Dog Sitting in Altona
Dog sitters in Altona, Michigan who will care for your furry friend at home without any charges!
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Shauna
Altona, Michigan
Full time traveling couple wanting to hang out with your cool pets!
Shauna and Craig kept in touch every day with pictures of kitties and how they were doing even though no expectation was set for an update, so they did that of their own accord. They were easy to communicate with and very friendly. House was immaculate when we returned and one of our kitties sheds a lot. They even left us a little gift. We would love to have them return again!
Dawn
Altona, Michigan
Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions & pass no criticism.
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.
Emerson
Altona, Michigan
Nomad, meditation guide, house cleaner, and friend to all animals
I felt at ease leaving my fur kids with Emerson. I hope to have her back!
Elizabeth
Altona, Michigan
Caring, Clean and Dependable Traveler Who Would Love To Take Care Of Your Home
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.
Rebecca
Altona, Michigan
CONSCIENTIOUS, ACTIVE, LOVING, PET-CARER SEEKS NEW, FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS
You are always a little bit nervous to leave the care of your house and pet to a stranger for two weeks but after talking to Reba on the phone.,I knew it would work out. She did an exceptional job house/pet/garden sitting for the two weeks she was here. Her communication was great. She always returned texts promptly and sent us texts with updates on a regular basis. This was our first sitter and Reba showed her experience by guiding us through the process. Our house was well taken care and it was cleaned throughly when we returned. This was much appreciated as we arrived back at 1 am after a long travel day. Our cat was well taken care of also and even warmed up to Reba as Sophia can be a little aloof. We also left the extra responsibility of taking care of our garden. She had to do some watering and with cold temperature, cover it also. Thanks to her for doing this. In conclusion, if you are lucky enough to get Reba to be your sitter. Jump on the opportunity. She was FANTASTIC!!
Skip
Altona, Michigan
Retiree that enjoys travel and making new furry friends
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!
Kristine
Altona, Michigan
Majoring in Travelpetology - I look forward to meeting you!
Kristine was great....kind, considerate and great attitude. The cats readily took to her. The house was left in good order. Kept us informed both before the sit and during. Would definitely have her back.
Rachel
Altona, Michigan
Professional House & Pet Sitter
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.
Katie
Altona, Michigan
Teacher/petsitter dreaming of making petsitting and traveling a reality!
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.
Sara
Altona, Michigan
Friendly, Responsible Pet Sitter looking to Travel while Working Remotely
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.
Reviews from Dog Owners
Mia
Anita was a wonderful dog sitter for Balto! They were super tentative, made sure to ask any and all questions before we went away, and they sent the best updates about Balto while we were gone. I felt so much better knowing my dog was in great hands, and I could not recommend Anita enough! Quality care, and our apartment was spotless when we returned home.
Debra
Jennifer treated my home and furry kids like they were her own. Everything was clean and well cared for and most importantly the dogs were happy! It was their first time with a sitter and they were happy. I couldn’t have asked for a better first experience.
Ellie
Our dog loved Angela, as did we! She was friendly, efficient, handled our large, happy bernadoodle effectively and with love...we could not have asked for a better dog sitter and would be happy to have her back.
Tabitha
Such a great family! George, Larissa and their crew were a fantastic bunch. Our large senior dog got an eye infection right before we left for our trip and so we had to ask them to do some extra eye care. When it was clear that it wasn’t getting better they were willing to load up Lorax and take him to a vet appointment and then apply the prescribed ointment for the next week and a half. Definitely above and beyond care that we really appreciated! Our house was left in great shape, our pets were super well cared for, and George and Larissa were great communicators. We have had many many sitters over the past 3 years but this was the first family. Nothing to worry about, they were terrific and we would happily have them back again. Thanks for taking such good care of our fury family and our home!
Ruth
Cindy was great, couldn’t have asked for a better sitter experience! Communication was great both before and during the sit. Cindy was really helpful and flexible with arrival and departure arrangements. I came back to a happy dog and a well cared for house, can thoroughly recommend 🙂
Velia
Care and compassion for my dogs was at the top of the list of John's attributes. He was the first sitter I have used through zeewoi that was close enough to come meet the dogs before the sit. John not only came for an initial meet and greet, but he made time to meet the pups a second time prior to my departure to better familiarize himself with both the dogs and my home. Having put the fear of God in him about Penny's reactivity (I might have been a bit over the top, but better more attentive than less!), he was cautious with her in the beginning. Later in the sit, they trooped off to the beach on multiple occasions - all good! My 10-yr-old was on some meds for a serious battle with arthritis, and John managed Cooper's needs beautifully. John even made a call and a trip to the vet to re-up Coop's prescription when it was clear he needed to continue the protocol. I received daily updates by text, including photos and video; communication is hugely important to me. I feel blessed to have had John care for my fur-babies.
Stephanie
Duha was such a light to have in our home while we were away. She kept us updated with beautiful photos of our dogs throughout her stay and didn’t leave their side once. I’ve never felt so comfortable with any other sitter and I truly hope this won’t be the last time she sits for us.
Cassandra
Jim sat for my extremely shy rescue pup and new kitten for two weeks -- my pup struggles with new people, and is very fearful of men in particular. And yet, Jim was more successful with her than any sitter I've ever had: I can't recommend him highly enough. He has wonderful patience, a calm energy, and is a great communicator. He consistently updated me with photos and videos of my sweet girls enjoying the world with him, taking my dog on hikes and adventures to her favorite streams. He went above and beyond both for her (in meeting her needs and taking the time to get to know her personality), and also in caring for my home. I returned to such a cozy environment, a repaired wood stove, an organized wood pile and an at-peace dog and cat. Choosing Jim as a sitter is ensuring that your pets and home are getting the best of care, and his actions exemplify his kindness, generosity and thought taken in consideration of others. I hope to have him return many times in the future; the experience was a privilege both for myself and my pets.
Sidney & Larry
Oh my Goodness! Where to begin. Linda was the perfect house sitter for us and the perfect pet sitter for Olivia! She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. When we returned from out two week vacation all our plants were alive, the garden was alive, the birds and fish had been fed regularly, and the dog was alive and happy! What more can you ask for, right? Well with Linda you get all that and more. Updates as you request - even videos of her morning walks with Olivia. The house as spotless as we left it, maybe even better! Even the porches were clean! Linda is a genuine treasure and our recommendation would be 10 stars if there were that many!!
Christine
Cannot say enough good things about Charli and Jeff, a delightful couple who took great care of both dog and house. Loved their enthusiasm and attention to details. They are full time traveling pet/house sitters and it shows. They are organized, punctual, extremely tidy and completely self-sufficient. Charli, Jeff, it was a true pleasure to meet you both and you are welcome back any time your future travels bring you to the Charleston area. Warm hugs from myself and Forest.
House Sitting FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Altona, Michigan?
Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.
Why someone want to do dog sitting for free?
The main reasons dog sitters join Zeewoi are:
- They can't have their own dog 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 dog on Zeewoi.
How many dog sitters are in Altona, Michigan?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Altona, Michigan
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How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Altona, Michigan?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Altona, Michigan
dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
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Do dog sitters in Altona, Michigan pass a background check?
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Nearby Paid Pet Services in Altona
Monkeyshine Kennels
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So glad I found such an amazing place with great people to watch over my dog when needed. My dog, Kocur, gets so excited when I tell him he is going there. I highly recommend Monkeyshine Kennels for your boarding needs!
I brought my VERY dirty, 80 pound Great Pyrenees in for a grooming for her very first time ever. I didn’t even recognize her when I got her back. Ive never seen this dog so happy and so clean. She’s went from looking like a stray to looking like she should be in a beauty contest. They do such great work for a GREAT price. Thank you so much, my pup thanks you even more! We will be back!
Very friendly and caring place, that does their best to make your dog happy.
We had our husky girls stay with Monkeyshine while attending Ferris State University graduation. They were welcomed very openly and loving. The girls took to the staff instantly. They loved it with them. We would go back if in the area again in the future. Thank you staff at Monkeyshine.
Cooper looks great after his grooming. They did at great job!
Boarded my baby here, and they are amazing caring people! She was happy and had been taken well care of. She even smelled great, unlike many other kennels when I've picked her up, and she smelled and was dirty. Drop off and pick up is seemless, and they have an amazing online reservation service through their website!
Great place for boarding your dog! Great staff. Want to say Thank you to Samantha for taking such great care of our Abby!
We were in the middle of a cross country move and April took great care of our dogs. She worked with us on our shifting schedule, set up visits, kept us updated on their Facebook. Our dogs were so happy and well taken care of. I just booked their 2nd stay.
They treat my dogs really good.. super nice and friendly
Very nice folks with a genuine interest in the care of your furry loved ones. I'll be visiting again.
Ruff Life Pet Resort & Daycare
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We were nervous to board our 4 year old anxious dog for the first time but after seeing the reviews for Ruff Life we went to visit. The facility was wonderful and Kate was so nice I felt comfortable leaving our girl for a few nights. We received pictures of our dog while away and she looked SO happy! It made me feel so relieved to know she was having a blast and was getting some attention. She's now back with us and we can tell she had a great time. I totally recommend Kate and her team and we will plan on using Ruff Life from here on out. Thank you!
It was the first time I boarded my dog. I was extremely happy with the entire experience. First of all, the facility is amazingly beautiful and clean. Kate, the owner is exceptionally nice and accommodating. My Kaia loved her. I’ll definitely be taking her back next time we need to board her. 🩵
I am so grateful I stumbled upon Ruff Life. I have a pretty reactive border collie and I needed to find somewhere local last minute and Kate truly welcomed him/us with open and warm arms. She was so considerate and gave Mr. Finn a safe place to stay for the weekend and he did great. I can always tell if he was struggling or is anxious after being boarded, but after picking him up from here, he is actually at peace and I can tell he was so well taken care of😊 And on top of that the place was so clean and Kate was super organized! Definitely looking forward to future stays here. Thank you Kate!!
We need someone to watch Gibby for the weekend while we were off getting married. We usually rely on friends and family to hang out with him while we're out of town, but that's pretty difficult when your go to dog sitter is in the wedding party. I've known Kate personally for a while and remembered seeing that she opened Ruff life a little bit ago. We went online and saw that it was very reasonably priced, for 3 days it was only $90 and for an extra $20 they would give him a bath too. Anyone willing to give Gibby a bath for $20 is a win in my eyes. We could tell Gibby had such a great time. We'll definitely be coming back when we leave for our honeymoon
So pleased with this place. I had a last-minute need for a week's stay for my two rescue doggos. Kate was super responsive, kind and understanding. My dogs do not like to kennel, they sure seemed to be well cared for at pick up. She shared pictures while they were there and in a few she had my dogs giving her kisses. Made my heart smile. Thank you!
Kate is fantastic. This was the first time we've left our boys with someone others than family and Kate helped to calm our nerves. She's got great recommendations from the local vet community and she wears her love for dogs on her sleeves. The facilities were nice and clean and thought was given to the build, the rooms, private outdoor areas, and the play yards. Our dogs had a good time, were safe, and were treated like pets. We'll be back.
Absolutely beautiful place, super clean and very welcoming! Kate is so nice and will make boarding a positive experience for your pet. I was nervous to leave my old, very anxious guy for a week but he did so well here! Usually when we leave him behind he gets very upset, doesn’t eat or sleep well and is on edge when we get him back. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that he ate well, didn’t even need to take the anxiety meds we got from the vet “just in case” and he was our same old happy guy when we picked him up! Highly recommend using Ruff Life Pet Resort for boarding/daycare!!
Kate shows so much knowledge, love and care for our dog and all others. She really gets to know their personalities and knows who can be paired with which dog. Our dog LOVES "going to school" and is so happy to run in. In return, the next day he is exhausted from staying with her - so BONUS! The kennel is impeccably clean, well cared for, and I never have any worries when gone during a boarding weekend.
We switched here from a different facility that had just grown too big, too far away, and way too expensive and I'm so glad we did. Ruff Life has really nice kennels with the options for your pup to go both inside and out. The facility is so, so clean and the entryway feels like a home. They're out in a wooded area which means there are a ton of scents for your dog. Our pup came home and slept all afternoon which means he had a good time. We'll definitely use Ruff Life from now on.
Excellent place to board your pup. Kate is awesome, kennels are clean and nice. My normally kennel anxious dog had a blast and played the whole week. Looking forward to boarding with them again soon!
Little Angels Resort
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Little Angels is amazing! I would not send my dog anywhere else. Theresa goes above and beyond for the dogs. She loves them like they are her own. I felt super comfortable leaving Poppet with her for over 3 weeks while on vacation. Poppet had such a great time and was super spoiled and loved by her family. Poppet is even in love with her lab, Kylo! I cannot say enough about Theresa. She’s just AMAZING!
Little Angels is the best for our dog. This is NOT a typical kennel or boarding place. The dogs interact and play with the other dogs and family 24/7. Our 75lb Goldendoodle loves coming here. she gets to play with the big and not so big dogs! Photos and videos are sent to us, showing that all is well. I so much appreciate that we found this gem, and don't have to use a traditional boarding kennel.
Theresa loves my dogs!! I would recommend her for your fur babies!! Ollie and Maddie give it five paws!!
We love Little Angels! Our dog knows when we get close to Theresa's house for drop off and he starts whining with excitement. When we pick him up he always wants to stay and runs right back to the front door and tries to go back in the house! Theresa always sends regular updates and pictures of our dog during his stays. We are so happy to have found somewhere our dog has tons of fun and gets so much love and attention.
I have been bringing my dog Georgia Here for over three years. I have nothing but great things to say about this place. I feel very comfortable knowing that when I drop her off she is in good hands with people who treat her as they would treat their own pet. Thank you Little Angels Pet Resort for keeping Georgia safe and happy. Every time we turn the corner to get to your place Georgia get super excited!
Edit: because of the review below and giving only a 4 star review, we have been dismissed from this service. We are no longer welcome. I have adjusted my rating to 1 star because of the way this was handled. I do have the DM exchange should anyone want to review further. Rather than working harder to improve to a 5 star rating, we were simply kicked out. Did a meet and greet to see if my pupperoni would be a fit for daycare. A bit chaotic but dogs were all happy and playing. Plenty of kennels inside house for dogs that need a time out. Large fenced in play area. We will be back.
Little Angels is my little guys vacation spot! He loves going there! You will no doubt be able to leave for vacation or a long weekend and not worry at all about your little furry friend as they are having probably more fun than you!
Awesome experience for my dogs! They love the attention and the interaction. Roxy and Henri make 6 stars - Would definitely go there again!
My two dogs had a great time thank you so much
Would give 10 stars! Very accommodating and great with Jade! Great communication. Definitely will be using this place again in the future!
Ski's Dog House
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Great place! Great staff! I have a very sensitive dog, and we have boarded and groomed multiple times and she did amazing 👏!! I trust Crystal and know my dog will be safe, loved and well cared for! …
Crystal is the absolute best. Our dogs will never go anywhere else!!!
I love having a small business owner in our area who I trust to take care of my four-legged family members!
Wonderful place and staff my dogs love it there
Kona's K9 Retreat
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Rachel kept us up to date with texts, photos, and even a video of our boy running and playing. Leaving our pit made me nervous but Rachel did an amazing job with him. We left him for 7 nights total and in every update he seemed to be right at home. I can't recommend Kona's K9 Retreat enough! We will definitely return in the future!
This was the second time we left our boy with Kona's, and they showed us again why they're our first choice. Rachel kept us in the loop with regular updates and pictures, our pooch had an amazing time, and the price is very reasonable. I can't recommend Kona's highly enough.
Kona’s Retreat was the best! Our dog is like family to us and we hate leaving him due to his high anxiety but Rachel kept in contact with us daily via text and sent us pictures as well! They’d let him play in the fenced in yard and take him …
