Dog Sitting in Kelley

About: I have been dogsitting, catsitting, and housesitting since I was in high school! I also worked for 3 years at a general practice veterinary clinic, working with animals boarding at the facility to provide them care. I have also worked 2 years in the ICU of the Small Animal Hospital at Iowa State, taking care of patients. I am currently working part-time, so I have lots of flexibility with my schedule when it comes to housesitting, walking your dogs, or any care you might need! I am happy to play with your pets, take them outside, and ensure they have company! I cannot care for pets in my own home (territorial cat, oops!) but more than happy to hang out in your home and ensure your pets are happy and taken care of.

“Super great pet care!! Each check in was described well and I got photos of my pets each time. She even met me an extra time so I could hand over my keys before leaving, and was super understanding when I forgot to send a delivery code once! I felt like my pets were in great hands!”

Kyra S.

About: I have tons of animal experience, as I have just graduated with my B.S. in Animal Science from ISU. I also have a cat of my own. My dog experience has been with large breed dogs, but I love all breeds. I am currently looking for a full time job, so I have a ton of free time to check in on any pets. I wake up early to take care of my own cat, so I would be able to check in multiple times a day, or just once in the morning or evening, whatever is preferred. I feed my cat twice a day, morning/night, and provide fresh water daily. I also make sure to spend time playing or enriching my cat with toys, lick mats, training sessions, etc.

About: I am in veterinary school, my parents used to be dog trainers, I have always owned/fostered 4+ dogs at a time, grew up on a farm and ride horses! I love all animals! I’m currently in veterinary school, so my availability can change weekly but am usually free evenings and weekends! I have a lunch break everyday also that could be scheduled! I always make sure to follow directions carefully as all pets differ in their individual needs and routines. I also really value respect when it comes to other’s homes!

“Ashley was wonderful! She was able to take care of our pups on short notice and sent tons of pictures! Our dogs loved her and she took great care and played lots of fetch! I absolutely recommend her and will be using her again!”

Emily H.

About: I've taken care of dogs and cats since I was a kid. I know how to handle extra-large breeds as well as small breeds. I even know how to handle senior dogs and puppies. I currently have a dog and a cat I am responsible for caring for. I take care of my cat full-time and the dog I take care of when I go home. I am responsible for feeding them and cleaning up after them. My dog I will take on walks and play with her. I would make sure they have water and an adequate amount of food. I also ensure their litter box is cleaned if it is a cat. If it were a dog I would take them out for a walk or into to back yard for them to go to the bathroom.

“Debora is a kind and exceptional sitter -- her knowledge of animals and her experience caring for them (and administering medication) are inspiring. Communication was clear and easy. Debora connected with my old grey cat and kept me informed during my travels. I wouldn't hesitate to contact Debora about future sitting needs.”

Sarah K.

About: I have been a dog mom since I was 15. I currently have 2 dogs of my own, a shihtzu and a Labrador retriever. Dogs are members of our family and get treated as such! I am a stay at home mom. I have a lot of kids, but 3 of them currently stay home during the day. I have a lot of time to go to parks or a simple walk around the pond. It will be just me tending to your pets needs, other people in photos are just part of our dog loving family! I have 2 very friendly dogs in my home and very loving children. There's have a really nice pond to walk around and a lot of toys to play with.

About: I have had multiple dogs since I was 6 and taken care of all of them, neighbors' and families' animals actively for the last 4ish years! I would love to add a basic groom for an extra $10 added to any service you have scheduled. I have my own dog that I trained since he was a puppy, and he is now almost two. I also take care of a family's dog on a daily basis. I do not have a fenced-in yard, but I have a huge yard with long leashes. I also love to take our dog to the dog park. If you also have a pass, I would love that. My dog is mild to high energy and loves other dogs!

“Angela was amazing with our treasured pets. They loved her and she truly cares for them. She also cares for the owners, as she updates with personal stories of the fur babies & includes sweet pictures. We would highly recommend Angela!”

Marilee L.

“Megan takes excellent care of our cats when we are gone! She sends us updates and pictures when she comes to check in on them. Our cats are always happy and well fed when we get home. I would 100% recommend Megan!”

Caitlin J.

“Ella was super easy to work with and made me feel comfortable trusting her with my babies. She sent pictures of everyday and kept me updated on how they were doing!”

Sage L.

About: I have grown up with dogs my whole life and am around different types of dogs regularly. I am very passionate about caring for dogs. I work part-time and attend college. I am available pretty much every day during the summer, my summer is fairly open until mid August when I go back to school. I have one dog at my apartment, but when I am home, there are three more dogs. I am very attentive when it comes to caring for dogs, and I love to entertain them and take them for walks.

About: I have had cats my whole life and have had some experience with dogs as well! I enjoy just playing with them inside or taking them on a walk! I am working a part time job right now so I have some time to care for your animals! I am available mostly on weekdays to do drop in’s as well as weekends! It just depends on the day since my schedule changes! I offer play time with dogs/cats to get their energy out and let them out as well! I also am able to take them on walks if needed.

About: I’m a lifelong pet owner and have experience taking care of both dogs and cats. Over the past six years, I’ve been responsible for feeding, walking, playing with, and providing general care and attention to my own dog. These last few years I’ve also pet sat for my family members and friends, taking care of their dogs and cats. I love getting to know each pet’s personality and ensuring that they feel well taken care of and loved! I am currently a student at Iowa State University, but everyday I have breaks or long stretches of time where I can drop in on and take care of your pets! I always ensure that I go over with any rules/boundaries with clients and to ask about any additional care towards the pet (like administering medicine). I like to know whatever works best for you and your pets!

“Miranda was great! She was able to get my very anti-social older cat to come out of hiding!! She also graciously adapted to the changing situation at my building. Thank you, Miranda! We hopefully will see you again!”

Maggie B.

About: Dogs have been a huge part of my life since childhood. I grew up with 4 different dog breeds and loved all of their different qualities. I have been taking care of other people’s dogs since I was in middle school and have been fortunate enough to keep doing during and post my college career. I love all types of dogs no matter how big, small, old, or young! I currently work part time, and have half a day off a week (flexible on which day) and one full day off a week (flexible as well). I get a 1 hour break when I am in the office, located near The Cafe. I do live with 2 dogs and a kitty that mean the world to me. I consider them all my children. I take both of them on walks daily and play with them in the park everyday! I also love doing my own thing by them!

About: I have worked at grooming/boarding facilities for over 4 years and at a vet clinic for almost half a year now. I absolutely love seeing and hanging out with dogs and cats of all kinds! I have also been pet sitting for lots and lots of family and friends. I am open to caring for dogs/cats of all ages and I have a special place in my heart for the senior animals ❤️ I am going into my last year at Iowa State University as a pre vet student. My workload is heavy so time spent with your babies is always a lovely break! Check out my calendar for my availability! I love being in a routine so you can be sure I will be on time. Time with animals is always a good time :) I will come in at my scheduled time and do the tasks we previously agreed on! I am willing and able to administer medications of all kinds and will notify owners immediately if I notice something is wrong at any time. We can talk through any other details too. I always have a treat up my sleeve so please let me know if you allow your pet to have them :)

About: I have taken care of dogs for as long as I can remember. I grew up taking care of our family’s, neighbors, friends, and of course my first dog of my own who I’ve raised since he was 10 weeks old who is now almost 2! I very much enjoy training dogs as well- walking, crates, potty, and tricks! I have a nurturing spirit so taking care of anybody’s puppy dog is quite fulfilling! I am currently working part time hours as a cleaner for a short term rental business I own with my husband. On average I work between 4-10 hours a week so I am very available to take care of your puppy dog! I love walking as much as most dogs do so I would plan to take your pup on as many walks as they need! I consider training a form of play as well and would love to incorporate commands to help your dog feel comfortable with me and stimulate their brain. Potty breaks, feeding, playtime, training time are all something I can offer as well as snuggles and nap time :)

“Very reliable, trustworthy and quickly responds! She checked in/out and sent photos daily. Would highly recommend her and I would definitely book her again!! I even booked her last minute and everything went smoothly.”

Amanda L.