Pet Sitting in Vinton

“Brie was fantastic and lovingly took care of our two cats! She went the extra mile and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable cat sitter.”

Teeple F.

“Landon did great with our two dogs! He responded really quickly to my request and went above and beyond for our pups. We received photos and an update on who went potty, etc. Will be booking again 😊”

Samantha P.

About: I have had dogs since I was 12. Taken obedience classes ,trained all of my own and worked with/ cared for many family,friend's and acquaintance's dogs. I worked in a boarding facility several years ago and have house trained many puppies and adult dogs. I have experience with many different breeds from Chihuahuas to Rottweilers, and love them all. Dogs bring so much joy to our lives, I feel blessed to have them in my life. They are not with us long enough but the time they are here I want to express to them how grateful I am for their existence. I know first hand how hard it is to entrust others to care for our animals and will treat your four legged friend as my own while in my care. I currently work a flexible part time job and am available Thursday-Monday after 2:00, other days are possible as well depending on client needs. Also available to drop in at your home for your pet. I have a 6 foot wooden fenced yard and outdoor dog toys and water available. 3 dogs who will welcome a new buddy but also have separate space if your pet would rather be one on one with humans. My house has central air, is dog friendly with safe toys and located on an acreage with a very low traffic road. I also have 3 different size crates and a small dog exercise pen if needed. Your own crates are welcome as well. I have several puzzle toys and will welcome your pet as part of the family.

About: I have taken care of dogs on and off for 2 years now, and have decided to make a more permanent space in my life for it. I love all doggies, and cannot wait to meet your sweet fur baby! I have experience with senior care and puppy care. I am currently a full time stay at home mom, so I am available any time to chat or answer any orations you may have. I have a non fenced in yard, but have plenty of time to take your pup on walks around town. I live in a friendly small town neighborhood!

“Kinzley we can’t thank you enough for your help with all our fur babies on our wedding day. I was able enjoy the day knowing they were in good hands. Will definitely reach out for future visits if needed. You’re the best!!”

Marissa A.

About: I have great knowledge of dogs, having been a German Sheperd dog owner myself for decades. I've also had many years of training dogs. I also understand aging dogs. I am retired and a widow. I am active in many projects but have an extremely flexible schedule. Can make my schedule fit yours which can include early mornings or late evenings. I have a fenced in back yard and currently no animals reside with me. I can do care in my home or yours whatever your preference.

About: I would consider myself very experienced when it comes to caring for animals. I worked at a dog kennel where meeting and caring for all kinds of dogs was my everyday life. From the calm ones who need medication to the hyper ones who need an outlet, I was always happy to have the privilege of caring for them. At the kennel I did feeding, medications, play, doggy day care, and had many more responsibilities. I also have also taken my love for dogs to another level by fostering rescues. This is something that brings me so much joy, especially when they start out timid and I get to watch them come out of their shell. I recently adopted a puppy which has been so exciting! Unfortunately for the safety of his health this means I had to pause fostering. I think caring for your animals will help fill that hole in my life! HOUSE SITTING ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to having a puppy of my own I cannot do overnight stays. I absolutely can stay with your dogs throughout the day with a couple of breaks to take care of my own puppy. I am a full time employee for a flower shop typically working 8-3. If I gain clientele who are seeking availability during the day I am willing to switch to night shift but do not want to do so until I gain interest. As of now I am allowed long breaks so if you would like someone to care for your pet at lunch time I can. I would prefer to take clients after 3 PM. Please feel free to check in with me as my days off are varied! I treat all pets with the love and respect they deserve. I will do my best to always understand your pets boundaries and to earn their trust to give them all my love!

“Pam has taken great care of our puppy more than once. Communication is great and we know Ollie is well loved when we can’t be home to let him out”

Lindsey E.

About: My wife and I have had a dog for several years together and recently had to unfortunately put her down. We’re looking to get our puppy fix with your beloved pets! Our sweet girl had some reactivity issues and was on anxiety medication for as long as we can remember so we feel comfortable with any and all dogs! We know how important it was to have people we could trust to watch her when we were out of town so we just want to pay it forward! Feel free to reach out with questions, we’d love to meet your precious pets! ❤️ My wife works a somewhat flexible schedule which could allow her to be available for walks or drop-in visits later in the day. We’re also around on weekends! We’d love to try to accommodate whatever schedule you’re looking for! My wife and I do not have children, no other pets in the home, and have a fenced in backyard. We do not have a crate but are familiar with crate trained dogs and can follow your preferred instructions in terms of safety!

About: I’ve been raised around dogs since I was born. I’ve owned multiple dogs until they were in their old ages. I am experienced with cats dogs pigs and other smaller animals. I offer daily walks, a ton of belly rubs and attention. We have another young dog with high energy. We love giving out treats. Your dog is safe with me. I offer daily walks. I offer tons and tons of belly rubs. I am super active and we love going To pet co and petsmart. I work full time out of home but my wife is full time in the home. We allow couch surfers and bed snuggles. She has her own rover so she’s background check certified as well. We will tend to any food or med needs. We are experienced with crate training and only will use it if needed. We leash in our own yard and leash on walks. Any loose dogs we will stay clear of while taking care of your fur baby.

About: I love dogs! I have grown up with dogs and had my own or as long as I can remember. I am attentive, detailed, consistent, and reliable. I provide quality care and take great care of your dogs. Also included is doggy doo pickup when I drop in at your home. I will also keep a written log of your dog’s feeding and bathroom schedule so that you know how he or she did. I am available every day of the week. My children are older and also trained in dog care. My home is safe, spacious, and loving. I am flexible on times. Thank you for considering my pet sitting and drop-in service. We service the Cedar Rapids, Center Point, Independence, and Vinton areas. I hope you consider my service!

“Miranda has been amazing in caring for our four kitties while we were gone for the week! We are so appreciative of her kindness and attentiveness to our fur babies. She did a wonderful job keeping us up to date on each visit she had with them. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!”

Molly R.

“Great job. Thank you”

Ruth C.

“Marisa was great! Her check ins were very detailed and she helped us enjoy our vacation care free. I will definitely be using her services again. I came home and my dogs were just as happy as I left them. Glad they made a new friend!”

Brandon A.

“Thank you so much for taking care of Bruno. Everything appears to be great and I am sure he had a great time with you. Thanks again.”

William B.

About: I grew up on a farm in Iowa taking care of a variety of animals and it's turned into a passion very quickly. As an adult aside from my own pets I worked for a dog groomer for 5 years and heald many titles! I was personal assistant/ lead bather/ weekend boarder/ vacation boarder for clients going out of town. In my personal life I also did many rescue and rehomes for mainly cats and dogs. Working with animals has helped me so much to have a better understanding of them and how they communicate their comfort zones. I have worked with the sweetest and most cuddly animals to very aggressive and anxious animals of all sizes and breeds over the years and have only had to turn down services a handful of times while offering an owner safer suggestion that could work for them and their fur children. If you are wanting to work on your dogs social skills with other dogs I've got that covered too! My traveling companion is a 8 year old boarder collie mix named Bunny. She is completely submissive to all sizes and breeds. I've worked with her many times with introductions and she is very patient. 🙂 I am free nights and weekends for walks and boarding. I will be attending school M-F 7 to 3:30 so anytime after this I am available. My personal dog is a senior so she does have a special diet. My background in working with animals I am comfortable giving any medications they might need if scheduled at my time of service. I'm open to following any instructions or rules you would like me to as long as I feel that I have built enough trust with your animal to provide this if you are not present.

About: We have been taking care of pets for the past 5 years, we live on the outskirts of town on a farm so your loved one will have plenty of room for walks & gator rides! We have 3 corgis of our own as well as cattle, goats, sheep, & chickens! There is so much room to run and we take pride in giving your pet the experience of a lifetime! We recently remodeled the garage next to home into a kennel facility as well. This is great for some privacy while eating & sleeping! It is also heated! We understand that pets can be nervous, so this serves as a great spot to get comfortable! We can take care of your fur babies on weeks days & weekends with short notice & everything in between! We have three extremely friendly corgis, who love to play & snuggle! We are able to accommodate any times that are needed! I stay home with our little one so my schedule is flexible to fit your needs! We do have a kennel set-up so that your furbaby can feel it has a space of its own but we also have open doors when it comes to our home! We want your pet to feel the most comfortable during their stay with us!

About: My family and myself absolutely love animals! We have dogs and cats ourselves and have had for many years. Most of our animals that we have or have had, we've adopted from shelters or have turned up on our doorstep as strays so naturally, we took them in! We adore animals so much that we should actually live on a farm so we can have more! We call our 13 year old daughter "the animal whisperer", she loves and understands what every animal wants or needs and they love and trust her in return. She knows every breed of dog and everything about them! She's going to be a veterinarian someday, I can already see it now! Animals are part of our family, they have free roam of our house, can snuggle with us on the furniture or in our bed and we play outside with them in our big backyard. We live in a small town so it's perfect for playing outside or taking a walk. Our pets love other animals to play with also! However you take care of your pet, you can count on us to do the same! Just let us know what your pet loves and needs and we'll provide them with that! I'm very flexible and can work around most schedules. Available mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights for drop in visits to your home and walks and available anytime for overnight stays at your home. When in your home, you just let me know what your pet's normal routine is, their likes/dislikes, fave toys/treats and I'll make your pet feel pampered, comfortable and loved!

About: I've been taking care of dogs from a very early age. My mother is the founder of Deafinitely Dogs! - a service dog training non-for-profit facility that I frequently help with. I am experienced in delivering medications and recognizing your pets' needs. I am currently working remotely from home, so I am quite flexible in meeting your needs. I am willing to work around your schedule to make things as easy as possible. Currently, I am unable to provide boarding services at my house due to our rescued kittens we have. Other animals tend to stress them out.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was eight years old. I come from a ranch in Oklahoma and so I have experience with multiple different kinds of animals. I am very fond of all types of dogs including band types as in pitbull‘s and Rott Weilers and many more. I do not mind bathing pets and I love to walk outside even during the winter. If you have a strict schedule I can follow that too. I am a healthcare worker from the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics and I also work as a CNA through a local agency . So taking care of things is kind of second nature to me. Pet care would start by seeing if there is a schedule that the owner sets out for me to follow or I will follow basic care needs if the owner requested that I am willing to do it if supplies is provided I also love to take dogs on walks so I do not mind doing that also. I live in an apartment that has plenty of trails and walking areas near it. I am also willing to come to you to watch your dogs and to take care of them. I love all shapes and sizes. I am also open to taking care of things other than cats and dogs.