House Sitting in Saint Johns

About: i love animals and have many experiences of caring for them. my grandma has had 15 cats in her home at once and we even have a snake! when i was growing up we had an iguana named lizzie. i personally have a 5 year old dog named boba she is a corgi/mini aussie and i have 3 cats. Nala, laya and cleo. i have experience pilling cats and having to give meds every day twice a day! pets are like kids and i treat every animal as if they are their owners child. i know i would want someone to treat my animals as their own too! i am very flexible on days and times especially while not in school right now. i attend michigan state university in the fall and spring so those times are a little more tricky! my cats have fresh water and food every day. they get their litter completely changed once a month. their boxes are scooped twice a day morning and night. they also get morning and night treats. my dog is similar she gets taken out 2-4 times daily. she gets treats twice a day and she has a ton of toys to pick from to play with!

“Absolutely phenomenal, did great with both of the pups, and even the cat who sometimes doesn’t like people. Numerous photos throughout her stay and always keeping us informed throughout the day. Very highly recommend and will be booking again.”

Nathan H.

“Angela was so incredible with our two dogs and cat. This was our first time utilizing a house/pet sitter, and it was so comforting with her. We received pictures and updates daily, and the sweetest report card with photos and note upon returning home. I can’t wait for our next trip knowing our home and babies are safe with her!”

Taylor M.

About: I am available for dog walking or drop in visits over Labor day weekend. I took care of my childhood animals since I was 10. As a teenager a would walk the neighbors dogs and care for their cats and dogs while they went on vacation. As an adult I have had many dogs and cats and a hermit crab called Spidey. I have cared for Animals from puppy/kittyhood to geriatric age. I am retired and when you book me for a house sitting know that I will stay with your fur baby from the time you leave until the time you return.I have been with some animals as pass over the rainbow bridge and have comforted the fur parent. I have administered medicine including insulin to animals. Having a nursing background helps with giving meds. I am a retired RN. I am reliable and caring. Your dogs will have plenty of play time ,nice walks and lots of cuddles. If your cat is anything like mine they will let you know when they are done playing I have a large fenced in yard. Simara enjoys running and playing keep away with her orange football. Obi likes to walk the perimeter. If the owner does not have a yard I will bring the dog to my house to run the fenced yard. I keep my dogs inside just incase my clients animal dose not do well with other animals. In the summer I fill up the baby pool and the dogs romp around in it to cool off

About: I've taken care of dogs since I was a teenager. I specialize in mastiffs. If your working on training your pets let me know and I'll continue the training to help your pets keep that muscle memory. I work full-time during the week. My schedule during the week opens from 0600-0900, 1100-2pm, and 5pm-1130pm. Saturday and Sunday I am completely open for dog sitting, drop ins, and boarding. IF YOUR PET IS WELL, POTTY TRAINED, AND CAN BE LEFT ALONE I AM OPEN FOR BOARDING DURING THE WEEK. I do drop ins on my lunch hour. I Have a fenced yard lots of room for playing with toys and balls, I have one pet myself that will keep your pets company. If you prefer my babies not to be around yours for any reason I will accommodate you. Also if your prefer your pet to be crated I am able to do that as well.

“Nick is truly the best! Nick is a great guy and so trustworthy. We left our yellow lab, Bodi with Nick for 5 days and came back to a spotless house and a well taken care of dog. Nick was thoughtful enough to give us daily updates on how things were going along with pictures. He is truly a natural with dogs and can tell how much he loves animals, our Bodi took to him right away. Definitely will be requesting Nick for future dog care and highly recommend him. Nick is a true gem who went above and beyond without being asked.”

Maria N.

“Cindy was fantastic! She went above and beyond to make sure our fur baby felt comfortable while we were away. She was professional, punctual and made us feel 100% at ease while we were away. Highly recommended ❤️”

Christina S.

“Abby was amazing! This was our first time leaving our dog with someone other than family or a close friend. Abby made us feel at ease, comfortable, and worry free on our wedding weekend! Abby has a great personality, attentive, and communicated with us. Gracie was looking through the house for her after we left so we know she loved her as well! We definitely plan on using Abby again. Highly recommend!”

Andrea K.

“So many good things to say! We have two dogs and have had Ashley dog sit and do daily visits. She has done great at both and we will continue to use her. She kept us up to date while we were away and took good care of our guys.”

Amy G.

“Chris has watched Sadie 2 times now, he has taken excellent care of our home and our very anxious old lady. He’s very enjoyable person to chat with as well and made us feel very comfortable entrusting him. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to use him exclusively if his schedule permits it.”

William F.

“Matalyn did a fantastic job dog sitting for us and we highly recommend her! She accepted the job pretty last minute, and sent us photos of our sweet pup while we were away for the weekend. We’ll definitely use her again!”

Julia M.

“Kyanna gave appropriate updates and gave good communication on handoffs. Already rebooked for next trip.”

Lindsey R.

“I want to thank you so much for the amazing job you did caring for our boys. We found them in such good spirits upon our return: calm, loving, wanting to play, a real testament to your care! And your updates were phenomenal, we really didn’t worry about their well-being because of the photos of food and playtime! Plus, thanks for being so thoughtful about taking out the trash etc. You are the gold standard!”

Isabella C.

About: I grew up around pets. I am very active & can be energetic with your pet. I can play & run (if needed). I love to be around and to spend time with animals. I am very aware of how to take care of an animal. I can spend a good bit of time taking care of them as long as it fits into my schedule! I am flexible with my visits and can come multiple times a day if my schedule doesn’t conflict that day. I work full time, but I have flexibility with having to be in the office so I am able to work with most pet schedules. I also don’t work on the weekends and am usually in town. I can play with pets for hours or just be there to make sure they’re taken care of if they’re more of a shy and/or lazy breed.

“Lauren's such a sweetheart! She came for a meet and greet and immediately I felt comfortable to leave her with my home and my dog! We left for a week and I was updated daily with pictures and/or videos of my dog on fun walks or just looking comfy and happy and our home looked great on return!”

Kim M.

About: Growing up I have always had a love for animals. My very first job included working in a boarding dog kennel. Since then I have became the go to dog sitter for my friends and family! I have taken courses on animal science that have helped me to become more knowledgeable on caring for animals. I have two cats and a shepherd/lab mix that I greatly adore!😊 I am a recently graduated student with a highly flexible schedule. I do have a daytime job, however I am lucky to have the opportunity to come and go when needed I am passionate about providing attentive and stimulating care to all pets, treating them with the same love and dedication as my own. I have much respect for others homes and personal spaces and will not cross boundaries😊

“I booked Nichole on 8-12-23 to watch my dog Keno overnight in my home. Nichole was very respectful of the house/property and followed my instructions. My dog was well taken care of and I was glad she was able to stay in the home and not at a kennel. I would most definitely hire Nichole again.”

Monique D.

About: For years I dogsat for my aunt's tennis-ball-loving Labrador retriever and affectionate flat-coated retriever, my friend's dutiful old English sheepdog and mischievous Polish lowland sheepdog, and my friend-of-a-friend's terrier. Now I've moved to an area where I know much fewer people, so I'm getting on Rover to expand my reach and start spending time with dogs again. On most days I have lots of excess energy, and I find it hard to say no when a dog wants to play, so you can expect your dog to have some entertainment when I watch him. (If for whatever reason your dog is restricted from exercise I can handle that too, though I always find it sad to see.) I also enjoy giving rubs, and people are always impressed at how much face-licking I can stand. I've had to deal with my share of unusual incidents during dogwalking (including once having to lift a strange dog up by the scruff of his neck because he was attacking the dogs I was walking), so I feel ready for just about everything in that regard. I am presently working a full-time temporary job that is expected to end in early August 2025. During this time I will only be available for pet care from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays, while on weekends I am typically available all day. I like to spend frequent outdoors time while dogsitting, both walks and yard play. I am comfortable with sleeping in the same bed as your dogs if this is desired.

“Olivia and Bri were both AMAZING. We had to leave suddenly for 11 days for a family emergency. Our two dogs, Frankie and Shadow, needed someone to take care of them and treat them as well as we do. These ladies were so great with our doggies and took very good care of our home while we were away. They gave us updates and pictures so we could see them when we were missing them. They followed all our directions for care and for our home perfectly. We will definitely be using them again in the future. Our sweet dogs were super happy and relaxed when we returned and we are so grateful for Olivia and Bri.”

Tiana C.

“First time leaving our dog and Megan did a great job staying with him. Was very prompt when we sent her messages and was always there when asked her to come over prior to us leaving. Rocky was well taken care of and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you Megan!!”

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