Cat Sitting University Place

“Misao took amazing care of our cat while we were out of town. She was very conscientious, gave us regular updates, brought in our mail and packages, and left the house cleaner than when we left. Not only was she incredibly sweet, she was timely, followed our detailed instructions perfectly and was overall a great pet sitter! Highly recommend and would hire again :)”

Kylie K.

“Erica was very patient with my shy orange cat , Archie. She was excellent at communicating with me on how he was doing throughout her drop ins.”

Kristen D.

“Kimberly was the best! She was punctual and had great communication while we were out of town. My little buddy is not use to strangers but he warmed up to her very quickly. Kimberly went above and beyond and would love to rebook her in the future!”

Alanna R.

About: Hi! I’m Laura, and I’m an experienced, attentive pet parent who genuinely loves animals and understands how important it is to feel comfortable leaving your pets in someone else’s care. I have three dogs of my own (one is a cat but she thinks she’s the head dog I think that counts right?), so I’m very familiar with different personalities, routines, quirks, and the little details that make each pet feel comfortable and cared for. I’m especially comfortable with pets who need consistency, patience, enrichment, or a little extra attention. My professional background is in household management, where I’ve spent years coordinating busy households, managing detailed routines, and making sure nothing gets missed. I bring that same level of organization and reliability to pet care—but with a lot more belly rubs. I’ll follow your pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, communicate with you throughout their stay, and treat your home and your pets with the same care and respect I would expect for my own. Whether your dog needs a good walk, some playtime, companionship, or simply someone dependable to keep their routine on track, I’d love to help! I am currently a business owner who works from home Tuesday through Friday with very flexible hours. My fiance is also home in the evenings and helps to keep the pups and kitty on their normal routine plus some extra hardcore playtime. Our normal routine is early morning sniff walkie (we call the shorty since we don’t get very far) then they nap the afternoon away and by 3pm we take our longer walk to stretch the muscles. 15-20 minutes of bully stick, lick mat, or mobility training (our senior gal is working on building muscle strength) in the late evenings and then they practice long self regulation relaxation on their own “place” while we work out in the gym. This is all in a perfect world! We try to teach them mental and emotional regulation so they can feel satisfied and we keep all our hair on our heads!

“Dee Anne did a wonderful job watching our kitties, she sent photos everyday, played with them, and made sure they were well taken care of. We will definitely use her whenever we go out of town again, and we would highly recommend her to anyone who needs pet care while they are away.”

Madison H.

“Brooklyn is as so kind and attentive to my two boys. One of them is really shy and loves to hide, but she took the extra effort to find him and all his various hiding spots to make sure he was okay. The report cards were the highlight of my trip and I can tell she takes great care of all the animals in her care. I will definitely book her again!!”

Shelby H.

“Paula is the absolute best! She is extremely attentive and communicative with my cats and their care, and if I go out of town again, she is my #1 call!”

Laura H.

“Liz was the perfect sitter for both our house and our two cats. She seemed to know how to get close to the cats, including one who has long had a difficult time warming up to new people. We communicated to Liz that one of our cats sometimes had a hard time eating when confronted with a new "cook." She texted us regular reports (with photos) to show that he was eating every meal. When we got home the cats were almost "too happy" which made us thankful that we found Liz. We will use her again!”

Chris F.

“Brieanna is an exceptional Pet Sitter and wonderful human! The kitties were well taken care of and she was able to give my older cat Boris medicine, which is not always easy. When we got home, the house was clean and smelled good and she had taken out the trash and recycle and cleaned up after herself. Most importantly, my two cats were happy and relaxed.”

Lindsey C.

About: I've taken care of sick or terminally ill animals including diabetes, cancer, amputation, torn ligaments. I have lots of experience administering meds if needed. I am familiar with many local hikes and great places to walk the doggies. I am mindful of food allergies or triggers and will respect them. I work full-time with a flexible schedule and I work from home regularly. I can usually respond to your pet needs on short notice. We lost both our dog and cat to cancer recently and I would love to spend some time with yours! I am always mindful of ensuring dogs are leashed if outside the property, cats are kept inside if needed. I am always up for long walks, but I also enjoy just hanging out with an animal and giving them attention or playing games to stimulate their minds.

“Awesome job with mars! He always looked excited for the visits and I never felt I had to worry about him, he was definitely in great hands!”

Cesar G.

About: I have been working with foster kittens through local shelters my entire life, learning how to manage medicine schedules, weighing schedules, as well as caring for vulnerable critters with illnesses or anxiety. Socializing kittens with dogs (vis versa) is also some thing I am incredibly passionate about, helping all animals in your household aclimate comfortably with one another is something I strive for! I worked for around a year with a professional dog show handler as her assistant, learning how to manage over 30 animals at a time, gaining valuable experience with grooming all types of dogs, working with animal parents, and acquiring valuable skills and knowledge in training and obedience. As a college student in the area, I’m looking to meet and support families around the community! My weekdays are more open to check-in visits and dog walking, my weekends are more open for boarding or Housesitting- lets me help you find what you need! And I will be able to stop by your house to feed, walk, or hang out with your animals as needed. Working around my school/athletics schedule should be no problem, and I am totally ready to figure out an agenda that works!

About: Areas I service: All of Lakewood, University Place, fircrest, most of Tacoma Hello! I have been an animal all my life. I currently have a almost 15 year old golden mix, a 13 year old spicy kitty and a 2 year old husky/shepherd. I started petsitting neighbors and co workers pets when I was 13. I have worked in the veterinary field for 15 years, which has also included dog and cat boarding. Animals are my life! My favorite breeds to work with are Chihuahuas, huskies and Retrievers 🫶 Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns and we can discuss how to make your furbaby most comfortable! I am currently only doing drop ins and walks Friday-Monday. Petsitting is currently unavailable right now unless you are an established walk/drop in client Your pets health and safety are my #1 priority while they are in my care. I know CPR and am very vigilant on if your pets health changes while they are in my care.

About: I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, horses, cows, chickens, and ducks from a very young age. For the last 13 years I have worked in the pet food industry developing a knowledge and passion for pet health, behavior and nutrition. My current work schedule is Tues-Sat, I am available for walks, potty breaks and feedings before or after my shifts. Sunday and Monday there is more flexibility in my schedule and I can do mid day drop ins or longer distance runs/walks with higher activity level pets. I would love to meet you and your pet to discuss any special needs or requirements for their care. I have a fenced yard and live in walking distance to a public park and school field that can be used before/after school hours. I prefer to work with your pet in the environment which they are most comfortable, your home. I am open to short stays at my home if that is what is best for your situation.

“Jessica took excellent care of my kitties! I highly recommend her to anyone who wants the best care for their pets! She messaged me everyday, sent pics and video, and followed all of my instructions. I highly recommend her, and plan on using her again if she's available for my next trip!”

Jana C.

About: I've had pets most of my life including dogs, cats, fish and birds. I had 2 small dogs that recently passed away. One of them I had from a puppy until she passed at 15 years old. The other I adopted at 6 years old and had her until she was 12. So I'm very experienced taking care of all ages of pets. I loved my pets as if they were my kids and hope to pass that kind of care to your pets! I have a flexible schedule at the moment, but normally work full time Monday through Thursday. If boarding, I need a couple days in advance notice to make sure I can accommodate your pets needs. I own my own house with a fenced in yard. I live alone with no other pets. I also don't have any children so it will be just me and your pets! I will follow all instructions for caring for your pets at your home as well.

About: I’ve had dogs and cats since I was 5 years old. I’ve taken care of many different breeds of dogs. I have been trusted to take care of, walk, feed and play with friends and families dogs and cats In both my own home and theirs. Both of my dogs have passed away now. My boy was 14.5 years old when he passed in June 2026. My girl passed in April 2024. Being able to care for other animals while not fully ready to have my own fur baby again will help me with the loneliness of not having my baby here any longer. I am available for all care levels from drop in to house sitting. I am currently unemployed, so i currently have open availability to walk and care for others pets. I am available any day of the week, and look forward to connecting with you and your beloved fur babies. I have a nice size yard that is fully fenced allowing dogs to be able to run and play freely. I do have another dog in the home who is friendly with other dogs, she is an Australian Shepherd. I am able to crate either dog at anytime if necessary. I am a big cuddle lover, if you prefer your animals not to be on the couch, please let me know so I don’t have them on the furniture.

About: I’m a certified professional dog trainer with a background in dog behavior for 4 years. I have a pet photography LLC for 10 years. I’m new to Washington and hoping to connect with like minded pet parents! I have been pet sitting for colleagues, friends, and family for over 15 years! I also have experience in farm animals. I am in college for nursing, so I am available throughout the day alternating schedules with classes. I am offering pet services to be able to provide for my community while working around college. I can only offer training in my home, no overnight stays right now. I follow instructions left for me for every pets specific needs. I have experience in administering medication, via injection and or orally, with a background in healthcare.

About: Hello!I am looking for work helping out with your animals:) I am incredibly comfortable with both cats and dogs, as I have grown up with both and was tasked from a younger age as one of their main caretakers. While I do not have any animals living with me now, as I am early in my career with a seasonal environmental job, I would love to spend some time with a dog or cat and help out when needed! Having had two anxious bigger dogs growing up, I am very familiar with meeting the needs and navigating spaces with animals of different capacities in mind. I am around for any overnight needs and would love to support with good care when needed or with walks outside! I am working in a part-time position and have a roughly shifting schedule every week. I have the most availability on weekends (sat-sun) for walks, care, or overnight boarding! For the weekdays, I will have a good idea of what I will be staffing that week by the Thursday before and would keep you in the loop of when I could come by/care for your animal! I value giving notice and being a reliable addition to your life for good stable care for your animals! I live right next to Wright park and love a good walk! I believe in using this time in this service to enrich your pet’s life and am looking forward to getting to know them and engage with them! My apartment is ready for pets (as I have planned to adopt or foster dogs/cats but am holding off while I am in my current position). I am very comfortable with more anxious/aggressive presenting dogs, as I grew up with a few and feel confident in implementing differing strategies to get them comfortable and manage them while giving them experiences to be outside. I’ll be available for however much communication you are looking for and appreciate the work and trust given to care for these members of your family!

“Moriah did a fantastic job with my cat. She provided updates daily on his well being. She made my cat feel at home and from the updates I was able to see how comfortable he was, and it made me feel more ok with being gone. Moriah is excellent.”

Thomas B.