House Sitting in Washington

“5 stars! Rob was awesome to our dogs while we were on vacation and we felt more comfortable knowing they were with someone who would keep them company and play with them. Thanks!!!”

“Susan was wonderful with our senior dog. She kept us informed and left our home spotless. I highly recommend her. Our dog has some health issues and Susan was not hesitant to look after her. You won’t be disappointed.”

About: I have a lifetime of experience with pets and pet care taking, and beyond that I have always loved each and every animal in my life to the utmost extent (to my detriment sometimes, I just get so attached). Over the years, I have cared for dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, fish, amphibians, snakes, chickens, goats, ducks, and more! I am experienced with administering insulin and other medicines, and I am strict about not allowing them to eat any foods that aren't approved by their parent(s). I do not use harsh chemicals or fragrances on myself or in the home. I also have experience with the rare yet significant situation of coordinating veterinary euthanasia with the pets' parents in the event of major life illness/crisis. I have provided elder pet hospice care twice while pet sitting and innumerable times in my own life with pets I've owned over the years. While never pleasant by any means, know that your elder pets are in deeply loving, caring hands should something like this crisis arise. I provide video chat, trips to any vet of your choice (or an at-home vet I've worked with for years) to help us diagnose what your furry baby might be experiencing, and after you've talked with the vet yourself, watched over video chat, and decided to take the hard yet best decision for your pet, I am ready to help manage the process for a smooth, comfortable experience for everyone. I have had a family (my best friends and their children) on video chat while I cradled their cat through this transitional moment, at their vet's office with 3 nurses there to help us. Probably the hardest thing I've done in this line of work, but an important factor for anyone with elder pets who may experience their last moments while you are away and need somebody experienced and able to manage such a situation. Something we never, ever hope to occur, but if an animal is suffering, the kindest thing we can do for them sometimes. Just know they would be treated with the same care you would want to treat them during such an experience, and I would be in touch along every step of the way. And otherwise, I am happy to help and care for your pets at any age! And puppies at least over a year old I work part time from home, mostly from my phone, and am able to be present with your critters pretty much 24/7 save for the occasional errands! I am always happy to discuss the type of schedule your baby(/ies) might need! I still wear a high quality mask into people's homes during drop in visits, I'm a covid safe sitter. I am always happy to take over a pet's routine in their home and adapt to things such as where they like to sleep, where they like to walk, and what their little quirks in the space might be. I make sure to keep items like foods, cleaning supplies, and vitamins well out of their reach, and I do a thorough cleaning of the space before you return as well!

“Dylan was very nice and following my instructions took snowball out and she was very calm and relaxed when i came home,I will definitely get him again...he was a real gem!!”

“Legend is a reliable individual! She is always on top of care for every pet she takes care of. She has a caring personality that is shown by her individualistic, attentive care to everything in her life. She knows each animal deserves her full attention and love, so she is the perfect person to take care of your furry friends.”

“Danielle is wonderful! Came for two, reacquaintance visits, left my house better than I left it, spent so much time with my pup! She’s just absolutely wonderful!!”

“I can’t recommend Victoria enough she was absolutely wonderful. She took great care of our pup, took him on road trips for long trails walks, sent lots of pics and check in texts, and left out house cleaner than we left it! 10/10 recommend!”

“We could not have had a better experience working with Jarett. It was our first long trip away from Oliver, and he went above and beyond not only to make sure Oliver was taken care of, but that we were updated often. Thanks to Jarett, we were able to relax on vacation and come home to a happy pup and our house exactly as we left it.”

“Dana was terrific! We were in town to catch a baseball game and needed a sitter for our 9 week-old pup, Chester. She was available on very short notice. She immediately put us at ease: Chester loves her! She updated us throughout their visit. She even gave us useful advice about miniature schnauzer nutrition and separation anxiety—she has mini schnauzers of her own. We couldn’t have been any happier, and we look forward to booking Dana the next time we’re in town.”

“Chiara was great with my pups! She’s very sweet and easy to communicate with. Also, she kept me up to date on all of their shenanigans & sent many cute pictures & videos. I will definitely be reaching out to her again for my future sitting needs!”

“Christina was amazing with my dog this past weekend! She was good at communicating and sent some pictures, it was very helpful and a relief to know that someone was there to pay just as much attention and care as I would while I was gone. Thanks again!!”

“Makayla was very kind and easy to work with. I felt comfortable that my pups were in good hands.”

“Wendi did a great job taking care of our whole zoo full of animals and was very diligent about keeping us updated throughout our vacation. We knew the animals were in good hands and didn’t have anything to worry about. We would recommend her anytime!”

“Sheila is so sweet, she looked after my two cats, I went on a two week trip and our senior cats stayed with her, her golden doodle is so sweet and didn't bother the cats at all!”

“Ira was a dream! She took care of our little furries and sent us pictures along the way. I highly recommend her and will definitely rebook her in the future!”

“Marci has been amazing with dogs since she was a little kid. Dogs are her heart, and she understands them well. Not only is she trustworthy, but she will treat your dog like it’s her own ❤️”

“Ben is great with dogs. He takes good care of them. I trust my dog in Bens hands. He is my go to dog sitter.”

About: I have always been an animal lover! Growing up we had many cats over the years. I got my first dog as a young adult and it was nothing less than spectacular! I love most animals... it’s the insects like Spiders I could do without lol! I have cared for other families animals including cats and dogs, as well as my own. I have cared for the animals through drop-in’s and/or staying at their residence. I do travel a bit with my job, but would love to bond with your pet when I’m in town and available. I look forward to working with you and your pet in the future. Please contact me with any questions. I look forward to meeting my next friend and their owner!

“I wanted to send a quick message to let you know how pleased I was with Joni. She really showed great concern and care for my dogs and was very descriptive in her emails to me while I was away .By far, she has been the best pet sitter I've had.  I would really like to keep using her from here on out as the pet sitter. My dogs really liked her and she just took such good care of them. It was a great experience and I knew from the "get go" upon meeting her, my dogs were in excellent hands with her.  I am truly a satisfied and happy client!”

“Jill is a sweet and loving person. She is trustworthy and reliable. She is always willing to pet sit for me when I have last minute business trips. Our Coco absolutely loves her! Ashley S.”