Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Houghton, Kirkland, WA
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“Shana was super responsive and constantly kept in touch. Her reports were detailed and she made sure to play with Garfield and kept him happy, we'll fed and his litter box clean. I would recommend her.”
“Yijun is an absolute gem! She’s incredibly communicative and kept me updated with detailed notes, photos, and videos during every visit. I really appreciated how attentive she was to my cat’s routines and quirks—it gave me such peace of mind while I was away. Her updates were thoughtful and showed how much she genuinely cares. I came home to happy, relaxed cats and a clean space. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and detail-oriented cat sitter!”
About: I have professionally cared for a variety of pets including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and even livestock! I am confident in handling animals with delicate medical and behavioral needs and have CPR certification for canines and felines. My goal is to give your companion the ultimate stay-cation to give you perfect peace of mind while you are away. I work a full time 9-5, but I would love to fill my 5-9 and weekends by giving your wonderful pets the best day ever! I am extremely attentive when it comes to companion animals, because I recognize that we are providing the whole world for them-so we owe them the best we can give!
About: I am loving and someone you can trust. I do my best to understand them and meet their needs. I love them all as if they were my own babies. I help them take them out and about and meet their needs. If they are happy with me, I will be happy too. Rest assured. My priority is their safety and happiness. I take care of everything about them myself. I don't let them walk in places I don't find safe. I take them home safely and hand them over to their family.
“Ni took great care of my cat! She is always on time very nice and gentle with my cat, and also playing with her a lot. So many lovely pictures and videos taken and sent to us, really appreciate everything!”
“Alejandro was wonderful with Tiago! Alejandro is super responsible and took lots of adorable pictures of Tiago during his drop ins. Tiago was immediately comfortable with him and loves having his daily visits from his new best bud.”
“Sandra is such a sweetheart! She was great during the meet and greet, asked lots of questions and approached our cats gently - the more outgoing of our two kitties even trusted her for some belly rubs! While we were away, she was very communicative, and we felt confident our boys were in good hands. She did a great job and we would happily trust her to care for them again next time!”
“Out of all the cat sitters I have tried (on or off Rover), Leelay stands above all with her genuine love for any cats. I have two cats who each have different views when it comes to a stranger caring for them. Leelay took her time to understand and bond with each of them in a way where I believe my cats forgot about my disappearance. When I came back home, my cats acted like nothing had happened which we all know is probably the best scenario for fidgety cats. Thank you Leelay for all you have done!!”
“Ani was a really great sitter for our two dogs when we were away on a trip for a few days! She’s super friendly and the pups loved her. She provided lots of pics and a summary of each of her visits, and was super flexible for us when plans changed, definitely wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again next time we are out of town!”
“Cassie was great, very friendly and open to working with sweet Loki’s training! She was very loving towards my rescue pup and worked to put her at her ease. I will definitely ask her back for future visits”
“Lydia has cat-sit for us a couple of times now, and our cats really seem to like her. She provides thorough updates and pictures of their food and litter, and sends very cute photos of play time and the cats following her around. We also like Lydia!”
About: I have been walking my neighbors dog for 3+ years, since they were small puppies. I love hanging out with dogs and find them so energetic and fun I am free on a fairly flexible schedule. I am currently attending Northwest University, so I would have to work around my class times, but I am free most afternoons and mornings. As I am attending college I do not have a place to house pets at my own house, since I am staying in the dorms.
“Amazing! My cat loved all the attention and I could not be happier! Excellent communication and fabulous attention all around. We are so lucky to have found Emily!!”
“Xinyu was extremely friendly, thoughtful, and took outstanding care of our three cats while we were away for a week. It is so nice to have someone who is so familiar with cat care looking after your cats. We received daily updates with cute pictures that brought us so much joy. Thank you, Xinyu!”
“Sophie did a meet and greet first and was so sweet with the pups. Although Cocoa is usually more reserved, he got comfy really soon with Sophie. We then booked her for a drop-in and the dogs loved her! We will be booking with her again soon!”
About: I’ve had 4 dogs throughout almost my whole life, was always the primary care taker in the family. Enjoy making dogs feel loved, walks and play time. Currently unemployed, free whenever but leave college mid September. Usually the mornings or mid- day work best. Any day or the week or when needed. In my clients home, I respect their space like it’s my own. I follow all instructions carefully from feeding schedules to medication or usual routines. I keep pets company, give them the attention they’re used to, and keep things clean and secure. I also send regular photo and text updates so you know your pet is happy and in good hands.
About: I've been caring for cats my whole life and have a strong understanding of feline behavior. I'm currently studying dog psychology as well and planning to get a dog of my own soon — I truly understand animal needs and body language I work remotely, which gives me a lot of flexibility in my daily schedule. This means I can easily adapt to your pet’s routine — whether that’s regular walks, feeding times, play sessions, or just being around to provide company and comfort. I’m able to give them the attention they need throughout the day, not just during quick check-ins Currently, I am renting an apartment and unfortunately do not have the ability to keep pets in my home. However, I would be happy to care for a pet in the client’s home, following all instructions and ensuring the pet is comfortable and well taken care of.
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Edie M.
“Edie was amazing looking after our kittens ? Always looked forward to her updates! She was promptly and eased my worries about leaving them.”
Shana M.
“Shana was super responsive and constantly kept in touch. Her reports were detailed and she made sure to play with Garfield and kept him happy, we'll fed and his litter box clean. I would recommend her.”
Milica J.Star Sitter
“Taking such great time and care of my puppy thank you!”
Yijun C.
“Yijun is an absolute gem! She’s incredibly communicative and kept me updated with detailed notes, photos, and videos during every visit. I really appreciated how attentive she was to my cat’s routines and quirks—it gave me such peace of mind while I was away. Her updates were thoughtful and showed how much she genuinely cares. I came home to happy, relaxed cats and a clean space. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and detail-oriented cat sitter!”
Julia H.
“Julia is such a caring and attentive petsitter! She not only takes amazing care of my dogs, but she also is very kind and flexible! I am a worry wart and I trust her with my babies 100%. She gives detailed updates everyday and my 5 dogs adore her and are always excited when she comes over! You will not regret having Julia care for your pets!”
Selda G.Star Sitter
“Selda is sensitive and merciful all nature and belongs in it. Especially all kind of animals feel happy and safe when near to her. She usually feed birds in their habitats and and pet carefully if they let her. Also she is looking for gain certification about this job in near future for become a professional pet sitter.”
Ni L.
“Ni took great care of my cat! She is always on time very nice and gentle with my cat, and also playing with her a lot. So many lovely pictures and videos taken and sent to us, really appreciate everything!”
Alejandro Q.
“Alejandro was wonderful with Tiago! Alejandro is super responsible and took lots of adorable pictures of Tiago during his drop ins. Tiago was immediately comfortable with him and loves having his daily visits from his new best bud.”
Sandra O.Star Sitter
“Sandra is such a sweetheart! She was great during the meet and greet, asked lots of questions and approached our cats gently - the more outgoing of our two kitties even trusted her for some belly rubs! While we were away, she was very communicative, and we felt confident our boys were in good hands. She did a great job and we would happily trust her to care for them again next time!”
Leelay C.Star Sitter
“Out of all the cat sitters I have tried (on or off Rover), Leelay stands above all with her genuine love for any cats. I have two cats who each have different views when it comes to a stranger caring for them. Leelay took her time to understand and bond with each of them in a way where I believe my cats forgot about my disappearance. When I came back home, my cats acted like nothing had happened which we all know is probably the best scenario for fidgety cats. Thank you Leelay for all you have done!!”
Ana A.
“Ani was a really great sitter for our two dogs when we were away on a trip for a few days! She’s super friendly and the pups loved her. She provided lots of pics and a summary of each of her visits, and was super flexible for us when plans changed, definitely wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again next time we are out of town!”
Cassie T.Star Sitter
“Cassie was great, very friendly and open to working with sweet Loki’s training! She was very loving towards my rescue pup and worked to put her at her ease. I will definitely ask her back for future visits”
Lydia X.Star Sitter
“Lydia has cat-sit for us a couple of times now, and our cats really seem to like her. She provides thorough updates and pictures of their food and litter, and sends very cute photos of play time and the cats following her around. We also like Lydia!”
Allie D.
“Allie spent 3 years walking my dogs 2-3 days each week. She was very reliable, respected my property and loved on my dogs while I was at work. She would still be our dog walker if she hadn't relocated out of my area.”
Emily E.Star Sitter
“Amazing! My cat loved all the attention and I could not be happier! Excellent communication and fabulous attention all around. We are so lucky to have found Emily!!”
XINYU L.
“Xinyu was extremely friendly, thoughtful, and took outstanding care of our three cats while we were away for a week. It is so nice to have someone who is so familiar with cat care looking after your cats. We received daily updates with cute pictures that brought us so much joy. Thank you, Xinyu!”
Sophie L.Star Sitter
“Sophie did a meet and greet first and was so sweet with the pups. Although Cocoa is usually more reserved, he got comfy really soon with Sophie. We then booked her for a drop-in and the dogs loved her! We will be booking with her again soon!”
Paola A.
About: I’ve had 4 dogs throughout almost my whole life, was always the primary care taker in the family. Enjoy making dogs feel loved, walks and play time. Currently unemployed, free whenever but leave college mid September. Usually the mornings or mid- day work best. Any day or the week or when needed. In my clients home, I respect their space like it’s my own. I follow all instructions carefully from feeding schedules to medication or usual routines. I keep pets company, give them the attention they’re used to, and keep things clean and secure. I also send regular photo and text updates so you know your pet is happy and in good hands.
Uliana D.
About: I've been caring for cats my whole life and have a strong understanding of feline behavior. I'm currently studying dog psychology as well and planning to get a dog of my own soon — I truly understand animal needs and body language I work remotely, which gives me a lot of flexibility in my daily schedule. This means I can easily adapt to your pet’s routine — whether that’s regular walks, feeding times, play sessions, or just being around to provide company and comfort. I’m able to give them the attention they need throughout the day, not just during quick check-ins Currently, I am renting an apartment and unfortunately do not have the ability to keep pets in my home. However, I would be happy to care for a pet in the client’s home, following all instructions and ensuring the pet is comfortable and well taken care of.
Susan L.
“Susan was fantastic looking after Ivy at our house, everything worked perfectly. I’d recommend Susan to anyone who needs their pup looked after!”
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Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Houghton.
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