House Sitting in John Ball Park, Grand Rapids, MI
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“Hanna was great! She was able to stay at our place and watch our puppy in heat at the last minute. Ladybird loved her, and Hanna sent great updates and photos. Ladybird was well taken care of and we would absolutely use Hanna again!”
“Kelsey went above & beyond with my dog, Nalah!! She took her to the dog park, for multiple walks, and sent photo and video updates throughout the day. My dog was smiling ear to ear in each photo- Highly recommend. Will def be using Kelsey again!!”
“We had no concerns with all 5 of our animals when Colene was watching them. We appreciate that she was flexible with our plans changing last minute and appreciate the photos she sent!”
“Abby stayed in our home to watch our two kitties for 10 days. She was so kind and patient with my anxiety over leaving my kitties behind for so long. She sent photos everyday to update me! Our kitties fell in love with her. 10/10 would recommend!”
“Ricky was great! We have a large dog that gets meds and two very curious cats but none of it phased him. He made sure all were comfortable and occupied before leaving. We would definitely have him again!”
“We highly recommend Leah, she put my mind to ease and dealt with all worries with grace. Our doggie Frank warmed up to her quickly. I can not recommend her enough. We will be using her for all our pups needs.”
“Sara was wonderful. Our pup is very scared of new people and greeted Sara immediately. She kept us updated with lots of pics and I felt reassured that our dog was well taken care of while we were away.”
“We’ve never felt comfortable leaving our reactive pup with anyone until we saw how well he did with Mimi during our intro visits. She watched both of our dogs over a long weekend and had great communication and kept us updated how things were going. We will definitely reach out to Mimi in the future when we need a sitter!”
“Cort was a lifesaver. Literally. What started out as a routine dog-sitting assignment while I was out of town turned into an emergency trip to the vet. Not her fault. She took her, kept me updated and made sure everything was taken care of. I’m very grateful.”
“Carolyn took wonderful care of our old boy, Teddy. She was an excellent communicator! We especially appreciated her attentiveness to Teddy's medication schedule. We will definitely invite Carolyn back! Highly recommend!”
“Anna was amazing with our dog and rabbit! She kept in touch while we were away with pictures and things she was doing with them. Our house was clean when we returned home. Highly recommend!!”
“Michelle was great! I needed a sitter at the last minute and Michelle was able to help out. She kept us up to date while we were gone and sent pictures. She was a wonderful house guest as well. We will definitely use her again!”
“We requested an in-home stay Fri-Sun the week of due to our OG dog-sitter getting sick. Ki not only accepted it right away, but messaged us in the days leading up to the stay to touch base on everything. Let us know what info was needed and even arranged to meet with us before we left. This was the first time we have ever left our dogs home for more than 6-8 hours and we didn’t have to worry at all because we got updates and photos regularly. Our dogs are happy and well-fed, cats are happy and had food in their bowls. They got snuggles all weekend, which is a must. Our home looks exactly how we left it. We will absolutely book Ki again in the future. Thank you so much for taking care of Frank, Beans, Poe, and Beau!!”
About: I spent my college education learning about animals and their behaviors! My passion is to care for animals and make sure they are as happy as can be. I have trained my dog since she was a puppy and continue to train her everyday! I have had many different types of animals and dog breeds throughout my life including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and axolotls. I currently work part time at a zoo and would love to care for your pets in my free time. Assisting your animals after work and on my days off is the perfect job for me. I have taken training classes with dogs and know how to effectively get them to cooperate and I plan on giving them all the love they want
“This was our first time using Rover and having someone other than family watch our pups. Michelle was great about getting all of the details before the stay and really helped make us feel at ease! It was great having the option for our pups to stay @ home while we were out of town and could really tell they enjoyed hanging with Michelle.”
About: Animals have always liked me, even the ones that "don't like people" have magically liked me and I take that as the highest compliment! I've taken care of a wide variety of pets my whole life, so I'd feel comfortable caring for your furry, scaled or feathered friends like they were my own! My day job is taking care of people as a Physician, so I promise to be kind, trustworthy, loving and patient with your fur babies so they get the care they deserve while you're away. I work remotely with plenty of flexibility in my schedule for drop-in visits, walks or longer stays throughout the Grand Rapids area so your pets can be comfortable and well taken care of while you're away. I am happy to follow any specific instructions for your pets to make sure they have exactly what they need to thrive. Beware, I have been known to give too much love, attention and treats to cute pets...so yours may be spoiled if you choose me to take care of them. I will do whatever is needed for your fur babies while you're away. Whether it's walks, playtime, meals, cuddles or trips to the park, I'll make sure they are well taken care of. I will make sure your home is left exactly the way I find it and will treat your space with respect while I'm there.
“Murphy is not accustomed to being with someone else. He loved Kevin. Kevin kept me informed so I could relax. I know he really cared about Murphy and his well-being. Thank you Kevin”
“This was my first experience using Rover, and Holly was amazing. She came back on lunch breaks, made sure the dogs got their walks, and took great care of a crazy boxer and her puppy brother. I have actually booked her for another trip already. Thank you, Holly, for being such a great sitter!”
“Denavvia and Brayden were Great! They game me frequent updates, and sent me pictures to let me know how Nova was doing! Denavvia was always quick to respond!”
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Hanna M.Star Sitter
“Hanna was great! She was able to stay at our place and watch our puppy in heat at the last minute. Ladybird loved her, and Hanna sent great updates and photos. Ladybird was well taken care of and we would absolutely use Hanna again!”
Kelsey & Forrest K.Star Sitter
“Kelsey went above & beyond with my dog, Nalah!! She took her to the dog park, for multiple walks, and sent photo and video updates throughout the day. My dog was smiling ear to ear in each photo- Highly recommend. Will def be using Kelsey again!!”
Colene S.Star Sitter
“We had no concerns with all 5 of our animals when Colene was watching them. We appreciate that she was flexible with our plans changing last minute and appreciate the photos she sent!”
Abby E.Star Sitter
“Abby stayed in our home to watch our two kitties for 10 days. She was so kind and patient with my anxiety over leaving my kitties behind for so long. She sent photos everyday to update me! Our kitties fell in love with her. 10/10 would recommend!”
Ricardo S.Star Sitter
“Ricky was great! We have a large dog that gets meds and two very curious cats but none of it phased him. He made sure all were comfortable and occupied before leaving. We would definitely have him again!”
Leah S.Star Sitter
“We highly recommend Leah, she put my mind to ease and dealt with all worries with grace. Our doggie Frank warmed up to her quickly. I can not recommend her enough. We will be using her for all our pups needs.”
Sara O.
“Sara was wonderful. Our pup is very scared of new people and greeted Sara immediately. She kept us updated with lots of pics and I felt reassured that our dog was well taken care of while we were away.”
Mimi P.
“We’ve never felt comfortable leaving our reactive pup with anyone until we saw how well he did with Mimi during our intro visits. She watched both of our dogs over a long weekend and had great communication and kept us updated how things were going. We will definitely reach out to Mimi in the future when we need a sitter!”
Morgen H.Star Sitter
“Morgen was so great with our Sully!!”
Cortney C.Star Sitter
“Cort was a lifesaver. Literally. What started out as a routine dog-sitting assignment while I was out of town turned into an emergency trip to the vet. Not her fault. She took her, kept me updated and made sure everything was taken care of. I’m very grateful.”
Carolyn P.
“Carolyn took wonderful care of our old boy, Teddy. She was an excellent communicator! We especially appreciated her attentiveness to Teddy's medication schedule. We will definitely invite Carolyn back! Highly recommend!”
Anna S.Star Sitter
“Anna was amazing with our dog and rabbit! She kept in touch while we were away with pictures and things she was doing with them. Our house was clean when we returned home. Highly recommend!!”
Michelle B.Star Sitter
“Michelle was great! I needed a sitter at the last minute and Michelle was able to help out. She kept us up to date while we were gone and sent pictures. She was a wonderful house guest as well. We will definitely use her again!”
Ki B.
“We requested an in-home stay Fri-Sun the week of due to our OG dog-sitter getting sick. Ki not only accepted it right away, but messaged us in the days leading up to the stay to touch base on everything. Let us know what info was needed and even arranged to meet with us before we left. This was the first time we have ever left our dogs home for more than 6-8 hours and we didn’t have to worry at all because we got updates and photos regularly. Our dogs are happy and well-fed, cats are happy and had food in their bowls. They got snuggles all weekend, which is a must. Our home looks exactly how we left it. We will absolutely book Ki again in the future. Thank you so much for taking care of Frank, Beans, Poe, and Beau!!”
Brooke E.Star Sitter
“Brooke is a wonderful pet caregiver. She is always thinking about what is best for her own dog, Eleanor. She always makes sure Eleanor is taken care of, giving her plenty of love and affection. She is one of, if not the, most responsible pet owners I know. She is also very loving and caring to all animals, whether that be helping ensure her friends pets are properly taken care of while they are away or in her role at John Ball Zoo.”
Michelle H.Star Sitter
“This was our first time using Rover and having someone other than family watch our pups. Michelle was great about getting all of the details before the stay and really helped make us feel at ease! It was great having the option for our pups to stay @ home while we were out of town and could really tell they enjoyed hanging with Michelle.”
Jennifer B.
“Jenny is an exceptional and incredibly thoughtful pet sitter. She took wonderful care of my dog, Lily, and I felt completely at ease knowing she was in such capable and compassionate hands. Jenny went above and beyond to ensure Lily was not only safe and well cared for, but also happy and comfortable in my absence. She checked in with me regularly, providing updates and photos, which gave me great peace of mind. I was also very impressed with how confidently and responsibly she managed Lily’s medications. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend Jenny to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional pet sitter.”
Kevin S.
“Murphy is not accustomed to being with someone else. He loved Kevin. Kevin kept me informed so I could relax. I know he really cared about Murphy and his well-being. Thank you Kevin”
Holly Jean V.Star Sitter
“This was my first experience using Rover, and Holly was amazing. She came back on lunch breaks, made sure the dogs got their walks, and took great care of a crazy boxer and her puppy brother. I have actually booked her for another trip already. Thank you, Holly, for being such a great sitter!”
Denavvia M.
“Denavvia and Brayden were Great! They game me frequent updates, and sent me pictures to let me know how Nova was doing! Denavvia was always quick to respond!”
John Ball Park pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tyler was awesome! Great communication and did a great job with my dog. Tyler was accommodating with my last minute reservation and respectful of my house. Tyler obviously kept my high energy dog busy. Her step count was great while I was away and she fell asleep within minutes of me getting home. 10/10, thank you, Tyler!
Richard did an amazing job taking care of my pup over a 6 day period. My girl Honeybee (who usually takes some time to warm up to unfamiliar men) immediately liked Richard, and was sad visibly sad to see him leave at the end. Richard’s love and understanding of animals is obvious. He kept me updated with multiple daily pictures and messages, which gave me great peace of mind. I can’t recommend him enough and will definitely book again!
Kevin took great care of my little cocker spaniel in my home. I was completely at ease knowing that I had a true "pet person" watching over her while I traveled. Kevin is friendly, easy to work with and communicates well. I arrived home to a very happy and healthy dog!
Jordan was very communicative and promt for our meet & greet. She loved on the pets and they seemed to like her so I knew we were good to go. She's very responsive to messages and sent lots of photos during her stay with our fur babies. Our house was in good shape when we returned home and the pet's water bowl was nicely filled (a standard I always check). Thank you for taking good care of our babies!
I do not know where to start other than Hillary went above and beyond for my furbabies Piper and Paislee. The night before Hillary was suppose to come stay at the house Paislee became very ill and was at emergency vet from 615pm until 6 am. I explained everything that was going on to Hillary and for not ever watching Piper and Paislee she was very attentive to Paislee as we had to leave 2.5 hours after getting her home to the airport. I cooked everything I needed and left all medications on the counter and let her know the times of next doses. She seemed comfortable with everything and I couldn’t have been lucky enough to find her. She used her best judgment and I couldn’t have been anymore blessed with her caring PIper and Paislee. I was able to get updates about every other day due to our traveling plans. I let her know many times how grateful I was. Then I came home to a beautiful letter and she washed all the blankets from the dogs, towels, and the guest room bedding. She do not have to do that but I am grateful. Hillary went way above and beyond caring for our dogs. Thank you Hillary from the bottom rny heart!!!!!!!!
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in John Ball Park.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. John Ball Park house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
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