House Sitting in Interlochen

About: I have had pets of my own for the past 38 years, since I was 12 years old. I also have a degree in biology and chemistry and have worked in animal hospitals and zoos. My husband, Scott, has had pets all his life. We treat our pets with the love and care that family members deserve, and we take our responsibility to them very seriously. Currently, we have a 2 year old black lab who absolutely loves all other animals, and a 14 year old cat who mostly sleeps in quiet, dark places. Our dog, Rosie, is always looking for new friends and is very submissive with them. She just wants to play and snuggle! Our children are grown and help with the care of them. Our house is full of pet lovers! We are very active and love to go for hikes, and we always keep dogs on their leash on the trails. We're happy to take your doggy to the dog park, as well, if you request it. You can have total peace of mind while your pup stays with us! I currently work part time and Scott, my husband, is a teacher and has summers off. I'm home a lot during the entire year, and we're both home on weekends. We have a fenced in backyard for running around and playing fetch. We have a large house and a fenced in yard where our dog, Rosie, loves to run around or playing fetch with us. We regularly go for walks in the neighborhood and hikes in the woods or on the beach. We love to take Rosie to the dog park, but will skip it if you're not comfortable with it. Scott is a teacher and has weekends and all summer free. Stephanie works part time, mostly from home and is at home most of the time during the week and is also available weekends. We have a large fenced yard and a wonderful Labrador retriever to keep your fur baby happy! We love giving dogs love and attention! We also love to take walks if that is something your dog enjoys.

“Kris was a wonderful pet sitter for our two goofy dogs. He sent pictures and communicated well. He left the house neat and tidy and even washed the sheets before he left. Our dogs seemed perfectly happy and content when we returned, as if we had just ran an errand, and not left home for days, which tells me that they were very well taken care of and comfortable with Kris. I would not hesitate to recommend Kris for any pet sitting needs!”

Kristin A.

“We had an optimum experience with Steph. She gave wonderful care to our 3 pets, asked questions I hadn’t even thought of, and was very thorough in following instructions. She housesat for us for 4 days and left the house spotless. She sent updates and pics several times a day, so we felt so secure and pleased with the care she was giving to our pets. We would not hesitate to hire Steph again next time we need a sitter. She is a very sweet, thoughtful, and capable young lady and went above and beyond our expectations. We give her 10 stars!”

Janey S.

“Kristen was responsive, kind, and really out our mind at ease caring for our two dogs. We needed someone to stay with them for a long day out and about. They were well cared for and we totally trusted Kristen to handle anything that came up.”

Julie W.

About: Hey there! My name's Mace, and I've spent years caring for animals of all kinds (ask me about my frogs!) With a background in veterinary medicine, I'm committed to providing compassionate care to furry and scaly creatures alike. Whether your pet needs walks, playtime, nail trims, or snuggles on the couch, I'm happy to help. I love befriending every animal I meet and giving them the love, attention, and care they deserve. My schedule is currently very flexible, which means I can spend plenty of quality time with your pets throughout the day. Whether you need weekday, weekend, daytime, or overnight care, I'm happy to work with your schedule and provide the attention, companionship, and care your pets deserve while you're away. I always follow owner instructions closely, keep a watchful eye on your pet's well-being, and treat your home with the same respect I would my own. My goal is to make your time away as stress-free as possible for both you and your pets.

About: Since I can remember I’ve been around pets. At one point in time I had 6 dogs and 3 cats! I understand body language and an animals needs. I believe animals are the best things on the planet and they can do no wrong! I’m currently a full time student pursuing an aviation maintenance career! I’m at school 7am-3pm Mon-Fri. Although, I can leave school whenever to take of your pets! I have a fenced in yard with lots of space for pets to run around! My personal pets are dog and cat friendly. I have multiple crates and carriers if need be!

“Another fantastic experience with Amber! Pups are always so chill and house is immaculate when we return. A true pleasure to have her on our puppy/house sitter team!”

CK W.

“Maria was so sensitive and wonderful and aware of our animals needs! She took great care in making sure our English bulldog had everything he needed, all his medications and extra love and affection! She also took amazing care of our cat- she is truly the most perfectly well-rounded house and pet sitter, and had great communications with questions and updates all through her stay! If your pet is like your child, she is a perfect fit. We can’t wait to book Maria again!”

Caroline S.

“Christina was absolutely fantastic! I cannot recommend her enough. She made our sweet, old pup feel so relaxed and comfortable. We had zero worries having Christina housesit and when we are back in the area, we will definitely be reaching out to Christina again!”

Natallie S.

“Patty is a great house/dog sitter! She stayed our home w our German Shepherd Roxie for 3 days and nights. Every detail was perfect and we came home to a happy Dog and happy house. Thank you Patty”

Marian T.

About: I used to work at a vet clinic, so I am good with emergencies and handling special instructions. I am professional, organized, communicative and trustworthy. I work from home 99% of the time, so my schedule is extremely flexible and I’ll hang out with your pets as long as needed. What you say goes and you know what is best for your pet, so tell me what you need and I’ll happily make it happen.

“Had a great experience with Dave watching my senior pup while I was on a work trip. He was very clear on his schedule and the attention he'd give my dog. He sent frequent updates and sent a bunch of pictures. Everything went great and I came home to a happy dog.”

Peter H.

“Kara was so lovely to work with. She was flexible, timely, and easy to communicate with. She sent me pictures of my dog and gave me great updates. I will definitely be working with Kara again.”

Rachel Z.

“Katherine was great! She did a wonderful job watching over our house and our dog Brandy. She walked her everyday, dealt with a failing air conditioner in the heat, and sent numerous pictures. She was responsible, friendly and reliable. Thank you Katherine!”

Kristen D.

“This is the second time Michelle has stayed with our two pups and we came home to two happy, well-cared for pets and a spotless home. It is very nice to have a dependable sitter and sets my mind at ease while away from home!”

Anne D.

“Jacque is responsible, reliable and quick to respond to messages. We felt confident with Jacque in our home and our 2 dogs loved her company. Thank you Jacque.”

Kristy S.

“Noah is very thoughtful and respectful. One of my dogs is very timid. Noah took the time to allow my dog to get comfortable with him. Noah kept me informed how things were going and sent pictures. I got home and my house was neat and tidy.”

Nickole Z.

“Morgan was a great fit for our two dogs. She brought treats to make friends, took them for walks and was very attentive to their needs. We will definitely use Morgan again for pet sitting.”

Julie W.

“Maggie was a great sitter! She stayed in touch and sent photos of our pets while we were away for two weeks which was much appreciated. She took great care of them and our home while we were gone. Would absolutely recommend her to others!”

Randi T.

“Sydney was INCREDIBLE! 🙌🧡 Ollie is not always the easiest dog but right from the beginning Sydney was so good and patient with him, and by the end of the stay they looked like they were best buds. Sydney not only took care of our dog but she was a real trooper and cared for a large flock of chickens as well. Sydney’s communication was top notch. We received photos and updates everyday of very happy animals. Sydney really went out of her way to make this stay happen. We were asking quite a lot of her with this being last-minute, coordinating with her work schedule, extra pet needs, and handling communication, and she went above and beyond. We are so so grateful for her and hope she can watch our animals again!”

Courtney P.