Cat Sitting in Santa Ynez

About: Hi! I’m Maddie, a caring and trustworthy veterinary technician with 11 years of experience in veterinary medicine. I currently working as a veterinary technician in specialty medicine in Santa Barbara, and have a lot of experience with dogs and cats. I received my bachelors degree in Animal Science at UC Davis, am currently working to become a registered veterinary technician, and I have also been petsitting for 4-5 years. I have two cats of my own, but also love dogs. I am comfortable with dogs of all sizes, senior dogs, or those that have special needs or need to be medicated. Walks or check-ins are preferred due to my schedule, but overnight care can be discussed. I can’t wait to help care for your furry friends! I am available for walks or check ins early in the morning or in the evening on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. I am available for 2-3 check ins per day and walks on my days off, generally Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I love morning walks in town, so I would love to take your dogs on those walks! I care for the pets as the owners request. If they require to be crated at night I can do so, or if they must sleep in the bed and require cuddles, that can also be done! I keep the home very clean, taking out trash if needed and will often clean up before I leave. I also keep the pets feeding areas clean and change the water regularly. I can also medicate and will give medications as prescribed and as directed by the owner. I can also water plants, take the garbage cans out, or anything else needed while caring for the home.

“Mimi was so good with Kaldi . Made me feel so relaxed that I wasn't stressing being out of town ! She texted me photos of their outing . That was great to see knowing that my pup was enjoying herself and not just stuck at home . Thanks again Mimi for loving and being so nurturing to her . Sure made my day stress free !”

“Anna was amazing with our large goldendoodle Barley. Thank you for taking such good care!”

“Ryann was great with both my husky and australian sheppard! They both are very high energy dogs and she met all of their requirements. She was very good with them on walks!”

“Emily was so great with Ringo. My guy has pretty bad separation anxiety but she was so patient and caring with him. Will definitely use her again when we are back in town.”

“Michelle would be a Great care provider for your pet. Her and her daughters love all animals. They have always had dogs, cats and horses and take great care of them. Michelle and I have gone on many walks and hikes with her dogs to keep them active. I would totally trust them with my animals if only I lived closer😕.”

“Our first time using Rover and couldn't have been happier with Heather! Her photos and videos reassured us our sweet boy was in the best hands. Will absolutely use her again. Thank you Heather! ❤”

“I highly recommend Jennifer! She was accommodating, reliable, and fantastic with two my two young pups! She clearly took in everything we reviewed and went above and beyond. Thank you, Jennifer!”

“We have two cats that require drop-in visits and Ashley was super responsive and flexible. We really appreciated her prompt replies and being able to book last minute. She shared photos and made sure they had enough food and water while we were away. Would definitely recommend Ashley.”

“Kim is a HUGE animal lover. She treats my dog like it is her own; with lots of love, kisses, snuggling and playing in the outdoors. I've observed her take exquisite care of the farm animals she is responsible for. Each chicken and duck has a name and she cares for them so that they feel cared for and safe.”

“Lisa is very caring and responsible towards pets. She treats them as her very own, with so much love. She’s great and will exceed all expectations.”

“Meighan did a wonderful job watching my cat, Meepers. Meighan was careful to check on her and send me photos. She even confirmed I came back. I'd definitely book Meighan for my sitter needs in the future. I recommend her to others as well.”

“I couldn't be happier with the care my cat received while I was away. Shaundra was attentive, reliable, and kept me updated, giving me complete peace of mind.”

About: I have grown up with large dogs since I was a young child. Growing up I frequently took care of relatives' animals when they were out of town. 3 years ago, in college, I adopted my own dog when he was 6 months old. He was completely untrained and afraid. I am proud to say that he and I both put in so much work into his training. I housebroke, leash-trained, and recall trained him on my own. He knows multiple commands and gets along with dogs of all sizes. He is one of the most important things in my life so I completely understand the love and care pet owners have when it comes to choosing care for their animals! I currently work part-time and am a law student (online). I do school from home in the evenings and spend a few hours each day studying. I am available to make 2-3 visits to your home for walks/potty breaks. I have a small fenced yard, quiet neighborhood, nearby dog park, 5 minutes from Hendry's beach. My dog is large but very gentle with small dogs and puppies. He also loves to rough house with dogs his size but is never too aggressive.

“A ton of experience as a dog walker. She’s handled my 110 lb Great Pyrenees that I had and takes good care of my husky I have now. She will make sure they are well looked after and get lots of pets.”

“Collin was fantastic ! He was professional and showed up each day on time. Spent quality time with our pups and sent me a report. He really put my mind at ease and our dogs LOVED him! We would highly recommend Collin!”

“I found Paige through my dog trainer after a long search. I have a reactive dog with separation anxiety. Paige loved Zach from the start and walked him for me for many months. He never wanted to leave me but she would take him quickly running around the corner and within 30s Zach was happy and ready to run or walk. She would also take him to the beach to run! Paige is a natural at pet care and a TRUE animal lover. Zach misses her terribly. You are lucky to have her!”

“Jade is a genuine kind hearted person I know. She goes above and beyond. She loves to help anyone out! Her love for animals is amazing! She is so good with my dog cookie ! I trust her with my dog and so should you (:”

About: Working with animals is my passion. I grew up on a ranch taking care of dogs cats horses and other farm animals. I have extensive experience caring for animals of all sizes. I worked in a pet hospital in Santa Ynez for 2 years as a Kennel Technician caring for people pets. I’ve also worked on numerous ranches and farms raising livestock, and training working dogs and horses. I am a kind, educated, and responsible young person with the background and experience to back it up. I have a deep love for all animals, and specialized training in caring for dogs and horses. I am currently working Part-time in both Santa Ynez, and Ojai, CA. I am a very active and outdoorsy person so tending to animals fits in seamlessly into my weekly routines. My schedule is flexible and I am available on weekends. I live on a 10 acre fenced in property in Santa Ynez. I have one dog, a border collie named Sally. She is very friendly and loves playing with other dogs. I also have horses, and chickens on the property that I am caring for. My home is doggy heaven, with ample space for pets to run around, play, and interact with other animals. I am happy to host your pet in my home, or yours.

About: Pets have always been in my household since I was a child. Growing up, my best friend & I would hang out on his farm on the weekends where I truly connected with caring for pets. My personal activities of meditating and connecting with nature through physical activity help me connect with animals. Pet owners constantly appraise me for seeing there pet friends be calm & tranquil under my care. Leading with your heart makes pet care not a job but a loving experience for the little ones when your away from home. Time management is my strong skill with my administrative experience and can incorporate pet care during my downtimes. Also flexible if a pet has a certain schedule/ routine. Don't believe I can have pets in my household but will be checking in with the app yo disable this service to allow pets in my household.