Pet Sitting Santa Fe Trails

About: I’ve cared for dogs my entire life, including managing multiple dogs in my own home. I’m very comfortable with different personalities, sizes, and needs—including large and giant breeds. Dog Preferences & Handling Notes: For safety and physical health reasons, I am not able to accommodate: heavy leash pullers, highly dog-reactive dogs, dogs with a history of lunging/dragging handlers, or multiple large high-energy dogs requiring significant physical restraint. I’m best matched with: leash-trained dogs, senior dogs, lower-to-moderate energy dogs, gentle giant breeds, and dogs with solid walking manners. This helps ensure a safe and positive experience for both your pets and me. I pay close attention to behavior, body language, and routines to ensure each dog feels safe and comfortable. I’m reliable, detail-oriented, and treat every dog as if they were my own. I understand the importance of calm, confident handling. I take a thoughtful, no-drama approach to pet care—dogs tend to settle quickly in my environment. I offer flexible scheduling for drop-in visits and dog walking throughout the week. I’m available for morning, midday, and evening visits depending on your pet’s routine. I keep my schedule intentionally manageable so I can be reliable, on time, and fully present for each visit. I provide drop-in visits and dog walking in your home environment, where your dog is most comfortable and secure. I do not offer boarding in my home. I’ve found that dogs do best when they can stay in their own space with their familiar routine, scents, and surroundings. For safety, I only accept dogs that are well-managed, non-aggressive, and manageable on leash. I’m not a good fit for dogs with a history of biting, high reactivity, or uncontrolled behavior. My approach is calm, consistent, and attentive. I focus on creating a safe, low-stress experience for each dog while maintaining clear communication with owners. Attention to detail when it comes to pet care is paramount.

“Julie did a phenomenal job with our two cats. She is quick to respond and follows through with what she says. I would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone.”

William J.

“Pat was wonderful! She loved my babies and kept us up to date on how they were doing. I trust her and would highly recommend her to others. We will definitely be using Pat again on our next trip!”

Lindsey M.

“Amazing!! Love having her take care of my boys. Keeps me updated, pictures each visit. Know my dogs are in the best hands when I can’t be there!!!”

Lera F.

“Mikelah has been so great! She is punctual and always leaves a great overview of her time with my dog. She always takes lots of photos and it looks like he is having the best time with her. I’d book again without hesitation!”

Jaclyn S.

About: I’ve lived with animals my entire life, be it dogs, cats, fish, you name it! I’ve helped animals on their last legs, or their first steps! I’m very durable, so puppy or kitten bites don’t faze me! As it stands, I am free to care for your animals any time you need it! During the day, overnight, or even during long trips! I give the animals in my care the utmost respect and care, and I make sure to follow the guidelines set by you all for them! I am gentle with all animals, so your pets are safe in my hands!

“Tim is amazing! I have 3 emotionally high maintenance dogs that wary of strangers & uncomfortable with big change. Tim had them completely won over in a very short period of time! We just returned home & I think they were disappointed it was us & not him! He’s professional & reliable. We will definitely use him again!”

Sherri S.

“Jessica fulfilled a last minute request for me to drop in on Bella. She was responsive and provided excellent service. She also provided several pictures. I would use her again!”

Traphena L.

“Did great with Johnny and took great care of him while I was at work!”

Jenny C.

“Courtney has watched our pets countless times. She has always done a great job documenting each visit and by the photos you can tell our pets are being loved and cared for. Recommend Courtney 100%.”

Yunnan C.

“Emilie did a fantastic job of caring for our cats Cooper and CJ while we were gone. She was extra patient with our blind 16 year old kitty who requires a little extra attention and medication. She arrived as scheduled, followed all our instructions, and the cats seemed very happy when we got home. I recommend Emilie and would not hesitate to use her again.”

Juli B.

“2nd time booking with Brittney. Always wonderful to have her swing by and check in on our cats. She always does a great job with updates and pictures. Will definitely book her again!”

Kelli M.

“Luna Lu loves being spoiled by her pet sitter! I feel so comfortable now when I have to leave her knowing she is in good hands. Kristin has been amazing!!”

Lorena R.

“Wonderful dog sitter! Caring, reliable, and treated my dog like family. I highly recommend and will definitely book again.”

Romy S.

“Matthew is awesome! Great communication and appreciate the care he takes when popping in on our cats. We will continue to use Matthew as our go to cat sitter.”

Amanda W.

“Jenna was an absolutely lovely sitter to our little Pearl, who liked her a lot and took to her from the get-go. She’s very professional yet friendly, very responsible, and reliable. We hope to keep working with her in any other occasion we might need Pearl taken care of, as we’re extremely pleased with her.”

Caly Q.

About: Going on vacation, need a getaway, or just take a break? Trustworthy and reliable house and pet sitter can help. Need a companion to supervise your kids, pets, and elderly family? Caring for your loved ones at home, while they do their normal routine and activities, to be cozy and comfortable. I love being around people, kids, and pets doing activities, conversing, or just quietly keeping them company, if preferred. My experience includes property management, substituting in public schools, volunteer at animal shelters and rescues, helped with community cats, and also watch my own critters along with friends and family. I do have a part-time property management career during the day but can schedule you early mornings and late afternoon evenings, as well as weekends, and holidays. Visits and tasks are personalized with your instructions, to meet your needs. Let me know if I can assist you with anything and get some spare time on your hands to do more!

About: For years I have dog sat for family, friends and coworkers. I just love pets, I’m kind of crazy about them. I’m looking to expand my doggie adventures with nice walks and plenty of exercise. I’m also available for drop ins and overnight stays. I work near the airport, so I also pet sit in the Stone Oak/Hollywood Park area. I’m currently working full time for an engineering firm, Monday through Friday. I’m available Saturdays and Sundays pretty much all day. I’ll be available a few days during the week, but after 5 pm and maybe during lunch (depending on distance). I won’t be offering boarding services, but I do have three pets. My dog is 7, two cats are 9 and 5. My dog, Sadie Girl, loves taking walks and people watching. So, I will definitely care for your pets as if they were mine.

About: I've always had dogs and cats growing up and have been caring for them since I was a tiny human; walking dogs that are bigger than me, bottle feeding a kitten, cleaning up after a litter of puppies, giving old puppers their medicines. I've been responsible for playing, walking, training and feeding the pets of my friends and family for years. I'm comfortable with dogs of any size. I'll be using your preferred cues/commands and plenty of pets/cuddles with your pupper for them to be super comfortable with me. Besides my Shepherd mix that always wants my attention, I have a flexible schedule, giving me plenty of time to walk and play with your dogs! My availability is mostly open, just let me know when I can help. I take detailed notes off your instructions on your home and any special care needs, so, rest assured I'll make sure your dog is always safe and happy.

“Justice is always great with Gizmo and was sure to send me plenty of photos of him during his visit. Gizmo is partial to men and he definitely enjoys Justice's company. Justice makes my nervous boy feel at ease when I am out of town. He is definitely one of the best sitters and one of the few men in my area offering pet sitting services. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a great sitter! ”

Ale E.