Pet Sitters in Osceola, WA

Sydney
-64% off
7.8 miles away
Limited time deal
4.62
• 8 reviews
/night 84.00
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There were so many things I liked about Sydney. She commmitted to a very long 3 week sit with our two dogs. She was willing to arrive the night before we left so she would have plenty of time to get to know the dogs and the house. She even offered to take us to the airport the next morning. The house was very clean and tidy when we returned. The dogs were alive and appeared healthy. Unfortunately my neighbor across the street called me at 11:00pm a couple of days before we were scheduled to return to tell me that one of the dogs was at her house. Our tenant who lives downstairs let me know that she became concerned when she saw the dogs roaming the full yard with out Sydney in sight. Our tenant asked Sydney if we had said that was OK and Sydney let her know that the dogs were being watched from inside the house . . . I assume she was watching out the windows and doorways. To be fair, our yard is pretty well fenced in but I did make it clear to Sydney that it was still possible for the dogs to get through the fencing. It was not fully secure. Also, I understand that there was a fair amount of rain but I had let Sydney know where my rain shoes and raincoat and umbrella were so I expected her to be outside whenever the dogs were outside. Overall Sydney was very nice but I wouldn't invite her back to take care of my dogs. I think she would be better suited to care for cats and small dogs that are confined to the house.

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kerry
Truly the absolute BEST! You truly couldn't possibly find anybody who is more trust worthy, reliable, pleasant, mature, efficient, loving, kind, competent, etc. than Angel. She has stayed with our cat 3-4 times. She is welcome to stay when sitting, or between sits.
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Susan
Perfect sit.
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Catherine
Comfortable and cosy accommodation in a lovely peaceful rural countryside. Quiet village but has all the necessary shops plus a lovely pond to walk around . Plenty of places of interest to visit . Made to feel very welcome and great communication during our stay. Gizmo the cat is very easy to care for and is full of character.
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joanne
Ted and Joanne are super hosts and Addie is a delightful cat with a distinct, friendly and loving personality.  I had the advantage of multiple phone conversations with Ted and Joanne pre-pandemic.  I felt like I knew all three members of the family months before actually meeting. 

Their home in Highwood, Illinois is very comfortable:  lots of light-with many great plants; fun, comfortable furniture with just a hint of Silicon Valley; and an eclectic collection of North Shore art.  In short it is my kind of house. 

The area has many trails, ranging from walking trails, bike trails and a couple of sets of stairs with enough steps to get a good workout and then sum!  Also, fun paths that go both down to Lake Michigan or up on the Bluffs.  I explored walking the area and am sure that there are many, many more paths to explore.   

Ted and Joanne took me on a trip through the area as soon as I arrived and this gave me a chance to get to know the shops, trails, parks and various communities in the North Shore.  This was my first time visiting the North Shore and I sure hope to return soon.  The area is great for walking and has a real good selection of restaurants, stores and craft beer locales.  Ted and Joanne treated me to dinner the night that I arrived and the evening before I left.  Also, Ted prepared what I view as one of the best breakfast egg dishes that I have ever eaten the morning of my departure.  Ted is a gourmet trained chef and I can still taste the flavors in the omelet dish.   

I immediately bonded with Addie and we played many times a day.  Over the last three to four days, Addie decided that she would jump in my bed and lay on the sheet next to me while I was reading the google news on my cell phone.  I held the phone with one hand and extended my other arm and hand out to Addie and she placed one paw on my finger and proceeded to play with my hand.  Often, I would fall asleep while she was playing with my hand.  Then I would wake up and, usually, she had returned to her bed.  Of course, when morning came, if not before, she would greet me with a reminder that it was time for her breakfast.    

Highwood, Illinois is really easy to get to.  I flew into Midway Airport, took the CTA subway to downtown Chicago and walked three blocks to the commuter rail to Highwood.  The Highwood station is about 6 minutes walking to Ted and Joanne’s home.  I took the commuter rail to explore some of the other North Shore communities as well as to shop in some of the stores in the area.   

I hope to visit Ted, Joanne and Addie over Thanksgiving while my grandson and I pet sit three very active, small size dogs in Northbrook, Illinois.
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Elsa
This sit was absolutely brilliant on so many levels;

1. Elsa - communication with her was great. We had a video chat before the sit. Her welcome guide is so thorough, I printed it off beforehand and referred to it often during the sit. She adores Filou (had him since a kitten & he's 16 now) & has very clear instructions for how best to cater for his needs, which was comforting. Throughout the sit, I could contact her anytime on WhatsApp with the numerous (sometimes daft) questions. She was always happy to help & keen that you also enjoy your sit. A really nice person.

The apartment - spotlessly clean, bright & comfortable, has everything you need, including a nice little terrace, which you & Filou can enjoy.

Transport - Winterthur was really easy to get to from Zurich airport by train & then a bus which stops right outside the flat. Again Elsa left clear instructions for getting there, including accessing the flat. She kindly lent me her bike & it's a bike friendly city. Walking into the centre takes less than 30 minutes.

Food - there's a big Aldi store 5 minutes walk along the road which has everything you need (note it's closed on a Sunday, along with all the other shops in Winterthur). I also found a lovely little restaurant serving traditional Swiss food a 5 minute walk from the flat - Nagelsee. Great food, friendly service, even though the owner speaks little English and me little German, we got by on gestures. It was so great, I ate there twice. 2nd time was on a Sunday, when they close early at 7pm. There's fast food chains nearby too but I don't eat fast food.

Things to do - I don't think Winterthur is the most touristy city. It's known as the city of museums, if you're interested in them (not for me). Elsa sent me an app that has cycle/hiking routes. I did a 22km cycle route around the city with 20 points of interest relating to Winterthur's industrial history. The information boards are in German but you can use Google translate. I also took a walk up to a viewpoint called Baumli about an hour from the flat, with nice views over the city. The river Toss runs along the opposite side of the road from the flat with lovely riverside walks.

Filou - he is gorgeous, very shy & gentle. As with all cats, you need to wait for them to approach you and with Filou this took over three days! Other than for me to open the terrace door, he avoided me & I was beginning to think I'd head home before he'd stop being wary of me. However on the fourth day it was raining so I sat quietly reading my book on the sofa and he came through and let me brush him. He tends to walk around when you're brushing him rather than sitting still so you end up following him all round the flat. It's cute though. If you're looking for a cat sit with lots of interaction & lap time, Filou is not for you. He definitely likes you being there but he is old so likes to hide away and sleep most of the day.

Apologies for the long review but it's important, if a sit is great, that you let other sitters know why. Highly recommend 👍😄
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Sandra
This was a very special house sit that made me feel most privileged to be there for 6 weeks.
Sandra is a delightful host who made me so welcome, provided a fully completed welcome guide which was an excellent resource, and made sure that I had everything I needed for my 6 week stay. She was always there for me on What's App for any help, hints & tips for the sit and we had a great time over social media. She is a sitter herself as well as an owner, so she knows what her sitters need.
Her apartment is in the most beautiful setting, so close to the centre of Dubai yet far enough away to be a quiet area that was 100% safe (as is the whole city). It was spotlessly clean when I arrived which made the upkeep so easy & straight forward. But what makes this place so special is the nigh time views and the roof top pool - pure luxury. 
Indi, Raja & Kou Kou were such good fun to be around and kept me entertained throughout the stay, there is never a dull moment with this crazy bunch. They play so well together, and play fight a bit, but really like it when you play with them. A good 30 minutes of chasing the feather around also helps to tire them out. They are vocal bunch, and will let you know when it's close to feeding time or treats time, and Indi will let you know if the litter trays are not 100% to her standard. But most of the time they are happy lounging around and catching up on their sleep.
I miss Sandra, her apartment & the crazy bunch very much and fingers crossed get the chance to return soon.
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Vanessa
Noche is the sweetest cat you'll meet! 
He is super friendly, talkative and enjoys the occasional petting.

Vanessa was super helpful and informative, there were no issues during the stay and she communicated Noches needs very clearly. 

The apartment is located in a great area in town and it was clean and organized.

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