Pet Sitting Totem Lake

About: Hi! I'm Elena, and animals have always been a big part of my life. I have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and experience in canine behavior and handling (kinology), which helps me understand dogs' needs, body language, and personalities. Before moving to the United States, I had two beloved Corgis who were part of my family for many years. Caring for them gave me hands-on experience with daily routines, training, enrichment, grooming, and recognizing signs that a dog may not be feeling well. I provide a calm, safe, and loving environment where every dog receives individual attention, plenty of affection, and care tailored to their routine. Whether your pup loves long walks, playing fetch, or simply relaxing on the couch, I'll make sure they feel comfortable and at home. I'm happy to follow your dog's feeding schedule, administer medications if needed, and accommodate any special instructions. You'll also receive regular photo and video updates, so you can relax knowing your furry family member is happy and well cared for. My goal is simple: to treat every dog as if they were my own. Although I work full-time, caring for dogs is something I genuinely enjoy and prioritize. Every dog staying with me gets at least three walks a day, plenty of playtime, love, and one-on-one attention. I organize my schedule so your pup can maintain their normal routine and feel happy, relaxed, and at home while you're away. Your dog's safety and comfort are always my top priorities. With my background in Veterinary Medicine and experience in canine behavior, I know how to recognize signs of stress or discomfort and adapt my care to each dog's individual needs. I carefully follow your instructions regarding feeding, medications, exercise, and daily routines. I never introduce dogs without permission, I always use secure leashes during walks, and I make sure every pet has a calm, clean, and supervised environment. I'll also send regular photo and video updates so you can feel confident while you're away.

“Wonderful sitter took great care of my cat while I was away. Will absolutely book again.”

Alex I.

“Mike was so kind and amazing to work with as we had an emergency need for some drop-in visits. Would definitely recommend and hire him again!”

Kristen H.

“Alex was a great caretaker for my dogs while my family and I were gone for a night. He visited 4 times for at least 30 minutes each (as promised!) From the introduction meeting and the photo updates he sent, the dogs seemed to really like him. I was so relieved to have someone trustworthy in our home. He is a great guy!”

Rick T.

“Katie was so kind and patient and I appreciate that she sent me photos of Hecate playing and moving around so I could get a good view of her body language.”

Samantha S.

About: I've had pets as long as I can remember. I have a love for animals and love taking care of them. I have experience with many different kinds of dogs and cats and have no issues in being able to catr if either or both. I've had experience with diabetic cats and older pets too. I'm currently in college so I can be busy during the weekday mornings but other then that I take care of my 2 cats at home every day, and have plenty of time to assist with others pets. I only have a cat at home who doesn't go outside, but I have dealt with large dogs on walks and am a fairly strong man, so I'll have no issues handling a couple medium sized dogs either. I'm no stranger to rough play but also love a warm gentle cuddle while reading a book or scrolling. (I may request access to your wifi so I can do homework while staying with your pets, it is not necessary to give me access if you do not feel comfortable with it, I will not take offense to you saying no, and will not treat you or your pets differently based on your answer. I swear to always give the utmost of my care and love to your pets, and treat them as if they were my own.)

“This is the second time Rebekah has taken care of our kitty girls. Rebekah is very reliable and my babies look so happy. She handles Panda’s oral medication so well. Thank you!”

Sai L.

“Cortney was amazing with our pup Rue!!! She was responsive and detail oriented and made sure to send us updates on how everything went! I came home from work to a happy dog! Definitely recommend booking with her!”

Lauren C.

“Maren was awesome! Communicative and professional. Would highly recommend. She was willing to do a meet and greet ahead of time, which I so appreciate.”

Elle H.

“Logan was great with my over excited puppy. On time, gave her good attention and walked and played with her. She came early to meet the puppy and listened to and alleviated all of my concerns walking this first time rover user through the process.”

Kimberly V.

“Anastasia did an excellent job of taking care of my two kitties. She gave detailed reports and sent lovely pictures! She followed all my instructions including playing with and brushing both of my purr-babies! I will book her again in the future!”

Angela C.

“Alexa was absolutely wonderful with Edu! She was incredibly attentive, responsible, and caring during her drop-in visits. She took such great care of my kitty and kept me updated, which gave me total peace of mind. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sweet and dedicated sitter.”

Dongqing X.

“Caroline was great with my cat. She was attentive, followed all instructions carefully, and was very detail-oriented. She even stayed longer to keep him company, which I really appreciated. I felt completely comfortable knowing he was in good hands.”

Niyousha

“So glad we found Edie. Despite an uncertain welcome by my 3 standard poodles (especially the two youngest ones), she won them over and had my spirited 4 year old boy hugging her and other one laying at her feet. She even spent time with my 20 year old kitty who mostly sleeps these days. Edie knows her way around animals and her comfort level was obviously communicated to my four legged children. Thank you, Edie!”

Monique M.

“Cory continues to take careful and loving care of my puppy Scout, who can be a handful. I come home to a happy and tired puppy in the evenings. Cory does a great job of letting him run and burn off energy!!”

Kaye B.

“Sai has been fantastic to my cats. They look forward to seeing her and are always in a great mood when I come back. I have booked her three times so far. She has always been a good communicator, takes great photos, and is punctual in caring for my pets. Strongly recommend her.”

Daniel G.

“Brittany is great. Very communicative, you can tell she is an animal lover and takes pride in the responsibility. I trust her 100% with my furry friend.”

Kelly R.

About: I am flexible with availability. Always ready to play and cuddle. Excited for any breed and levels of energy. Happy to relax or play ongoing. Currently watch a pit mix, german shepard and aussie on the regular Available weekends and some weekdays. Looking for ways to spend time with your best friend as having my own currently does not fit in with my schedule but would love to share my love. Always ensure safety first and staying vigilant and aware. Keeping them in a familiar environment or when moving to new environment keeping an eye on surrounding areas, other dogs and people and knowing each individual dog.

“Terrific! Communicates well, reliable, very easy to deal with. We felt so much better being out of town and knowing our babies were in good hands! Went above and beyond to take good care of our dog and cat.”

Sally P.

About: I’ve owned three dogs across nearly 10 years, including a Border Collie and a Poodle staying in China now. I have over five dog walking experiences back in China, sincerely love all pups and provide regular potty breaks plus daily photo updates for every boarding dog. I stay home most days in Kirkland with flexible free time. I’m fully available all weekends for boarding, and free most weekday afternoons, able to take dogs out for potty breaks every 2–4 hours regularly. I own a secure fenced backyard for dogs’ outdoor play. My two gentle spayed female dogs are staying in China now, I keep home pet-safe and send daily photo updates to owners for every boarding pup.