House Sitting Winterthur

“Matthew showed up on time and followed instructions for our dog. He updated me throughout the day and night. He did great watching her and we will definitely be rebooking in the future!”

kylie w.

About: I have 10 years of professional experience working with shelter animals and have cared for hundreds of dogs and cats of all ages, personalities, and needs. From shy and fearful pets who need extra time to warm up, to high-energy dogs still learning their manners, seniors who prefer a slower pace, and animals with ongoing medical needs, I’m comfortable meeting each pet where they are. I know firsthand that introducing an unfamiliar person can be challenging for dogs who are nervous, selective, or protective of their space. I’m happy to meet your pup as many times as needed to help them feel safe and comfortable with me before being left in my care. I’m experienced in reading canine body language, respecting boundaries, building trust, redirecting overstimulation, and working with dogs who may need a little more patience than others! Over the past five years, I’ve also fostered dozens of dogs and cats, often specifically taking in animals who need additional training, socialization, confidence-building, or time to decompress outside of a shelter environment. This has given me plenty of hands-on experience with everything from house and crate training to leash manners, enrichment, separation concerns, dog-to-dog interactions, and helping nervous animals settle into a routine. I also have two years of veterinary technician experience and am comfortable administering medications and caring for pets with medical needs. Most importantly, I understand that every pet is an individual. Whether yours is a social butterfly who wants to be my best friend immediately, a senior who just wants a leisurely walk and couch time, or a nervous pup who needs me to earn their trust first, I’m happy to care for them at their pace! I understand the stigma around certain breeds, and can assure you that I have a clear understanding of what to expect with each. My current client list includes breeds such as Cane Corso, Belgian Malinois, Husky, Newfoundland, German Shorthair Pointer, Labrador, Poodle, and, of course, many mixed breed cuties rescued from the shelter! I am currently employed full-time, though I have a flexible schedule that allows hybrid/remote work. This has allowed me flexibility with owners, as I can freely adjust my schedule to meet your pets needs! I prefer to stick to what your pet is most comfortable with. I’ve stayed with some animals that prefer their space, and others that prefer more attention. Each dog is different, so I am here to accommodate their own needs and wants!

“Jessica watch our two dogs in our home for the weekend. She sent pics and was very attentive to their needs. We will definitely ask her to watch them again!”

Gerri S.

“Leigh was great! She stayed in our house with our two dogs and was punctual, communicative, and left the house nice and tidy! She sent us photos of the dogs throughout the day and we felt they were in good hands while we were gone! We would definitely use her services again!”

Nina M.

“Joining in on all the great reviews for Heather. She stayed with our two pups for two weeks while we were on vacation. Her care for our dogs allowed us to relax and not worry about home. It's a bonus to have someone who will do overnights and be a house sitter as well. Thank you Heather, so much!”

Heidi R.

“Sarah was wonderful! My dogs clearly loved her and they got lots of snuggles and walks while we were gone. She was also really good about communicating her schedule and sent me daily updates and pictures of the pups. We are looking forward to having her back.”

Alexandra M.

“This is the second time Jenni has house sit for me to take care of my four pets. She’s the absolute best was in contact with on how the pets were doing the whole time I was gone even sending pics showing how well they were doing. I will definitely use her again.”

Sue R.

“Leslie was so wonderful- I haven’t left my 3 little guys without family in over 10 years. They are very nervous little guys and have some quirks - she made it all work and made them feel safe. Sent me pictures and updates 2-3 times a day. I could not be more grateful!”

Karen G.

“Brad did a fantastic job caring for our senior Greyhound in our home during an international trip. He was communicative, responsive, and asked questions when needed to ensure he was providing the best care for our girl. I’m very grateful that Brad’s professionalism allowed us to have a worry-free vacation! And a bonus- the house looks even better than when we left it.”

Leigh F.

“Desirae took great care of my dog and my apartment while I was away for a week. She sent plenty of updates and photos and I felt at ease knowing she is a trained vet tech if anything were to go wrong. My dog seemed very happy and well taken care of when I arrived back home and the apartment was left nice and neat.”

Lauren B.

“Excellent expirience all around. This was our first time using Rover after our original sitter fell through. Chris was fantastic at communicating and sent so many updates and photos we felt like our dogs were with us on our trip. Chris not only let our dogs out and fed them but really cared for them and made sure they were happy and comfortable while we were gone. We will absolutely use Chris again!”

Jessica W.

“Olivia is FANTASTIC! She watched our pup Beau for a long weekend and she was incredibly understanding to my nervousness at leaving him for the first time since the pandemic began. She took the time to get to know him and sent me lots of updates and photos so we could see how happy he was. She spoiled him with extra long walks and time outside, and I am certain she is now one of Beau's favorite people! I could not more highly recommend her!”

Colleen B.

“Lesley was wonderful! Very communicative and detail oriented, making sure she kept a good routine for our dog Lucy. She also did so many helpful household tasks like bringing in our mail and packages (some large) and refilling our dog food container for us before we got home. Would absolutely book again!”

Katie F.

“Miabella took wonderful care of Pickle!”

Amy M.

“Terry was amazing! She house sat and cared for our 2 Boston Terriers and our Maine Coon cat. I highly recommend her and have full confidence in her. Our pets immediately trusted her and she built a connection with them. Terry sent us videos and texts of our pets and goes the extra mile by washing the bed linens and maintaining cleanliness. everything clean. Thank you Terry from our hearts and will definitely request your services again in the future.”

Bernadette L.

“Shanisa was a wonderful sitter! My home was left cleaned and organized and my pups were happy as can be. She was prompt to respond and even though i was away for only a weekend, she made sure to send pictures and videos to me. Would highly recommend!”

Becca & Alexander F.

“Bobbie is a consummate professional. She takes her job seriously and is a lovely person. She took amazing care of our dogs during an overnight stay. We will be using her whenever we can! I can’t recommend her enough.”

Elizabeth S.

“Nina was an excellent sitter. I came home after being away for a week and my house looked like I had never been gone. She also sent me updates and pictures of my dog every day”

Chris G.

“Kai and Devon were awesome! They were so kind and friendly and our dogs took to them immediately. We knew the dogs were well cared for because of constant communication and pictures. When we came home the house was way tidier than ever before and my husband was so shocked. It was a great surprise to come home to - a sparkling clean house after vacation. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking again for our next vacation.”

Philippa M.

“Rebecca took excellent care of our pups and house while we were away on our honeymoon. She made us feel extremely comfortable so we could fully unplug and enjoy ourselves, knowing the dogs were happy and well taken care of!”

Katie R.