House Sitting in Mecosta

“Emily was wonderful. She followed my instructions exactly, and provided periodic updates, so I did not have to worry about my pets’ wellbeing. My dogs loved her and they all cuddled a lot, so my pets were very well taken care of.”

“Samantha is an extremely caring individual, EXTREAMLY towards animals, she’s a dog lover for sure and a dog mom herself, I’ve had her take care of my dog for the last 3 years whenever I’m not able to, she always takes him on walks, feeds him, baths him and just overall keeps him happy and healthy, she’s an amazing dog handler as well!”

“Great peace of mind while we were away knowing that our pups were being well cared for by Brandi!”

“Cindy did a great job taking care of our new puppy and our older dog! She sent us pictures and followed all of the tips we gave her. Thank you, Cindy!!”

“Cher took wonderful care of our pets while we were away this weekend!”

“Louis took great care of our 3 dogs! He kept excellent communication with us, and sent us pictures. We will definitely be trusting him with our dogs and our home again!”

“Linda has been our pet sitter for several years now. She is absolutely amazing with our dog Bronco who is a pit bull mix and our 3 cats. Because of her vet tec background I know my fur babies will get their meds property and without any issues. She treats them as if they were her own pets, even buying them a Christmas present or two during the holidays. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who need a sitter for a long trip or just drop ins for a daily walk.”

About: I have been housesitting in the UK, as you can see from my reviews in photos, but now back in Michigan and reactivating my profile here. I love all animals and am sensitive to their needs and preferences, whether they are affectionate and like a lot of attention or if they are shy and prefer to hide. My usual approach for the first few days is to give treats or otherwise get them to associate me with food, and then they usually can tolerate me from there. :) I know it can be confusing or stressful at first for them to have their family gone and someone else in their house instead, but it's still so much better than going to a kennel, and I like to think of it as being a friend who comes over and helps them enjoy life until their family returns. My general housesitting process is to arrive at the previously-agreed upon date and time, texting a photo and brief message to check-in if owners are already gone. I spend a few minutes connecting with the pets and checking everything over, and then give a potty break and/or walk. From there it's about following all instructions from the owners and making sure the pets are relaxed and comfortable with me in their home, with two walks per day and lots of cuddles and play. I also allow them to sleep on the bed with me. I do not give them human food unless previously instructed -- one exception might be that cheese is a brilliant vehicle for delivering a hidden medication. I send twice daily updates, morning and evening, with photos and a brief report on how it's going and any minor issues or questions. For major issues, which I have not ever experienced, I appreciate having emergency contact information of a local family member or neighbor. I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. I spend my last few hours before departure cleaning up after myself, including stripping the bed (if time permits I’ll run through the laundry cycle), vacuuming, wiping down bathroom and kitchen surfaces, and straightening and tidying as needed. Owners can expect to come home to a clean space, in the same or better condition than when I arrived. I do ask that the house is fairly clean upon my arrival. That said, I have worked professionally as a cleaner and organizer, so if you need extra help with cleaning, decluttering, or organizing and would like these services as an add-on, please let me know. It’s a great opportunity to come home to a fresh start. Additional info: -Please double-check that your dates are accurate, as I can only guarantee availability for the dates we agree to and have booked. If it turns out your travel time extends beyond these dates, or if you are delayed, you can check my calendar or ask if I'm available, and I'll do my best to help, but in case I'm not able to, you should have an emergency contact who can help in this scenario. -You can rest assured that I do not cancel. I understand the stress that cancellation places on people, especially since it has been done to me, and this is not something I want to cause. I enjoy repeat customers and positive reviews. :) -Please be sure your pets and home are treated for fleas, as I am going into many different homes with pets. -I do not have guests over, it will be just me in your home. I do not smoke, and I only drink if offered one socially. -As a single woman, for my own security I keep the doors locked at all times and do not answer the landline or door, unless requested by owners and expected ahead of time, such as a delivery. -My fee is a flat rate of $35/night for up to two dogs and two cats. Rover is setup to charge per pet and I can't modify it until after a request comes in, which I can then customize. So if you have multiple pets and are quoted $35/pet when requesting, don't let it stop you, I will adjust the quote to the flat rate of $35/night if we decide to book. If you have more than two dogs, I have an additional rate of $15/extra dog to cover extra walks and cleaning. If you have more than two cats, I charge $5/extra cat. -I am fine to use Rover TOS for the first sit. I also have my own simple contract if you prefer. Thank you for reading and entrusting your pets and home to my care! I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, I am totally free to devote my time to your pets. I do not have any pets at home at this time, which is one reason I am free to petsit and enjoy it so much. I give pets my full attention and make them my priority. I keep the house in tidy condition during my stay, and clean up after myself thoroughly upon departure.

“Aliya house sat at our home for a week while we were on vacation and cared for our chocolate lab Sig. She did an amazing job! We were given frequent updates on him and our house was left immaculate! We would absolutely hire her again should we ever need a dog sitter!”

“I am more than happy with the service provided by Megan (and Scott). I asked they take Frank on a walk because he had been crated for a few hours, feed him and just hang out for a while. They went beyond, by taking him on 2 walks, sending several pictures of a smiley happy dog and communicating throughout the visit what Frank was up to. They are friendly, knowledgeable about dogs and training, timely and reliable. We were at ease being gone for so long knowing Frank was in good hands. I will absolutely use them again when we need someone to take care of our boy.”

“Shannon is one of the biggest animal lovers that I've ever met. She treats any pet she comes into contact as if they are her own. She's one of very few people I have trusted with my incredibly grumpy cat.”

“Hallie is amazing! You will not be disappointed in choosing her to care for your animal. She has such a love for animals and your pet will love her too. I highly recommend her.”

About: I have a big heart for all animals and have been dog walking since roughly 10 years old and have stayed at families houses to dog sit/house sit anytime they need a sitter. I am currently looking for a part time job so my schedule is very open at the moment and looking to care for fur babies in my free time. I will give them the attention and exercise they need inside and outside. I will always follow instructions and routines for your pets specific needs.

“Picking Katie to care for your dogs is always the best decision. She’s grown up with dogs her whole life and has two rowdy heelers she treats like angels. Very caring , genuine and a great leader. The dogs are sure to love her.”

“I have known Melissa for years and have watched her take care of her own dog and cat…. But they are far more then her pets, they are her family. There is no one I trust more with my dog, Bear then her. When he is with her, he’s family too and I never had a concern when she’s watching him. I couldn’t speak more highly of her.”

About: I’ve taken care of all kinds of pets. I’ve grown up with big and small Pets and unusual pets. I’d love to care for yours! I can care for your pets From 12-3 On Tuesday and Thursday and Before 4 Wednesday- Saturday. On Mondays and Sundays I am available anytime. I am a very attentive and Loving Fur baby mama myself and know to watch for everything from potty breaks, needing some love, to emergency’s.

“Brittany did a great job pet sitting for us! She paid careful attention to our pets’ needs. She showed up early and communicated with us extremely well! We loved the pictures she sent! We would definitely hire her again!”

“VERY good with animals! I have 2 dogs and a cat and she would always makes sure they were fed and taken out while I was a work! Very trusted when it comes to her taking care of my babies!!”

“Emily is an attentive, loving, responsible caregiver for your fur babies. Both dogs and cats. Emily has watched our animals, fed, played with and given medicine many times. She can handle multiple dogs and cats. We have had as many as three dogs and one cat she has cared for while we were away on vacation.”

“I go to Rebecca for all of my pet care questions. She's passionate about animals, and has done her research. I've had her come to my house and show me techniques on how to get my German shepherd to walk better on a leash. I think of her as the dog whisperer, she's just amazing with dogs.”