Pet Sitting in Smithville

“Christie is amazing with animals. Every time my dog gets to see her she gets so very excited. Christie is very trustworthy, and she has such a soft heart for animals. Your animal would be very happy to stay with her because of all the attention and love that he or she would get. I would highly recommend Christie as a pet caregiver.”

About: I’ve loved animals my whole life and have owned pets for a large portion of it. I’m here to help you and your pets feel more comfortable while you’re away! I’m mostly available for drop in visits (I work from home) and occasional home stays. The thing is, I know how I want my kitties to be treated while I’m away and the level of care I expect is pretty high. I want to provide that to you and your pets, so expect lots of pictures, notes about how they’re doing and your home, and anything else you need while you’re away. Feel free to reach out with any questions or if you want to schedule a meet and greet! Looking forward to hearing from you and your pet(s)! I work from home so I’m mostly available for drop in visits but can accommodate an occasional home stay. I’m not available for boarding at this time. I will take plenty of notes during our meet and greet to ensure I get everything down that needs to be done while you’re away. Anything that goes wrong you’ll immediately get a message from me but usually that won’t happen. Pets will get food, fresh water, cuddles, play time, or anything else you deem necessary during our visits!

“Garrett is a trust worthy sitter. He is very good at following instructions. Garret took the time to meet the dogs ahead of time and they were left in good hands. Recommend and will book again.”

“Ella was so good with our elderly dog. We are so glad to have found her. She spent more time than any other sitter we’ve had. I highly recommend her.”

“Marsha has always taken excellent care of all of my pets! She even taught me how to bottle feed a newborn kitten :) I would highly recommend her!”

About: I’ve always had an affinity for dogs. I love dogs of all sizes, breeds, and conditions. My first dog was a massive chocolate lab, Buddy. He was rescued off the streets of Houston, and immediately made himself at home in our household when I was young. Ever since Buddy, I have made it a habit to bring home 6 other dogs (some without my parents permission while I lived at their house 😅 - don’t worry my parents were only disappointment for all of 5 minutes and then they fell in love with every dog I’ve brought home! 🤪) I adopted a Great Dane named Cleo when I was 22 years old and in college. I made it a priority for me to come home in between classes to take Cleo out of the house multiple times daily. Once she was old enough to take on the world together, we were frequently found at coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, Home Depot, etc. We went everywhere together. Our favorite spot was the San Marcos river or Colorado river for swimming and sun bathing! In 2021, Cleo became disabled with a debilitating disease called Wobbler’s disease. It takes a special kind of person to take care of a disabled animal. I prided myself in my ability to make her comfortable, and I made sure I accommodated my day-to-day to make sure she lived the best life she possibly could for the rest of her days. She loved her walks, so you could probably find us walking around the neighborhood every single night. In 2022, we brought home a miniature Australian Shepherd named Penny! And boy, does she have a lot of energy! She needs at least 3 walks a day and usually more than that! 😂 she loves car rides and trips to Starbucks for her pup cup, of course! All of this to say, I am well-versed in taking care of dogs! Whatever your needs are, whether it be helping your dog take necessary pain medication, disability accommodations, or wearing out a super energetic pup, I am here to help!! I currently am working on a hybrid schedule, so I am working remote towards the back-half of the week! I am available every other Wednesday, and every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I mostly spend my weekends at home, so I have a pretty open schedule! Please reach out to me if there is a special time you need me to drop in and/or walk your pet, so I can try my best to accommodate you. I am capable of crating your dog if that is what you need after we are back from our walk or working on training while you are away! Safety is my number 1 priority when it comes to your pet. I will never push your dog’s limits, and I am very patient with anxious or fearful dogs. I will take extra precautions when leashing your dog for the walk, and I will make sure to never leave your dog un-attended.

“Savannah is so professional and knowledgeable! We really appreciate her taking the time to meet our pets and take care of them! Will definitely request her services in the future.”

“Destinee was wonderful with my fur babes and sent me photos and updates every time she came by for a visit.”

“Paloma LOVES animals she treats my pets as if they were all family... she is very good at training and taking care of any kind of pet... attends to all their needs....”

“Katherine was fabulous! I had to change my dates a couple of times and she was flexible and accommodating. She took excellent care of Jack and Myla (who can be a handful) while I was with my family on a day trip. She followed all care instructions and took GREAT pictures! Will definitely recommend and be using her in the future!”

“Dani did a great job with my two boys and I would gladly use her again. She provided updates with each visit and included photo. Dani would go above and beyond when the boys made a mess or additional help was requested!”

“Diego was awesome and really went above and beyond! Super impressed and will be booking again!”

“Kylee was amazing with our Great Pyrenees Ghost! We had to be away for a night and she was able to come and let him out for us, play with him and feed him while we were gone. It was so convenient and ghost loves her!”

About: I’ve always had animals from a young age from small bunnies to big horses. We have an excellent relationship with Welch Veterinary Clinic and Hartland Grooming if you want us to take your dog for a doggy spa day. My 15 year old daughter, Brittan and I spend time to take care of our pets and we love your pets like our very own! We live on a farm, we have four friendly dogs for playmates. We take the dogs on walks on the back roads, lots of playtime, and snuggles at night. We have a small crate for small dogs, and a small room area for big dogs and also a fenced in yard and outdoor kennel.

“Valerie is the best! She took great care of our dog who normally won’t follow anyone but family around. I could tell Pepper looked forward to their visit everyday.”

“Brianna was punctual, showed sincere interest in our animals. We have a bunch, didn’t seem overwhelmed. Will definitely be reaching out to her again. Would recommend!?”

“Alison stopped by to let our dogs out while we were on a day trip and I didn’t have to worry at all. She always sends us pictures and videos of our fur babies as well as great updates on how they’re doing. Our dogs love her so much as well.”

“Thank you again for such wonderful care of our pets!”

“Abi has been amazing to work with! She was always on time, communicated promptly, and sent photos throughout the day which was greatly appreciated. I would trust her to watch my pup any day, thank you for everything!”

About: My first dog found me shortly after I was stationed at my first base. The day I met Bruce I felt companionship. After he moved on and I got out of the military, Tank found me. He thought me how animals can help you heal. We’ve been best friends 12 years now! I just want to give back and help dogs. That’s why I find this so great. Just to get a dog out for some needed exercise or to get some time with a human so they aren’t alone for a weekend. I do great with Bully breeds. I leave my dogs at home. I work different seasonal jobs. I’m available almost always during the cold winter months. Just moved to Bastrop for the winter. Looking for new clients For walking your pets I’m always aware of my surroundings to keep them safe. I understand all days are different and can take time to earn their trust.