House Sitting Lakewood Village

About: Animals have always been a huge part of my life and caring for pets now is second nature. I raised and trained my own dog from puppyhood, giving me hands on experience with everything from potty training and basic commands to daily excersise, enrichment, and routine care. As a marathon runner, I am especially well suited for active and high energy dogs. Whether your pup enjoys long walks, runs, hikes, or plenty of playtime, I am happy to help them get the excerise and attention they need. I also grew up with two family dogs and currently help care for my roommates cat, so I am comfortable with different personalties, energy levels, and care needs. Beyond dogs and cats, I've cared for guinea pigs, hamsters, and reptiles. At one point, I was responsible for 8 pets at the same time, which taught me how to stay organized, attentive, and reliable when managing multiple feeding schedules, cleaning routines, and individual needs. My goal is to treat every pet like they're my own and give you peace of mind knowing they're in loving and capable hands. I am currently on summer break from UC Davis and have a very flexible schedule, which allows me to give pets plenty of attention and care throughout the day. I am available for drop in visits, dog walking, and house sitting on both weekdays and weekends. I can accommodate a variety of schedules and will do my best to work around your pets routine. I understand that every pet has unique needs, so I will be extremely thorough and follow all instructions carefully regarding feeding, medications, excersise, training, and household rules. Safety is always my top priority. I pay close attention during walks, keep pets secure at all times, and make sure they receive plenty of supervision, affection, and enrichment. I also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel confident that your pet is happy, safe, and well cared for while you are away.

“Mabel loves Jack so much! He does such a great job keeping her routine, he very attentive to her and always makes sure she is taken care of no matter what is going on. He always takes such good care of her and she is so comfortable with him because of it. He also did a great job sending me lots of pictures and videos which helped me relax while I was away.”

Lori M.

“Denger (Brianna) was great and kept me updated with photos of my doggo. They also were super sweet and picked up around my house for me (took out the trash, picked up dog toys, etc) that I wasn't expecting. Solar was a happy boi”

Ali M.

“Cassandra was awesome!! Keep us up to date with tons of pics and videos! Walks every day and the park! Would absolutely have her watch them again 👏🏼”

Casey & Youssef D.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs throughout my life and genuinely enjoy their company. I currently volunteer at my local animal shelter a few days a week. I have completed the shelters Fear Free training that teaches how to recognize and alleviate Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) in pets. The training touches on how to read animal body language, low stress handling techniques, environmental and protocol modifications. I have experience with puppies, adults, and senior dogs. I currently work part-time. My schedule consist of working M,W,F at 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and T,Th at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. I am not scheduled at my day job on the weekends. So on Saturday and Sunday I am available for constant care. I can house sit, do drop in’s, and walks 7 days a week. But on weekdays I will be out 4-5 hours a day due to my work schedule. I will always respect clients boundaries. I understand the importance of leaving the place in good condition and cleaning up after myself. Most importantly sending updates to the owners on how their pets are doing. I also understand the importance of the big responsibility it is to care for my clients pets. I will always treat them as my own, with compassion, care, love and respect.

“Absolutely outstanding! We were so lucky to find Michelle. She was extremely responsive and caring, and sent amazing photos each day. Highly recommend!”

Sandy N.

“Laura was great! I needed her for prolonged hours throughout the day and night on my birthday. She was professional, flexible, and Benson who is usually antisocial loved hanging out with her. Highly recommend, will definitely utilize her services again!”

Christine S.

About: I’ve basically lived in a zoo since I was a child, ha! My family always had a variety of animals, including dogs and cats. I’m new to Rover, but have so much love for animals! I’m a doctoral graduate student, but on summer break! My availability is pretty open, and I’m always happy to spend time with fur babies! My dogs are completely spoiled! They’re family members and treated as such. Plenty of loving, belly rubs, and I’m a proud professional ear scritcher! They sleep inside (usually on top of me in some way). I walk them both daily, but it’s usually more like they walk me, ha! Also, my youngest has separation anxiety and my older dog is completely terrified of loud noises (fireworks, cars backfiring, etc.), so I’m also very patient with dogs that need a little bit of extra love and care.

About: Hello! I’m Jennylyn, a dedicated teacher with a love for animals. With growing up with a dog and currently having a chinchilla, I bring a deep understanding of various pet needs to my pet sitting services. This diverse background allows me to offer compassionate and knowledgeable care for your pet, ensuring they feel comfortable and loved. I apply the same patience and dedication from my teaching career to provide a nurturing environment for your furry friend. I currently work full-time as a teacher throughout the week. I’m fully available to go on walks and spend time with your furry friend during the weekends and evenings on weekdays. Your pet’s safety is my top priority. Building trust is essential in pet sitting, and I’m committed to earning and maintaining yours. I will ensure that your pet’s needs are met with the utmost care and precision! I prioritize transparency and reliability in all aspects of my pet sitting services. You will receive regular updates and can reach me anytime if you have questions or concerns.

“Riley is truly the BEST! I can’t express how comfortable she made us knowing our dogs were safe and in good hands. One of my dogs is scared of anyone new and Riley made her feel comfortable and worked with her and by the end of Riley’s stay my pup was not fearful anymore. My other dog loves everyone so I wasn’t too worried I knew he’d love her. She did many updates, pictures and videos. And left the sweetest note. I will definitely be requesting her services again. I also was grateful she made it easy so we could trust someone new to stay in our home. So glad we met her.”

Erica H.

“Shauna was great, she was very accommodating of my schedule, asked good questions to make sure she understood my dogs needs, and I came home to a happy dog!”

John S.

About: I grew up and have been around dogs my whole life. I’ve been cat sitting for friends for years. I love all animals but have the most experience with cats and dogs. I have open availability and here to help. I have open availability at the moment. So even if it’s last minute I can help. I am reliable and as long as I’m not booked up I’m willing to help. I will care for the pets in their client’s home. I think it’s best for the pet to stay in their environment and to have familiarity. Especially when first being introduced to someone new.

“Victoria was lovely! She was respectful of our space and helped our dogs feel safe while we were away. Very thankful for her assistance while we were away!”

Reagan R.

“Karen was great!! She was punctual, listened and carried all instructions about my little anxious dachshund. Karen sent photos and communicated with me throughout this first stay at our home. I was able to relax and have a great time on our weekend away knowing my dog was in the best of hands. I would not hesitate to have her stay here again. Thank you Karen!”

Janet G.

“Hannah was a great sitter for Duke. Easy to communicate with and our pup had so much fun with her!”

Ashley W.

“Raevyn was amazing with our senior dog while we went on 10 day vacation. She was timely and respectful, and always provided updates. Apple is not very friendly with strangers right away but with her she was immediately calm. Apple had a good time and we had a worry free vacation. We will definitely use her as our sitter in the future.”

RASHMI D.

About: If you’re looking for an attentive, experienced and loving caregiver for your furbabies, you’ve found your girl! And being a freelance photographer, I love sending clients cute pics while they’re away. I’ve not only been the friend that takes care of everyone’s pets while they’re away, but I was also a dog walker on the east coast for many years in college. I have had my kitty Kunka since 2017 and have since adopted a stray in the community that needed some love. I grew up in a very pet-loving home. We always had cats & dogs, and on some occasions, a fish tank or cage of gerbils. My mother built an outdoor turtle habitat, and would often rescue animals in the community that needed aid. When I’m not pet sitting, I am a photographer and Social Media Coordinator for local businesses. I spend my free time staying active, under trees, riding mopeds with friends, writing and playing music. Cant wait to meet your fur-family! I am a freelance photographer, so my schedule varies each week. I typically have a couple shoots on the weekends, and maybe a few during golden hour each week, but most shoots only last 1-3 hours, so I am able to balance both gigs. I also work part time in Carson at a textile firm. When caring for your fur babies, I make sure that their safety, well-being and happiness are priority. I will always read your notes and follow instructions carefully and am very self-aware! With having lengthy experience as a pet and house sitter, as well as having prior experience as a professional eco-friendly house cleaner, I am incredibly respectful and mindful when entering any client's home, and make sure not to have distractions when caring for your bb.

“It was my first time using Rover since I don't have family or friends to help with pet sitting. Claudia was amazing. She got to meet my dog before the stay and my anxious and sometime mistrustful dog loved her. During the stay she did an amazing job and sent cute pictures and responded promptly! She's the best!”

Nicole B.

“Amy did well watching our dogs and house.”

Matt R.

“Cloe saved my trip when my original sitter plans backed out days before. She’s super quick to respond and I felt really confident in her care for Odin in my home while I was away. My mind was at ease.”

Sam A.