Newkirk, Iowa
A software engineer and an architect that love animals and the outdoors.
Christopher quickly endeared himself to our kitties, and was an extremely professional housesitter. If you’re looking for someone who will do what he says he will, invite Chris over! He was also flexible and understanding when our plans to depart were delayed last minute due to inclement weather.
Newkirk, Iowa
Tenured Professor on Sabbatical Looking for Longer Pet Sitting Stays
Lisa Ann is on point, friendly and kind. She is also flexible and a good sport when I posted the wrong return date. She took great care of our pooches and our home. We would welcome her back anytime!
Newkirk, Iowa
Life is Better with Pets!
Barbara and Gary were great host. They left our home cleaner then we arrived and had to deal with an escaped chicken and a sick chicken the night before we returned. They gave us updates on the cats and chickens with photos when we asked and we would welcome them back.
Newkirk, Iowa
Honest, loving and reliable.
Joan continues to be a fantastic pet and house sitter for Moxi and Luna. She is communicative, reliable and organized. Most importantly she loves the girls. Thank you.
Newkirk, Iowa
Responsible, experienced, female, registered nurse traveler who loves animals.
Tessa is a darling young lady and amazing pet sitter. Our dogs love her!!! Don’t hesitate to book Tessa! She’ll take great care of your home and will shower love and attention on your pets!!! We miss her already!!!
Newkirk, Iowa
Caring, responsible and trustworthy pet and house sitter. Love to travel!
Gayle graciously volunteered to sit for Karma overnight. We didn't have the chance to meet in-person, but she let me know as soon as she arrived (I was on a plane). Gayle was very communicative during the two days, sending lots of pics, which I had requested. When I returned, my apartment was spic and span. If there was a 10-Star rating for "Tidy", I would have given it. The bottom line is that I would definitely invite Gayle back for future sits and highly recommend her to anyone needing a sitter.
Newkirk, Iowa
Responsible, tidy, and animal loving girl trying to find a city I feel at home
I loved having Lauryn stay with me. Initially I wondered if she might be too young (!) but having a daughter of her age who is also highly competent made me really want to give Lauryn the opportunity. She is clearly someone who is very capable, confident in getting around (continents!), finding out how things work, ensuring she feels equipped to stay alone with the pets, and much more. On top of all of this, she is sociable, caring, emotionally attuned, energetic, organised, reliable, FUN!, quirky in a marvellously attractive way, and much more. I am increasingly wary of people flying here and there to do pet sits, and having expressed to Lauryn that I didn't "just" want her to fly from the US to be in France for a week, she coordinated an extensive trip, visiting other friends and colleagues, using trains where possible, in order to maximise the flights she did take. I really appreciate this attention to climate-related issues. My dog is elderly now, and going deaf, and she still managed to get him out for almost daily walks, when most other people fail to get him to budge. Clearly she coaxed him in all the right ways. Her attention to both cat and dog was just lovely. Bottom line - she's an absolute treat, and I highly recommend her.
This was our first time using zeewoi and we were a little apprehensive, especially as we were going away for almost 5 weeks, but we really didn’t need to be. Mary and Kevin were fantastic from the start. They had excellent communication and put us at ease straight away. They looked after both our cats with lots of care and we came home to two very happy and content kitties. Mary and Kevin struck the balance just right whilst we were away by keeping us informed of how the cats were and sending pictures of what the cats were up to every couple of days. It was so lovely to know that the cats were enjoying themselves and being so well looked after whilst we were away. Mary and Kevin also looked after our house extremely well and we came back to a very clean and tidy home. We would definitely recommend Mary and Kevin to anyone needing a house sitter and would love for them to sit for us again if they were ever back in the area.
Florence and Robert were outstanding sitters. We asked them to arrive a day early as our guests to learn the routine on our farm. In getting to know them we found them to be good hearted, down to earth people with a love of animals and diligent in learning our routines to care for our poultry, cats and dog as well as our garden and orchard. Not a typical or easy sit. We travelled with ease knowing our critters were being well taken care of. Arriving home, the house was very clean and looked well cared for. The animals were healthy as were the garden and orchard. Out pets missed them when they left – our dog stared down the driveway after them until their car was out of sight. It is nice to find sitters we would like to hang out with and we look forward to having them sit for us again.
We were very lucky to have had Nia for our recent house sit. She communicated well before the sit and arrived as planned. We shared a meal before we left which gave us time to get to know her and tell her about the house and our pets. After we left it soon became clear the cats loved Nia and the attention she gave them. We were kept informed throughout her stay with regular updates and video clips of what they were up to and how the garden was growing etc. We highly recommend Nia as a pet/house sitter and we would certainly have her back should the opportunity arise. Thanks again Nia
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
Hannah and Joseph housesat our three kitties for a week and a half while we were traveling for the holidays. They were very communicative and conscientious. We received daily updated on our cats with cute and funny pictures. When they noticed our 17yo cat, Amber, wasn’t eating very much, they let us know and we were able to resolve the problem quickly. They were also very resourceful and understanding when we ran out of some cat supplies. Hannah and Joseph took great care of the house. Everything was very clean and tidy when we arrived back, and we had a short time to get to know them on our arrival. We would be fortunate to find more house sitters like them, and would of course love to have them back in the future! We wish Hannah and Joseph luck in their travels!
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
We literally cannot say enough positive things about Susan and Miranda! They are the best! From start to finish, they did an amazing job communicating with us, giving our 3 (somewhat needy) cats extremely high quality care and tons of attention, and keeping our house clean and plants watered. They took adorable pictures of the cats and sent them to us several times a day, played with them and gave them so much love and affection, and when we got home the house was even cleaner than when we left. We even asked them for some tips on how they were caring for the cats because our cats seemed happier and more relaxed than ever when we returned home to them! This was by far our best cat/house sitter experience to date. We hope Susan and Miranda are available again in the future to sit for us and would invite them back without hesitation.
Daniel and Vasylyna were incredible house sitters and we would welcome them back to sit for us again any time they are available! They were fantastic communicators, making sure to work out details far in advance and they sent frequent picture updates of our animals which made us so happy while we were away. When the power went out in the neighborhood while they were here leading to a technology issue with our alarm system, they handled everything well. Upon our return, the house was clean, the garden was thriving and well cared for, and our dog and cat were clearly very loved while we were away - in fact our dog was sooooo sad to see them leave! I had the pleasure of getting to know them a bit before I left, and they are such a kind, adventurous, and great couple. I would highly recommend having Daniel and Vasylyna take care of your house, plants, and animals!
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Amazing sitters - I feel so fortunate to have had them stay. Chapeau was treated to daily walks and belly rubs, and my cat Tica was overflowing with contentment from having been taken care of so well. The house was cleaner than I left it and I was treated to a nice note and a lovely candle upon my return. Also, they left a checklist of item that they had done while here. Truly above and beyond!
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Newkirk, Iowa?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do cat sitting for free?
The main reasons cat sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own cat right now but want to share their love for animals by helping out locally.
- They are work from home professionalist and want to pet sit in different cities.
- Many retired teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others enjoy traveling and caring for cat on Zeewoi.
How many cat sitters are in Newkirk, Iowa?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 cat sitters
in Newkirk, Iowa
.
You can filter, sort, expand your radius to find the perfect pet sitter near me.
As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your cat safety.
How long will it take for me to find a cat sitter in Newkirk, Iowa?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Newkirk, Iowa
cat sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, cat sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!
Do cat sitters in Newkirk, Iowa pass a background check?
Yes! cat sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.