Pet Sitters in Northview, MI

Trudy and David did an excellent job dog- and house-sitting for us. They went above and beyond. Our fur babies received excellent care! They co-slept with them, even though we indicated that this was not a requirement for us. They asked detailed questions; it was aparent that they read the welcome guide thoroughly. They took our bulldogs' care very seriously, which we greatly appreciate. As for our home, it was immaculate upon our return. They left it even cleaner than when we had left. For example, I found the sink in our mudroom sparkly clean (a wonderful treat to come home to). After a long day of traveling, we unexpectedly came home to a homecooked Pumpkin Pie, detailed notes about their stay and the bulldogs, and a freshly cleaned kitchen. I look forward to working with Trudy and David again soon. Daisy and Jorge miss them already too.

Chris and Barb were great pet and house sitters! Our dog Arthur was sad to see them leave and us arrive! They left our home even cleaner and tidier than when we left, and we appreciate all they did to look after Arthur.

When we select a sitter, we read every review in addition to conducting some sort of video interview. We really rely upon the experiences of past hosts, so that’s why I believe it important to be honest in this review. I love giving out 5 star reviews and do quite frequently, but I also need to share any less-than-positive experiences as well for those hosts who rely upon reviews such as we do. As such, I’m a bit ambivalent about writing this review of Katie, as there were some really good things Katie did while here. She is a lovely, energetic woman who responded immediately to the concerns I voiced to her during the time she watched our pets; however, the “negatives” we experienced speak to the heart of the importance of having a dedicated pet sitter. For the most part, our home was left tidy and neat – which is no small feat as ours is a large house and I appreciate the care Katie took in ensuring we walked into a clean home. That said, Katie failed to notice my dogs had urinated in both of their dog beds and on the floor of our downstairs office, which we believed happened in the first part of the sit and resulted in the downstairs smelling of stale urine. Further, because she didn’t notice the urine, my pets, when downstairs, had to either sleep on the bare floor or in wet beds, neither of which is a satisfactory option. Also, my dogs don’t generally urinate in the house as they have access to a doggie door, and this seemed more a sign of their distress or discomfort. I believe this incident was part of a larger problem I experienced with Katie and that was in the manner in which she approached this sit. I advertised dates of July 6 – July 22. We generally ask our sitters to come in a day or two early as to walk them through the schedule for both our animals and our many plants, as well as to give them time to get to know the animals and experience a little of the town we live in. We also provide a very detailed introduction and welcome guide which outlines our expectations. Katie came in late in the day on the 7th, without personal transportation, which necessitated us picking her up and then my neighbor taking her to a rental cart company the next day because we left very early on the morning of the 8th. This abbreviated introductory time didn’t allow us to fully prepare Katie for the sit and allowed for some apparent “misunderstandings.” The “issue” for me was for the first five days of our 13-day trip, Katie was away from the house for up to 13 hours at a time – leaving our two, older rescue dogs, who have some separation anxiety - alone and with an extended time between meals. It was clear Katie was using this opportunity to visit many of the beautiful areas which surround where we live – hence using our home as more of an Airbnb to vacation – than a house sit dedicated to caring for our animals. Our dogs are fine with being alone for up to six hours but even that, for multiple days in a row, is, frankly, distressing to our animals and to us, as owners. To Katie’s credit, when I called and brought her daily, extended time away to her attention and reiterated my wishes the dogs not be left for more than 6 hours, she changed her schedule and while still gone every day, capped her time away at six hours. And, as I said, she is cheerful and responsive; hence, the ambivalence is positing my concerns with this sit. I think if Katie is provided with very clear expectations prior to the sit and understands exactly what is needed and expected, she will absolutely deliver. For whatever reason, from the start, this sit was rushed, there appeared to be too many misunderstandings, and it ended up being frustrating for us in ways other sits have not been.

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.

Michelle did a great job caring for our two cats. She had great communication from start to finish, our cats were happy and healthy upon our return, and our apartment was just as we left it. She also washed the sheets for us before she left. We would definitely have her sit for us again if the opportunity arose. Thanks Michelle!

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!

You’ll be missing something in your life If you don’t hire Alyssa!! Attention to our dog 10 stars!!! She has a great personality, our home was spotless, sheets/towels washed, and I do Believe our dog was disappointed when we opened the door and not Alyssa 😢

Hannah was wonderful! She gave plenty of updates for the dogs and left our house perfectly tidy. Would absolutely love to have her back.

Guillermo was very friendly, reliable, and easy to communicate with. My pup Lizzy seemed to have a great time, as evidenced by the adorable photos he shared!

Lynn and Michael were very kind house sitters. They sent us updates and photos of our kitty, asked questions about the house, and communicated effectively. They left the house very clean and we appreciate their care. Thank you!

Emily was an amazing fit for us! She was easy to reach out to and communicated with us while we were away. Bisous warmed up to her quick and they were best buddies during her stay. I strongly recommend her as a sitter for others!

Thanks for taking care of my kiddos!