House Sitting Merrlam Park

“Courtney house-sat for me a handful of times and did such a wonderful job of showering my cat with the love and attention he craves. She’s also incredibly thoughtful in keeping my home spic-and-span, truly treating my space with care and respect. It’s always a bit nerve wracking having a stranger stay in your home but Courtney is a true professional.”

Emily J.

“Kristen was wonderful! Took great care of my pup and was very communicative. When she noticed he was a little sad asked if her kids could come over and play with him to raise his spirits - I appreciated her attention to how my dog was doing and also making sure it was okay for her family to visit first.”

Kari M.

“Julia clearly loves dogs and knows how to handle them. My very excitable Bella calmed down quickly when Julia arrived, and by the daily photos and communication I know she was calm and happy when I was away. Highly recommended”

Dianne P.

“Carolyn treated my dog so well! She followed my notes to a T and ensured that she got lots of exercise and stimulation. She also provided frequent updates and photos. I can tell she cares deeply about animals, and I’m grateful she was able to watch my girl while I was out of town. I will definitely keep her in mind for future pet sitting needs!”

Michelle G.

“Cristina is the absolute best sitter. She’s so calm and warm. She sends lots of photos and keeps me updated. I trust her completely and know she’s taking good care of my puppy.”

Elena D.

“Penny was very easy to work with and my dog was very relaxed around her. She had no problem doing anything I asked was very sensitive to my dog’s needs.”

Charles O.

“Lauren was very professional, and very knowledgeable about dogs. She went the extra mile especially in caring for my elderly dog who needs specially prepared food. I will definitely ask her to house and dog sit in the future.”

Jean F.

“Lilah was wonderful. We hired her for Xmas Eve and we felt 100% comfortable leaving our 7 month old puppy in her great hands. We met her about a week before our scheduled time and I immediately felt comfortable having her in our home and more important watching Remy. We talked about expectations (we just wanted her to hang out with Remy) and what we expected from her (just to hang out). Day of, she had taken him for a walk (wasn’t required) and sent me some pictures and we just touched base a couple of times to be sure SHE was okay!! Super happy with her and so thankful she was willing to watch Remy while my family gathered for Xmas Eve!”

Sharon M.

“Ashton was available for a very last minute weekend house sitting and she did an excellent job. We appreciated having someone at the house and our dog seemed very happy to have her too!”

Siri C.

“Rachel was great with our pets, who can be very particular! We came home to relaxed pets and a very well cared for home. Will definitely look to book Rachel again!”

Lorin H.

“Couldn't ask for a better job 'well-done!' We have a high anxiety rat terrier that Hayden met, and quickly won over. Excellent communication, pics, and availability. We will DEFINITELY be calling again! So nice to find someone we trust! Thank you Hatden!”

Mike S.

“We loved having Ava watch Oliver. She sent us updates and pictures that put us at ease while we were away. We came home to a happy puppy and could tell he was well cared for.”

Janice O.

“Beth always does such a wonderful job! I never have to worry when she is at our house and Charlie loves all the walks and playtime she gives him!”

Diane J.

“Melissa was attentive with my pets, and they were very much at ease when I returned. She has a great deal of experience with animals, and she clearly enjoys being around critters of all kinds. She was a pleasure to talk with, and I wouldn’t hesitate to contact her again.”

Charles O.

“I cannot recommend Marykay enough as a pet sitter. From her initial lightning-fast response on Rover to the end of her stay with my dog, Scooch, she was simply amazing. Marykay is incredibly passionate about animals and possesses a calm and responsible demeanor that immediately put me at ease. She came over to meet Scooch a couple of weeks before her stay, and I knew immediately that I could trust her with my best buddy. Even when there was some miscommunication on my part, Marykay handled it with grace and flexibility. When I returned home, Scooch was happy to see me, but it was clear Marykay had taken care of him well. Knowing that Scooch was in such good hands made my time away stress-free.”

Amy F.

“Tilia did a fantastic job with my stubborn but rambunctious dog Luna. Luna was in great spirits when I got home, the house was in perfect condition and she even watered my plants! Would definitely have her sit Luna again.”

Julie H.

About: I spent much of my childhood helping neighbors and friends care for their pups. My first “job” was in the sixth grade, when after school I walked my neighbor’s dog every day. Since then, I’ve walked countless four-legged friends of all sizes, energy levels, and ages, spent nights with dogs whose owners were away, checked on them as many times per day as is needed, and anything else in between. I have some experience training my family’s puppy, and I’m comfortable administering simple medication with clear information. To me, the most important part of dog care is understanding what the pup needs and how he or she feels. I am a young adult living in the twin cities and living a simple, quiet life. I work flexible hours at a coffee shop in St. Paul, and love spending time outside, in good conversations, and exploring the area. I don’t have a pet of my own (because of where I live), but pet care is easy to fit into my routine because of how my life looks right now. My current living situation doesn’t allow pets, but the friends I have helped with dog walking or sitting have all gone so very well. I’ve worked with dogs all over the spectrum of age, size, level of training, etc, but have always connected very easily with the dog and develop a level of trust and cooperation quickly.

“Katelyn did a wonderful job watching our dog for the first time! She asked lots of questions leading up to the trip and sent updates throughout! We would recommend her to anyone!”

Alexander B.

“Bonnie is terrific. She went far and above. She handled my anxious dog with ease. I would 100% ask her to sit for me and my guys. I cannot say enough good things about her!”

Lorraine S.

“Rachel is wonderful! She was attentive to our Labs’ needs and kept them happy and active. She went above and beyond to care for our senior dog, who can be challenging, and even shoveled snow for us while we were away! Our house was pristine when we returned and she updated us every day. 5/5 stars!”

Alexa B.