Cat Sitting in Madison Crossroads

About: One thing that sets me apart is my firsthand experience caring for a reactive dog of my own. That experience taught me how important patience, consistency, body language awareness, and calm handling are when working with dogs who may be anxious, overstimulated, fearful, or slow to trust new people. Because of that, I’m very mindful of creating a safe, low-stress environment where pets can feel comfortable at their own pace. I’m experienced with maintaining routines, managing different energy levels, and recognizing behavioral cues before situations become stressful. I’m comfortable caring for puppies, senior dogs, high-energy breeds, and pets who need extra patience or structure. I also know how important communication is to pet parents, so I provide reliable updates, photos, and detailed check-ins for peace of mind while you’re away. Because I run my own special education advocacy business, I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide dependable and attentive pet care throughout the week. My work gives me the ability to accommodate a variety of schedules, including daytime visits, overnight stays, weekends, and many holiday needs. I’m able to plan my schedule carefully so pets receive consistent care, attention, exercise, and companionship rather than rushed drop-ins. Flexibility also means I can better adapt to pets with specific routines, medication schedules, anxiety needs, or extra potty breaks. I care for pets by focusing on keeping their routine as normal, comfortable, and stress-free as possible. In a client’s home, I make sure pets receive plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, bathroom breaks, fresh water, meals on schedule, and affection based on their individual personality and needs. I understand that many pets feel safest in their familiar environment, so I try to maintain the routines they’re used to while also keeping the home clean, secure, and well cared for. I pay close attention to behavior, body language, and energy levels so I can adapt care appropriately, whether a pet needs active play, mental stimulation, quiet companionship, or extra patience. My experience owning a reactive dog has made me especially mindful about creating calm interactions and respecting each animal’s comfort level and boundaries.

“Nyah was on time and took great care of our dog squad. She must have tired them out pretty good because when I got home they were happy but not the usual spastic insane maniacs that I expected. I will look for her next I need a Rover.”

Donald C.

“Kaitlyn did a wonderful job with our cat O'Malley! We loved the pictures she sent us of him, and it eased our minds so much to know he was well taken care of. We'll definitely be asking her to sit for him again soon.”

Debra H.

“Amy was fantastic with our two kitties! Even our most shy and skeptical cat warmed up to her really quickly. We were nervous to leave them for the first time to go out of town, but Amy sent us detailed updates and plenty of pictures of the cats doing just fine while we were away. We will definitely ask Amy to watch after them again.”

Annie H.

About: I have take care of many different pups of all breeds and personalities. This includes my own, family and friends, volunteering at shelters and even the local dog wash. I'm currently starting school part-time so I'll have plenty of time to walk, take care of, and play with your pets! I'm mostly available with flexibility and depending upon my schedule, some days I'm fully free! I'm very cautious in following instructions and needs of any pet. I'm good at keeping pups at a good walking pace, I love playing with pets to keep them active, and I'll set extra timers and keep set schedules for your pet's eating habits.

“Marissa was efficient, professional and punctual.”

Nacole P.

“Dorisa is an amazing sitter. I’ve used her services a number of time and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better caregiver for my Snoop. He always seems to have a great time with her. I highly highly recommend!”

Daniel F.

“I did not worry at all on my trip whether Zoe was being cared for! I appreciated the photos and updates. She was also super flexible when we had to switch up our plans a few times.”

Morgan D.

About: Working in a groomer’s shop taught me how to safely and confidently handle dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. I also grew up around animals and now have 2 Golden Retrievers and a cat of my own, so caring for animals has always been a natural part of my life. I have experience with basic obedience training, crate training, housetraining, and helping pups learn good habits. I’ve also cared for a variety of other animals such as cats, rats, hamsters, and birds. I work remotely and set my own schedule, so I’m home all day with plenty of time to spend with my own dogs and yours. We live on 2 fully fenced acres, so the dogs get lots of outdoor time, play breaks, and supervision throughout the day. Every pet is different, and you know your pets best. I’m happy to follow whatever routines or preferences you have - feeding schedules, crate time, training rules, meds, anything you need. My goal is to keep your pet feeling safe, comfortable, and loved just like they are at home. I do slow, supervised introductions and keep a close eye during playtime to make sure everyone feels relaxed and secure.

“Gillian was wonderful! We got updates and pictures at each visit, and she even turned on cat tv each time for our kitten. We will book Gillian again if we ever go out of town and need pet care!”

Kailee S.

About: I’m caring, reliable and honest. I enjoy pets, exercise and am looking to get a small dog of my own. I’ve owned poodles in the past. I work very part time doing DoorDash. I’m flexible as the when I can come and take care of your pet. I cook a lot and pet sitting fits well into my schedule. I read instructions the owners gave. I’ll follow them. I’ll respect your home, m take good care of your pet and follow any rules.

“Jessica was very sweet with our gal. She is older and Jessica made sure she kept me in the loop on everything. Would use her services again.”

Daria K.

“Sharon did a great hob with my three dogs! She sent regular updates with videos, and even brought in some packages that were at the door. I highly recommend her.”

Mark I.

About: I have four dogs and three cats of my own. One is a senior dog who is blind a deaf so I understand certain care a lot of dogs may need. I’ve taken care of many different types of dogs, big and small. As well as many different pets like snakes, hamsters, guinea pigs, and fish! I’ve grown up with different kinds of pets my whole life but mainly dogs and cats. Having four dogs of my own and three cats, it can be quite a hassle but overtime I’ve gotten used to routines and the specific care each animal needs! In my own home, my dogs are crated when I leave except for my senior dog. My dogs and cats have specific routines for their food, so special requests and even giving pets their needed medications if they have them is very familiar for me. With this many animals I understand the importance of routine and how to look after each one. I’ve always treated other people’s animals as I treat my own with love and care. I also love going on walks so I don’t mind dog walking at all! As for cats, I have three litter boxes in my home so I don’t mind cleaning those either.

“Austin was great at the meet and greet. He took notes and ask good questions. He has performed several drop ins and is learning how to work with my dogs. They can be difficult because they are afraid of new people but he is patient with them. We really appreciate his time and effort.”

Amber S.

“Madison is great with my timid dogs. Very patient and they are warming up to her. Have used her for several drops and will continue to use her for that and in house sitting.”

Amber S.

“Ashley did a great job taking care of our kitties. Very responsive. Very professional. She came at very short notice and got us taken care of when we had an emergency. We couldn't ask for any better! Thank you so much!”

Nicole B.

“Ten was fantastic with my 2 fur babies who need to be fed 2x a day. Even my very shy cat came out to see her. Will absolutely be booking with REN again. Excellent visit notes as well.”

Elizabeth V.

About: I have took care of different sizes and breeds within the past few years including feeding , bathing , and walking . we have a puppy we care for everyday . i’m currently available to care for your pets throughout the week days or weekends , including even staying overnight with the pets if needed . i keep the pets company and play with them often , i will feed them or bathe them if it’s needed . i have a fur baby that can also keep them company.

About: •dog sat for a neighbor every summer growing up for years. (2018-2021) •dog sat and house sat for a family friend for a month. (2026) •owned 2 cats and 1 dog my whole childhood and cared for them I'm currently a student in college, so I'm available all summer and then part time during the school year. During the school year, my classes are pretty spaced out, so I could easily do dog walking in between classes. In my client's home, I will take care of their pet/home according to the instructions the owner leaves! If they have a backyard with a fence, I would watch their dog attentively. And if I were walking a dog, I would try to avoid getting near potential hazards.