House Sitting Lexington

About: I have taken care of multiple dogs and cats for family, friends, and classmates. My profession also has me working with all kinds of animals, so I am very used to working with different animals. I work on a 3 days on, 3 days off schedule, so I can work unusual days and hours at times. With this schedule I also am able to work different days each week. I constantly am providing my dog and dogs I care for with enrichment. It could be something small like spraying their tennis ball with a new smell or something complex like a new puzzle feeder. I try to constantly make them think for their treats and to help stimulate their natural senses

“Shelby was great! She did a meet and greet the day before to see my boys. She sent pictures and updates. And she was flexible with our schedule. My boys were so well taken care of!”

Shaelyn S.

“Chris was so great. My dog LIVED her and felt secure while we’re in a lengthy trip. Chris sent lots of pics and kept us updated on their daily adventures. A great choice!”

Beth A.

About: I have two dogs my own that I take care of, a husky and a Boston terrier. I am very patient and love animals. I also take care of my grandparents dogs when they are away. I’m a college student with a flexible schedule and plenty of time to care for your pets. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and pet sitting, and I’m happy to work around your schedule. I’ll make sure your pets get plenty of attention, playtime, and care while you’re away. I have experience caring for dogs and understand how important it is to keep pets safe, comfortable, and happy. I’ll always follow your instructions, keep a close eye on your pet, and make sure they have plenty of attention. I’m also happy to care for pets in their own home.

“Andrea is amazing!! She loved on our pets and took the best care of them. She kept us updated and exceeded any & all expectations. Already planning on rebooking her for future dates.”

Jami C.

“She's attentive, quick to respond, responsible with the details, and my dogs treat her like she's Mary Poppins. While out of town for days and without even a signal on my cell phone, I had zero worries for my dog's care”

Robert O.

About: I have taken care and rescued many dogs since I was 10 and I have 2 of my own. In my free time I also go and volunteer at animal shelters. I’ve bathed, walked, played, and brushed dogs of all ages as well. I am currently attending OU, and looking for between and after class pet care. I have more free time on my hands than I expected. So let me walk and watch your fur babies. I have a fenced yard back at home and I let my dogs out when needed. We go on walks every morning before it gets too hot for there feet and there bowls are never empty. If needed I can always crate them, as I have one with separation anxiety that I do the same with.

“Cassidy took great care of our fur babies! Our normal sitter was not available this time, so of course went with another. She took the time to spend with our senior pup when she needed it the most and also gave lots of love to our kitties and cleaned their boxes without asking. Would recommend or use again if needed!”

Kira K.

About: What sets me apart is my experience and genuine love for animals. I have two family dogs of my own who live back home with my parents, and I’ve been dog sitting since I was 12. Being away from my dogs makes me miss having that animal love around, so I would truly enjoy giving your pets the same love, attention, and care I give my own! Pet care fits really well into my daily routine because my class schedule is pretty flexible and gives me plenty of time throughout the day. On Mondays, my class is from 6–9 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30–11:30 AM, and Wednesdays from 12–1 PM. This leaves me available most mornings, afternoons, and evenings to give pets plenty of attention, playtime, walks, and care! I care for every pet as if they were my own and always make sure to follow the owner’s specific routine and instructions. In a client’s home, I make sure their pet feels comfortable by keeping up with their normal feeding schedule, walks, playtime, and any other care they need. I also love giving them plenty of attention and affection so they feel safe and loved while their owners are away!

“Brittany had excellent communication all weekend. She was very helpful in trying to get my older cat to take her medication. She even did small house things without being asked!”

Amy S.

About: I currently have a 12 year old Lab/mix dog, he is super sweet and loves attention. He is very friendly and no problems so far with other dogs. I have worked with a dog groomer before and would help out when needed. I can bathe your pooch anytime. I have had pets with separation anxiety before as well. I had an austrailian shepard growing up and she had separation anxiety bad, It wasn't easy but we were able to get her to not tear up the house anymore. If you have a pet that deals with separation anxiety then I would love to watch your pet for you. I work full time in Jupiter, FL during the week so weekends would be the only time I have available. I look forward to working with your pet(s). What do you say? Are you ready to let your pet have a wonderful time while you go out for a night and have some time to yourself? If so, I am your gal. I look forward to this adventure! I would be available most weekends to do drop in visits and possibly staying at your home if need be. Just let me know what you need and I will see if I can work it out. I have a fenced yard and have a dog who would love having a friend over sometimes. He gets along with every dog he comes into contact with.

About: I have taken care of dogs a lot in my life. I have two dogs myself and they make my life much better. My friends also rely on me whenever they need someone to take care of their dog. I have an open schedule so I can take care of your dog anytime you need me to. I can also work on weekends if needed. I have two dogs and I always make sure they have good food and water nearby. I always take my dogs for a walk because I know that is essential for their health.

About: I grew up taking care of about every animal possible. I love to study animals on how to take care of them train them nurture them etc! . I grew up with very big dogs so I have no fear of animals. Ive also taken care of many Rodents, Small dogs, and cats so it is interesting to see the range of personalities animals have and the different ways to take care of them. My schedule is open as of right now. I am free most weekdays and some days on the weekend depending when. I have recently devoted my free time to making enrichment toys for my dogs. Whatever requirements you have for your animals I will fully follow as I definitely know the importance. I have taken care of newborn puppies and old puppies as well so i know how important it is that people take extra care with your fur babies!

“Ariel stayed at my house with my dog, Sadie, for 11 days while I was overseas and everything went perfectly! She was great with Sadie, sent picture updates and administered her medicine on time. It was great not to have to worry about Sadie while I was away and my house was tidy and clean when I got back! Thank you, Ariel!”

Ryan G.

About: I’ve have grown up around dog my whole life and have taken care of my own, friends, and family’s pets since I was 12! I have always loved to be around dogs and would love to get to love on yours! I am a full time student at the University of Oklahoma! I only have one in person class which I would have on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11-12. During my bays off and after my class I plan to stay and take care of your pets. I care for pets like there are my own. I will love them, play with them, feed them and even bathe them if needed. I believe that these animals are my own when I take care of them.

“Kenna is a very caring pet sitter, and provides outstanding care for your home. She stayed with my corgi for three nights and extended days providing lots of walks and ball play, his favorite. During her stay, a washer and dryer were installed. This was followed by a BIG plumbing emergency. She was quick to react and communicate, transport Wesley to a safe space, again making herself available for the repair, and cleaning up the entire mess. I cannot speak highly enough of her ability to handle the unexpected and dedication to providing the best care possible.”

Kate F.

About: I’ve grown up with dogs and cats of all sizes, so I’m comfortable caring for both. Over the past 4 years, I’ve pet sat for dogs and cats, making sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and care while their owners are away. As an athletic college student, I’m happy to keep dogs active with walks and play, and I’m gentle and patient with cats, respecting their space and personality. I’m responsible, trustworthy, and treat every pet like they’re part of my family. I work part-time and am looking for some light pet sitting or dog walking jobs to fill my free time. I’m available during mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, and happy to help out with flexible hours while earning some extra cash. I know how important it is to keep your pet safe and happy. I’m careful and follow your instructions so your pet feels comfortable and secure. I pay attention to their needs and make sure they’re in a calm, stress-free environment whether we’re at home or out for a walk. You can trust me to treat your pet like one of my own, they’ll be well loved and cared for every time!

About: My motto is that it's my responsibility to make sure that each dog feels the most comfortable, loved, and most importantly safe in the short time I have them. Every day that I'm with your pup, I keep that motto at the forefront of my mind. I know how important dogs are to our lives, so it's my duty to make sure that your pup gets to experience the same kind of love and care that they're used to at home. I'm an out of state college student who has three larger dog breeds at home that I miss so much. And I’ve grown up around dogs all my life so making pups as happy as I can and taking care of them just come second nature for me! Although I've been a lifelong dog lover, my experience with pups is much more far-reaching than that. I recently have over 2 years of volunteering experience at a no-kill animal shelter called “City of Norman Animal Welfare” and I’m hoping to take my lived experience and activism with animals into a summer job. I've worked with dogs big and small and loved taken care of all of them equally. I've also been trained in Pet First Aid and am experienced administering medication. When taking on a new client, I typically like to schedule a meet-and-greet. It's a great way to make sure that we're all a good fit for one another, which is so important to me. Likewise, it gives us the opportunity to chat face-to-face about your pup, their needs, and your care expectations. No one knows your dog better than you do, so it's always great to chat with owners in person about what makes their pup tick! Finally, I just love meeting new dogs!! like to get down on their level to show them that I'm a welcome presence here to make friends, and I'm sure we'll be best buddies in no time at all. I know how difficult it is to be away from your best friend, so communication is the name of my game. I'll make sure to send plenty of regular updates with accompanying pictures so you can see just how much fun your pup and I are having together <3 Note: Might do cats in the future, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve grown allergic so Benadryl is a must. I am currently working an internship at a museum with very flexable hours for the summer giving me lots of time to play and walk your pups! With the internship I just need to work 12 hours a week but can come and go from the museum as I like and can take an hour off for lunch, work only 2 days a week, only work early mornings, it is truely amazing having such an independent schedule, which is why I thought dog sitting & walking would be a great idea. Would love to do boarding/doggy daycare, like I said in my bio, I miss my dogs at home so much so giving some weekend love to yours won’t be a problem. But I do live in an apartment and having any animal for longer than a week without having them registered with the building would be against my lease, so I cannot do super long sleepovers :( My entire apartment complex is fenced in but because theres other people they would be on a leash, but theres PLENTY of grass to go potty and frolic. We also have a large yard in the center of the apartment complex where they can run and stretch their legs off leash. While all dogs are outside on or off leash they will NEVER leave my sight regardless of have a history of running away or not. Love playing fetch with dogs and rewarding good behavoir with lots of treats. (Dietary concerns considered) I drive a toyota highlander SUV with plenty of space for transporting your pups and making sure they’re secure and totally safe. Just like watching your dogs transporting them should be done with the utmost care and I have a squeaky clean drivng record. I currently do not have a crate at my apartment, but dogs generally feel most comfortable in their own bedding especially in a new unfamilar environment, if you’d allow me to bring it from your home and return it with your pet. There’s plenty of space in the apartment, but I’d only sit about three large dogs at a time to allow plenty of playtime space or incase they get the zoomies. Dog beds or crates can be in the livingroom or my bedroom wherever your pet is most comfortable sleeping. I am also comfortable washing dogs after having multiple sessions with them to gauge temperment. A lot of dogs get anxious with baths and I am more then comfortable handling that and have multiple times in the past, but I do not need to put myself in harms way dealing with aggressive untrained dogs. Nonetheless I understand that for a lot of middle aged dog parents bathing dogs is tedious and can hurt your back, so I am happy to provide a clean pup for an additional tip! (Skin concerns considered with products used)

“I have a 110 lb mastiff mix and I must say Austin was nothing short of spectacular house/pet sitting for me for 4 days. He was great during the meeting with my dog and communicating all the way up to the day I left. I got videos and text updates the entire time I was gone and he sets up a video feed if you want to digitally watch your dog. Best of all, though, he must’ve spent hours and hours teaching my dog all sorts of better habits all the way from no longer destroying my doors to actually giving me the ball back after fetch. He’s seemingly incredibly good at helping your dog to learn virtually anything and they have a great time doing it. He also of course kept the house immaculate and just was entirely a dream start to finish. I was terrified of ever leaving my dog with anyone and am beyond elated to have found Austin.”

Joshua M.

About: I've mostly been around cats but I recently got a puppy i don't want to stop petting him i love pets so much I've taught him to sit lay down and stay he does sit well 😍 I live with 4 adorable loving cats and 2 loving sweet puppies, I take care of them everyday easily I just want to pet them all the time Feeding, walking, attention ,love puppies need a lot of attention cats not so much but I don't want to stop petting my sweet fur babies