Pet Sitting in North Star

About: I have cared for cats and many different breads of dogs over the past several years. Not only will I provide quality care for your pet(s), but I will love them as if they were my own. My availability to care for your pets in your home is flexible. I am open to daytime, evening, or overnight hours. I am also available for extended time periods while you are away. I will come to your home to care for your pet(s), which will allow them to remain in the comfort, safety and security of their familiar environment.

About: I have taken care of pets all my life. I have had a dog from the time I could walk and a horse since I was 4. Animals are a passion of mine. Currently I have three cats, 3 dogs, a horse, and a ferret. My cats are Lucifer, Loco, and Cleo. Lucifer loves to eat, Loco loves love, and Miss Cleo loves to be left alone. My dogs are Jezzi, Ziggy, and Auzy. Jezzi is a jack russel who loves belly rubs and to be the boss. Ziggy is a Texas blue heeler who is afraid of his shadow and has anxiety disorders. Auzy loves people and to play with other dogs, but she is 130 lbs and things she is a lap dog. My horse is Dallas and he love mini Oreos and to run all day long. My ferret, T-Bird, or the “crack weasel” as everyone calls him loves to run and sleep. My family and friends have always relied on me with their pets, homes, and children anytime they needed someone. Pet care is like a second nature to me, everyday at 5:30 I go to the horse barn and feed Dallas. My other animals get fed when I feed myself and their water is always filled. I work full time, if I am not working at Coopers in the morning I am babysitting. With my full schedule I always make time for each and every one of my pets whether that is playing in the yard with my dogs or playing with my cats, or even letting the ferret loose in the house to play with the cats or the dogs. When I am working in a clients home, usually if the weather permits I will take their babies outside to play or even the park for a walk. I also like to take dogs for car rides to get ice cream on a warm day. On a wet or cold day we stay in and play or lounge depending on the pet. Dogs and cats that need a little more training or help, I like to take time in the day to “make it all about business.” My dogs at home all know the basic commands and some others depending on the dogs, so it is fun to learn the difference between animals; for example my dog Ziggy, knows hug, move, and enough. People who own dogs like do not have anxiety usually wouldn’t know the meaning behind these commands. I use hug for Ziggy when it comes to new people because he can forget people in the matter of minutes and it takes time for him to get used to them again, the hug represents safety because most people do not know the command and how he reacts to it. The command move for Ziggy is also a command most people do not know the meaning behind. Ziggy’s anxiety constantly has him moving but when it comes to doors he has a tendency to sit and wait for someone to open a door before he jumps and nips them. Telling Ziggy to move makes him move to a different position in the house away from the door rather than telling him no. Enough is a command used a lot for Ziggy because his anxiety always has him barking and wanting constant contact, this becomes an inconvenience when I am trying to work on the floor or on my bed and he is walking all over my work space or even when I am just trying to take a deep breath. Telling him enough is like a heal command without the sit. Enough just means I’m not playing, I’m busy so go lay down. Working with a dog like Ziggy takes a lot of patience along with keeping a constant.

“Maura accepted our last-minute request to provide drop-in care for our cats and bird when an unexpected trip came up. We trusted her from our first meeting with her and she did a great job! She communicated with us and sent photos from every visit. We will definitely reach out to her when we need to travel again!”

Lynne B.

“We had a great meet and greet with Kaitlin. She explained everything clearly and took charge right away, which made us feel super comfortable. Inno responded really well to her. She even gave us things to work on with him until her next visit, which we really appreciated. We’re excited to see his progress and definitely recommend her!”

Chris D.

About: I've worked at a doggy day care from 2023-2025 and only stopped because I moved to Ohio from out of state. I have limited puppy training experience, and a good understanding of dog and cat behavior. I also have reptile experience as I owned a California King Snake before moving. Available Monday through Friday from 10am-3:30pm. Saturday from 9am-12pm. I am currently taking time away from working, so I have plenty of time to spend helping take care of your pets! And I will treat every animal with the same level of compassion and respect, because I know that they are more than just animals you live with. I am always alert and watching the mood of animals, so I will be able to ensure they are safe and get along. Crating or separating if needed. And I can help with administering medications.

About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was 4 when I got my first dog. I currently have two cats and would love a dog but my schedule won't provide me enough time to take proper care of one. I am great with training puppies and giving medications. I’m currently a Preschool Intervention Specialist and have my own special education preschool classroom through Lima City Schools. I currently teach August-May. My availability mainly opens up during the summer but love to help out during the school year around my teaching contract. I look forward to working with you! I am currently off for the summer so I can attend to pet care as much or as little as you need. During the school year as long as your schedule works around my teaching contract, I will be able to help you out as much as I can! I have plenty of experience with small, medium, and big dogs. I would prefer to come to you but in the need to have your pet at my house, I am able to crate dogs as needed at my home as my house has an extra room. Plus my cats are very friendly or just stay to themselves so your animals will be in great care.

About: I've had and taken care of animals since before I can remember. I've taken care of multiple elder dogs and being careful to give them their correct care. I have also recently got a puppy of my own who I have been working on to correct his behaviors. I am currently unemployed and have a lot of free time to dedicate to people's animals. I have my own car as well so I should be able to make it anywhere, anytime. I look for the animals comfortable spot and learn what toys they like the most. I spend as much time as the animal wants enjoying their company and playing fetch with their favorite toy.

About: Hi! I'm Hillary. My three kids and I have been taking care of pets while their owners are away for over 6 years now! My kids and I love to have new dogs to play with and go on walks/hikes with. We try to make their stay as comfortable and normal to them as we can! We know it can be stressful sometimes so let us help put your mind at ease! We have one dog of our own, Trudy who loves to have friends come over! I'm blessed to be a stay at home mom so I have all the time needed to care for your animals! My three kids and I love meeting new animals! I like to know as much about their regular schedule as I can. In hopes to make their stay less stressful for them. Potty breaks are supervised and/or leashed. I will send you photos and updates daily. While your pet is with us, we love them as our own!

“The perfect cat sitter! Valorie showed up on time everyday, contacted us when there were issues, and gave treats and toys!”

Carl K.

About: I have worked with pet 6+ years that is between the pet at home and working in a lodging facility and veterinary clinics. I also have graduated as a Veterinary Technician at which I currently work in a veterinary clinic. SO if your furry family member( your pet) need medicine administer during a home visit or before/after a walk I am able to help you out with that also. During home visit if you need your pet feed cause your at work and he/she eats three time or more a day I would be more than happy to make sure that gets done. So please contact me if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment. Can't wait to meet you furry family member (your pet).

“Carla was friendly and dependable. Since I had an unexpected need for a dog sitter, we had our meet and greet only the day before she was to come. I felt confident she would do the job, and she came through! I hope to use her services in the future.”

Julia B.

“We appreciate how much Ashley cares for our dog. He enjoys having someone here with him while we are away. We highly recommend her and look forward to having her back.”

Marilyn P.

About: I'm a Veterinarian Assistant with a local veterinarian in Greenville, OH at Green Lawn Animal Clinic. I was raised on a farm of all walks of life and cared and loved each and every animal that came and left. My strongest passion was for our cats and dogs. Animals that we have are more than just a pet, they are a part of our life and family. Working in the field that I work in, I understand that situations come up and we need help making sure our pets get all the care and attention that they deserve. I'm willing to come and play and walk and care for your pet while you are away from home. My main goal is happy, healthy and cared and loved for pets. I'm currently working part-time as a Veterinarian Assistant, so I will have plenty of time to play, feed/water, walk and provide the best care for you pet! I am available Friday's through Monday and Wednesday Afternoon's. I live on 20 acres that my very friendly pets live on. Your pet is more than welcome in my smoke-free & bug-free home, along with monitored exploring of our farm. I am also more that willing to come to your home if that is more suitable for you and your pet. All of my pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations as well.

“Caitlin does a fantastic job. She is great with our dogs and communicates so well with anything she sees or notices. We appreciate her very much, and our dogs love her.”

Sheila M.

About: I have had pets in my home my whole life And my friends and family have always relied on me to care for their animals.I am an animal advocate! I am not working anywhere else at this time so I have a pretty free schedule. I am willing to care for any animal all hours a day I have a half an acre fenced in yard for dogs to run. With an actual dog run. I also have a separate kennel if needed.

About: I grew up with 3 large breed dogs and have done 2 years of dog walking / pet sitting! During my 2 years of pet sitting, I took care of puppies from 6 weeks old to senior dogs. Things that fell under the description of ‘took care of’ are; picking up poop, feeding / following dietary schedules, administering medications, walks, play time, bathroom breaks, training work, mental stimulation (snuffle mats, kongs, etc.) I do daily dog walks, and am helping my parents raise and train a German shepherd! I also have 2 cats of my own at home. I will travel to your home by car! I do not offer care for your pets in my home due to my cats not being very sociable haha!!

About: I have taken care of animals since I was little. I have 2 hamsters myself. So I know how to take care of animals and their needs. I am going to school to become a vet. So by working with animals everyday, I can get a feel for what it will be like. I make sure I follow the instructions that the owner left me. For my animals, they are out of their cages at least 5 times a week if not more.

About: I have about 15 years experience with all sorts of animals ranging from big dogs to rodents, I provide walking an check-ins for dogs an cats. When going for walks just around the neighborhood I like to add just a little running to get those heartbeats pumping. With check-ins I'm available to do about 3-4 times a day if needed, I am also willing to give medicine if your pet requires it. I'm flexible when it comes to schedules an am always willing to work with you so you an your pet get the best service provided. If you have any questions or concerns I will be more than happy to address it, just shoot me a message an I'll get back to you within 24-48hrs It's something that I have always wanted to do, and I am willing to rearrange and schedule pet care and walking as needed for my client's pets. In my own home, I make sure that my cats are well fed, exercised, groomed, and up to date on their routine vet visits and vaccines to ensure they are healthy and happy. In my client's home, I make sure that the animal is comfortable with me in any and all situations. I ensure that they are also fed, given medications if needed, exercised, and loved all in a visit.

“Great! I needed a dog walker unexpectedly and she responded immediately and walked my (very hard to manage) large puppy. I got a nice picture of my sweet and worn out puppy after her walk.”

Clara S.

About: I have owned 3 dogs myself. 1 in the past & 2 currently. I do all training & grooming myself. I also have been offering these services for awhile so I am experienced at working with a wide variety of dogs. I am an entrepreneur. I currently do grooming & training services on the side already. I love working with dogs in any way, shape or form. I have lots of flexibility for dates/times. My dogs both have kennels & are well trained with them. I would prefer your baby has one as well (I also have extras to use). They will be let out for potty/play breaks a minimum of every 2 hours in the yard with privacy fences. They will also have fresh water available at all times & snacks as needed.