Dog Sitting in Strafford

“Thank you again, Katie, for all your help and kind attentiveness to Chowder! I can tell through your pictures and videos you two have tons of fun together!!”

Morgan S.

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats since I was a child. They are not like family, they are family. Many friends and relatives have entrusted me to care for their pets for short and long stays at my home where they receive love, attention, play, and care. When caring for your pets, they will not be alone for more than 4 hours at a time during the weekday. Evenings and weeknights they will not be alone for more than an hour at a time. I have a large fenced yard and close access to a public park for walks. I enjoy playing with animals and giving them attention and care.

About: Experienced in puppy training, special feeding/medication needs, and senior dogs.I have been caring for animals in some form or another for all of my life. Rest assured your pets are in good hands. I currently am a stay at home dog/bird dad! Therefore, my schedule is open, flexible, and able to suit the needs of you and your pets! Depending on your home and pets needs, I can make anything work! My wife and I have crate trained both our dogs and understand the necessity for a pet's safe place as well as time to play and socialize.

About: I’m a dedicated animal lover who relocated to Springfield, MO about a year ago, and I’m excited to continue caring for pets in my new community. I previously volunteered with the SPCA, where I gained hands-on experience working with animals of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. I pride myself on being responsible, communicative, and positive—qualities that help both pets and their owners feel comfortable and confident in my care. Whether your pet is high-energy and loves to play or prefers a slower pace, I’m happy to meet their needs. I’m very active and enjoy engaging pets with activities like fetch, walks, and interactive play. Having grown up with multiple dogs and cats, I’m very familiar with daily care routines and animal behavior. I also have experience reinforcing basic commands such as sit, stay, wait, leash walking, roll over, and fetch. In addition, I’m comfortable with bathing and providing routine grooming care based on your pet’s specific needs and breed requirements. Building trust is extremely important to me. I use clear communication and patience to create a strong bond with every pet, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and cared for—just like they would with family. Pet care fits very naturally into my daily routine because I already lead an active, structured lifestyle. I make time each day for walks, outdoor activity, and maintaining a consistent schedule, which allows me to easily accommodate feeding times, potty breaks, exercise, playtime, and check-ins. I’m flexible throughout the week and can adjust my schedule to meet each pet’s specific needs, whether that means early morning walks, midday visits, evening care, or extra attention for pets who need more companionship and activity. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals, so caring for them is something I look forward to rather than simply fitting into my schedule. I tailor my care to each pet’s unique routine, personality, and needs, whether I’m in my home or caring for them in a client’s home. My goal is to keep their environment as comfortable, consistent, and stress-free as possible. In a client’s home, I follow all provided instructions closely—this includes feeding schedules, walks, potty breaks, playtime, medications (if needed), and any specific routines your pet is used to. I also make sure your home is respected and kept clean while you’re away. I provide regular updates, photos, and communication so you always know how your pet is doing. When caring for pets in my home, I create a safe, clean, and pet-friendly environment with plenty of supervision, attention, and affection. I make sure pets get the right balance of exercise, play, and rest based on their energy level and temperament. I’m attentive to behavior, comfort, and any changes so I can respond quickly if needed. No matter the setting, I focus on building trust, maintaining consistency, and making sure every pet feels safe, happy, and well cared for.

“I am so grateful for Ara! She did amazing with my young, large dog who can be a handful sometimes. She was very attentive and went above & beyond, making sure all my animals had their needs met & enough attention and love. I appreciate the communication I received as well throughout my trip. Will absolutely be using her again!”

Kimberlee C.

About: Dogs have always been a huge part of my life, and I’ve cared for pets of all sizes, breeds, and personalities. I’ve owned dogs myself, helped care for neighbors’ pets, and walked friends’ dogs over the years. I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet, and I’ll treat yours with the same love, patience, and attention I’d want for my own. I have a flexible schedule, which allows me to be available for walks, drop-ins, daycare, and overnight care throughout the week. I understand pets thrive on consistency, and I’m happy to work with your routine to make sure they feel comfortable, cared for, and loved while you’re away. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I have a secure fenced yard and live in a safe south-side neighborhood with plenty of room for walks and playtime. Whether your pet loves to be active or prefers quiet cuddles, I’ll make sure they feel at home and cared for like family.

About: im flexible, reliable, and can do quick notice. i just wanna give our dogs the back yard that they deserve. let me love on yours too. i also offer car rides, for fur babies that love air in their face, while they hang their head out the window! i live for my dogs. they are deservedly spoiled and they actually eat better than i do.my MIL(84) loves to give snuggles and love also i have a fenced backyard and 2 friendly fur babies (a shitzhu and poodle mix) both are 20 pounds and they love to have playdates

About: Ive taken care of many different types of animals for several years but perfer dogs and cats! Your pets will be spoiled and loved on, I can promise you that! I’m currently working full time 8-5 Monday-Friday. But can come let’s your pers out to pee during the day or stay the night at your house if needed! I have a fenced in yard, but my roommate has a cat so I perfer to go to other peoples houses as she doesn’t get along with dogs.

“Mel has watched our boys a couple of times now and they just love her! We will be having her back again next month!”

Ashlie A.

About: I have grown up with every kind of animal and love them all! I have taken care of many peoples pets and will take great care of any pet I work part time so I’m always looking for things to do on my days off. I love being outside so I’d love to take your animal on however long of a walk they want I have a fenced yard and a very loving dog that is always ready to play. Most of the time that they are outside I’m out there with them playing.

About: I’ve spent five years in the world of animal welfare. From daycare to rescue, learning about canine behavior. Handling dogs that may have abnormal needs is not something I shy away from! I have a passion for making sure every dog in the world is shown the love and affection they deserve. I’m a mail carrier (ironic I know) so my schedule varies each week. I am on call most of the time but can usually work a full day and still have availability in the afternoon. I am happy to follow any routine your dog may need as well as provide any extra care I can during the time you are away. Every dog is different and thus I am adaptable to whatever you and your dog may need!

About: Hi, I’m Drew, a proud dog dad to my Doberman Azula Kiyoshi and my late Golden Retriever Marley Appa. Animals have always been a big part of my life, and I’ve spent more than 20 years caring for pets. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet. When a pet is in my care, they’re treated like family and receive the attention, exercise, and care they deserve. Whether it’s a walk, drop-in visit, boarding stay, or house sitting, I do my best to make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and well cared for while their owner is away. I invite you to read my reviews from other pet parents who have trusted me with their pets. I have a flexible schedule and can often accommodate last-minute bookings, including weekends. When your pet stays with me, their routine and comfort are my priority. I have a flexible schedule and more then willing to take last minute request on the weekends. Your pup schedule becomes my schedule. I am flexible. When your pet is in my care, they will be in a safe, calm, and loving environment. I treat every pet like family and make sure they feel comfortable, relaxed, and well cared for while you are away.

About: I’ve always had my own animals, including two dogs and a cat, so caring for pets has always been a big part of my life. I’ve also watched many pets for family and friends, giving me experience with different personalities and needs. I’m an animal lover to my core and would truly love the opportunity to meet and care for your pet, making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away 🐾 I’m an early high school graduate doing Rover full-time, available 7 days a week. I’m active and love daily walks and playtime to keep pets happy and healthy! I provide attentive care in your home, following your pet’s routine for feeding, walks, and playtime. I make sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable, giving them plenty of attention while respecting your space and home.

About: I spent time as an animal cruelty investigator for Escambia County Florida, and another couple years as a lead care technician for a no-kill facility. I also do basic obedience, as well as some therapy, service, and K-9/working dog training. I work for myself out of my home shop on my own schedule. I can typically work you in for whatever time works best for you. I have converted my garage into a pet friendly play area, and I make sure to keep my eyes on the pups at all times when they are in my care to ensure their safety, whether that's in your home or mine, the park, or a walk around the block.

“Linda is the finest individual we have used for drop-in visits with our Maltipoo puppy, Maggie. She is full of love for all dogs. Totally dependable. My wife and I count her as a friend. Will definitely do future bookings with her.”

Phil H.

About: I have taken care of lots of animals for family and friends! I also have dogs and cats myself and love meeting new ones to love on!! I am a GM for a wellness spa so I make my own schedule so I can usually work with people on when they need me!! I love animals and love meeting new ones with different personalities. With that I know every dog has there own routines and likes and dislikes and I am more than happy to learn about them and help them!!

About: I've taken care of friends dogs and cats as well as my own over the last 15+ years. I treat others pets like my own. I have pretty much open availability to work with many different schedules for pets and their owners. I'm pretty flexible to work with any hours needed. I have extra crates if needed. I let animals out frequently and we always make sure no doors are left open that animals could get out of. We do not crate at night unless owners would prefer that or if it is a puppy. Home full time so can provide many different types of care depending on each pets specific needs. We do have kids in the home at all times. We keep doors closed and stairs gated so we can keep a close eye on all animals in our care. We feed all dogs in separate areas so there's no chance of food aggression.

“Jill did a wonderful job! She went above and beyond for us. We returned home to happy and healthy pets. I would 100% recommend her to care for your pets.”

Maegan N.

About: I have taken care of my own pets and friends, and neighbors for the past years since i was at least 13. I love animals and every kind! This is basically my job right now as a stay at home momma so i’m always here or always available to your pet for whatever they need! I have a front yard that is not fenced. I have 2 doggos and a one year old, we are a very pet friendly home :) My dogs are good with other dogs as well and my daughter loves dogs!! Me and my husband have a pretty good schedule so someone is usually always here with our pets.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs my entire life—both big and small. I’ve aways been interested in dog training and care. I have had my dog for the past 5 years--she is off leash trained, walks in heel, and gets along super well with other dogs. I am a third year medical student, managing my studies and my own dogs life! I have a fairly flexible schedule and love hanging out and caring for dogs. I live in an apartment, so my own dog gets at least two walks a day. We walk on the trails around Springfield and love to explore the parks.