Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in University Area, Anchorage, AK

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Sitter Profile Image: Olga M.
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Olga M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
155 reviews
44 repeat clients
3 years of experience
University Area, Anchorage, AK, 99504

Olga took great care of my furry boi when I was out of town. I hope she's around for my future trips too because I'd absolutely hire her again

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Josey P.
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Klarissa L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Anchorage, AK, 99504

Klarissa was great with our dogs! She gave them treats and gave them much attention! She was very friendly and pleasant to have as a dog sitter.

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Sarah A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
4 years of experience
University Area, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Sarah is great with my high energy dogs! It’s hard for me to find care for them because one of my dogs is scared of strangers, but Sarah made her feel comfortable and relaxed. Very thankful and looking forward to future appointments!

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Anna Q.
Sitter Profile Image: Erica &  Christopher K.
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Erica & Christopher K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
219 reviews
71 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Erica checked in on our cat while we were out of town for a few days—she was punctual, communicative, and our cat clearly enjoyed playing with her! We will definitely contact Erica again when we need somebody to watch our cat.

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Jacob A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tudor Area, Anchorage, AK, 99508

About: My name is Jacob and I have 15 years of experience caring for mine and my family's pets. I also have approximately 4 years of volunteer experience at shelters caring for cats and dogs. I have experience walking and caring for dogs of all sizes, breeds and energy levels. From tiny pups to large, strong dogs, I'm confident handling them safely and calmly. I've worked with dogs that have behavioral challenges such as leash reactivity, anxiety, fearfulness and high energy. I'm patient, attentive, and always focused on understanding each dog's unique needs. I'm autistic, and I've found that this often allows me to connect especially well with animals. I'm very attentive to body language, routines, and subtle behavior changes, which helps me respond calmly and consistently- particularly with dogs who need a little extra understanding. My goal is to make every walk a positive, stress-free experience. My schedule is pretty flexible to do drop-in care for your pets or walks as needed. I am willing to work with clients so they can get the care they need for their pets. I am willing to do drop-in care at client's homes as needed. I can also take dogs for walks from client's homes as requested by client.

Sitter Profile Image: Melody O.
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Melody O.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
University Area, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Melody did a wonderful job sitting for our 14 year old dog and two cats. Great communication and we felt like our animals were in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelby C.
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Shelby C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK, 99504

Shelby was superb. She took care of everything we needed and was very responsive always. She sent us amazing pics of our Cat and videos of him being loved. Definitely recommending her. Thanks Shelby!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lindsey S.
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Lindsey S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Scenic Foothills, Anchorage, AK, 99504

Lindsey was great with our pups while we were gone on vacation! She was always communicating with us and giving us updates and went above and beyond to make sure they were cared for. We would without a doubt have Lindsey take care of our dogs again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria L.
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Victoria L.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Northeast, Anchorage, AK, 99504

Victoria was awesome and an absolute life saver! She is communicative and took great care to make sure my dog was taken care of, I didn’t have to worry about a thing!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brandon A.
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Brandon A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
96 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Campbell Park, Anchorage, AK, 99507

Brandon is quite literally a lifesaver! We needed a last minute drop-in visit after our sitter couldn’t make it and he responded quickly and was more than accommodating! My anxiety was through the roof worrying about my pups and he came through for us. We are very grateful for Brandon!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth T.
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Elizabeth T.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Northeast, Anchorage, AK, 99504

About: I am an animal lover! Pets are family. I would love the opportunity to care for your beloved family member if given the chance. I can’t own pets anymore due to my kids allergies so when I learned about this opportunity it gave me hope again to get some cuddles and pets and walks in while also getting some animal time in since it’s so rare for me now. I am excited and looking forward to the opportunity to help you. I currently have a full time job and 4 kids that keep me busy. I am available on weekends and possibly evenings before summer kicks off. I am available and flexible to meet your needs in your home as my kids are allergic so I can’t bring them to mine. I am willing to help out where needed. Feeding, brushing, cleaning up, walking.

Sitter Profile Image: Alejandra S.
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Alejandra S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
16 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Anchorage, AK, 99504

Alejandra was wonderful to my girls. This is the second time she was taken care of Ally and Lucy. She is dependable and loving to the girls. I couldn't ask for someone better to look after them while we were out of town. Pictures were great and she made it easy to go on vacation and not worry about our fur babies while enjoying time with my human children lol. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelley B.
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Shelley B.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
13 repeat clients
34 years of experience
North Star, Anchorage, AK, 99503

Shelley is super sweet and my lil guy loves her! She is so reliable and takes great care of my cat Wilson. 10/10 will book her whenever she is available

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Emma C.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel B.
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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
13 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Rachel was amazing and professional and I felt totally comfortable leaving my pet in her hands! Would definitely recommend and plan to rebook! Loved all the pics and updates I got and it helped me relax knowing she was taking care of him

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex B.
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Alex B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
235 reviews
86 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Anchorage, AK, 99518

Alex did a wonderful job dropping in to take care of my cat, Delilah, while I was out of the country. Alex left detailed drop-in notes with photos and took great care in following the instructions for feeding that I left. Alex spent time with Delilah during each visit for some much-needed cat playtime. I had complete confidence that Delilah was being well cared for while I was away for the week. Thank you, Alex!

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Sitter Profile Image: Whitney N.
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Whitney N.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Anchorage, AK, 99506

Whitney went above and beyond taking care of our dog and giving her the best care when we were out of town. I would recommend Whitney to anyone looking for amazing pet care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren G.
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Loren G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Airport Heights, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Pups love Loren = we love Loren! In addition to the great care she takes of our dogs, I appreciate her flexibility and clear communication. Will book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sydney S.
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Sydney S.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Russian Jack Park, Anchorage, AK, 99508

Took great care of my cat while I was out of town. Will definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sinead B.
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Sinead B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Anchorage, AK, 99503

My cat unfortunately he’s not always very friendly to other humans. She has diabetes and requires insulin shots every morning. Sinead has been so patient and willing to get to know Tiger. She has definitely gone the extra mile to make the visits successful!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nikia S.
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Nikia S.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Abbott Loop, Anchorage, AK, 99507

About: Semi-retired licensed veterinary technician with 30 years of experience. Available for anything from basic walks, pet sitting, boarding in my home up to compassionate hospice care. I will happily and gladly work around pretty much any schedule. You just let me know what your requirements are and I can usually accommodate them. My home is ready to spoil any pet. I'm currently pet less at the moment. My last 4-legged baby was an English bulldog. He was a special needs kiddo, so I'm used having to give medications on a regular schedule.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brandon was great for drop-in visits of our cat. She's very shy but he managed to get eyes on her anyway. Would recommend!

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Daniel A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meghan watched our two cats for a week and I could not recommend her enough! She took the time to write cute, witty updates and took plenty of photos (per my request). She was wonderful working with my extremely shy cat and had him running up to greet her when most sitters never see him the whole time. Meghan is reliable, friendly and went above and beyond gaining our cat‘s trust. I’m so happy I found someone who made traveling a little less stressful!

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Jamie W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianne was consistently a few minutes early for all appointments. She is a very calm presence and my two little dogs reacted accordingly to her energy. I appreciate getting pictures everyday. I'm definitely going work with her again in the future. Highly recommend!

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Melissa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsible and I would allow her to take care of my puppy later in the year if necessary. Thanks again so very much Olga.

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Jesse H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve had Lindsey cat sit for our kitties multiple times now, and every time she is just fantastic! She is thorough and dependable, and always lets us know if anything happens while we’re gone. She’s simply the best!

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Ciera S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erica was so so helpful when I ended up in a tough situation with my girls, she kept me well informed and I loved reading her end-of-visit notes about them. She was so sweet and I came home to happy ladies, would absolutely book again

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Teagan M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was great having Ariel watch my girls for me while I was out of town. The communication was amazing and I loved all the photos she took time to send. Ariel took great care of my cats and I was able to enjoy my vacation.

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Cathy M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for helping me and my wife while we were enjoying are vacation. Your quick response and updates put are mind at ease knowing you were watching Kane and midnight. Lastly, thanks for the treat you left Kane it’s already gone.

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Matthew S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Laura is incredible and takes such good care of Dex and our cats whenever we travel. I can't recommend her enough!

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Martin M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Loren took great care of my two kitties...sending me daily details and cute photos, so I could enjoy my vacation and not worry about them!

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Leslie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex did a perfect job of looking after my two cats, including the high-maintenance one who needs 4 kinds of medication twice daily! Thank you!

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Emily W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Sheila has watched my cats. I would recommend her 100%. She is professional, kind, attentive, and provides comforting updates and pictures without me having to ask. Thank you Sheila!

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Rachele C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did so amazing!! Sent plenty of pictures, and was ajustable on visit times. She was also able to follow all of our house/ doggy’s rules perfectly. When I came home our pup was very happy

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Brianah C.
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