Personalized care for your dog or cat - Beacon

“I can't recommend Dylan enough! He took great care of my two pups. I appreciate that he was in contact often and quick to respond to me. His accomodations are wonderful!”

Lori L.

About: I have always been around dogs/cats (Family Pets and my Own), Since I was Young. I’ve taught basic commands such as sit/stay. I been entrusted with house sitting and dog care for month long periods. I have basic grooming and care experience such as brushing and walking. Im currently at university student, so I am taking courses throughout the week. I also have a Partime job on campus but it varies. Drop in hours for example, i am able to do morning, afternoon, and night Tuesday, Wednesday Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Mondays and Thursdays are the only days i won’t be able to do afternoons because I have lab. I also am capable of doing overnight stays if need be. I am very flexible with me schedule. I have experience watching homes while owners are on vacation, etc (Taking care of animals, security, and cleanliness of the home). I also have 4 of my own animals (3 Dogs, a cat) and care for them as well.

“Shannon is top notch. When life happened for us and we were so nervous about leaving our high anxiety dog with someone new she took the task with calm and so much good energy and joy. Her patience, love for dogs, incredible canine environment made a difference. Shannon is incredible with daily updates and rest assured you can ease your mind when leaving your beloved pet with her.”

Brett B.

“Fred was able to take both our Dogs in when our dog sitter down in southern MI fell through. Not onlt did he take great care of our two fur babies, he saved our whole vacation. Fred was quick to reply and super flexible as well. We were very happy.”

Sharon B.

“Had our grandma doggo for 3 days, arrived on time for pick up and did a great job keeping her busy for the weekend. Absolutely great pet hosts and will use them again in the future, they were able to be home for the weekend, took my old anxious girl on walks around Marquette’s best spots and responded to every message I had checking in on things. My dog has had trouble with being left alone in the past and they are able to accommodate her needs.”

Josh G.

About: I fully believe in the power of pets as best friends and emotional support companions, and I want to help take care of your furry loved ones! In my role, I am all about communication first. I have around +2 years of pet-sitting/care experience with diverse dog breeds (chihuahua, pitbulls, schnauzer, mixed) and cats from family members and friends, as well as my own. I have experience doing drop-in visits (feeding, playing, grooming/cleaning, petting) and dog walking (around neighborhood or on pet-friendly nature trails). To further build my experience, I make sure that I have the client's detailed pet routine clearly documented before I accept a drop-in or pet walking visit. I will provide a full-time experience with your pets and make them feel cared for and loved. I will 100% use a baby voice for every sweet pup and kitten I play with! I am working part-time and I have a lot of time flexibility to fully care for your lovely pets. I am responsive while on the job and I try to be quick to accept/decline a new booking. While I can be flexible most of the times, I will let my clients know if there is a weekend or weekdays that I am unavailable. From start to finish, constant communication with my clients is always my top priorirty! I use patience, positive reinforcement, and plenty of attention to help pets feel comfortable and build trust. Whether in my home or a client’s home, I carefully follow feeding, exercise, and medication instructions while keeping owners updated with messages and photos. While providing services at my clients' homes, I quickly learn the areas where the pets will be the most comfortable and avoid possible triggers. I am happy to adjust and, if requested by the client, to meet pets beforehand to build trust and make everyone comfortable during this experience!

“Jessie did a great job looking after our cats while we were away! She was great about providing updates and was very prompt in all communication. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Jessie again in the future.”

Matt Z.

About: Hello! I have taken care of dogs, cats, horses, birds and so much more for over 5 years. I am very hard working and absolutely love taking care of dogs and other animals. I currently own my own company so I am available during the day and evening. I only have to work occasionally in the afternoon on short jobs. I take care of the animals at my clients home. I make sure that the animals are happy and comfortable and get top of the notch care and love.

“Dylan took great care of my pups! They were happy and exhausted when I picked them up both days which was wonderful!”

Casalena B.

“Fred seemed like a kind and gentle soul, and I was so comfortable leaving my pups with him. He provided updates and checked in regularly. I would definitely recommend Fred to others.”

Casalena B.

“Alexa responded to my request for a sitter the night before after 10pm! it really helped me out and my dog came back so happy! will be using her again!! thank you!!”

Myia R.

“Sara was awesome! My 3 month old puppy spent all day with her and had a great time! Sara is very communicative and conscientious, she sent me updates throughout the day and put me at ease as a new dog mom. Looking forward to many more visits to Sara’s house!”

Megan S.

About: I fully believe in the power of pets as best friends and emotional support companions, and I want to help take care of your furry loved ones! In my role, I am all about communication first. I have around +2 years of pet-sitting/care experience with diverse dog breeds (chihuahua, pitbulls, schnauzer, mixed) and cats from family members and friends, as well as my own. I have experience doing drop-in visits (feeding, playing, grooming/cleaning, petting) and dog walking (around neighborhood or on pet-friendly nature trails). To further build my experience, I make sure that I have the client's detailed pet routine clearly documented before I accept a drop-in or pet walking visit. I will provide a full-time experience with your pets and make them feel cared for and loved. I will 100% use a baby voice for every sweet pup and kitten I play with! I am working part-time and I have a lot of time flexibility to fully care for your lovely pets. I am responsive while on the job and I try to be quick to accept/decline a new booking. While I can be flexible most of the times, I will let my clients know if there is a weekend or weekdays that I am unavailable. From start to finish, constant communication with my clients is always my top priorirty! I use patience, positive reinforcement, and plenty of attention to help pets feel comfortable and build trust. Whether in my home or a client’s home, I carefully follow feeding, exercise, and medication instructions while keeping owners updated with messages and photos. While providing services at my clients' homes, I quickly learn the areas where the pets will be the most comfortable and avoid possible triggers. I am happy to adjust and, if requested by the client, to meet pets beforehand to build trust and make everyone comfortable during this experience!

“Shannon was wonderful with Roux! While my husband and I were out kayaking, she took Roux on a full day of hiking, swimming, and relaxing at the park. It made me so happy knowing Roux was having her own adventure instead of waiting around for us. Shannon was kind, patient, and clearly enjoys spending time with dogs. That patience goes a long way with a curious, energetic 7 month old puppy. I felt completely comfortable knowing Roux was in such caring hands, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Shannon again.”

Sophia Z.

About: I have experience with animals of all sizes! Most important to me is that I provide a safe and attentive environment. For high energy dogs we have a large backyard and trails around our house! I am able to walk and/or run them if requested. For lazy dogs, we have lots of surfaces to lay on and love to cuddle! (Only if they want, of course) Other than running some errands or taking my son on a play date I am able to be home taking care of the dogs :) I will follow your requests for all types of visits. My main concern is that your pet(s) are happy and well cared for regardless of if they are in my house or yours.

“Shannon is wonderful with my senior dog! She lets my 13 year old Snowy take their time sniffing, exploring, and moving at a comfortable speed. Making walks are enjoyable and stress-free. It gives me a peace of mind knowing my dog can relax with Shannon. Communication is great and Shannon is very reliable. I highly recommend Shannon for anyone with an older pet!"”

Alicja C.

“I can't recommend Dylan enough! He took great care of my two pups. I appreciate that he was in contact often and quick to respond to me. His accomodations are wonderful!”

Lori L.

About: I have always been around dogs/cats (Family Pets and my Own), Since I was Young. I’ve taught basic commands such as sit/stay. I been entrusted with house sitting and dog care for month long periods. I have basic grooming and care experience such as brushing and walking. Im currently at university student, so I am taking courses throughout the week. I also have a Partime job on campus but it varies. Drop in hours for example, i am able to do morning, afternoon, and night Tuesday, Wednesday Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Mondays and Thursdays are the only days i won’t be able to do afternoons because I have lab. I also am capable of doing overnight stays if need be. I am very flexible with me schedule. I have experience watching homes while owners are on vacation, etc (Taking care of animals, security, and cleanliness of the home). I also have 4 of my own animals (3 Dogs, a cat) and care for them as well.

“Shannon is top notch. When life happened for us and we were so nervous about leaving our high anxiety dog with someone new she took the task with calm and so much good energy and joy. Her patience, love for dogs, incredible canine environment made a difference. Shannon is incredible with daily updates and rest assured you can ease your mind when leaving your beloved pet with her.”

Brett B.

“Fred was able to take both our Dogs in when our dog sitter down in southern MI fell through. Not onlt did he take great care of our two fur babies, he saved our whole vacation. Fred was quick to reply and super flexible as well. We were very happy.”

Sharon B.

“Had our grandma doggo for 3 days, arrived on time for pick up and did a great job keeping her busy for the weekend. Absolutely great pet hosts and will use them again in the future, they were able to be home for the weekend, took my old anxious girl on walks around Marquette’s best spots and responded to every message I had checking in on things. My dog has had trouble with being left alone in the past and they are able to accommodate her needs.”

Josh G.