Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Orchard Ridge Community

“Natalie was perfect, she took care of my fur baby as I needed her to. I highly recommended her if you need someone to care for your furry kiddo that you can trust, and know will treat them with love! I’ll choose her again with no second thoughts!”

Amanda H.

“Robert was wonderful with our pups!! He understands the importance of having someone reliable taking care of your family members while you are away. We will most definitely be using him again.”

Andrew Y.

“Anaya went above and beyond to engage with my finicky cat and entertain her while I was away! She made me feel so at ease and shared lots of wonderful photos with me.”

Ellen V.

“Kylee is so wonderful! My cat absolutely loved her and she always sent detailed notes on how everything was going and tons of pictures. I will rebook her in a heartbeat! ♥️”

Kennedy P.

About: Throughout my life, I have rescued and adopted all of my pets. also, I have experience caring for dogs with special medical needs who require extra attention, as well as energetic and playful dogs who need active engagement and exercise. These experiences have helped me develop patience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to personalized pet care. I just moved to Madison, so I have enough time to help other with their furry friends. I have full availability to dedicate my time to your pet, ensuring they receive constant care, attention, love and companionship while you are away. I can take care of small and medium pets in my own home, I have no other pets here, so I will make sure they can feel at home

“Very professional and great with animals!”

Derek G.

“I always use Taylor as a sitter when I’m leaving town because I know she is reliable ! She always gives my cat the attention he needs while I’m gone !!”

Sabrina S.

“Isabel is extremely reliable and patient with our new puppy. She comes over when she says she’ll come, and she takes lots of pictures and notes during her visit, which we really appreciate. She plays with our dog inside and outside and makes sure he gets some good attention while we’re away at work. Would highly recommend her!”

Jennifer V.

About: I grew up on a farm here in Dane County and have experience looking after many species: large animal, small animal, fish, reptiles, birds, and of course cats and dogs! I have officially been petsitting since 2018 but have watched the pets of friends and family much longer than that. I received my degree in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences from UW Madison in 2023 with an emphasis in nutrition, and I worked at a pet food store for 6 years previous to that, so I am happy to accommodate any special feeding requests. I own two large protection breed dogs myself, but have also owned and petsat small breed dogs, so I have no size or breed exception. I am happy to work with reactive dogs as long as you help me to have a thorough understanding of what scares/upsets them. Please reach out to me if you have any questions! I am happy to do overnights, stay long term, or do just quick drop ins. I currently am working 8:30-5 M-F so I am typically unavailable during those hours. I am happy to do overnights, long term stays, drop in visits, or walks I make sure to go over all of the owners requests and requirements and to follow all rules. I am clean and tidy and will leave your house as I found it.

About: I have taken care of dogs and cats since I was 7. I currently have 2 dogs at home and 4 cats. Both of my dogs are larger dogs, so I have a lot of experience with larger dogs. My first dog was a shih tzu, so I also have that small dog experience. When I got him he was a puppy and I had to train him. Now he is 10 and living his best life. My two dogs at home were puppies when we got them too. Now one of them is getting older so I have the experience with older dogs too. I am currently a full time student online to become a vet tech. I would be able to dog-sit, give walks and have playdates typically whenever. My classes change per semester so it would depend but as of right now, later afternoon and evenings are available. I also work full time, 4 days per week. Two of the days I work second shift 3p-12am. The other days are 7a-4p. I would be able to accept certain things on those days but they will have to be time specific. Once every other week I volunteer at PetSmart to socialize with the kittens and clean them up a bit. Takes no longer than 2 hours. I am a vet assistant at VCA Emergency so I am well rounded on patient care and medications. In my client's home, I would definitely take them out on a schedule to make sure they don't have any accidents in the house. If they are puppies, I would work on training them in free time and playing with them to get their energy out. With all animals I would take on walks, time varying depending on the weather. Making sure to clean up any messes that are made and prioritizing the time I spend with the animal (s).

About: Growing up with a dog was a blessing! My parents have 3 dogs now so I have experience with multiple dogs/breeds. I also grew up with 2 cats! Im currently working as a RN so I work 3 days/ week. I have been looking for something else to do with my free time on days off! At home we had a fenced in yard and we would crate our dogs when ever leaving the house when they were young. I will be comfortable with what ever instructions you give me as long as they are clear.

“Our cats warmed up to Marri quickly which was great and also surprising since they don’t usually like strangers. Marri gave us good updates every time and took plenty of cute photos too”

Kenny A.

“Laura is amazing!! Responds super quick and I felt so at ease knowing she would take great care of my young puppy who requires a lot of attention! Couldn’t have asked for anything better!”

Anna O.

“Allegra was absolutely wonderful with our two senior dogs! She gave them the extra care and attention they needed, and her beautifully written, detailed report cards gave us such peace of mind while we were away. It’s clear she truly cares about the pets she looks after — we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Highly recommend!”

Kate K.

About: Animals have always been a big part of my life! I grew up with dogs, which taught me the importance of routine, exercise, and lots of love. Now I’m a proud cat owner of two, so I also understand how to care for more independent (but equally lovable!) pets. Whether your pet loves to play or just needs a calm, reassuring presence, I’m happy to meet them where they are and make sure they feel at home. I work full time at UW Madison during regular business hours between 7:30a and 4:30p. I have a flexible schedule where I work from home twice weekly and at work 3 days. I care for your pets and your home as if it were my own. I treat the pets with the upmost love and care, and respect your home and privacy. I play with the pets if they are interested, and leave them be if not interested. Pets have bodily autonomy and I respect that. I’ll clean up a mess if I find one, and I’d let you know immediately if there’s an issue.

“I appreciated having Fanny as my first pet sitter experience on Rover so much! She was not only amazing with my cats (one of whom is very hesitant with new people), she also helped me understand the booking on the app and was very flexible when my vacation times changed. Would definitely recommend her for any pet care needs!”

Betsy B.

“Annalise did a great job taking care of my cat Gus! She was consistent in the time she came to feed him and even added an extra visit when our travel plans changed!”

Vanessa M.

About: We are a family of four that wants to get a dog some day when our children are a bit older. We have two daughters aged 9 and 5. We love to do dog sitting so we can still enjoy a dog in our home. I am a high school teacher and my wife stays home 3 out of 5 days/week with our two young daughters. My wife grew up with Labradors and I grew up with Maltese and Terriers. We cannot wait to have our own dog again. Will your dog be the one to convince us of what type of dog we want for our family? We look forward to meeting you and treating your dog like they are part of our family! Because we do not currently have a dog and only take one dog at a time, your dog will be very well cared for and receive tons of attention and affection! **once in awhile, we may have two bookings that overlap slightly depending on pick-up/drop-off times, but if that happens we will communicate that with you! My wife is home Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with our daughters. On Mondays and Tuesdays, we are gone from 8:30-4:00. If that is too long of a period for your dog to go without a potty break please let us know! I am a teacher at Memorial highschool (just 5 mins from our home) and can easily come home during my lunch break for a quick dog walk! We have a fenced in yard for your dog to explore. Otherwise, we will let your dog roam anywhere in the house! If needed, we have baby gates and are able to section off parts of our home.

“Couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. Louisa was friendly, prompt and communicative. My pups were well taken care of and I was stress-free. I'd absolutely use Louisa again for future trips.”

Christopher

“Amy was great! I could tell see really cared about the cats. She did an amazing job catering for my more shy cat, making sure she got food even though she was hiding.”

Stephen G.