House Sitting in Reed City

“Emily was wonderful. She followed my instructions exactly, and provided periodic updates, so I did not have to worry about my pets’ wellbeing. My dogs loved her and they all cuddled a lot, so my pets were very well taken care of.”

“Sara is awesome! I have booked her twice now - she’s communicative, kind, and great with my boys. She sent lots of pictures and left my house clean. I hope to use her again.”

“Samantha is an extremely caring individual, EXTREAMLY towards animals, she’s a dog lover for sure and a dog mom herself, I’ve had her take care of my dog for the last 3 years whenever I’m not able to, she always takes him on walks, feeds him, baths him and just overall keeps him happy and healthy, she’s an amazing dog handler as well!”

About: I have been housesitting in the UK, as you can see from my reviews in photos, but now back in Michigan and reactivating my profile here. I love all animals and am sensitive to their needs and preferences, whether they are affectionate and like a lot of attention or if they are shy and prefer to hide. My usual approach for the first few days is to give treats or otherwise get them to associate me with food, and then they usually can tolerate me from there. :) I know it can be confusing or stressful at first for them to have their family gone and someone else in their house instead, but it's still so much better for them than going to a kennel, and I like to think of it as being a friend who comes over and helps them enjoy life and be cared for until their family returns. My general housesitting process is to arrive at the previously-agreed upon date and time, texting a photo and brief message to check-in if owners are already gone. I spend a few minutes connecting with the pets and checking everything over, and then give a potty break and/or walk. From there it's about following all instructions from the owners and making sure the pets are relaxed and comfortable with me, with 1-2 walks per day and petting and play. I may also allow them to sleep on the bed or floor in the bedroom with me. I do not give them human food unless previously instructed -- one exception might be that cheese is a brilliant vehicle for delivering a hidden medication. I send twice daily updates, morning and evening, with photos and a brief report on how it's going and any minor issues or questions. For major issues, I appreciate having emergency contact information of a local family member or neighbor. I have not ever had an emergency situation while petsitting, but it's good to have the contact info just in case. I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, my time is free to devote to your pets. I may occasionally take a short trip for shopping, errands, sightseeing, going to church, etc for 1-2 hours. I spend my last few hours before departure cleaning up after myself, including stripping the bed (if time permits I’ll run through the laundry cycle), vacuuming, wiping down bathroom and kitchen surfaces, and straightening and tidying as needed. Owners can expect to come home to a clean space, in the same or better condition than when I arrived. Additional info: -Please double-check that your dates are accurate, as I can only guarantee availability for the dates we agree to and have booked. If it turns out your travel time extends beyond these dates, or if you are delayed, you can check my calendar or ask if I'm available, and I'll do my best to help, but I can't guarantee I'll be available. -You can rest assured that I do not cancel. I understand the stress that cancellation places on people, especially since it has been done to me, and this is not something I want to cause. I enjoy repeat customers and positive reviews. :) -Please be sure your pets and home are treated for fleas, as I am going into many different homes with pets. -Dogs must be leash-trained in order to be walked. I can handle up to 2 large dogs on a walk at a time. If dog is not leash-trained, or in other words, pulls on the leash excessively and dominates the walk to go in his own direction, I may decline walks until the dog is properly trained. -I do not have guests over, it will be just me in the home. I do not smoke, and I only drink in social settings. -As a single woman, for my own security I keep the doors locked at all times and do not answer the landline or door, unless requested by owners and expected ahead of time, such as a delivery. -My fee is a flat rate of $35/night for up to two dogs and/or two cats (or a combination totaling two). Rover is setup to charge per pet and I can't modify it until after a request comes in, which I can then customize. So if you have two pets and are quoted $35/pet when requesting, don't let it stop you, I will adjust the quote to the flat rate of $35/night if we decide to book. If you have more than two pets, I have an additional rate of $15/dog and $5/ cat to cover additional walking and cleaning. -I am fine to use Rover TOS for the first sit. I also have my own simple contract if you prefer. Thank you for reading and entrusting your pets and home to my care! I currently work long days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I can still do overnights on those days, but it would be best if you have someone who can pop in for a potty break a couple times during the day. Otherwise, my time is free to devote to your pets. I may occasionally take a short 1-2 hour trip for shopping, errands, sightseeing, going to church, etc. I do not have any pets at home at this time, which is one reason I am free to petsit and enjoy it so much. I am attentive to pet needs and behaviors at all times. I keep the house in tidy condition during my stay, and clean up after myself thoroughly upon departure.

“She was great. Dogs really like her. She did a great job.”

“Cher took wonderful care of our pets while we were away this weekend!”

“I am more than happy with the service provided by Megan (and Scott). I asked they take Frank on a walk because he had been crated for a few hours, feed him and just hang out for a while. They went beyond, by taking him on 2 walks, sending several pictures of a smiley happy dog and communicating throughout the visit what Frank was up to. They are friendly, knowledgeable about dogs and training, timely and reliable. We were at ease being gone for so long knowing Frank was in good hands. I will absolutely use them again when we need someone to take care of our boy.”

“Linda has been our pet sitter for several years now. She is absolutely amazing with our dog Bronco who is a pit bull mix and our 3 cats. Because of her vet tec background I know my fur babies will get their meds property and without any issues. She treats them as if they were her own pets, even buying them a Christmas present or two during the holidays. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who need a sitter for a long trip or just drop ins for a daily walk.”

“Ashley is wonderful....just enjoy her bunny personality. My dog warmed right up to her. Thank you Ashley.”

“House looks nice and the dogs are happy! Thank you for taking care of them.”

“Hallie is amazing! You will not be disappointed in choosing her to care for your animal. She has such a love for animals and your pet will love her too. I highly recommend her.”

About: I have a big heart for all animals and have been dog walking since roughly 10 years old and have stayed at families houses to dog sit/house sit anytime they need a sitter. I am currently looking for a part time job so my schedule is very open at the moment and looking to care for fur babies in my free time. I will give them the attention and exercise they need inside and outside. I will always follow instructions and routines for your pets specific needs.

“Heather did a great job watching our boys while we were out of town. Over the 4 nights we received updates and cute photos! Our puppies are used to sleeping in our room. Heather allowed the puppies to sleep in the room with her to make them more comfortable. Going above and beyond for our fur children!! Thank you. We will be using her again!!”

“brenda is such an amazing woman with a hear of gold. shes a true lover of all animals,and is one of the most kindest people ive ever known,im truly blessed to call her my friend. ive known her for many ears and has always been a person of integrity,and truly strives to be a better person with every new day. i for one would trust her with my life as she is one of the most caring individuals ive ever met. smart,funny as well as witty and lovable. anyone whos around her can always be themselves as she accepts anyone for who they are,and is loved by many people,so its with nothing but love for this beautiful soul i have to say...shes wonderful”

“Brittany did a great job pet sitting for us! She paid careful attention to our pets’ needs. She showed up early and communicated with us extremely well! We loved the pictures she sent! We would definitely hire her again!”

About: I have taken care of many different animals in my life. Horses, cats, guniea pigs, rats, gerbils, dogs, rabbits, lizards and snakes. I love them all. I have done all different types of animal care and want to help others out when I am able. I can take of horses, cows, goats, dogs, cats, lizards and more. Just let me know! Pricing would vary with different animals that are larger than a dog, and smaller than a cat. :) I work full time. An 8 to 5 job. I am able to help out on the weekends when I have nothing going on, after work for drop ins or I can even house sit for you too. Just need a weeks notice. 😊 I care for them with love and care. I will listen close to your instructions and make sure they are taken care of as though you were home.