Cat Sitting in Tea

“Zach did a wonderful job taking care of my kitties and mice! Though he didn't have a lot of experience with mice, he jumped right in and was ready to learn! He was reliable and even came back over when my lock wasn't working correctly to make sure my animals weren't alone! Thank you!”

Renata H.

“Trudy was timely and professional, spent time playing with/petting my cats while I was away! It is nice to have somebody give them human interaction rather than a stop and go. Would book again!”

Rachel D.

“This was an extremely last minute booking, but Kindra was so kinda and professional to stop in and take care of my new kittens when I was unable to get home as originally planned. Extra thankful, plus she took photos to share!”

Gloria B.

“Olivia was fantastic! She sent daily pictures, thorough updates and cleaned up any messes my cats made. She is so sweet and genuine. It’s always a little nerve wracking trying a new sitter for your animals but she made me feel at ease right away and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone.”

Jesi R.

“Our cat is usually timid around strangers but he was comfortable around Emma right away. We got lots of pictures and she was great to work with!”

Kaitlyn A.

“Great communication and updates! Very friendly and felt like our pup was in good hands!”

Hannah D.

“Great dog watcher! She was very communicative and even helped out with the storm coming. Marley can be challenging so she was very patient with her. Thank you so much Jackie hope to have you back in the future!!”

Erin E.

“Michelle was amazing and helped us last minute with our two pups. Everything was awesome and she was super communicative the entire time. Highly recommended!”

Matt D.

“We were able to enjoy a vacation knowing our anxious dog was well loved. McKenzie showed him all the love and went above and beyond by taking him on walks!”

Jaime C.

“Casandra was great! My cats don’t usually warm up to people right away. Well, at least LuLu but she got both girls out to play and get some loving! I got daily updates and pictures which all pet parent needs to make sure that they’re doing well.”

Deb M.

“Chressie did a wonderful job checking in on our pups on Saturday and Sunday when we were gone for most of the day. Even though it was a last-minute request she was very flexible & gave several options for a meet & greet. She did great with all our quirky dogs. She sent updates & pictures & was professional & prompt! She even brought our packages inside!”

Angi W.

“Mikayla was so great with our cats, even when they got into trouble and made a mess. She sent us great photos and I'm confident that our cats were well cared for while we were gone!”

Gillian R.

About: It would be my pleasure to help care for your pets while you are away. I grew up with an assortment of pets and have owned a handful of pets of my own, including dogs, cats, hamsters, fish and birds. I have also provided care for a guinea pig. I work full time Monday - Friday, I have flexible lunch breaks to allow for drop-in services. My evenings and weekends are pretty open for spending longer amounts of time in your home to provide companionship for your pets. I prefer caring for your pets in your/their home. This allows for a comfortable, familiar environment while receiving care from someone new. When possible, initial meet and greets prior to first visit is appreciated. I like to be a friendly, familiar face when possible.

“Jamie did an excellent job watching all our pets, even the chickens! She took lots of pictures and gave us great updates on each of our four legged ones. We will definitely reach out to her next time we go out of town. Thanks Jamie!”

Debbie F.

“I appreciate the love and care Breanna provided my two kitties while I was away. I felt very comfortable leaving them in her care which included administering insulin injections to my special needs cat. Thanks Breanna!”

Elizabeth K.

About: There have been at least dogs in my home my entire life. Even before I could talk, there was a family dog and my dad's hunting dogs around me from the time I was born. I received my first dog when I was seven and when I left for college, I got my first dog on my own and made sure that all of his healthcare was up-to-date and preventative instead of reactive. Ever since I was nine, I also lived on a farm in northern SD, so I also have experience with horses, cows, outdoor cats, bunnies, sheep, and hunting dogs. Since my graduation in 2007, I have owned dogs and ferrets but my friends tend to ask me to take care of their animals, so I also have experience with birds, indoor cats, sugar gliders, and bearded dragons. With dogs, I have the most experience with the following breeds due to owning them at some point in my life: poodles, dachshunds, corgis, and shiba inus. My family and friends have allowed me to also get experience with great danes, bloodhounds, golden retrievers, german short-hairs, brittany spaniels, rotties, pitties, bernadoodles, aussiedoodles, beagles, shitzus, and mixed breeds. I have a professional-grade washing station in my downstairs bathroom (my husband and I own the house we live in) and I brush my dogs' teeth every other day. I have administered subcutaneous injections to pets (dogs, cats, and horses) and everyday I ply our particularly picky shibas with vitamins and/or medication. If your pet has any special needs, do not hesitate to ask me as I there is a good chance I am already familiar with it. If not, care details from you will be strictly followed. In December 2021, I had a stroke that compromised my vision (double when I am not focusing on something and blurred on the sides), my balance (I am allowed to walk places but cannot run/jog yet but maybe someday), and my energy (I cannot be go-go-go 6-8 hours during the day but have more than enough energy to devote to pets in bursts). Although I graduated with my law degree in 2017, my "day job" is substitute teaching in the Sioux Falls school district and I work with kids aged 6-18 and am most often assisting special needs children. If you are interested in dog daycare, then he or she will be just included in part of the shiba pack that I have. Someone will be home with them at all times unless there is an emergency, as my husband works from home and I only have to run errands a couple times a week. If you are interested in overnight, I try to stay close to whatever routine has been established both in my home or yours. My pups sleep in our bed with us, but larger dogs likely won't fit. We have large dog beds to offer, but they sometimes like their own crate because it feels safe to them. If you are more interested in me coming to your home to take care of your dog, I will visit the home at 8:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:00 pm unless you have preferences. Other pets have schedules and needs that are vastly different, so it would be a negotiating thing. My friends call me the crazy pet lady because I love pets of all shapes and sizes, even if I am limited in what I can have myself. My husband consistently reminds me that Sioux Falls has a legal limit to how many animals you own, or I would probably have all the animals. I also like to keep owners up-to-date on their animals and take pictures/videos of their babies every visit. My pack of shibas are spoiled, so I'm not sure if my care is normal or "extra", but any dog that enters my space would have the same care. I know that my knowledge is limited for other pets and so care/spoiling is only within the parameters set by the owners. The pack is let outside to a completely fenced in yard around 8:00 am, again at noon, and then whenever they would like until their last outing around bedtime at 10:00 pm. Treats that are either homemade or meat-based (predominantly because my middle shiba is picky) are offered with most outings, as my youngest has come to expect it. Every other day, they get their teeth brushed but they actually look forward to it ever since I switched to a toothpaste they seem to love. Then they get cosequin every night for their joints. The two older shibas are fed once in the morning and once in the evening, while the youngest is freefed.

“Miranda was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was prompt, detailed and went above and beyond for our cat when we were away. Will definitely use again and would highly recommend!”

Amanda F.

“Samantha was the best sitter for my scared, former feral, kitty. She was able to coax her out of hiding and give her lots of TLC. She kept in touch with me every day and sent pictures of my kitty so I could see how she was doing. I felt comfortable having her come into my place. I highly recommend her!”

Kristi C.

“Morgan is a FABULOUS dog sitter!! We highly recommend her!! She is on time, professional, kind & caring. She gives us a daily report card, which is so appreciated!! Thank you Morgan for being such a wonderful dog sitter & person. 🥰”

Kristi R.

“Kari J was great with our boys. We booked her last minute, never having used this app before. She was great about leaving updates and pictures of our dogs!! Very prompt response times! Will be using her again. Highly recommend!”

Mckenzie S.