House Sitting in Monroe

“We couldn’t ask for anyone better than Kaylee! She takes the absolute best care of our dog and cat while we are away that we never have an ounce of worry. Our animals love her, and she is extremely reliable and great with communication. We cannot recommend Kaylee enough, we wish we could give her 10 stars. Thank you!!”

Katelynn B.

“She did a great job & our pets all liked her. She was very communicative & it was great getting picture updates. We will use her again. I was pleased to see our house looked the same (or better) than the way we left it.”

Renee J.

“Julia did great with my two dogs. When I got home, they just greeted me like normal, no signs of anxiety. They actually just slept all evening.”

Susan F.

“Rebecca was incredible and saved us from a huge ordeal after someone cancelled on us the day before a big trip to dog-sit. She responded promptly, was obviously very comfortable around animals and spoke fondly of her families doggies. She has a LOVELY, happy energy and I would highly recommend :)”

Priya S.

About: All my life I’ve been obsessed with dogs 🐶 When I was finishing up nursing school, I needed to find some part time work to help make ends meet. I found a job as a kennel technician at a commercial dog boarding facility - where I mostly cleaned up to 36 dogs daily messes and gave them social enrichment. I quickly jumped up the short ladder of management and took over as CEO right around my first year mark of employment. I have cared for hundreds, possibly a thousand plus dogs in the last half of my entire lifetime. I’ve worked hard to help dogs and owners alike understand eachother better - communication often needs no words. I specialize in “project pups”, socialization and reactivity. I’ve taken care of newborn puppies to teenage obedience school dropouts - through the medically fragile & elderly pooches on palliative care & absolutely everything in between. I’ve worked in a rescue as an adoption coordinator and had the extreme pleasure of helping people and pooches find their forever spaces together. Along with rescuing over a dozen dogs of my own over the years & nursing several back to health from horrific conditions. Dogs are my passion - simple as that. Nothing makes me happier than helping a dog & owner relationship thrive. I am a stay at home mom, my boys are 2 & 3 years old. They’ve been raised around dogs & already have learned a healthy respect for their space. I am hyper vigilant & always err on the extreme side of caution for everyone’s safety - especially when it comes to those tricky resources. Other than weekly appointments on Mondays - we have a very flexible and open schedule. Our yard is fully fenced with 6 foot - reinforced wood fencing. Gates are double locked to keep toddlers from opening them - dogs too. I have a 10 year old spayed female border collie that I picked from her litter at 3 weeks old. She’s my right hand gal and socially bulletproof when it comes to hanging out with her furry friends. I often used her as the “Ice Breaker” dog when I ran the boarding facility - meaning she did all the temperament testing for any newly boarded dogs we were socially unsure about. We have multiple baby gates, and crate option for separation of space. A dog door built into our back door leading into our fully fenced, toddlerized but maintained, grassy residential yard on a quarter acre. We live in a very quiet tiny town on an even quieter little street, perfect for safely regulated walks and training opportunities.

“Alyssa was flexible, communicative, and professional. As my plans changed, Alyssa adapted smoothly and made my time away worry-free!”

Ted W.

“Gabriela was attentive and very knowledgeable about caring for our scared dog during the Fourth of July. When we got home the house was clean, our pets were happy and my garden and plants had been well-watered during a heat spell! We are so grateful for Gabriela!”

Diane S.

“Sandor has been taking care of my three dogs multiple times during the past year and half both for daily and multiday stays. Always dependable with great communications. Highly recommend him. Thanks Sandor.”

Tomas B.

“Wow, thank you Sandy for everything this week! I just got home and my house is immaculate, the dog is happy and I’m happy. Thank you for being so communicative, sending me pictures and updates during the week, I really appreciate it. I’m definitely calling you first the next time I need a sitter!”

dave l.

“Lillian was great and our girls loved her. Thank you so much!”

Christopher S.

“Lauren was amazing and took care of my cat Whiskey wonderfully. Would definitely recommend and rebook her in the future ☺️”

Brianna G.

“Avery was the perfect sitter for our dog Sophie. We were reluctant to leave her due to a slight issue with gastric upset from anxiety, common to these smaller terriers. Avery was very attentive and followed directions on her medications. Sophie was back to normal by the time we returned and we were impressed with how quickly she and Avery bacame friends. We wil book her again and have no hesitation in recommening her given her kindness and sense of responsibility. Did I mention the house was in perfect shape when we returned?”

Barbara v.

“Sid is an absolute dream to work with! Throughout or trip we recieved pictures and updates and the whole process was so smooth. Our home and pups were so well taken care of i don't want to book with anyone other than sid. Very respectful of our home and their schedule we have three and things can get hectic but knowing they are in superb hands allowed us to truly enjoy our getaway.”

Andrew C.

“This was my first time booking with Kitty. She did an excellent job taking care of my dog while I was out of town. I felt I was able to relax more on my trip knowing he was in good care. 10/10 would book again.”

Ashley S.

About: Animals have always been part of my family. From cats and dogs to goats, chicken, and cattle- I've been surrounded by critters my whole life. Because of this, I understand how difficult it can be to work and travel while being unable to bring your furry (or feathered) friends with you. I am currently the mother to two heeler pups who have experienced differing degrees of reactivity making it difficult to find sitters who are knowledgeable and comfortable watching them in my absence. I'd like to be able to provide some respite to other pet parents in my shoes - I have experience with quirky, rowdy, even reactive pets. This experience has shaped skills in patience, communication, and quick thinking so that I can provide the care that keeps your pets safe and satisfied. I am currently working part time, so I have flexibility to do drop in visits and walks on the weekdays with more opportunities for in-home boarding on the weekends. At this time I am open to sitting pets in their own home. I have varying flexibility throughout the week that allows me to perform drop in visits and/or full stays depending on the needs of the client.

“Alivia sat for Sage over the Christmas holidays while we were out of town and was fantastic. She kept us updated and took great care him. We always feel a little wary leaving him but it makes it a lot easier having someone like Alivia to take care of him. I wholeheartedly recommend her to look after your pets!”

Graeme & Sherese M.

“Once again Felix provided exceptional care for our senior dog and three cats during our two week vacation abroad. Felix is caring and extremely competent. They dealt with an unexpected health situation that affected our dog and remained calm and professional throughout the ordeal. Once again we came home to find our house in immaculate condition. Cleaner and more tidy in fact than when we left! Thanks, Felix for your excellent care. We highly recommend you to anyone who needs pet sitting services!”

Richard L.

About: I’ve been around animals my whole life, growing up with both cats and dogs of all personalities, from easygoing labs to high energy, sometimes anxious heelers. That taught me early on how to read animal behavior, stay patient, and build trust with pets at their own pace! In college, I started out studying pre vet before following my passion into wildlife biology, and I’ll be starting grad school this fall studying ecology and evolution with a focus on wildlife. I also spent a summer working with a nonprofit dog rescue in Houston, Texas, helping save dogs from the streets and from kill shelters. It was hands on and sometimes challenging, but really rewarding. I helped with medications, cared for dogs with all kinds of temperaments, and made sure each one felt safe and cared for. I truly believe every animal is special and deserves patience, understanding, and a little extra love. I’ve always found it easy to connect with animals, and I love seeing even shy or anxious pets start to relax and show their personality. Right now I’m saving up for grad school, and honestly I can’t think of a better way to spend my time than being around animals. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or just keeping your pet company, I’ll treat them like my own! I currently have Wednesday's and Thursday's off. I am free all day to take your pups on a mid day walk or keep them company while you are out of town! The rest of my week I work from 9:00-6:00 so my availability is more limited. I live on acreage in the Veneta area. Our property is mostly fenced and includes an orchard, a creek, and plenty of space for play and adventure! I have one pup of my own who absolutely loves other dogs. He’s a medium-sized herding dog who would be thrilled to show a new friend around the property. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I always strive to be a respectful and gracious guest. I’m a very tidy, thoughtful person and take great care to leave your home exactly as you left it, if not better! I believe it’s incredibly valuable for animals to remain in an environment where they feel safe and comfortable. I have a lot of experience with anxious animals and believe that a calm, warm demeanor, along with a consistent routine, is key to making sure your pet feels happy, secure, and well cared for.

About: I’ve had animals my whole life from mastiffs and labs, to a variety of cats, to guinea pigs and frogs. I love working with animals and have a few years experience volunteering at Safe Haven Humane Society with both dogs and cats! I have classes mid-day usually from noon to 4pm so anytime outside of that is sure to work! I can also do those times some days of the week so feel free to check just in case! I am comfortable handling all sizes of dog. I can also trim nails provided you have clippers and your dog has no history of aggression during grooming! I have trained dogs to reduce fear during nail trimmings in the past.

“I'm very happy with Maggie who stayed at my home with two dogs and a cat for 3 days, 2 nights. She's obviously an animal lover and they all like her. My home looked great on my return and all the pets were happy. I am using Maggie again in the near future and am comfortable recommending her for overnight stays.”

Carol M.