Personalized care for your dog or cat - Ewen

“Gladdie was the best dog sitter & friend that we’ve met on Rover. (and we’ve used rover all over the country) ? We met with Gladdie for a meet & greet & she showed us around her beautiful property & home. We felt incredibly welcomed & safe leaving our dog with her for any amount of time. Stone loved her daily walks & outdoor time. She got to swim everyday & live all of her best dreams. Gladdie sent us constant updates on how Stone was doing, along with many pictures and videos. It felt like we were right there with her! The care and appreciation Gladdie has for animals is unparalleled. She really has made her home a mini oasis for people and animals alike. It was such a gift to find someone so loving, so close to home. (but we’d also drive as long as it took to leave our dog with her because we trust her entirely) We plan on using Gladdie for all of our out of town trips in the future. We couldn’t recommend her more! ❤️”

Abigail A.

“Karina did a wonderful job checking in on my cat while I was away on vacation. She took care of all my cats needs, was responsive, and sent detailed reports. Would highly recommend.”

Marl C.

“We had a great experience with Gladdie! We were camping in the area and rented ORV’s for the day. We couldn’t have done that with out a safe place for our pups to spend the day! We had fun and they had fun! They played fetch, swam, walked, snoozed and came home happy. We would definitely recommend Gladdie.”

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.

“Gladdie was the best dog sitter & friend that we’ve met on Rover. (and we’ve used rover all over the country) ? We met with Gladdie for a meet & greet & she showed us around her beautiful property & home. We felt incredibly welcomed & safe leaving our dog with her for any amount of time. Stone loved her daily walks & outdoor time. She got to swim everyday & live all of her best dreams. Gladdie sent us constant updates on how Stone was doing, along with many pictures and videos. It felt like we were right there with her! The care and appreciation Gladdie has for animals is unparalleled. She really has made her home a mini oasis for people and animals alike. It was such a gift to find someone so loving, so close to home. (but we’d also drive as long as it took to leave our dog with her because we trust her entirely) We plan on using Gladdie for all of our out of town trips in the future. We couldn’t recommend her more! ❤️”

Abigail A.