Dana O.
Dana O.
Contact for House Sitting
from $99 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Calm In-Home Sitter • Insured
Reliable, Routine-Focused In-Home Pet & House Sitter I provide calm, consistent care for pets who are happiest staying in their own home while their owners travel. My focus is keeping your pet’s world feeling familiar — feeding times, walks, sleep routines, and daily patterns stay as close to normal as possible so they experience stability instead of disruption. Many of the dogs and cats I care for are sensitive, older, anxious, or selective with new people. I take time to build trust at their pace and I watch closely for small changes in appetite, behavior, or energy so issues are noticed early rather than after they become problems. While you’re away, I maintain a quiet, steady presence in the home. I don’t schedule overlapping house sits, and I’m typically there most of the day, only leaving briefly for errands planned around feeding and bathroom routines. You’ll receive regular updates and photos, but my goal is that you won’t feel the need to worry between them — you should be able to enjoy your trip knowing life at home is continuing normally. In addition to pet care, I keep the home secure and running as expected: bringing in mail and packages, checking gates and doors, monitoring anything unusual, and leaving the home as clean as I found it. For added peace of mind, I carry independent pet sitter insurance and bonding, including liability and property coverage while caring for pets in your home. I’m especially well suited for longer trips and for owners who value consistency, communication, and a reliable presence in their home.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
How I Care For Your Pet: I care for pets in their own home whenever possible because most animals are calmer and more comfortable in familiar surroundings. I follow established routines closely, including feeding schedules, walks, medications, and any specific instructions you provide. I keep a respectful, low-key presence in the home, ensure doors and gates remain secure, and communicate promptly if anything seems out of the ordinary. My goal is a low-stress environment where pets feel relaxed and owners feel confident everything is being handled.
Ratings and reviews
Dana was so great with our fur babies (cats and dogs). Got them through monsoon storms while we were away, and helped with some last-minute medication needs. i have total peace of mind when Dana is taking care of my household.
Dana was great! Showed genuine interest in the wellbeing of our pets and provided just the right amount of communication. Took great care of our home and left it cleaner than it started. Would totally hire Dana again.
Dana was great! She took care of our 3 pets and kept us informed on how they were doing along with photos. She left our house in great shape too!
While living in Dallas, Dana would watch our 2 dogs anytime we went on vacation or out of town. She’s incredibly thoughtful and responsible, not only with our dogs but also while house sitting. I highly recommend Dana and WISH she was still in Dallas. I don’t blame her for moving, but my dogs will never forgive her.
Dana is hands down my go-to sitter whenever I leave town. Knowing Sugar is in her care gives me complete peace of mind. She makes sure Sugar is walked, fed, loved, and genuinely cared for. Dana is reliable, communicative, and clearly loves animals. I always come home to a happy, well-cared-for pup, and that means everything to me. I can’t recommend her enough if you’re looking for someone you can fully trust with your pet. 🐾
Dana has cared for my sweet Luna, and I truly couldn’t ask for anyone better. From the moment Luna met Dana, she was comfortable and at ease — which says everything about Dana’s calm, loving energy. I always feel confident knowing Luna is safe, well-cared for, and genuinely adored while in Dana’s care. Dana is attentive, responsible, and keeps me updated, which gives me complete peace of mind. Anyone looking for someone who will treat their pet like family can trust Dana completely.
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Schedule
Pet Care & My Schedule: Pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine. I’m used to structuring my time around routines and check-ins, so caring for pets becomes part of how I organize my day rather than something I try to fit in. I plan my days to be present in the home, keep consistent feeding and walk times, and make sure pets feel comfortable and at ease. I’m especially comfortable with longer stays and maintaining established routines.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDana can host up to 1 pet per night
- Information I Like to Get Before a Sit: Before a stay, I like to learn your pet’s normal routine — feeding times, walks, sleep habits, and how they typically handle owners being away. I also ask how long they are comfortable being left alone, any anxiety behaviors, sensitivities, or medications so I can keep their experience predictable. For the home, I’ll confirm entry instructions, parking, trash day, mail/package handling, and any security systems so everything remains consistent while you’re gone.