Personalized care for your dog or cat - Watersmeet

“Penny and her kids are wonderful. They did a great job with Scooter, and were so understanding of my "first-timer" nervousness! I will definitely ask her to watch our dog again!”

Ann J.

“Gretchen and Tim were my first experience on Rover and they set the bar high!! They sent me regular updates on Luna, with cute videos of her and pics. Luna had had a procedure the week before and they were so thorough with her meds. I couldn't ask for better sitters. Will absolutely use them again, over and over!!”

Taylor K.

“Jayne knows dogs, and she knows OUR dogs, because she keeps notes from one visit to the next. Love that she only takes one client at a time. And her home is great! Jayne is a keeper!”

Nan A.

“Highly recommend for your dog sitting needs. I really felt comfortable leaving Bubba with them. They sent updates, pictures, and videos of Bubba which was great!”

Jeremy F.

“Karina was wonderful! She contacted me a few times to check on things like the heat in the house because it got cold, and if to use the vacuum to clean up kitty litter! Her daily reports and photos definitely helped with my anxiety over leaving my baby alone. Highly recommend Karina.”

Lorraine R.

“We were so very happy with Jayne! She cared for our Clover like she was family, and it made our time away from her less stressful for sure! She kept us updated, and sent us pictures and I knew my fur baby was in good hands and also in a more comfortable environment!! I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again for our Clovers’ care needs!! Thank you Jayne!!!”

Lynn G.

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.

“Fantastic”

jovan h.

“Penny and her kids are wonderful. They did a great job with Scooter, and were so understanding of my "first-timer" nervousness! I will definitely ask her to watch our dog again!”

Ann J.

“Gretchen and Tim were my first experience on Rover and they set the bar high!! They sent me regular updates on Luna, with cute videos of her and pics. Luna had had a procedure the week before and they were so thorough with her meds. I couldn't ask for better sitters. Will absolutely use them again, over and over!!”

Taylor K.

“Highly recommend for your dog sitting needs. I really felt comfortable leaving Bubba with them. They sent updates, pictures, and videos of Bubba which was great!”

Jeremy F.