Pet Sitting Rita Ranch

About: I’ve been the resident animal lover my whole life. I started as the caretaker for the family dog at 11 years old and have my own dogs as well. I’ve raised, trained, pet sat, and boarded dogs (and the occasional cat) for 20+ years. I have experience with toy to giant breed dogs as well as all energy levels. My home is a mixture between calm and energetic but I always make sure we make adjustments so that pets can feel the most comfortable while they are here. I am home all day during the week and most weekends. I will step out for up to 2 hours at a time for school pick ups/drop offs and errand runs. I have a 5ft fenced yard with locking gates. There are currently 2 dogs living in the home — a 1 year old lab mix and a 10 year old golden retriever. I have a separate dog area from my kids so that they have a place to escape from grabby hands and loud noises.

“Elizabeth is great. She took care of our cat and fish while we were away for a family thing. She provided pictures and documentation and we greatly appreciate it. We will definitely try to use her services again!”

Juan L.

“What an absolute dream. Sydney took excellent care of my girls, and handled my asthmatic cat’s inhaler with ease. I will absolutely ask her to babysit again in the future.”

Madison D.

“Rachel did a wonderful job taking care of my anxious pup! I was stress free while traveling knowing she was in good hands, would absolutely recommend Rachel to anyone looking for pet care.”

Michelle E.

“Kristin was wonderful with our cats...did all that was asked with a fantastic attitude!! 😁 Definitely will use her services for the future.😻”

Susan G.

About: I grew up with dogs and have pet sat for family and friends over the years. I even pet sat 2 birds when I was 11, learning that I am not a bird person 😅 but I love the pups. I have a year of professional dog walking experience and am excited to be able to add pet sitting. I have helped train the family pets my whole life mostly the basics: perimeter training, no jumping, stay, sit, etc. I will implement any training techniques and goals you have been working on with your pup to be sure they keep growing. If your pup is in their final years I would love to help you make them the best. I was able to see my beloved Rocky and Zuri through all their days. Zuri's hips where too weak in the end. A almost hundred pound rhodesian ridgeback, I would carry her when needed often having her lay on blankets and pulling her around the house then lifting her out side. She was such a sweet girl her and Rocky both lived for about 14 years. I am available any day after 2pm. I work mornings so am not always availble in the mornings. During the summer this does lead to later walk times since the heat is so much. If sitting it would also mean really early walks on my work days. When am taking care of another's beloved pup I do my best to maintain their routine and any precaution their parents take. I.e. keep on the leash, watch that they don't eat stuff, crating when home alone, etc.

“Great sitter who shows up on time! This last visit, Kailee accepted a booking with less than 24 hours notice. I will be rebooking with Kailee again!”

Randall L.

“Love Lorena’s energy and passion to help! She gave my fur kids plenty of love and treats and pets! All were well taken care of and I felt confident in her care! Will definitely use again and highly recommend!”

Megan B.

“Per usual, Joann was amazing. She’s very communicative. She’s also very loving and patient towards my active little Duece :). I would highly recommend her for your pet needs!”

UNO S.

“It was so nice to be able to leave and know that out dogs were being taken care of. Alora was excellent with them, very informative, and our dogs loved her!”

Bridget Z.

“Amy came for drop in visits to take care of our four pets while we were out of town for three days. She kept us updated and everything seemed in order.”

CC N.

“Nia did a great job taking care of our dog, Lulu. Nia was very good at communicating everything she observed and all the things she did while spending time with Lulu. She really paid attention to Lulu’s behavior and mood and her notes really let us know Lulu was in good hands.”

John A.

About: I am a current veterinary technician with two dogs of my own. Experience caring for pets, administering medications, fear free certified and providing compassionate care Pet care is already part of my daily routine. As a veterinary technician and pet owner who works full time, your pets needs will come first as if they’re my own. I have a fenced yard and two friendly dogs. Pets in my care are supervised closely and fed separately for safety. When caring for pets in their own home, I follow their normal routine as closely as possible to help reduce stress while their owners are away.

“My pup was so happy and well cared for! I will definitely book again!”

Mckenzie R.

“Alayne is awesome. She is extremely professional and went the extra mile to assist me my first time using Rover. She sent pictures during every visit and took time to actually play with my furry boy. I would love to enlist her services in the future. Thank you for taking such great care of Whitten!!”

Christi D.

About: Hello, my name is Adriana. I've had dogs for a little over 10 years, along with 2 cats, and a few birds. Not all at the same time. If there is any more information about your pet that you believe I need to know I would love to be informed. If you need me to stay a little longer than planned, please let me know as soon as possible. If you would like to ask any questions please ask me through a message on here. Thank you for taking the time to check my profile. Pet care fits into my daily routine because I have a cat. So pet care is routine in my everyday life. Plus my family has pets I help take care of when I go visit. I care for pets in client's homes by following their care plan that has been provided by said client. Any additional information/ instructions will be followed to the best of my availability.

“Adriana was great. Responsive and able to help out in a last minute pinch.”

Kais H.

“Annette was sweet and took good care of my two kitties. She sent several pictures so I could see that the cats were doing fine. The house appeared to be in perfect shape when I arrived home.”

Lillian J.

“Fantastic job! Thanks for the photos and videos.”

Alex S.

About: I grew up with dogs and had cats as pets as an adult. I love both dogs and cats (and all animals) but have the most experience with these two. I can do dog walks, grooming for both dogs and cats, drop ins for feeding, bathroom and any other needs, overnight stays and longer term stays if needed! Please note: I'm happy to travel for meet & greets and bookings, but for locations more than 15 miles from me will include a travel fee due to distance and fuel costs. Please message prior to booking if you are outside this range. Thanks for understanding - it helps me keep providing reliable care for clients. Same-day requests may also incur an additional fee depending on availability. *Lastly* if you see any dates on my calendar that looked blocked off (especially if they're highlighted in yellow) you can still reach out to see if you're close enough for me to do drop in visits! Dates highlighted in yellow just mean I have another booking but I'm still able to fit in drop in visits! 😊 I work remotely so I'm more flexible, esp if I'm doing any daytime or overnight stays. I work 7 am-4 pm M-F and can easily step away from my job as needed. I'm gentle, safe, reliable, intuitive and quick to pick up on how animals are feeling. I also take into consideration any special needs animals may have.