriptive updates and pictures from her visits with Kirree. She seems to have a way with cats and Kirree was thrilled to see her. I will definitely hire Mary again.

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Grace O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristina did a great job watching our cats (and fish), despite the myriad health conditions among the 3 of them. They were all well-cared for and everything was tidy when we came home.

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James W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine is awesome! She sent lots of pictures of our kitty while we were away and let us know how he was doing. Would 100% recommend!

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Mikayla V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth did a great job taking care of our cats. They seemed very happy under her care and we got some very cute pictures !

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Aidan M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is always the best with my girl!! She sends so many good pictures and report cards from her visits. I always feel safe and confident having her come over.

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Anna S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Darby is such a lovely person who I trust to care for my babies while I’m away. Feels good to know they’re being checked on and loved.

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Dara B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ollie was wonderful with our kitties! He is very communicative, kind, and does a thorough job making sure they’re okay/updating us <3 we appreciated that so much!

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Lily S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was such a comfort while I was traveling! It was wonderful to know my kitties were in such good hands. She sent lots of pictures and a detailed message after each check-in, and my cats just loved her. I would absolutely book Emma again!

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Annie B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time meeting Serenity and Tater and they appeared, from photos, comfortable and happy with Samantha. Being gone for two weeks, the photos of the various activities with my pups was very nice to have. Thank you for taking care of our pups!

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Mariah J.
Drop-In Visits
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Rosie loved Lynelle's visits, she was even flexible with some building access issues. Would highly recommend!

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Alan H.
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