Pet Sitting in Pillager

“Elizabeth is an incredible petsitter and we would recommend her services again and again. Our 2 cats were well cared for throughout the entire time we were gone and we received detailed updates and photos after each of her visits. I typically get major anxiety leaving our cats when we go on vacation, but hearing from Elizabeth with daily updates gave me total peace of mind. She followed all of our instructions and gave the cats lots of attention and stimulus, even visiting for longer than we requested each day. One of our cats is very cautious of strangers and typically hides for petsitter, but she took an immediate liking to Elizabeth. She must be a great judge of character because we agree that Elizabeth is the best!”

Rebecca S.

“Dawn did a fantastic job with my cat while I was away these past few days! I’m so glad to have found such a great sitter for him, and couldn’t be more grateful.”

Andrew Z.

“Ruby was great with our dogs! She brought her young kids along (after checking with us to make sure it was ok) and our dogs had a great time with them!”

Cheryl F.

“We met with Grace to house sit for us. We had to cancel our trip but plan to use her in the future. She’s a very nice person and seems interested in taking the best possible care of our dogs. We had some scheduling issues online and she was very patient working that out.”

Maryann N.

“Cynthia was great to work with, very accommodating and helpful. We will definitely use again!”

Randy S.

“Madison was wonderful with our dog Champ! It was our first time using Rover and I felt completely confident that he was in good hands. Will definitely be using Madison again in the future!”

Megan N.

About: Flexible schedule, lots of trails in my area for your puppies to explore, trustworthy, dependable and easily contacted. I’ve had pets of my own in the past that I loved and adored, and currently have a 3 year old eskimo/chihuahua that I adopted from the local shelter who loves to play w other dogs. I work three 12 hour shifts a week, meaning those 4 days off are great opportunities for me to walk your dog(s), stop in and check on them or stay with them. I understand the value of daily exercise and mental stimulation for a dog, so I will ensure they are getting their steps in. I also understand not everyone has the time or ability to ensure their pets receive daily exercise/time outside, and with my flexible schedule I would love to give you some peace of mind that your pet is having all of their needs met.

About: Hello! My name is Coleen and I have grown up around all kinds of animals. Now that I’m an empty nester and not able to have pets in my current home, I am looking to fill the void by loving on other people’s fur babies! Please message me with any questions or to discuss me assisting you with your pet sitter needs. I work full time, but am happy to help whenever I can! I’m available most weekends and evenings. Please message me and we can discuss my availability! Safety is my number one priority when it comes to looking after your pet. Please let me know if you have any concerns or if your pet has any tendencies that might put them in danger. Thanks!

About: I stay with my furry granddaughter, Holly, when they have to go out of town. I have a neighbor's dog that stay with me occasionally. I am currently working part-time. My schedule changes from week to week. My shifts are 6 hrs. Retired USPS and TSA officer. Reliable and trustworthy. I own a cabin on a small private lake. I feel the pets are more comfortable in their own home but, always welcome in mine.

“Second time having Natalia care for our fur babies! Dogs were well taken care of and our cats even got some loving too! Will plan to book again!”

Kristen M.

“Desire was such a joy to meet and instantly made our anxious dog feel calm. Greatly looking forward to our next visit.”

Stephanie K.

“Thank you so much for watching the girls!! Especially being such short notice!! You were so good with them!”

Kathy W.

About: There has always been at least one dog in my house to take care of. I can assure you that your pet will be loved and cared for with the same amount I give my own at home. I am pretty flexible and can make time for you and your pet. I work part time and weekends would work better if boarding is requested. I take my dogs for walks or run around with them outside, I feed them when it’s time, and give them their medication if prescribed any. They also get lots of treats and cuddles!

About: With five years of experience, I've developed a deep understanding of dog care, gained from working at various doggie daycare and boarding facilities. I also provide home visits, walks, and host dogs in my own home. I foster for a rescue, ensuring that my personal fosters and client dogs are kept separate. I live with two cats, one of whom is very dog-friendly, and two female dogs who are more reserved, preferring interactions on their own terms. My male Pitbull, however, is very playful. All my dogs are comfortable crating overnight and when I'm at work. I can only board male dogs, or smaller, submissive female dogs under 30 pounds. I work part time I’m the summer with a varying schedule. During the school year I am a teacher. I am gone from 7:30-4 daily. When dogs visit my home they are leashed in the yard, and will probably keep a drag leash on them while they learn the boundaries of the home. I will crate and rotate if needed to give the dogs time to settle in. I can provide mealtime enrichment in the forms of snuffle mats, frozen meals fillable treat toys, puzzle treats, snuffle games etc. I have boundaries in my home when it comes to behavior and dogs will get breaks in their kennel as needed for cool down time or an overstimulation break. If a dog has structural needs or some behavioral concerns, I am happy to talk about how/if I can accommodate them in my home. We have an abundance of chew toys, stuffies, and balls for dogs to play with but we can also remove them if your dog has some resource guarding tendencies with new dogs. When doing drop ins in a client home I make sure to be non threatening when arriving and giving the dogs lots of space and time to get used to me before expecting to take them out of their crate. I would need a breakdown of the house rules and can hold the boundaries needed. For walks, I don’t want to be tugged around, so I can provide alternate tools to help the dog walk better, including but limited to; head halters, front clip harnesses, slip leads, prong collars(I am trained in how to fit and use them properly). This can all be a discussion before services are scheduled. I also prefer to meet all my clients beforehand to ensure a proper fit for my home. All of my dogs are utd on their Rabies & Distemper/Parvo vaccines as well as spayed and neutered. They receive flea and tick preventatives monthly. Any dog I take into my care will need to be utd on distemper/Parvo and rabies vaccines at a minimum. No UNspayed females. UNneutered males will be a case by case basis. They will also need to be on flea and tick preventatives as well. Preferably oral. Over the counter topicals don’t work well.

“Goes above and beyond for your pet. Patient, caring and Kind. Recommend 100%!”

Kat O.

About: I am comfortable with puppy sitting, I take care of my grandparents cats when they are on vacation, along with this I am also an amazing nanny! Currently, I am nannying three days a week 8 AM to 4 PM, 1 1/2 weeks in June I will be working as a camp nanny 8 AM to 9:30 PM. Whether I’m staying overnight or stopping by for a drop-in, I care for your pets like they’re my own. I stick to their routine as closely as possible—meals, walks, playtime, cuddles, or just quiet companionship—whatever helps them feel safe and comfortable in their own space. I’m gentle, patient, and always respectful of your home, keeping things clean and just as you left them. I also make sure you stay in the loop with updates and photos, so you can relax knowing your pet is in loving, capable hands—whether it’s for the night or just a quick check-in.

About: Hey, I’m Marley! I worked at Animal Care Center in Baxter for about a year, and I have had a few years of experience in pet sitting even before then. I have a 60lb Plott Hound mix named Mo that took a LOT of training (he was a stray down south), but he’s the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet! He gets along perfectly with all the people and pets I’ve introduced him to. I also have an 80lb Great Pyrenees mix from Texas (named Rory!) that just turned one, and he's learning insanely fast how to be a good boy! I have a lot of experience with a lot of different pet personalities, and am willing to take on any sort of challenges you’d present to me! I work part time, but I have a very flexible schedule and am able to work around almost anything that is thrown at me. I am only working part time at the moment, so I have plenty of spare time to spend with your animals, whether it be day or night. I have basic training in crating/kenneling animals, and have plenty of experience in calming down rowdy critters. I know how to de-escalate situations with stressed-out animals as well.

“Thank you Kelsey!! You were so good with my girls and they loved you!! I thank you so much!! I would love to contact you again when the need arises!! Thank you!!!”

Kathy W.

About: I have had and cared for dogs my whole life. In my house we currently have two Golden Retrievers, and an Australian Shepherd. I have also cared for Golden Doodles and Labs in the past. I love taking all my dogs for walks and have experience walking multiple dogs at once. I am a personal trainer at Strength Studio in Brainerd. So my days have a lot of flexibility from 11-2 most days of the week. I normally walk my dog around 1PM and enjoy evening walks as well I grew up in a house with 4 other dogs, and now currently had a golden doodle, names Remy! Dogs have always been a big part of my life and always look to give them the love and attention they need.

“Andrea did a great job checking in on our kitty every day, for 2 weeks!”

Sandy D.