Pet Sitting West

About: In 2006, my family adopted an Old English Sheepdog, Zoey. We got Zoey when she was a puppy, and she lived to be 9 before she passed away. In 2013, my dad and step-mom adopted an Australian Shepherd puppy, Molly. Molly was very high energy and needed a job to do, which was stressful for my step-mom so after Zoey passed away, my mom, my sisters, and I had Molly come live with us. Molly was with me for all walks of life, and we lived together just me and her for the past 6 years. As Molly had gotten older, her arthritis became a big deterrent for us, and we adapted as best we could to make her as happy and comfortable as possible. In the years after college, I dog-sat for my family friends and my own friends when they'd travel. It was always enjoyable and a good way to hang out with some pretty cool dogs! They came in all shapes, sizes, and ages! With Maddy the shitzu being 17 and Banor the German Shepherd being almost a year. I've always had pets, so taking care of them has always been a priority for me. It's truly muscle memory at this point. I get up and immediately go to take my dog outside. Before going to bed, I allot 20 extra minutes to take my dog outside. It's second nature. I care for pets by creating a safe environment for them. I always double-check to make sure nothing is on the floor that they could get into. Pushing things back on the counter in case they jump. And making sure they get extra pets before leaving them to go to work.

“Isabel continues to exceed my expectations with how responsible, caring, and communicative she is. Her genuine enjoyment of my cats and the time she spends playing with them is fantastic for their mental and emotional well-being, which is obvious when I return and they are in such good spirits. She is extremely respectful of my space, responsible, and a fantastic communicator. An easy 5/5 for me.”

Thomas M.

“Friendly and very responsive. Really appreciate Diego.”

Ethan H.

“Ellen was very attentive to our pets! She's professional and sent pictures of every visit. We will certainly hire her again for future vacations.”

Andrea R.

“Thanks to Olivia our cat had company while we were out of town for a funeral. During a hard time it was nice to get updates and photos of our lil baby Morgan.”

Von C.

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life and grew up with dogs, cats, birds, fish, rodents, and farm animals. Caring for pets has always been a normal part of life for me, both through my own animals and through pet sitting for friends, family, and neighbors. Over the years I’ve raised my own puppies and kittens, cared for senior pets, and managed medications and special care needs. One of my own dogs (German Shepherd Dog) was diagnosed with cancer at a young age, and I cared for him throughout treatment until he passed away at age four. That experience taught me how important consistency, patience, and close attention can be when a pet isn’t feeling their best. I also currently care for my senior dog who requires medication. Today I have a labradoodle that I’ve had since he was a puppy, two cats, and my senior dog. I take pride in training my dogs to be well-behaved and socialized. In addition to dogs and cats, as stated previously, I’ve cared for a wide variety of animals including lizards, snakes, chickens, rodents, fish, a sun conure parrot, horses, donkeys, alpacas, and pigs. I know every animal is different, and I do my best to learn their routines, personalities, and quirks so they feel comfortable while you’re away. Whether your pet is young and energetic, elderly, shy, or needs a little extra attention, I’ll care for them as if they were my own. I am a career biochemical scientist and lost my job in April. I am now having a blast working as a full-time stay at home mom. My 1 year old son also loves pets and would need to occasionally accompany me! I am available pretty much around the clock. I prioritize keeping pets on their normal routine as much as possible. I will follow feeding schedules, medication instructions, and any household rules you’ve established to the best of my ability. I know that consistency helps pets feel comfortable and reduces stress while their owners are away. In a client’s home, I will make sure pets receive plenty of attention, playtime, walks, potty breaks, fresh water, and companionship. I’m happy to send regular updates and photos so you know how they’re doing. In my own home, pets are treated like part of the family. I maintain a safe, clean environment and supervise interactions carefully. I currently have a friendly labradoodle and two cats, so I’m very accustomed to managing different personalities, energy levels, and care needs.

“Kelly was fantastic with communication both before and during her drop-in visits with our cat, Billie Jean. Our cat is on the older side and has some medical issues, and Kelly did an amazing job administering her medication and making sure our cat was taken care of. Would highly recommend Kelly, and will definitely book with her again!”

Elizabeth & Mark K.

“We contacted Alexis recently after we had a sitter cancel on us last minute before a family wedding across the country. She was our hero! She was prompt, professional, and great with our animals. She kept us updated throughout our trip on how our pets were doing, sent photos (bonus points for being a great pet photographer 🤣), and even cleaned up multiple accidents from our elderly dog with bladder control issues. Overall, I would definitely recommend Alexis to anyone looking for a responsible & dependable petsitter.”

Kevin B.

About: I’ve had my own dog and cared for him for 12 years. Growing up, we had a family dog that I loved and helped care for as well! I’ve got experience with dogs of all ages and am happy to tailor your pets experience to your desires. I’m happy to provide training, having trained my own dog to the canine good citizen standards, or just reinforce whatever training your pup currently is undergoing. I’ve also had experience watching cats and am happy to provide care for them outside of my home. I am currently working part time and come home at lunch to let dogs out and feed as needed. I live in a quieter neighborhood with safe places to walk and am also happy to take them to many of the locations I take my own dog for longer outings such as Lake Johnson or Lake Raleigh I have a small fenced in back yard where your dog and mine will be regularly let out to sniff and eliminate as needed. My own dog is taken on two long walks a day along with shorter walks to sniff and eliminate but am happy to accommodate what is needed for your dogs specific needs. Dogs are allowed on the bed and furniture and I can accommodate a dog that is crated. I do sleep upstairs as my place is two floors, but if your dog is uncomfortable going up stairs, I can stay on the first floor with them.

“Isabelle is consistently a fantastic sitter for our children. At this point, we trust her more than some of our friends. She is consistent, hard working and so loving and caring for our pets and we are so grateful to have her.”

Kayla D.

“Thea was outstanding she went above and beyond to ensure Crystal was fed walked and engaged during playtime. This was my first time using Rover after adopting my fur baby so of course naturally I was hesitant and uncertain about leaving Crystal. However, Thea was communicative,adaptable and timely which reassured me I was making the right choice 10/10”

Melvin K.

“Alexa was great! She was able to help care for my dogs with short notice. She took great pictures and gave helpful check-in feedback during her visits. I felt like my fur babies were truly cared for while I was away, which gave me the piece of mind I needed. I'd definitely use her services again. Highly recommended!”

Jenn D.

“Kira has always been fast to reply and so great with my two high energy large dogs! I can always tell my boys have a great time by the smile on their faces in their report card pics!”

Rachel L.

“Beverly was very attentive and took great care of our 2 cats while we spent a long weekend away. She made sure to play with them, send pics and keep us informed. She was respectful and an overall pleasure to work with. We will definitely use her again and recommend her services!”

Marc L.

About: I’ve grown up with dogs and cats my whole life. I have experience with caring for puppies, and more elder dogs. During Covid, my roommate and I started fostering dogs. We fostered an old sweet yellow lab, 2 puppies with worms and that were to be neutered, and a rambunctious pit bull that suffered from separation anxiety. For the last 4 years, I’ve been formally dog walking and pet sitting. I travel for a lot for work so I’m not able to have a pet of my own, but I’m more than happy to walk and care for yours! My schedule is quite all over the place, so feel free to reach out and I’ll try to accommodate! I’m a nurse and I work three days a week, so the rest of the week I’m fairly available! I won’t be able to offer overnight boarding or sitting at my residence, but Im more than happy to commute to yours! I can walk your dogs, play with them, try to reinforce good habits, just let me know what you’re looking for!

“Alexis is always on time and great with all of our animals. She always follows all of our instructions and keeps our space clean. Thanks for all you do!”

Sara L.

“erica did an excellent job of watching my cat duchess and giving me updates with photos and such :) she’s great, i hope to have her help again in the future”

Ariel T.

“Alexis was great! Super communicative and took great care of our senior dog Sandie! I would absolutely use her again and will recommend her to everyone!”

Leah S.

“Joni is fantastic! During our meet and greet, she asked great questions for taking care of our dog and cat. Will definitely be asking her to return for taking care of our pets!”

Brian C.

“Lauren was so kind to our babies! She took great care of them while we were gone for our wedding and honeymoon— she kept us up to date on everything going on with tons of pictures!”

Maggie C.