Personalized care for your dog or cat - Smithshire

“Excellent, attentive care for my two toy poodles! Kyla took wonderful care of my dogs during their two-night stay. I especially appreciated her understanding and patience with my elderly poodle who has vision difficulties. She made sure both dogs were comfortable and well-looked after. I really appreciated the pics she sent me! My pups came home happy and relaxed, which gave me great peace of mind. Would definitely book with her again!”

kelly g.

“Julie was amazing. She listened to all of my concerns and kept my dog calm and happy while I was out of town. She was able to do a meet & greet with my boy Morty and her two dogs so that we were able to make sure they’d all get along. Morty loved all the space she had in her fenced-in back yard and my mind was at ease with all of the baby-gates to offer separation from other animals inside the house. Julie was able to board my dog with pretty short notice and for a great price. I’m very happy with her services and would highly recommend her to anyone needing care for their animals.”

Hailey T.

“BJ warmly welcomed Bentley into her home and was methodical with acclimating him to the house and her two dogs. She kept me updated with his activities and treated him as if he was member of her family.”

Shelby S.

About: I will ensure your pet has proper care from food, water, playtime, walks, and just a general well being, I know how to administer medicine as well. I work from home, so your pet will have a constant presence in the house, never alone, so my schedule is open always for your pets I provide your pets everything you ask me to, nothing will be given to your pets without your permission, they will have a cozy stay with me whether it’s drop ins or boarding

About: I have 3 dogs of my own, they go places with me and lots of walks. I am polite, trustworthy, hard working, caring, and reliable. I am by myself caring for your pet. I am available all evening, morning, and weekends. I can clean cat pans, pick up dog feces, take.dogs for walks, clean and play with pets. I have a big house, lots of space, and a fenced in yard. I have multiple water fountains and keep a schedule. Animals are aloud on the furniture and to play and be themselves.

“Debbie boarded my 1 year old German Shepherd mix at her house. She was absolutely fabulous! Sent pictures and communicated great. My pup had a great time. I would HIGHLY recommend Debbie to anyone needing their pups taken care of!”

Rachel R.

“Traci was excellent! She took great care of our puppy while we were out of town, but on top of that, she was s great communicator, flexible with timing, and seems to have a great pack of critters to entertain her furry guests! We will definitely be using her in the future!”

Sabrina P.

About: I have watched all dogs from puppy to old senior sweethearts, my heart belongs to all animals. My boy loves friends and always ready for a visitor! I am currently a stay at home mother, I have all the free time in the world. I spend my free time with my children and my fur babies!! I have a huge yard, not fenced in but safe and in a quiet neighborhood. All animals will be taken out on a leash and give PLENTY of time to go potty! I have a wonderful comfy couch that all animals are welcomed to cuddle with my family on!

About: I’ve had cats my whole life, from scooping litter boxes to wet and dry food, I know how to give them medications, and provide a well care experience to them.

“We’ve had Carson visit our little guys twice and plan to again. We know that someone sweet is visiting them while we’re away and that gives us confidence that we’re choosing the right person.”

Bob O.

About: I am a newer cat owner (four years now) but I am loving every minute of it and would love to help care for your precious kitty too.

About: I have had cats for the past eight years and would be relied on to watch my friends cats when they were away from home!

“Julie was great! This was the first time we had a sitter for our 6 month old puppy, Charley. Julie was very patient and understanding and very flexible concerning our ever-changing schedule. She kept us updated on Charley throughout his stay. We were very happy with Julie's care of our pup and will not hesitate to request her services again.”

Debra F.

About: I've been a dog owner and pet owner my whole life. I have extensive experience with older animals, puppies and kittens, aquarium pets, reptiles, guinea pigs, and more. I am working part-time, so I have plenty of time to play with your special pet. I have availability every day and I all day long. I have two friendly female pugs to cuddle with your furry loved ones. Although I do not currently have a fenced in yard, I am happy to walk your dog often as they enjoy.

About: I previously worked at a veterinary clinic for 3 years with dogs and cats! I have experience from puppies/kittens to senior dogs/cats and giving some medications. Growing up I’ve dog sat for neighbors and friends. I enjoy taking my dogs for walks around the neighborhood! I am currently working part time. However, I am available for in home boarding any day of the week. I’m available for dog walking on weekends or week day evenings. If you have any further questions feel free to reach out! I have a fenced in yard, 2 friendly dogs and 2 cats to keep yours company for their stay. There’s a walking trail close to my house that my dogs and I enjoy going to.

About: I have had and watched dogs in my life since I was a teenager. I love being with them more than most humans. I have taken care of lots of different kinds of dogs. I treat them all as I would my own. I am retired and have a fairly open schedule. I can give your dogs my full attention, attend to their needs and wants. They are my priority. I have a fenced in yard and lots of non fenced yard. Depending on your dogs preference, I also have lots of area to take long walks. I live in the country and its peaceful and quiet here with lots of room to play and walk.

About: I have watched all dogs from puppy to old senior sweethearts, my heart belongs to all animals. My boy loves friends and always ready for a visitor! I am currently a stay at home mother, I have all the free time in the world. I spend my free time with my children and my fur babies!! I have a huge yard, not fenced in but safe and in a quiet neighborhood. All animals will be taken out on a leash and give PLENTY of time to go potty! I have a wonderful comfy couch that all animals are welcomed to cuddle with my family on!

About: I will ensure your pet has proper care from food, water, playtime, walks, and just a general well being, I know how to administer medicine as well. I work from home, so your pet will have a constant presence in the house, never alone, so my schedule is open always for your pets I provide your pets everything you ask me to, nothing will be given to your pets without your permission, they will have a cozy stay with me whether it’s drop ins or boarding

About: *NOW OFFERING DISCOUNTED RATES!* *I am currently on hiatus from house sitting! I will offer that service again soon!* After a brief break due to adjusting to a new, full-time job, I’m back to doing what I love: caring for your furry family members! With 50+ 5-star reviews and years of experience, I’m here to offer dependable, loving care again. I've had pets of my own my entire life and have cared for pets of friends, family, and neighbors for years! I love being around animals and have 3 babies of my own. I'll love your best friend as much as I love my own! I am reliable, punctual, and energetic and always willing to do what I can to help out! I have an anxious, aggressive, and arthritic Chihuahua of my own, so I have experience with more "neurotic" pets as well as experience with medication. One of my cats is 13 years old, so I also have experience with senior care (as well as cat medication, too!). I also recently adopted a guinea pig and am getting a second one very soon, so have experience with “exotic” animals as well! I just moved to the Galesburg area and am currently unemployed, so have wide availability to care for your pets! If I am house sitting, I can typically spend overnight and the majority of the day there! *Note: I am currently on hiatus from house sitting services! I currently do not offer house sitting/boarding in my own home, as my 3 pets aren't comfortable with new animals in their environment. Eventually, I hope to be able to set up a system where I can provide that service! I do have a playpen and door fences that I use for my own dog, so could potentially provide temporary boarding if the circumstance is right! When I come into a home for sitting, I am always acknowledging that I am not only in another person's space but the pet's space as well. I do everything I can to be respectful and aware of boundaries. Following routines to keep the pet comfortable is essential in building the bond!

About: I used to live on a ranch including dogs and cats. I’ve had many years of caring for them and when anything happens to them, I’m the first one that gets called to get asked what they can do to help them. I am full time Monday-Friday but I would love to take care of your pets after! Anytime after 4:30 will be the best time I can come after work but on the days I’m off, anytime works Whatever the rules are, I will follow them. If dogs are needed to be crated at a certain time, I can do that and if they need free time constantly then I am all for that as well.

“Julie was amazing. She listened to all of my concerns and kept my dog calm and happy while I was out of town. She was able to do a meet & greet with my boy Morty and her two dogs so that we were able to make sure they’d all get along. Morty loved all the space she had in her fenced-in back yard and my mind was at ease with all of the baby-gates to offer separation from other animals inside the house. Julie was able to board my dog with pretty short notice and for a great price. I’m very happy with her services and would highly recommend her to anyone needing care for their animals.”

Hailey T.

“BJ warmly welcomed Bentley into her home and was methodical with acclimating him to the house and her two dogs. She kept me updated with his activities and treated him as if he was member of her family.”

Shelby S.

About: I will ensure your pet has proper care from food, water, playtime, walks, and just a general well being, I know how to administer medicine as well. I work from home, so your pet will have a constant presence in the house, never alone, so my schedule is open always for your pets I provide your pets everything you ask me to, nothing will be given to your pets without your permission, they will have a cozy stay with me whether it’s drop ins or boarding

About: I have 3 dogs of my own, they go places with me and lots of walks. I am polite, trustworthy, hard working, caring, and reliable. I am by myself caring for your pet. I am available all evening, morning, and weekends. I can clean cat pans, pick up dog feces, take.dogs for walks, clean and play with pets. I have a big house, lots of space, and a fenced in yard. I have multiple water fountains and keep a schedule. Animals are aloud on the furniture and to play and be themselves.

“Traci was excellent! She took great care of our puppy while we were out of town, but on top of that, she was s great communicator, flexible with timing, and seems to have a great pack of critters to entertain her furry guests! We will definitely be using her in the future!”

Sabrina P.

About: I have watched all dogs from puppy to old senior sweethearts, my heart belongs to all animals. My boy loves friends and always ready for a visitor! I am currently a stay at home mother, I have all the free time in the world. I spend my free time with my children and my fur babies!! I have a huge yard, not fenced in but safe and in a quiet neighborhood. All animals will be taken out on a leash and give PLENTY of time to go potty! I have a wonderful comfy couch that all animals are welcomed to cuddle with my family on!