Pet Sitters in Kent County, MI

Dawn & Greg

Dawn and Greg were the perfect sitters from the start. We had a great FaceTime with them since they were coming from a different time zone, which immediately put us at ease! We ran into a bit of an issue night one (our fault) and they were flexible, adaptable and SO gracious! Dawn was great about communicating with us, sending pictures and keeping us apprised of how our kitties were doing. We would gladly have Dawn and Greg again.

Mara

Mara was a DREAM of a housesitter!! She was extremely professional, proactive, and communicative from the start. She asked all the right questions to ensure that our experience was mutually positive. Even when presented with an unexpected situation (on our end, not hers), she handled it with patience, professionalism, and grace. We were wrapping up a renovation and had to enlist her help to tie up loose ends at the beginning of her stay and despite the chaos, she was SO understanding. Mara kept us posted on need-to-know items, provided cute updates on Harriet, and otherwise really allowed us to enjoy our holiday. We returned from vacation to a clean and tidy home and, MOST importantly, a healthy, happy dog. We loved hearing about and seeing photos of Harriet and Mara's dog, George Clooney, hanging out and relaxing together. It was so nice to have peace of mind knowing Harriet and the house were being well taken care of while we were away. We are so happy we connected with her! We highly recommend Mara as a zeewoi and are looking forward to welcoming her back the next time we go on holiday.

Kimberly & Matt

Matt, Kimberly and their two children looked after our Cadence(Goldendoodle) for a little over 3 weeks. They were incredible, my neighbors loved them. I heard someone played the piano very well❤️. They sent us some beautiful photos of our baby being loved by them and the kids. I wanted them to feel at home and enjoy the Hobart 4th of July celebrations and I think they did. I had no stress leaving my home and dog with this beautiful family. The house was perfect when we got back! As if we'd never left, Cadence was in great shape but will miss them for sure. So many thanks to Matt and Kimberly for their kindness and generosity. I hope to see them again.

Lydia

Lydia watched our 11# terrier for 3 weeks while we went to Africa. Josie loves to hike and can outlast most hikers. We live in the Blue Ridge mountains and Lydia also loves hiking. This was a perfect match. 3 weeks is a long time for a dog with separation issues to be without me but she was fine. Our house was as clean or cleaner then when we left. I highly recommend Lydia to care for your house and pets.

Rachel

Rachel is an ideal pet and house sitter. Calm, reliable, communicative and responsive. She treats our home like it's her own and our kittens are always well cared for and spoiled rotten with attention :) Our neighbors also compliment us on how she looks after things, including keeping the garden watered and being a respectful neighbor.

Dylan

Dylan (and his GF) took care of Sal and Sabrina while my husband and I went to europe for two weeks. The kitties were happy and healthy on our return and the house was in perfect condition! They were super sweet and friendly, they stayed in communication with kitty photos every couple of days, highly recommend!

Amarilla & Tyler

Amarilla & Tyler were FANTASTIC sitters. They took amazing care of my dog Bubba, send frequent updates and left my place absolutely spotless. I would recommend them to anyone looking for great care :)

Shirley

Shirley left eveything as she found it. The cats seemed to do well while we were away.

Sara

From a pet sitting aspect we were not unsatisfied with Sara. Our dogs seemed happy and our chickens were also tended to well. However, from a house sit I will say we were disappointed with a few things. There was a bad storm the day before we left and we requested some photos of the damage to our property that was done. I asked multiple times and never received what I asked for after saying she would send it. We also agreed to daily updates in form of text or pictures of the animals and I did go the first couple days without reliable communication which didn’t sit well with me. As for the state of the house upon return, while it was mostly clean, one of our curtain rods was ripped from the wall. I wouldn’t have been upset had we just been notified of the repair that needed to be done but she never even told us that she broke anything in the house it was just left. She also very clearly rummaged through our drawers and took brand new unopened toiletries from areas that we did not specify she could use and she never reached out asking if it would be ok to take.

Lisa

Lisa and Kevin were so easy to work with, we set up a FaceTime call prior to the sit to introduce ourselves, get them familiar with the house, and my pets routine. I was so relaxed after talking with them, I was no longer nervous about leaving and knew my pets and my house would be well taken care of. I received my first text when they arrived and again the next day to assure me all was going well. My weekend getaway was so relaxing and fun because of them! When I returned home, I could tell my pets had a great time because they were so calm. Plus, I have never come home to my house being so tidy and clean. I highly recommend Lisa and Kevin – they were wonderful! I hope I am lucky enough to have them come and stay again.

Skip

Skip was great! Very available for communication, sent a couple of kind updates with cute pics of my cat, left the place very tidy, even made up the bed. An all-around happy experience and I'd be delighted to have him back if he wanted!

Elizabeth

Elizabeth was fantastic and we would absolutely have her again. She is a great communicator, checked with us if she wasn't sure, took good care of Lulu, and was overall wonderful.

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Michelle

Bibi was wonderful and our cat very much loved having her around. Our home was left neat and tidy, my plants were happy too. I would recommend Bibi to other sitters. Thanks again for looking after our boy.

Emily

I loved sitting for Emily. It was very easy and straightforward with communication and planning. Lovely and quiet home, just how I like. Darling Krishna was also lovely as a companion. He is being shy, he approaches well but of course everything is in his terms 😊 Very easy to take care. 

Overall, I throughly enjoyed and would definitely (in fact already booked another sit) would sit again. 

Lots of love to you both x

Karen

Taking care of Oliver was super nice. Karen left everything prepared so the stay was as smooth as it could be. At the beginning Oliver was a bit shy but after the first contact he was really charm. He loves to come to the sofa and stay by your side while you watch TV or so. The location of the house is perfect. Right in the middle of the city and you have a huge park in front so taking Oliver for a walk or to play ball was really easy. The house is lovely and Karen was really helpful and easy to contact for any doubt. Definitely a nice experience!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Kent County, Michigan?

From to for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Kent County, Michigan ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.