Van, Michigan
All-star sitter who loves animals and traveling!
We recently had the pleasure of having Angeline and Desiree housesit and take care of our cats, Tiga and Bud. Throughout their stay, they maintained excellent communication, providing timely updates and sent us the best photos and videos of the kitties! They were great with managing our deliveries too. We returned to an immaculate apartment, and happy, relaxed and well-fed cats. Angeline and Desiree are reliable, friendly, and professional sitters we'd gladly welcome back. If you're searching for the perfect house sitters, look no further than this wonderful mother-daughter duo!
Van, Michigan
Fun Furrogate Parents
Lynn and Jeff are the very best of zeewoi, my only regret is that we didn’t stay home to spend more time with them. They are kind, open, warm, straightforward people you will want as friends and neighbors; who love life, pets, homes, and new people as much as we do. They did break one rule: they left our house cleaner than they found it! Considering all the dead critter gifts our kitties brought them that was a big effort. I’m so grateful we crossed paths with this wonderful couple.
Van, Michigan
JIM AND DEBORAH
This listing is for Jim, but he and wife, Deb are a package deal, especially when it comes to horse care. Deb is the horse person. Since they live in my area in the winter, only Jim stayed at my house while Deb stayed at home with their own dogs. She came at feeding times to make sure Jim was "on it" until he got accustomed. All went well. Did have a glitch with my well (it apparently was on its way out) but I was able to coach Jim over the phone on what to do. He was definitely fine with handling stuff like that and didn't get flustered (like me!) Due to a medical emergency on our trip, we had to come home a week early. I was grateful that they were local and I didn't mess up their plans! Hope to have them back in the future if my gang wasn't too much for them!
Van, Michigan
RGarges UpNorth Fun Fabulous House & Pet Sitter❤️
Rebecca stayed with our dogs, cats and birds while on vacation. We received daily photos and videos! They were great! She is welcome back, anytime! The critters loved her, and she did well❣️
Van, Michigan
Hi, I'm Linda. I'd love to care for your pets while you are away from home.
Linda and David were fantastic. A warm, caring couple who took excellent care of our dog and home. In all categories they rate 10 stars.
Van, Michigan
Open-minded, compassionate, loving pet-sitter
I would invite Steele back anytime. He was communicative, reliable, friendly, and conscientious of my dog and cat’s needs. He took great care of my home too, I came back to it just as I left it. He also left a very sweet note and little parting gifts for me and the fur babies! So sweet.
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
We are thoroughly pleased with and impressed by Daniel's kind, generous, and careful care of our cat and our house. He is a committed and experienced sitter who completely understands his role and responsibilities and also how to gently win the confidence and affection of a pet. He is an excellent communicator, and he kept us regularly up to date on our cat's well being--sending us texts and photos at least once/week as we requested. Our cat who is a little afraid of new people, grew fond of him, and we have returned to a very calm, contented cat. We highly recommend Daniel, and we ourselves would be thrilled to engage him again when the need arises.
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
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.
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kathryn! I needed to extend dates for the sit after we had set it up and she was able to accommodate this so was actually here from 10/4-20. She was timely and communicative throughout - and she is a very nice person. She kept the house really tidy and followed all instructions well. My cats took to her quickly. When I returned, they had been very well cared for and seemed fully content even though I'd never left them for long before. While away, I reached out to Kathryn by text several times regarding deliveries, etc. She was very prompt in responding and adept at handling issues as they arose. I highly recommend Kathryn as a house sitter - and would happily work with her again!
Florence was a great sitter for my cat Lily. I booked her a bit last minute, as a previous sitter had to cancel, but was very happy to have her. She was reliable, prompt to respond, and sent picture updates daily at my request. Judging by the pics, Lily warmed up to her nicely and they spent some lounging time together - which is high praise from a cat! Would recommend Florence for your next sit.
Jinnie was an excellent house sitter for me and my cat Felix. Completely responsible and reliable and helpfully flexible. She was willing to work with me as I dithered on whether I was actually going to go on my trip (which was dependent on good weather), and when I finally decided on making my trip one day shorter. House was clean and organized on my return, and, more importantly, my cat was calm and relaxed on my return. I would happily have Jinnie come sit for me and Felix again.
Karen was able to step in a sit for me on short notice after another sitter canceled. She was very thorough and communicative and I felt I had left my apartment and cats in good hands with her. I came home to a clean apartment and happy cats. I definitely recommend Karen as a sitter.
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Van, Michigan?
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 Van, Michigan?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 cat sitters
in Van, Michigan
.
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 Van, Michigan?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Van, Michigan
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 Van, Michigan pass a background check?
Yes! cat sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.
Great experience for my young dog, Mister. We went to Macinac Island for the day. He stayed back at the kennel. Clean, affordable, and super sweet owner.
Carla was wonderful! She was very accommodating and her facility was extremely clean. This was our first time leaving our pups overnight anywhere and I felt very comfortable leaving my babies with her (one of our dogs has bad separation anxiety). She’s in a great location and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!
This is a fantastic place! I’m a very anxious pet parent and I get very nervous leaving my two small dogs for any amount of time, but felt great about the decision to board them overnight at Trailsend. The owner seems extremely kind and caring and the building is in great condition and well maintained. The kennels were all occupied when we were there, and none of the dogs seemed stressed or uncared for. I would absolutely board my dogs here again in the future.
I boarded my dog here when our usual kennel was full. I hadn't been aware of Trailsend until now. My boy was well taken care of and doesn't seem to be more annoyed than usual due to my choice. I will definitely use Trailsend again whenever my travels take me in their direction!
I highly recommend this kennel. We made a reservation and dropped off two dogs for the night. The place is clean and the owner is very friendly.
I'm very happy with Trailsend Kennel! My pup stayed 2 nights while we were in town for a wedding. Drop off was easy and put our minds at ease about leaving our pup. Carla listened to and read thru instructions I left. The kennel appeared extremely clean and well maintained. Pick-up was quick, with a brief summary of how our dog did. I would not hesitate to board with Trailsend again!
Cant say enough good things about this kennel. My 2 dogs are my absolute babies and i have a very hard time leaving them with anyone. Let alone a complete stranger when i am already out of my element being 3+ hours away from home. We were up in the UP for a snowmobile race my husband was racing in. We didn't find out until we were parking at the race that our dogs couldn't be there. So i dropped my husband off and left, trying to figure out what to do in order to still support my husband racing. I stumbled upon this kennel and reached out right away. Mind you it was a saturday morning around 9am. I got a call back maybe 30 mins later. They requested vaccination records which i was able to email over right away. and within a few mins of chatting i was heading that way to drop them off for "daycare". When i showed I wasnt worried at all leaving them. I filled out the paperwork and then headed back at their pick up time window and picked them up. The dogs seemed to have a great time and I was told they both did absolutely wonderful, which was surprising with the male having separation anxiety. I was told they are welcome back anytime and I will definitely be considering it again in the future if i ever find myself up there needing a dog sitter. I was also very pleased with it not feeling overpriced especially considering the area.
My wife and I were visiting Mac island for the day and needed a place to board our dog. The lady at TrailsEnd was amazing and our dog had a fabulous stay for the day. We didn't tell her, because we want to protect our dog, but he is a grand champion and comes from a bloodline of champions. My wife and I rarely board him and we check out the facilities with a deep background check. TrailsEnd had stellar reviews and we can see why. Our dog wasn't sure he wanted to leave...and he normally hates being boarded. If we ever head back there, we will board him again at their place. First class service and very friendly.
My parents had recently died and left me with their pets. I wasn’t able to being them into my house due to my pets “cats” had to leave them there couple of weeks. Rates were reasonable and the care…outstanding it was hard for me to get the Labrador to leave, lol. The owner truly cares for pets.
Be sure to call ahead of time to reserve a spot. We decided to leave him at the kennel while we went to the island since the weather was so icky and cold. The owner (I assume it was the owner) immediately greeted me when I arrived and took my boy out to the play yard before putting him in his kennel. He seemed well taken care of and was happy to see me when I went to pick him up. The only thing I would mention is to send bottled water with your pup if they aren’t used to well water. For what it’s worth it’s extremely affordable. I will be recommending this place for anyone visiting mackinaw with their pups.
This place was Tremendous!!!! They took great care of our kittycat, Matchka who was fighting mammary gland cancer. The woman who was running things was an Angel and let us visit her every morning. Matchka hissed at her & everyone else but this amazing woman lived Matchka regardless and took extra special care of her. I would recommend this place to everyone. Matchka had a better view than we did at our resort because she had a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan out her gigantic window.
The ownership and staff is so friendly and the best part is my dogs love to be boarded here! My dogs literally pull me into the facility at drop off.
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They take great care of your pet. They love our pup and he is always in great shape when we pick him up. They do very well with pets who need medication and a little extra TLC. He loves this place!
Staff here are wonderful with the animals and spend a bit of time with each pet that is staying at their resort. The layout of the facility is great, insofar as when a cat comes in for a stay, s/he doesn't have to be taken past any barking dogs to get to her/his boarding area and vice versa. My cat was a guest here for about a week and I had an opportunity to go in to visit with her. The cat room was quiet and peaceful and the spaces were large and luxurious.
Easy to spot off of the highway. Plenty of parking and the owners do a very good job of keep spots open and snow and ice plowing in the winter. There are some very lively birds when you enter, as well as a few different knick-knacks to buy. Reasonable prices on these, but their bathing prices cannot be beat. My dog is always clean and fresh and a ton of hair removed from him. They send him off in a handsome little bandana and we keep coming back! I highly recommend this place! Very friendly staff and their work is wonderful!
I go to Walmart every 2 weeks. With the remodeling it has been talking a little longer. Hopefully they will be done soon. Then we will get more used to it.
My Lacie girl loves it. Susan and Gail spoil her.
Good place to board when going out of town for a few days. They are comfortable boarding Birds as well as cats and dogs, so that was a big plus for me. Right across the parking lot is a veterinarian's office so if you had an emergency there you'd be in luck.
What I like about this place is that my dog loves it. When I leave him it makes me feel better that I know he's in a great spot with people who really enjoy him. It seems to be more than just a job with all the people here and it shows.