Personalized care for your dog or cat - Ewen

“Tonya was wonderful with our pup Shadow! Very accommodating with an early pick up when our trip to Isle Royale got cancelled due to the fog. Shadow seemed super happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

Kayla & Trevor H.

“Very convenient for us, easy to work with. We were pleased with all the updates and videos during Judge’s stay. He was exercised lots daily including walks to his beloved beach for fetch in Lake Superior. We will call on her again.”

Denise L.

“Karina is just phenomenal! She was super attentive and communicated with me so well. She took amazing care of my babies and I couldn’t have found a better person for the job! Thank you Karina ❤️”

Erica L.

“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.

“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 was wonderful with our pup Shadow! Very accommodating with an early pick up when our trip to Isle Royale got cancelled due to the fog. Shadow seemed super happy and well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

Kayla & Trevor H.

“Very convenient for us, easy to work with. We were pleased with all the updates and videos during Judge’s stay. He was exercised lots daily including walks to his beloved beach for fetch in Lake Superior. We will call on her again.”

Denise L.