House Sitting in West Columbia

About: Have had experience with taking care of friends and neighbors dogs since I was a teen. Had my own pup as well who taught me so much when it came to patience, love, and trust, since they were a stray when I first adopted them. I have experience administering meds, and cleaning up wounds if and when necessary. Trust that your pup will be and good hands and be cared for as if they are my own. Currently taking some time off from my job and won't be going back for a couple of months so I have all the time in the world right now. I will care for your fur baby as if they are my own and follow any house rules and/or schedule set by the owner. Any request made will be taken into account as well. Rest assured that your pet needs will always be met.

“Ava was amazing with our two dogs and cat. She was in constant communication and provided daily updates. Our pets loved her! Would highly recommend and will be booking again in the future!”

Claire K.

“Leigha is the best!! We don’t trust many people with our pups and we trust her with everything! She comes to our home to watch our 2 dogs and they adore her! I would give her 10 stars if I could! ❤️”

Ashalynn C.

“Jordan was terrific. He took good care of our precious furbabies, and also of our precious home. He even washed the bed clothes and mopped our floors!! Highly recommend!”

Deborah H.

“Jessica helped me so very much when I was in a bind! She helped me immediately and professionally. She was super kind, attentive to paddy, and I am so grateful I was able to find her!”

Orla P.

About: Growing up I’ve always had pets, from cats and dogs to birds and porcupines. Taking care of each individuals needs brings me so much joy. Thank you for giving me the chance to know your pet! I have open availability and can check on pets whenever it is needed. I can do at home sits any night or day of the week. I can’t do any sitting in my home due to my own pets but I am more than happy to come by and sit with them at your home! I don’t mind coming by for 5 minutes or a couple of hours depending on your needs. I can deal with big dogs who love to jump as well as little pets too!

About: I have had dogs big and small my whole life, I’ve had cats for about 5 years now and I’ve worked with horses since I was 8 years old. I love animals more than anything but I also love to helping people. Im passionate about helping owners with animals that have complex or more advanced needs. I want to help relieve the anxiety of having to find someone who you can trust to take care of your pets with the same love and care as you do. I have experience with show dogs along with dogs with health and specials needs and reactivity. I understand the need for a pet sitter that will take care of your animals every little need to ensure you as an owner can enjoy your life without worrying about your furry babys I have three dogs ranging from 4 to 12, so everyday is about caring for them. My older dog has health issues that have to be managed and my younger dog has reactivity and behavioral issues we work with and accommodate properly. I also have an orange cat that definitely keeps the house interesting My dogs get lots of cuddles,lots of play time, and just the right amount of treats. My mini Aussie plays ball everyday and we practice all his cool tricks and tasks daily. My reactive dog spends lots of time playing and working to keep her brain busy and relaxed along with weekly exposure to baths, nails trims etc. to keep her progress from falling behind. As for my oldest he gets to lay around and do whatever he wants because his time is coming to an end and he deserves the best, we make his food weekly along with weekly baths for his skin issues and short walks because of his hips.

About: I love each animal as my own, and I will Do whatever is needed so that they feel comfortable and you feel comfortable as well because the most important thing that you have someone taking care of your animals that you can trust and have no worry’s I am not working so I am available atleast from 6 am to 5pm, my routine is pretty simple I wake up take my son to daycare and I have a bunch of free time I live in apartment I take my dogs out every 2 hours, I also take them for walks but if needed I can go to your place as well

About: I have always loved pets. I have often pet sat for my friends or family. I owned my first dog at 13. I trained her myself as well as groom her myself. I would consider her my baby. Training my own dog has given me a better understanding of them and a greater respect for them. I recently adopted a new big puppy which has better equipped me for caring for dog's with various personalities since she required much different training than my older little dog. I enjoy getting to know pets with different personalities and loving on them. If you trust me with your pet, I will treat him/her as my own. Pet sitting works great with my schedule because I am a full time teacher so I have all summer to love on your pet while you are away. I am fully able to stay at your house if need be to pet sit. My roommate takes care of my two fur babies while I am away. Also, I am able to bring your pet to my apartment with my two dogs who love other animals. My apartment is next to a big park and has a huge dog park for exercise. I am flexible with the needs of my clients.

“Holly was an amazing sitter! We were initially a little nervous because our dogs have very distinct personalities and needs—especially our two senior pups—but Holly made us feel completely at ease from the start. She sent consistent updates with a full set of pictures at every visit that we grew to look forward to while we were away, which reassured us that everyone was doing great. The dogs were clearly getting plenty of time to eat, play, and just be themselves, and they warmed up to her right away—which doesn’t always happen! Holly was friendly, easy to work with, and followed all of our care instructions to a T. She also left the house exactly how we left it, which we really appreciated. We’ll absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and compassionate sitter!”

Alexus W.

“Skylar was an amazing sitter to my sweet girl. She stayed at my house while I was gone and I know my dog was extremely loved the entire time. Skylar was updating with pics the whole time and I couldn’t have been happier with her!”

Chad M.

About: I’ve fostered for the SPCA. I’ve sat for countless friends, family and colleagues. I have an undeniable connection with nearly all animals that I encounter. I’m currently a stay at home mom for my 11 year old son. Also, having 2 adult daughters, 1 of which is currently in college and the other just got married last year and is starting a family of her own. I have a VERY large fully fenced in backyard that is ideal for dogs of all ages and breeds. I allow them full access to roam freely inside or outside by use of the doggie door. If I have dogs from different families I have 3 separate fully furnished and doggie friendly “guest rooms” that allow for space and privacy if needed.

About: We are two roommates that specialize in different areas of pet care, between the both of us we're sure to have what you need! :) Owner one: I've had Cats for my entire life. Littlest newborns, reckless Kittens, lethargic but sweet seniors, special needs Kitties, and even cats that don't react well to others. I've been around Cats since before I can remember, and I've cared for up to 8 at a time. Among my most inclusive, I've cared for diabetic cats, seniors (10-20 year olds), Cats with pica, and hypothermic Kittens. I've administered medicine by mouth and as an injection. No matter the situation, I believe that the most important thing is communication and quality care. Your fur baby will be taken care of as if they were our own when they're here. As a Cat owner myself I understand that Cats are curious creatures, which is why our house is completely Cat safe. Our house has lots of windows, which are perfect for bird watching! We also include a catio for the lovely little ones to experience time outside in a safe and controlled manner. Owner two: I've had Dogs my entire life from Dog sizes of Chihuahuas to Great Danes and all inbetween. I've had short and long haired Dogs so daily Grooming is available for Double Coated dogs. I have experience with New Born Puppies to 18+ Elderly Dogs. We have a closed in Yard and a room open for your Dog to sleep comfortably inside at night. I've trained each Dogs I've owned and walk my own daily. I have experience with trouble making dogs and snappy ones. No attitude is to much for me. Dogs that need a special diet are all no problem we can separate and make fresh foods if requested. I know how to give medication threw mouth or syringe. Farm Animal Care. I've lived on a farm my entire life and do well with Chickens, Rabbits, Goats, Ducks, Turkeys, and Pigs. Reptile Care. I've had experience with multiple retiles I've taken care of Snakes and own several lizards who eat Live Food or need fresh produce. Owner one: I wake up every morning at around 7am, and do a bit of cleaning/remote work. Around 8:45 I start making the cats breakfast. Their breakfast is half a can of tiki cat, made by nacho chicken broth, Instinct digestive blend food topper, salmon oil, a freeze dried fish treat, and extra water for hydration. They eat in bowls that prevent whisker fatigue. Then we supervise play time as they run around the house. at around 12:30 they have a lunch of nutrish dry food with chicken broth for added hydration. Then they go out to the catio for some outside enrichment, before coming back in before it gets too hot. They have a soupy snack (Broth, water, and salmon oil) before running around the house some more. At around 6pm they have dinner, which is a repeat of breakfast with more dry food. Then we refill their bowls with dry food to make sure they eat enough. Then, after running around until 10pm it's finally time to send them to bed. We do have an alternate schedule for the days that we're taking care of other animals, so your little ones would be able to do the same things! All of our time is spent with our animals, they would never be unsupervised. Our cats would not be interacting with your pets unless otherwise specified. 🥰 Owner two: For our dog I wake up around 7AM each morning to take them out to use the bathroom. Around 8AM I come back and feed them a mix of dry food and fresh food. After there meal they get another bathroom break. They stay inside most the day unless they ask to go out. If not I will take them outside at 12PM, 3PM, 6PM. After 6PM ill make there dinner of the same mix of food. There usual walk times are in the mornings and sunset. Those times can vary to your pet. Our dog won't be interacting with your pet unless otherwise specified. Owner one: So in our home your pets care would be the same as our pets care, just at seperate times. We would supervise them at all times, but they would be able to run around with free roam of the house and catio. Everything in our house is cat proof, and we have lots of windows (that don't open) that our cats love to watch out of. They would always be busy, and if they weren't, they would have plenty of comfortable sleeping places. As for drop ins or other services in your home, we would have to be flexible and adjust based on your cats schedule. We can stick to a schedule, or just hang out and play/find something to keep them occupied. Depending on the pet and situation, obviously our care protocols are going to be different, we'll learn what makes your cat comfortable and stick to it. ❤️ Owner two: In our home your dog will be treated as our own they'll get their own room and attention we will play with them spend time with them walk and feed all depending on the individual pet. In our home the dog will have a yard to freely run around in (supervised of course) For dog walking we'd use the leash and collar you provide. If walking with a harness I prefer a second leash on the dogs collar incase of an emergency. In your home I'll adjust to your schedule we are very flexible and are available for check ins at any time of the day through morning, evening and night.

“Hunter is a great sitter for Ollie. He took good care of Ollie while I was out of town. He took Ollie to the vet when Ollie had an upset stomach. He also made sure the house was clean on the last day of house sitting.”

Jennifer C.

“Sharon was the perfect pet sitter. Our dogs were well taken care of! Will have her back in the future!”

Ashlei K.

About: *After your first successful booking with me, I lock in your rates for all future bookings so your rate stays low as my loyal customer, even if I raise my rates later. Regularly care for my own dog (beautiful lab/pit mix) and have had dogs (& other pets) all of my life. I love the bond shared between me and my pets and that experience that I get to pass along to my children, who are helping care for our senior dog. Our pets have always been part of our family, and I will treat your pet & home with the same attention and care that I have always shown to my own. The world needs more love and respect -- certainly among us as humans -- and I believe our pets can teach us that lesson every day if we're willing to see it.

About: My name is Kristy I'm a major animal lover. I've volunteered at the Pasadena animal control and the houston humane society, numerous doggy daycares/boarding facilities and a vet clinic. I've always had a strong passion for working with animals. I have plenty of experience working with dogs of all sizes and personalities, from Chihuahuas and pugs to malamutes and mastiffs. I love working will all breeds and would love to come into your home and give them the much needed love and attention while you are away. I also have many years of experience with pets with scales and arachnids. I am currently taking colleges classes, moatly online so i am almost always free.I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you so much and have a blessed day! I am currently a college student who takes classes, mostly online so most of my time is free. I have 2 school aged boys so during the school year, I may be unavailable around morning drop off and afternoon pick up times. I have a fully fenced 1.5 acre backyard with two gates that remain locked. I also have home cameras inside. Between myself, my husband and our children, your babies will be supervised 24/7.

About: I've had pets my whole life - I especially love cats and dogs. When I graduated high school I began to pet sit in homes. I love being able to give peace to owners and pet parents while they're away. I enjoy playing with and snuggling with fur babies! You can expect at least one picture a day of your fur baby, quick communication, and rules to be followed to the T. I am currently in-between jobs, which means I am free most days! Unless otherwise discussed, I don't pet sit on Sundays (but I am open to the possibility - some Sundays I volunteer at my church so I am not available for long periods of time then). Due to having my own dog at home, I generally make it a rule to either come to your house for check-ins or to stay at your house so I may better service you and your fur babies without incident. I like to know as many details about your pets as possible. Before agreeing to a job, I like to come and meet the fur babies to make sure we are a good fit together. I can walk or let your animals out to exercise and use the potty, feed and water them, clean up messes and litter boxes, play and snuggle with them, and more. I won't, however, bathe or give medication in most cases - pills put or crushed into food are okay, but injections and such are not.

About: I believe our pets are like children, they require love , care and attention .I make sure to provide that! I also like to make it fun for them! I’m currently part time , I can provide my services on weekends. I do my best to provide whatever need they require and accommodate myself to them. Usually I care for them (pet) in their home , that way the pet is more comfortable in their environment. Also that way , they can keep their regular normal routine

About: Preface: Rates are negotiable if you are a nice person :) I take care of my clients and treat every pet as my own and every house I enter with the same respect I would my Grandmother's house. (Rover also defaults to 30/60 min slots so I'm happy to customize a rate based on your needs, 15 or 20 minute drop-in's or even 45 mins if that's what your fur baby needs. - Just let me know what's needed. I'm an experienced and kind-hearted pet lover, degreed communications professional, currently living in 77407. I've had cats and dogs of all sizes since I was a baby. I have cared for or owned every sized animal from Pitbulls and Chows down to Laso Apsas & Yorkies, I've also owed multiple cats and have sheltered many strays, my most favorite currently being my huge 20lb orange Lion-cat named Hefe'. I am experienced with elderly animals and have also administered insulin shots twice a day for a diabetic cat for two weeks while her parents had to attend to a family funeral out-of-state. I would love to assist with any holiday needs this season. I've previously worked in advertising and dental sales and got burnt-out. I'm hoping to remain active while I find my next role and it's a bonus if I can also make a little spending money. I will work with you on whatever your needs are! My degree is in communications from U of H so please don't complain when I start sharing tons of videos/pics with you while caring for your pets. I'm also happy to send references or you can read a few on my LinkedIn profile. "Kelkalski" is my most common handle/link/online name. I hope to work with those whom feel I may be a great fit! Let me know what other questions you have on me! :)