House Sitting in Radio Park, Madison, WI

“Isabel is definitely a 5-star sitter. Sent pictures daily of our dog, followed all directions left for her. She went above and beyond caring for our dog who needed daily medication. Great communication. Sadie was somewhat shy at first but it didn’t take long to warm up to Isabel. Definitely recommend and will rebook her as needed.”

Linda H.

“Katie was great with my dog. You can tell she really cares about my guy and appreciates his quirkiness! I will definitely have Katie watch him again. In fact, she is watching him again next weekend!”

Micha M.

“Robert was our first experience here at Rover and he was great to work with. He offer to come to our house earlier to meet with our guys, even though our booking was kinda last minute. Our dogs suffers from separation anxiety and are very vocal, but Robert was very patient with them and won them over. We would definitely recommend him to anybody looking for somebody reliable to watch over their pets and we would love to work with him again!”

Inga B.

“It was so nice to know we had a reliable, kind and experienced pet sitter! Amy took care of our two dogs, cat, and gecko and sent great pictures during her stay. We were lucky to have her!”

Beth R.

“Kaitlyn was great with the dogs right from the meet and greet. She handled their different personalities and medical needs perfectly. She did all that was asked and more. Thank you for allowing me the peace of mind to enjoy this week with friends!!”

Sharon S.

“Dustin came to dog sit for me at a last minute request! He even offered to stay late for me until my next door neighbor could take over, due to her having flight delays. Thanks so much for taking care of my girl, Dustin! 🥰🐾🐕”

Victoria F.

“Louisa and her daughter did a great job of communicating with me, though their stay was short. My cat loved the attention they gave her. Her coat was beautifully soft and clean from all the brushing. I would definitely schedule them again when I am out of town.”

Judy B.

“Annie took great care of our dog and guinea pig! She gave me frequent updates and was very attentive to our anxious dog’s needs. Thank you!!!”

Genevieve H.

“Mia stayed with our dog and cat for the weekend and was great! We got pictures and updates throughout the weekend which was awesome. Highly recommend her!”

Gillian D.

“Good communication and appropriate check ins. Handled being accidentally locked out very well when the battery to my keypad lock died. Would book again.”

Amanda M.

“Brenda was amazing!!! She took great care of our house and our cats. Sent pictures and updates, and left the house cleaner than she found it. 😁 We needed last minute help, and she was so flexible and accommodating! I would not hesitate to hire her again!”

Alicia S.

“Reliable and responsive. Took great care of our dog, sent updates in every visit and went the extra mile to keep us happy and our dog safe and happy.”

Glauce F.

“Smooth meet-up & sitting experience, and great level of communication! She was reliable and trustworthy in taking care of our pups and the house. Would definitely work with you again and looking forward to it!”

Hanna E.

“Colleen did an amazing job with my kitty cat! It was evident she was well brushed and had lots of playtime when I returned home. I would definitely recommend Colleen and would absolutely use her service again! :)”

Rebecca J.

“We (and our dogs) loved having Nicole sit for us. She is an excellent communicator and took care of our pups like they were her own. I’d absolutely have her stay with our dogs again—and based on their lukewarm reaction to us coming home, I think they’d like to see her again too. 🤣”

Kim B.

“Grace was very responsible and responsive from the meet and greet to wrapping up the stay. Grace stayed with our two pups and cat for a weekend and everything went smoothly. Our one dog was recovering from an IVDD flareup with some special care needs and Grace handled everything perfectly.”

Riley W.

“Have had Teagan stay with our two pups a few times and we always come home to happy pups and a spotless house. Great communication and lots of pictures.”

Hanna E.

About: I’ve grown up caring for fish and playing with my friends’ dogs, but I started formally pet sitting in early 2024. For the past year and a half, I’ve lived with my roommate’s cat, Leo, and it’s been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. Through him, I’ve developed a deep understanding of feline behavior—learning when to give space, when to engage, and how to build trust over time. While I have more experience with cats, I also love spending time with dogs and puppies. I’m eager to learn more about canine care and am comfortable around animals of all temperaments. I approach every pet with kindness, empathy, and respect, believing that patience and gentle communication help form a genuine bond with any animal. I am currently working as a graduate student, so I am in town almost all the time. During weekdays, I am available outside of my work hours (9-5), and available all day on week days Living with my roommate’s cat, Leo, for a year and a half has taught me the importance of creating a calm, predictable environment. Although Leo has an automatic feeder, I always make sure he’s fed on time when it malfunctions, that his water bowl is full, and that he isn’t overfed. Over time, I’ve learned how much routine and boundaries contribute to his sense of safety. Early on, he would scratch at my door to come in, but as we built trust, I became more comfortable letting him explore my room, and he stopped scratching. Now, he knows he’s welcome when the door is open, and I know when he needs companionship or playtime. In my clients’ homes, I use the same patient, trust-based approach. I don’t rush to interact or overwhelm a cat with attention. Instead, I start with quiet presence, maybe playing from a distance or letting them sniff my hand, until they show they’re comfortable. Once trust is established, I gently offer head pats and more direct engagement. Throughout each visit, I ensure they’re well-fed, hydrated, and that litter areas are clean. My goal is always to create a space where every cat feels safe, respected, and at ease.

“Samantha was phenomenal! She provided great communication and provided good updates with my dog. She took amazing care of him. I had her housesitting for me and she was extremely respectful of my apartment as well. I would absolutely have Samantha help me out again!”

Daria D.

“Lizzie is AMAZING! She took fantastic care of Baker and understood all of his quirks. She loved on him like he was her own pup. We highly recommend her and will rebook. :)”

Sarah M.