Personalized care for your dog or cat - Bruce Crossing

“Tonya took very good care of Boddie. She has a lovely fenced in yard Boddie loved running around in. Tonya sent videos and pictures which I loved viewing. She definitely treated Boddie as he was her own. Appreciated knowing he was safe and well loved while I was away.”

Antoinette R.

“Needed to find boarding for my two dogs for a family wedding out of town. I had never left my dogs with any one other than family. I learned about Gladdie. We had a meet and greet. My dogs stayed with her for 4 days. I had many updates and could actually see the bonding through the updates. Will definitely be my first contact the next time I have a need for boarding. Thanks again Gladdie!”

Nancy A.

“This was my first Rover experience and it was awesome. Karina was great and took such good care of my two high maintenance kitty boys. One of them gets daily injections and she did such a good job with him. Thank you so much, Karina!”

Zoe R.

“Gladdi was exceptional. She was flexible, kind and a good friend to Gracie and to us during our visit to the area. I never worried about Gracie when she was in Gladdi's care. We look forward to letting Gracie be part of her day with each of our visits to Ontonagon.”

Becky V.

“Tonya was great! We were in the area camping and rented sxs for the day. She watched our 3 dogs and took great care of them! She sent updates and pics throughout the day and they loved running and playing in her large fenced yard. We even got pics of them snoozing on the couch. It was great to have the peace of mind that our fur babies were well cared for while we were on the trails.”

Summer D.

About: I can’t wait to meet your pet family! With nearly a decade of experience working in veterinary medicine and more than three decades of pet caretaking/ownership, I offer worry-free skilled and routine pet caretaking services in your home. I have a background in fear-free techniques that help me to understand and work with fearful and high-anxiety pets. I have been employed at clinics, mixed practices, and a veterinary referral/emergency hospital. *I carry a pet first aid kit at all times.* My clinical background as a veterinary assistant/receptionist includes animal handling and restraint, administering medications and injections (such as insulin and fluids), caring for hospitalized patients and providing treatments, assisting doctors with diagnostics, and educating/communicating with clients. This experience in both traditional and exotic veterinary medicine translates to exceptional care for all species of companion animals. I am comfortable managing a wide range of medical conditions and administering medications, so you can feel confident about leaving your pet in compassionate, skillful hands. I earned the title “chihuahua whisperer” at work—a true badge of honor! As a dog-mom, I truly enjoy caring for animals. My pet family includes a special-needs tripod Boxer, Raegan, for whom I had a prosthetic leg designed; a long-coated Chihuahua, Joie; and a merle chihuahua, Cookie. My affinity for companion animals began early on. As a child, I would bring home stray dogs and cats, and I kept exotic pets including rabbits, hermit crabs, hamsters, mice, lizards, frogs, and fish. During high school, I received academic credit for interning at a veterinary clinic. As a Yooper (Upper Michigan native), I had the opportunity to work with multiple sled dog teams, which proved to be very enlightening experiences! The most interesting animal-caretaking experience I have had is providing critical care to a newborn alpaca named Mittens and helping the farm owner tube-feed this special-needs baby while she was out of town (he was eventually able to stand on his own and nurse!). A major component of pet caretaking is communication. With a bachelor’s degree in scientific and technical communication from Michigan Tech, I have studied the art and science of communication. I am available to provide services in your home during the day or in the evening. Unfortunately, I am currently unable to accommodate requests for boarding in my home. Safety is paramount: I will ensure your pet's safety while caring for their needs. I also understand the level of trust required to allow a sitter into your home and provide utmost respect for your property and privacy. I would be happy to provide comprehensive companion animal care, including routine caretaking & providing companionship/giving cuddles, administering meds, exercise, and any other aspect of animal care for any species.

“Tonya took very good care of Boddie. She has a lovely fenced in yard Boddie loved running around in. Tonya sent videos and pictures which I loved viewing. She definitely treated Boddie as he was her own. Appreciated knowing he was safe and well loved while I was away.”

Antoinette R.

“Needed to find boarding for my two dogs for a family wedding out of town. I had never left my dogs with any one other than family. I learned about Gladdie. We had a meet and greet. My dogs stayed with her for 4 days. I had many updates and could actually see the bonding through the updates. Will definitely be my first contact the next time I have a need for boarding. Thanks again Gladdie!”

Nancy A.