House Sitting in Salt Lake City

About: I have been Dog Walking for clients for 7 years, Dog & Cat Sitting for 4 years. I grew up with two dogs and two cats, providing experience to take care of animals. Also, I have been volunteering for animal shelters for 4 years. I have experience walking tiny puppies, large Great Danes, and my 14 year-old senior poodle! Pet care is my part-time job as a Biochemistry student and it fits into my daily/weekly routine following my class schedule. Overall, I am available starting around noon every weekday, and free all day on the weekends. I will care for the pets in my client's home following their exact instructions. I have experience walking dogs out of the client's home, playing with them in the backyard, providing food, and giving medication.

“This was my first time booking with Marcia, and I will definitely be booking again! Marcia was communicative, thorough, and thoughtful. During the meet & greet she asked many great questions about my cat and my travel plans, which left me feeling confident about her care. I returned home to a clean apartment and a happy cat!”

Glynis B.

“Lauren was absolutely amazing. We will 100% have her come stay in our home again. I knew I could trust her with my 3 cats and very shy dog. They all loved her. She sent me many photos which I loved. Quick to respond to my questions. Can’t say enough good about her!”

Brooke M.

“Great job caring for my two pups!”

Chelsea K.

“Stephanie was amazing with our elderly and injured dogs. She sent regular updates, prioritized their complicated medication systems, and quickly connected with them. She took such good care of them, I highly recommend her services!”

Emily K.

“Suzy was absolutely a great hire! Our anxious dog Luna loved her. She was great about communicating with us and did well with Luna. I'll absolutely ask her to care for Luna again!”

Ashley M.

“Ashley took great care of our Denali and the apartment. She was very communicative and sent lots of photos and updates during the short time we were gone. We would definitely have her back.”

Jessica W.

“Naomi did such a wonderful job with our dog! She stayed in our home with Nellie for a week and kept Nellie company, exercised her, provided great updates, and tended to our house as if it were her own. We are so appreciative to Naomi and would most definitely hire her again!”

Carly P.

“August is absolutely the best, caring and responsible pet sitter. We felt so comfortable and at peace knowing our fur babies were being taken such good care of. We will definitely be reaching out again for future sitter needs.”

Paige C.

About: I have many years of pet sitting experience, working with healthy and unhealthy pets. I can give oral and injected medications, I’ve worked with pets who need physical therapy exercises, and I work with all ages of cats and dogs! I just love making sure your pets are happy and healthy while you’re away. I'm active outdoors and love to take dogs for walks or runs on trails if they are up for it. I'm also a photographer and I love taking and sharing photos of pets I care for! I don't smoke or have children. I'm able to work from home so I'm fully available for long-term pet-sitting and able to give your pet my full attention! I make sure the safety and comfort of your pet is the number one priority! I'm happy to take care of your pet just as you like and make sure your space is left just how I found it. If your pet likes outdoor time I'd love to spend time in your yard or out on trails. If you pet loves indoor play time I love that as well! I've dealt with puppies and using crates and absorbent sheets if needed.

“Madelyn was fantastic. Great communication. Proactive when my dog was having a hard time with anxiety. Got home to find the animals and house very well cared for. Cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Heather R.

“Grace took great care of our 4 year old Retriever. She was responsive and provided nice updates throughout our trip. She stayed in our home and we came back to a house in the same condition as we left it. We will definitely be using Grace again for future trips.”

Emelia S.

“Efren and his dog stayed at our house and watched our dog for two weeks over holidays. He took good care of our pup and our house. He even left the place cleaner than he found it!”

Katherine & Matthew S.

About: I have experience in pet care, having watched and walked both large and small dogs ranging from 1 to 8 years old. My love for animals also extends to cats; I've raised two from just two weeks old, and they're now thriving at 13 years old. I genuinely adore dogs of all shapes and sizes, drawing from my childhood memories of a wonderful Doberman Pinscher. What sets me apart from other sitters is my background in caring for nervous dogs with anxiety and very social pups alike. I also understand the importance of special dietary needs, having cared for pets with food sensitivities. My passion for animals and diverse experience positions me to provide the best care tailored to each pet's unique personality and requirements. Pet care fits seamlessly into my daily routine since I work from home. This allows me the flexibility to dedicate time to your fur baby in the afternoons, especially when you might be busy or unable to provide them with the exercise and attention they need. I enjoy incorporating walks and playtime into my day, which not only helps keep your pet active and happy but also gives me a chance to bond with them. It's a win-win situation where I can help ensure your pet gets the care and stimulation they deserve while fitting it into my own schedule. Caring for pets in my home or my client's home involves several key aspects tailored to their individual needs. 1. Ensuring a daily routine that includes feeding, walks, and playtime. This helps pets feel secure and understand what to expect throughout the day. 2. Regular exercise is essential, so I incorporate walks and interactive play sessions based on the pet's energy level and preferences. 3. I follow specific dietary guidelines provided by the pet owner, ensuring they receive the appropriate type and amount of food. I also maintain a regular feeding schedule to help with their digestion and overall health. 4. I keep the living space clean and safe. This includes grooming, cleaning litter boxes, and ensuring fresh water is always available for the pets. 5. I create a safe environment by removing any potential hazards. 6. I prioritize building trust and bonding with pets through affection and attention. This helps them feel more comfortable and reduces any anxiety they may have when their owners are away. 7. For clients, I provide regular updates and photos during my visits, so they can stay informed about their pets' activities and overall well-being. Ultimately, I strive to create a nurturing and engaging environment for pets, whether at my home or theirs, ensuring they feel loved and well cared for during their owner's absence.

“Mark has a gentle demeanor which helped our brand new pup feel comfortable very quickly with a new human. The pets were happy when we returned and the house was in great shape. Would absolutely book again!”

Maria H.

“Andrew did a great job with our 6 month old puppy. He was a clean and tidy house guest that took great care of our sweet puppy. He sent plenty of pictures, fed her, walked her and gave her the meds she needed twice a day. We’d be more than happy to have him watch our puppy again in the future.”

Alyssa L.

“Took great care of our high-energy dog and 2 cats! Wonderful communication & updates throughout. Absolutely hope to continue having Ashlyn’s help looking after our little ones when we travel!”

Ben W.

“Sloan did an amazing job taking care of my cat, Mac, while I was away. She sent thoughtful daily updates, and it was clear from the photos and messages that Mac was happy and well cared for. She also took great care of my place—everything was just as I left it, if not better. I would absolutely book her again without hesitation!”

Finley K.

“Grecia was amazing! She made sure our puppy got exercise and walks! She also made sure that she had a friend to play with, which made our dog very happy! Our dog had such a good time, I think she was a little sad to have us home, haha!”

Natilee H.

About: We're a happy, clean, educated, highly experienced husband & wife housesitting team who love caring for animals and homes together. We've had steady stream of our own pets constantly for our entire lives up until last November, 2024 when we re-entered the world of full-time housesitting. Prior to that, we'd been full-time pet sitters for several years as well as occasional sitters, boarders, and pet fosterers. My husband graduated in zoology and so has that additional expertise. After graduating with his zoology degree, he continued on to medical school where he earned his Optometry degree & license. He left his solo practice in 2021 & now is employed as a full-time Optometrist who works long hours everyday. I am the primary housesitter who remains throughout the day and night with my husband joining me to help housesit during the nights. We have a great deal of experience with dogs and cats predominantly, but also have experience with other pets such as birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards, snakes, chickens, fish, turtles, cows, pigs, horses, turkeys, etc. Animals and pets have always been a big part of our lives. Although not formally degreed, I studied animal accupressure, grooming, massage, nutrition, health, exercise, psychology, and training for decades. I'm constantly learning and love the time I spend with each and every pet. We have a great deal of experience in taking care of homes and properties as well. We're very accessible, easy-going, young-at-heart, responsible, dependable, yet also playful and patient. We're very clean and like to keep things tidy, fresh, healthy, and clean. We cherish our time in your homes with your pets and do all we can to be considerate, respectful, enjoyable guests in your home. We strive for repeat sits and so try to be good guests that you'll want to invite back time and time again to care for your home and pets while you're away. We can offer a variety of additional services related to the care of your pets and home if desired. We look forward to getting to meet you! We have returned to doing housesitting full time and have done it full time since last November, 2024. Although we like the "one-and-done" petsits, we especially strive for repeat sits. We prefer longer sits, but will consider shorter ones to fill in any availability gaps we have in our schedule. We only do housesits in the owner's home for overnight sits that are 2 nights and longer. We prefer longer sits. We do our best to be good guests so you'll invite us back again and again.