House Sitting Strawberry Manor

About: I’ve always had a dog in my life, both big and small, and have taken their care with the utmost importance. I’ve taken care of friends dogs many times. I work part time so I’ll have time to take care of dogs in the afternoon, weekends will be fine too most of the time. Plenty of room for them to run. I have a yard with grass that my border collie loves to play in and I’m sure your dog would too and that I can meet all your pet care requirements

“Melinda cared for Topo like he was her own. Multiple updates throughout the day with text and photos. As always we will be using Melinda again ❤️”

Nicole S.

“Taylor did a great job with my herd of fur babies! She stayed overnight with them and played with them. She sent pictures during her stay and communicated with me the whole time. I would definitely book her again in a heartbeat!”

Nikki C.

“I cannot say enough good things. Aichav is amazing. She took such great care of my dogs and house. They were looking for her this morning. Absolutely highly recommend and will be using her going forward”

Karen P.

“Lauren was great: reliable, timely, communicative with updates, dog seemed very happy when I got home.”

Tenzin P.

“Michelle was awesome. Great, responsive communicator. Showed up on time and let everything in great shape. I would definitely book her again.”

Jerel E.

“Erika was great with our dogs and very knowledgeable , we where able to trust her with our home and animals while we were on vacation. I highly recommend her and will use her again for sure.”

Jared T.

“Gabriela was great with my puppy. It was so nice being able to leave her at the hotel and not worry. I will definitely recommend her to everyone I know.”

R H.

“Apsen did a phenomenal job taking care of Phoebe, my cattle dog mix, while I was out of town. She sent photos every day and was easy to communicate with. Not only does she love animals, but she is clearly knowledgeable about them as well. We came back to a happy pup and a clean home. I would certainly book with Aspen again and would 100% recommend her services.”

David T.

“RJ did a great job watching my dog. He sent me multiple pics of her which put my mind at ease and kept in contact with me throughout the stay. Thanks for putting this dog mom at ease!”

Desiree S.

“Niiyah took great care of our cats while we were out of town. We received lots of photos and updates and it was clear that she gave our pets and home a lot of care and attention. We highly recommend Niiyah!”

Andrea M.

About: Hi there! I’m Mel. I’ve had dogs in my life for over 30 years — growing up with Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Border Collies, and Labs, and later caring for high-energy breeds like Huskies, Malamutes, Pit Bulls, and Dobermans as an adult. I’m comfortable with big dogs, strong pullers, and dogs who need real exercise, but I’m just as happy with a Chihuahua curled up on the couch. I spent 8 years as a nanny, so looking after something that depends on you completely isn’t new to me — it’s second nature. I offer house sitting, drop-in visits, and walks. I don’t board dogs in my own home, since I have a resident cat (a very opinionated tabby mix), but I’m experienced with cats too, including Maine Coons and other long-haired breeds, if you need a sitter for feline friends as well. I’ve handled the less glamorous parts of the job without blinking: medication schedules, backyard cleanup, even a dog who met a skunk face-first. My standard for every visit is simple — when you get home, your house should look better than when you left it, and your dog should be fed, exercised, and ready to sleep well. I treat your home and your animal the way I’d want mine treated. I’m self-employed, so my schedule is flexible and mostly built around dog care. I’m generally available 8am–6pm on weekdays, with some days running later. In the summer heat, I keep an eye on pavement temperature and adjust walk times so it’s safe on paws — sometimes that means earlier or later in the day rather than midday. Weekends are available with advance scheduling. I’m also happy to do drop-in visits spaced out over the day or across longer periods if that suits your dog’s routine better than a single visit. Since I don’t board dogs in my own home — I have a resident cat — all my care happens in your space, on your dog’s normal turf, which tends to be less stressful for them than an unfamiliar house. I follow whatever routine you set: meals, meds, walks, exercise. I’m comfortable administering medication, cleaning up after accidents or messes, and handling anything that comes up — I’ve dealt with a dog getting skunked, dogs with high energy who need real exercise, and the everyday logistics of keeping a home running while you’re away. My rule for every visit: your house should look better than when you left it, and your dog should be fed, exercised, and settled by the time you get home.

“Cheryl was great with my little pups and worked around their schedule- they are early risers. House was clean when I came home and most importantly, the dogs were safe.”

Lilian T.

“Keishla took great care of my large dog and cats while I was away. She even won over the affection of my more skiddish kitten! From the meet and greet, through the end of the sit, Keishla was respectful, responsive, and professional. She spent plenty of time playing with the animals, kept the house clean, and sent several updates and pictures throughout the sit. I would happily book her again!”

Michelle O.

“Susan was great and my dog immediately took to her. And then proceeded to follow her around like a little shadow for the rest of her visit. Thanks for you patience and cuddliness with my stage 5 clinger Susan!!”

Erin C.

“Alexis was the best! We would totally recommend and can’t wait to use her again. She was so communicative and really went above and beyond. She sent updates, followed the instructions we left, and even washed and remade the bed before leaving. Brisket loved the snuggles and daily walks.”

Caitin N.

“An absolute gem! Lilly was so great with my really high energy rottweiler. She sent me constant updates and photos. She left my house very neat and tidy. It was nice to come home to my happy dog and clean house.”

Jordan G.

“Karina was incredibly flexible and a life saver on short notice. She was very patient with our anxious pups and I appreciate that she kept me updated throughout the day.”

Michael D.

“Jazmine always goes above and beyond for our kitties and we are so grateful! the detailed after visit notes also give us a much needed peace of mind during our vacay ❤️ Jazmine really is the best and we don’t know what we’d do without her lollll”

Jeni K.

“Allison was amazing! Peanut was so calm and relaxed when we came home and our place was perfectly clean! We received regular updates and pictures. I think he enjoyed his vacation as much as we enjoyed ours!”

Allison S.