House Sitting Vista Montecito

About: Volunteered at a vet clinic & pet sat for friends and family & discovered the joy of comforting pets when they're feeling anxious and home sick. I am pursuing a master's in computer science at UNM, and my schedule can be flexible. I will be home for the most part, but if I ever need to step away it's only for a couple hours. My boyfriend and I work as a team in caring for our dogs, and we do the same for our clients. It's normal for your pet to feel homesick, so we do our best to make them feel like they are at home and give them the quality time and affection they are used to from their loved ones ❤️ Baxter is 9 yo pit mix & Chiqui is an 8 yo Pomeranian/chihuahu. We have a small fenced yard and a kennel that Baxter uses for whenever we have to leave the house to run errands. Our dogs sleep in their beds upstairs in our bedroom, and we set up your pet's bed next to us as well. We typically ask clients to bring their pet's bed or crate/kennel and a blanket or toy they like to cuddle with to remind them of home 🤍 If you could also pack their food, food bowl, and leash for their stay, that would be great! 🐾

“Skyler was a great pet sitter and house guest! She watched my two cats for a week. She shared a lot of updates and pictures the whole time. My cats were very happy and unbothered when I came home. I’ll definitely use Skyler again for future trips!”

Kelli B.

“Martina jumped in literally in the hours before I was leaving as my other sitter cancelled very last minute. Martina was attentive to all the needs of my very elderly cat, gave him his meds, cared for him as if her own. She left my house in really good condition and tidy/clean after an 11-day stay!”

Sally P.

“Xavier, did an amazing job! Taking care of Oreo over the weekend. Communicated very well and sending pictures. We will rebook with Xavier for next time again.”

Todd B.

“We were away for 23 days on a long road trip, and our sitter did an amazing job taking care of our dogs while we were gone. She was responsible and communicative. We’re so grateful for the peace of mind she gave us during such a long trip. Highly recommend!”

Lyka P.

“Amber was so professional, responsive and very sweet! She stayed at my house and when I got back from my trip it was exactly as I left it. She sent me photos and videos of my Stout and kept me updated on how he was. I would definitely recommend her and will be rebooking!”

Elena V.

“Kat is the BEST!!! Our dog and cat adore this sitter. Kat sent pictures daily of the animals. Very grateful to have found this super reliable animal lover. After being gone for a week, didn't feel stressed at all leaving our home and pets.”

Jessie B.

“Shakti is an amazing pet/house sitter! She is responsive and thorough, and she took great care of our dog and two cats. She followed instructions and went above and beyond by trying to mediate the ongoing drama we have between our two cats. We will definitely use her services again!”

Dana B.

“Jamie and Patrick did a great job caring for our pets during our 10 day trip! They sent regular updates, took our dog for walks, and took care of all our pets needs so that we could relax and not worry at all during our vacation! We definitely plan to use them again!”

Stephanie G.

About: I have taken care of dogs almost all my life. I feel like my calm demeanor allows me to get along with most dogs. I would appreciate the opportunity! I am a teacher and will be on my summer break. So I will have open availablility other than when I will be traveling which will be listed as the days I am not available. I will be sure to adhere to whatever service you request. I will not be able to host a dog but again will have open availability to go check on dogs in the comfort of their own home.

“Another excellent pet sitting experience with Kilee! Kilee is very sweet and professional! She has a lot of patience with Jon Jon and great skills and experience!”

Marcia M.

“Amber did such a great job! She was early, great at communicating, incredibly respectful of our home and took great care of our girls. I’ve had some really bad experiences and I can honestly say I was relaxed during our trip and not nervous about how our first experience would turn out because of her excellent communication. We can finally go on vacation without worrying!”

Michelle A.

“Miranda was awesome with Benji and was so conscientious! She sent regular updates and was great about communicating with me during the sit. I came home to a content puppy and a very tidy home. I’d recommend her in a heartbeat!”

Victoria C.

About: I’ve been trusted to care for elderly dogs that need medication, to the littles still in potty training. I will follow whatever instructions are left to give the best care. Even if your baby needs their food “cooked” on the stove or need to be tucked in for a story. I’ve raised two dogs of my own and one cat, all who love to play. Ex-teacher on summer break so my schedule is open. I will be starting school in the fall so scheduling will change but I can easily be flexible and respond quickly. I can accommodate crating, open, yards, going for walks, etc. I aim to give your pet consistency so they are safe and comfortable when in my care.

“As always, Ava takes great care of my Tallulah & Dennis. Always prompt and arrives when she says. I’m so appreciative of the great care she gives my 2. Especially my Dennis who doesn’t really like anyone but me. She provides regular updates and communicates often. I’m so appreciative and grateful. She is a blessing.”

Melinda D.

About: In college I was a house and pet sitter. I have had pets since I was in elementary school and am now a senior. I currently have three dogs of my own. I’m emotionally intelligent and good to work with. I work a half day as an Occupational Therapist educator in Wednesdays and as an OT practitioner on Fridays. I would be available in the afternoons on these days. I will not take care of pets in my home but am happy to come to yours to care for, walk, pet and feed your fur babies.

“Lucy was great watching our three dogs. She was super communicative and sent photos everyday. Our doggos were super happy when we got home. Would highly recommend!”

Amy M.

“Tracy is just what we were looking for! We have struggled to find someone to care for our fur babies. Spike wants lots of attention and Jake can be a challenge as he is very shy and hesitant with new people and can be reactive and sometimes unpredictable. We chose Tracy because of her extensive experience with reactive dogs. Tracy came to our house for a couple of visits with Spike and Jake while we were home and we graduated to Tracy coming by without us being there to give Jake some time to get to know her one on one. We were then gone on vacation for 10 days. Tracy sent regular update, detailing each days activities and Jakes progress. She was fantastic with Jake, she was so patient with him. It took about 2 to 3 days for Jake to completely warm up. Thanks to Tracy's knowledge with his temperament, she took the time to let him adjust on he own timeline. Giving him his space when asked for and then giving the attention and love when he was ready. By the end of day three it appeared the routine was back to normal and Jake was happy and comfortable. Spike was unexpectedly a little challenging too, he was demanding of her attention and put her to the test daily with demand barking. Tracy was a trooper and didn't let Spike take advantage of her, instead she endured the barking and used her knowledge as a Trainer to redirect his focus. Soon they found their routine as well. Knowing Tracy's love for dogs and especially her commitment to helping dogs like Jake made her a great fit for our family. This was the first vacation we had taken where we didn't worry, we knew the boys were in good hands. The ability to go on vacation and not feel that pit in my stomach if they would be safe and well cared for was priceless! We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to find a true professional, caring sitter who you can trust so you can leave your babies without guilt or worry!”

Chris B.

“We had the pleasure of meeting Savannah recently and she stayed with my beloved rescue pup Diego. Savannah is professional, kind, easy-going, and a wonderful Dogsitter. She sent tons of pictures of Diego enjoying himself which made for relaxing trip, knowing he was in such good hands :).”

Vivien T.

“As always, Cindy was great with Morty. We love having her stay with our fur baby. She even did some dishes that we had left which was so sweet!”

Christina B.