House Sitting Merriwood

“Hollie is the best. She's thoughtful, attentive, and communicative. She truly went above and beyond when some big challenges arose during her stay -- and our dog was still so well cared for. Thank you Hollie!”

Shannon C.

“Molly went above and beyond for us as a house- and pet-sitter over the Christmas holidays. My wife and kids and I had a long-delayed, week-long trip planned to see my mother across the country from Christmas Eve through New Year's Eve day, and we were having a tough time finding appropriate care for dog and cat. Our dog, in particular, was a challenge, as she's highly reactive to other dogs, is not used to spending most of the day in a crate, and needs some good exercise every day. We realized that a house sitter who was really good with animals was our best option. Luckily, we found Molly. Molly came over in advance of the booking and connected right away with our family and both of our pets. She took very good care of them over the time we were away making sure our dog got long, stimulating walks and playtime, and that our somewhat cantankerous cat got lots of attention. She also took care of our home, and left it in as good or better shape than when we left. She responded quickly and thoroughly to communications and proved herself to be highly responsible, flexible and generous with her time. If you've gotten this far, you've probably figured out that we're highly recommend Molly and would happily work with her again when the need arises.”

Aaron O.

“Ida and Travis did an amazing job, would 100% recommend them! I have a cat that can be fairly mischievous but they were fully prepared and my kitty was in great hands. They followed all the instructions, and updated me frequently which was so nice. Came home to a clean house and a happy kitty! Thanks so much!!”

sylvia s.

About: I volunteered at the Tuolumne County SPCA with my grandparents from the time I was a child until my Grandpa passed away a couple of years ago. I cared for kittens who had lost their mothers, elder dogs and cats who had lost their pet parents, and everything in between. I have participated in volunteer adoption events, and helped many pets find their furever homes. Beyond that, I am a life long dog and cat mom and animal lover. I will have puppies and kittens to seniors well cared for and comfortable. I am studying online to get an advanced degree in Psychology, so I have ample availability to show up and care for your fur-baby. I like to help create calm by sticking to their routine. They should be fed on their regular schedule, dogs should be walked and given potty breaks on the schedule they are used to, play and cuddles should be abundant and documentation and communication should be consistent. Litterboxes and food dishes should be kept clean and well maintained. All of this should work together to ensure that pets and pet-parents are all calm and happy while parents are away.

“Ollie took to Samantha right away. Judging from all of the great pictures Samantha shared when sending her daily updates, he looked like he was having a really good time while we were away. We would most definitely ask Samantha to dog- and housesit again if and when the need arises. 😊”

Lisa P.

“Lucas was really lovely and very communicate and went above and beyond to keep us updated while we were out of town. I never had to worry that my dogs weren’t given the best care and lots of lovely attention.”

Alexander S.

“My dog Chimali loved Jenna! She kept up with his super high energy, and didn’t mind playing with his favorite toys and taking him for walks around the neighborhood. She was dog sitting at my apt and kept the place clean while she was here. She sent me pictures and communicated during the weekend. She also was happy to snuggle with my sweet little dog since he isn’t used to sleeping alone. He had a good time with her and looked happy in his pictures. He made a new friend. I would reach out to Jenna again.”

Elena A.

“Alejandra was great on sending photos and keeping me updated throughout the day! As Samson gets older he has a lot of meds and needs but she did good job getting him to take all his meds. My apt was in the same condition as I left it.”

Annaliese D.

“Nicole was absolutely amazing with our pup, Scarlett. Our pup was so comfortable with her as soon as she came in like they were old friends. We received daily updates and pictures to reassure us that all was going smoothly for the four days we were away.”

Esther F.

“Honestly there’s nothing I can say to convey how wonderful and at ease our dog was with him. He was attentive to our fur baby and treated him like we would. It was nice to enjoy our night out and not have to worry about our dog because we knew that Thomas was everything and more than we can ask for in a dog sitter. Our fur baby was truly in good hands.”

Haitham H.

“Rich is absolutely outstanding. This was the second time he stayed with Remi while we were away for nine days, and I didn’t worry once. Remi is a young, sensitive dog with anxiety and a very specific routine, and Rich handled everything with incredible patience, skill, and genuine care. He did Remi’s mat training, gave all of his medications, took him on walks, managed his anxious moments with calm confidence, and followed all of the routines we’ve worked so hard to establish. It was clear that he cared about helping Remi feel safe and successful, not just getting through the day. Rich also sent thoughtful updates and photos throughout our trip, gave us a detailed report when we returned, and left our house spotless. Finding someone you trust with a dog like Remi is priceless, and Rich has earned that trust completely. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone, especially if you have a dog with anxiety or behavioral needs. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him.”

Heather M.

“We came home to a tidy house and happy pets thanks to Cara. We appreciate her thoroughness and quick response whenever we had a question. Will definitely ask her back next time we go out of town.”

Jerry B.

“Laura was awesome with our pup Charlie! Sent us lots of pictures and updates and communication was a breeze. Will definitely book with her again!”

Jessica W.

“Wow! What an incredible sitter Hong was. This is the first time I have ever been away from my fur babies and not worried once. She was so communicative the entire time and I came back to happy dogs and a pristine house. If I could give her 10 stars I would! Thank you again Hong. ❤️”

Brittany S.

“Michelle was absolutely fabulous! She was able to watch my two dogs on very short notice while I was in Oakland to visit family. My dogs loved her! She took great care of them, taking them on multiple walks throughout the day and providing attention when needed. She we be the first person I reach out to when I am in the Oakland area again. Thank you Michelle!”

Steven G.

“Alix did an excellent job taking care of Cassie. She was prompt and friendly and very responsible. When our plane was delayed, she was very sympathetic and stayed longer than requested to make sure our dog, who has separation anxiety, was not left alone too long. We will definitely be using her again.”

Ariel W.

“Irina was amazing with Loki. She kept us up to date with great photos. Our dog loved her and misses her now that we are back. Will definitely use Irina again.”

Joanna R.

“Shivani was incredible and the best sitter we’ve had! She took such great care of our pup, our two cats, and our home. Our pup is fairly reactive and has some big feelings about the world, so it can be hard to find people she is comfortable with. She seemed to be quite at ease with Shivani and enjoyed her time with her! Our shy cat also loved Shivani! Shivani also sent a lot of updates about our pets, which was soooo incredibly helpful and really put us at ease while we were away! Truly can’t say enough positive things about her and we will definitely ask her to sit for us in the future!”

Kat T.

About: Animals have always been a very important part of my life. Growing up, my mother operated a small pet rescue and animal shelter organization in Asia, and from a very young age I helped care for rescued dogs, cats, and abandoned animals alongside her. Over the years, we helped rescue and rehome thousands of animals, many of whom came from difficult or traumatic situations. caring for animals feels completely natural to me. I do not see pets as “just animals.” I genuinely believe they are family members who deserve love, patience, emotional safety, and respect. In many ways, I believe animals carry one of the purest forms of unconditional love, and sometimes they deserve even more kindness and gentleness than humans receive. I have experience caring for pets with very different personalities, medical conditions, and emotional needs, including senior pets, rescue animals, anxious dogs, and cats requiring medication and special routines. I am highly attentive to behavioral changes, feeding routines, emotional comfort, cleanliness, and creating calm environments where animals feel safe and relaxed.

“Jodie was great taking care of our energetic little puppy for several hours while my husband and I were at work. Luna warmed right up to her at our meet and greet and we already have more dog sitting scheduled with Jodie.”

Stefanie J.