Pet Sitting in Springfield

“Wonderful, kind and reliable.”

“Sammy is an awesome person to have care for our dogs. She’s attentive to the dog’s needs, responds quickly to any questions I have and a joy to work with. Thank you Sammy! I feel lucky we found you.”

“Jared is easy to work with and reliable! We always reach out to him first to watch our pups.”

“Communicated well and followed all of the care directions very well. Thank you!”

“Meaghan was super patient with Lucky, who is a 14yo shy Sweet old gal. I’m always so nervous to leave her but she seemed really happy with Meaghan! Thank you!!”

“Lizzie did a great job caring for our two cats! They both liked her right away upon meeting her. They were happy and healthy when we returned, and the house was neat, and the litter boxes were clean.”

About: Trained and handled 26 sled dogs for an expedition outfitter in Alaska. Combined 50 year experienced dog owners with a large wooded yard for on and off leash time. We are outdoor oriented so your dog will have plenty of outdoor time. We work independently from home and have a flexible schedule. We can host with short notice and have the ability to integrate your dog in our daily life easily. We will include your dog into our family as we care for our own 11 year old small dog. We love hosting on our small off grid homestead!

“Lindsay is an incredibly responsible and trustworthy caregiver. She provides a professional and thoughtful experience tailored to every individual client. Whether it is dog walking or sitting, I would entrust her with my beloved pets any day. Lindsay is someone who you can rely on.”

“Great with kitties. Even the shy one women up.”

“Nicole is wonderful. She is great at communicating any questions that she might have. She treats my cats and dogs as if they were her own. Thanks for the great care!”

“Morgan was great with my dogs, visiting multiple times to take them out, feed them and set them up for bedtime. She took care of Stella’s meds, and let me know how the visits went. I was able to really enjoy my evening away knowing the dogs were in good hand!”

About: I have several years of experience dog/pet sitting including overnight stays. I enjoy taking dogs on daily walks, and playing catch or tug of war to help them get in their daily exercise. Some dog breeds I have long-term care experience with (one-week to month-long pet sitting) include labs, golden retrievers, formosan mountain dogs, and bullmastiff. Although I love all the furry friends! I am also experienced in caring for multiple pets—the most being two dogs, two cats, and one stray, for two separate month-long sits. I am comfortable walking multiple dogs at a time. I also have experience feeding dogs and cats oral medications. I am happy to do house calls for walks and feeding, as well as overnight stays. During overnight stays I make sure the house stays clean and tidy, and that the pets follow their house rules! My schedule is very flexible, and I have a lot of daytime availability for walks and potty breaks. I work as a server/bartender, so am generally scheduled weekend evenings. My shifts last about 6 hours, so for house sitting/overnights, 6-7 hours would be the maximum amount of time the pups would be on their own. If sitting is scheduled with enough advance I can also get this down to only 5-6 hours. I currently cannot offer pet service in my own house. In a client’s home I always make sure I understand what the house rules are for the pets, as well as for guests! I am happy to meet clients in a public setting first if they feel more comfortable with that before inviting me to their home. I understand how important people’s homes and pets are to them, and do everything I can to communicate with reliability and respect. I love taking care of animals, and want both you and your pets to have a great experience with me.

About: Growing up with dogs, I've always had a love for taking care of and making sure all dogs - big or small - feel loved, safe, and comfortable. At my previous place of work, I often watched my coworkers dogs in their homes while they were away. Whether its couch snuggles or early morning walks, I'm here for it! My ability to really listen to and hear what a dog needs sets me apart from other sitters; I firmly believe that there is so much more to a dog than people give them credit. They are such intelligent individuals with a raw sense of joy that it would be an absolute honor to get to spend time watching your furry friend! I am currently a full-time barista - but I have a fairly flexible schedule that will still allow for lots of walk and play time! While my current place of living does not permit for pets, I am more than comfortable taking care of pets in their own homes while owners are away. Your beloved dog's safety and comfort is of highest importance to me! As I mentioned, I cannot currently offer boarding surfaces -- but I am eager to help out and take care of a pet in a client's home (check-ins/overnights). Not only will I be respectful of the space itself, but I will also be sure to attune to the needs of the dog in their home as I am a guest while I am there. This includes learning all necessary information head of time about the home, how to access needed things, and asking any lingering questions so that there is no question of your pet's comfort and safety in your time away.

“Joe is awesome. My dogs loved him! And when one of them wasn't acting like themselves, he made sure to contact me and see what could be done to remedy the situation. He treated my dogs as if they were his own. He even took one of them to the emergency vet, which is something my husband and I will be forever grateful for!”

“Kaeleen was wonderful! My puppy loved her and was well taken care of. She is reliable and great with communication. Highly recommend!”

About: I've had dogs and cats since 1975. I've owned a pack of dogs and a herd of cats. I would love to help you! Thanks. I am mostly available Wednesday and on the weekends, but might be able to help on the other days of the week. Please contact me. I am available to go to your home. I do not at this time have availability to house your pet. Available as soon as possible.

“Kira was excellent. Very complaint. Her dedication to her work definitely is very important to her. Thanks for helping out especially during the holidays.”

“Kimberly was awesome on visits with our giant dogs. She is super friendly, dogs loved her, she came when requested, shared time spent, and left photos. Very pleased and will definitely book again.”

About: Are you looking to go out of town for the weekend or for a weeks vacation, but don't want to stress your pet(s) by boarding them? I would be happy to come care for your furry friends at your home, and am comfortable doing overnight stays. I am very comfortable around all dog breeds and sizes. Have a cat or other family pet that needs care as well? No problem! I'm open to caring for animals other than dogs, too, and would love the opportunity to discuss caring for your pets further. Growing up my family always had dogs and cats around, and we also raised 7 dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. For the past 5 years I've been pet/house sitting for others as a way to spend additional time around animals, and provide families with an alternative to boarding. I am licensed, insured, and bonded, as well as pet CPR/First Aid certified. I have exceptional references, and would be happy to provide those upon request. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you!

“Alexis is a wonderful pet sitter! She took on a long 10-day, 2 x visits per day for our 13 y/o pup , and 14 y/o cat. Our dog required am and pm med mixed in with her food. Our pets are still quite active for their age, but they are older and need lots of love ;we have had them for 13 years. She was great with updates and photos. What a relief to have Alexis, as we were 1500 miles away, competing at a National athletic event. She allowed us the mindset to compete as well as we did, and not to worry about our pets!! Thank you Alexis!”