House Sitting in Mascoutah

“Theresa is an outstanding dog sitter. The dogs love her so much, and she is wonderful interacting with them. She even tidied up the main floor of our house, which is above and beyond. She will definitely be my future number one choice.”

Lance L.

About: (I prefer to go by Rori) Before my kennel experience, I have watched over many neighbors dogs over the years! They bring me so much joy, having a dog in my life is a must! And, if I cannot have one myself, at least I can bring joy into another’s dogs lives while their owner is gone!!! Having worked at a boarding kennel and rescue for nearly 2 years now, I have spent a large amount of my pet care experience dealing with dogs at their most vulnerable. Because of this, I am very familiar with how to comfort and care for many different dog temperaments and breeds! I know how to respect their boundaries and keep your pets at as much ease as I can bring them :) Because of my boarding experience, I have worked with puppies under a year old, and senior dogs of all kinds of breeds. I understand how to accommodate and console older dogs: with lots of love and patience. I have encountered dogs who are aggressive in many forms: from people and/or dog aggressive to barrier and fence aggressive. I’ve handled dogs that react to nerves in various manners whether it be scared and cowering or more disagreeable. While I do not anticipate this behavior to be as extreme as what I saw in a kennel environment (where everything is new and abnormal) I do think this experience allows me to be adept at handling dogs through all their stages and kinds of discomfort. While at the kennel, I was also tasked with caring for our rescues. Housing 5-10 rescues at a time, I became very familiar with how to care for and bond with so many dogs. Taking the time to truly know and understand these rescues is my absolute favorite thing about working at the kennel! I have trained these dogs and made a point of learning how to handle even the most difficult of our rescues!! Socializing these dogs, helping them find peace and consistency in an otherwise chaotic environment fills me with purpose. I love them. I have so much love for these animals that I can’t possibly contain it!!! So, I would like to share it :) Having just moved to Illinois, I am available and willing to work anytime on weekdays until 4 PM to walk, watch and play with your fur babies!! I can work weekends sometimes :) I LOVE walking dogs!!! I’m happy to take them with me on walks in my neighborhood, your neighborhood, or to various parks!! Feeding, playing, and engaging with these sweet animals is something I am more than familiar with doing having taken care of the kennel dogs for so long now.

“Taylor was very loving towards my girls and communicated very well while she stayed with my girls! 3 dogs can be overwhelming but she embraced it and I came home to happy girls after my trip!”

Samantha M.

“Amber took great care of my senior cat. He takes medicine 3 times a day and she was ON it. I came home to a calm, happy kitty. She communicated, sent pictures, and was just a great care provider!”

Rachael B.

About: I have been dogsitting for two and a half years dog. I have watched various breeds and ages. I also have experience with fosters and elderly dogs. I am pretty flexible. I do dogsit two to three times a week for a family friend from 11-12 but that is pretty much it. I would prefer to care for your pets at your home. One of my dogs has back issues and we cannot risk her getting injured.

“Thank you so much for taking care of our dogs. We came home earlier than expected. Great communication, pictures to know they were doing great. I will definitely rebook again.”

Linda J.

“Emily is truly amazing! She took exceptional care of our two dogs while we were on vacation. From the start, our dogs felt comfortable and didn't have any issues with us being away. They received lots of playtime, cuddles, and comfort. Our senior dog received his medication, and our younger dog who loves playing fetch had a friendly companion. Daily updates with pictures was a plus. We felt completely comfortable having Emily stay in our home and returned to happy dogs. She even left them a Christmas toy and treats which was very sweet!”

Kara R.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 12 years old. I can play with them, pick up after them, bathe them and make sure they’re happy and well fed. And I can take the dog on short or long walks and make sure they’re happy and safe. Also for house sitting I’ll make sure the house is clean and any messes the dog makes is cleaned up as well I’m a student at an online university, but I am taking a break from perusing my BS in forensic accounting. So I have plenty of time to watch your pets. I have two dogs that I take care of with my family. And they are well cared for and I play with them throughout the day and feed them when they need to be fed.

“Lark stayed for a week at our home and was so caring of our furry baby Kevin. Kevin's not always predictable and they made good friends with loving belly rubs, etc. She shared pictured throughout the week. We will definitely be calling her back to see if she can stay again when we plan our next trip! Thank you so very much!”

Beth I.

“Madison did an excellent job taking care of our two dogs. She even went the extra mile and took one to the vet as soon as she could when he got sick. House was left in great shape and she cleaned up very well. Wouldn't hesitate to ask her to watch our dogs again.”

dereklsept

“Jason was extraordinary. Not only was he good with our pets during his house sit (2 cats, 1 VERY anxious dog), he cleaned up after himself, was there when he said he’d be, and even offered to take our trash to the curb so we didn’t miss trash day. He’ll be my first call for any future sitter needs.”

Bryan C.

About: I've had pet all of my life up until last year. I've had three dogs and one cat, all at different times in my life. I'm currently a substitute teacher while I look for a full time teaching position in my field. As of right now, I have open availability. However, I expect my availability to change to after school hours once the school year starts. When I am watching your fur baby at your home, I will make sure to double check all of your instructions. I will make sure to write your instructions down.

“I was so happy and thankful Ashley was able to come stay at our home last minute. She was very accommodating and super sweet. She took great care of our three dogs and two turtles. She even went avoided and beyond and bought extra food for the turtles as they had run out. Ashley is definitely a reliable and great choice!!!”

Jessica H.

“Amy was great with our dogs! She listened to all of our instructions, always communicated and kept us updated! I couldn’t be more thankful for someone to take such great care of our dogs who are family members to us. Highly recommend!”

Alexandria M.

“I can not say enough positive things about Samantha! She took care of our two large dogs and one elderly cat while staying at the house. When we returned the house was immaculate and the pets were happy and well taken care of. We enjoyed the pictures she sent. We will be using Samatha again in the future!”

Michelle K.

About: Hello there, fellow animal lovers! I’m Maddie, your friendly neighborhood animal enthusiast. I have a dog of my own, Dutchie is a German shepherd mix. I am capable of administering medication if applicable and friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and provide overnight stays with their animals. I currently work full time Monday-Friday 7am-4pm. I am available for overnight stays preferably Friday-Sunday but I am willing to accommodate your needs. Just let me know! Your dog’s safety is my top priority. I will make sure to check in with you and provide lots of photos to let you know your babies are in good hands.

“Jordan was wonderful! Great communication before and during her care for our dog and cat. She regularly sent us pics and let us know how our anxious ones were doing while we were away. I definitely would recommend her and will book with her again.”

Alicia D.

“My cats and dogs LOVE Julia! She took such good care of them while I was gone on a trip, keeping me informed the whole time and sending lots of pictures and videos. She followed every instruction and went above and beyond for me. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter to trust with my babies!”

Lindsey W.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was a child and enjoyed every minute of them. I provide a caring atmosphere to keep them calm and make them feel at home. I currently work part time with a very flexible schedule. Would love to watch your pup short notice or scheduled notice. They can stay a short time or for the weekend I have a six acre yard with a sweet dog who will keep your pet company and active. Lots of places to walk or chill

“Phil has watched our pups on numerous occasions and done a great job. He regularly keeps us updated on how they are doing and they always seem happy when we get home. It’s really nice knowing they are in good hands when you are out of town.”

Sarah G.