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Joy

Austin, Minnesota

I love dogs, cats, other animals and plants!

5.0
• 8 reviews
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Joy is beyond incredible!!! We honestly can't say enough great things about her. We won the lottery by having her as a sitter. Joy is completely dependable, trustworthy, kind and 100% committed to taking the best care of your pet. Her communication was outstanding from beginning to end. She proactively kept us posted on her flights, and sent daily updates, including pics and videos of our very happy cat. Our cat is elderly and has special dietary needs, but Joy was completely on top of it. Our house was spotless when we arrived home and Joy had even left us a thoughtful little house gift. If you have the opportunity to book Joy, you won't be disappointed! We can't thank her enough!

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Janice

Austin, Minnesota

Mature, responsible, caring, animal lover.

5.0
• 6 reviews
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We’ve had many great Petsitter’s, but Janice is by far one of the best we’ve had. She was detailed oriented and worked very hard to make sure Lola (and Chloe) were well taken care of. At Lola’s age and considering that she is such a picky eater, she can sometimes be trying, but Janice pulled out all the stops to make sure she ate and took her required medicine. She even went to a specialty pet store to buy Lola new dog food that she loved! She also took care of our tropical plants in a greenhouse in our backyard since the temps went below freezing, which was an unexpected task. The house was spotless when we returned. You would have never known someone was in our house! Janice is a great communicator—she sent us regular updates and pictures of Lola and Chloe, and she was always quick to respond to any text messages. She has a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend Janice, and we certainly hope we have the opportunity to have her in our home again.

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Rebekah

Austin, Minnesota

Dog lover, excited to make new four legged friends in a quiet place to relax

5.0
• 6 reviews
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Rebekah and her son, Owen, are regulars at our house. The dogs love to have them around and we’re thankful we’ve been able to host so many times. They’re always communicating with us with animal updates, very clean and considerate of our space!

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Andrea

Austin, Minnesota

Eager to take care of your beloved pet(s) when you can’t bring them with you!

5.0
• 6 reviews
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It was a pleasure to have Andrea sit for us. She took excellent care of our home and pets (2 cats and 2 hamsters). Before the sit she was very happy to talk and provide all the information and reassurance we were looking for. She was easily contactable both before and during the sit, providing updates as requested. At the end of the sit we really appreciated coming back to a clean and tidy home. We'd be extremely happy to welcome Andrea back to sit again in the future!

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Thea

Austin, Minnesota

Community minded and trustworthy. Experienced pet, plant, and house sitting.

5.0
• 4 reviews
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Thea was a great house and pet sitter. She coordinated her flight so we could meet before we left. The animals were well cared for and we were sent photos regularly. House was tidy and clean. Would recommend and have Thea sit again.

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Kerry

Austin, Minnesota

Trustworthy, reliable and kind--excited to meet you and care for your home/pets!

5.0
• 4 reviews
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Kerry was not only a lovely sitter for our two kitties, she was also fun to be around. We would have her back any time.

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Kathleen Dawn

Austin, Minnesota

Active female retiree looking for opportunities to explore and enjoy your pets.

5.0
• 2 reviews
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Dawn was fabulous! She was the nicest person and my dog loved her so much! She treated by house as it was hers! Would love to have her back!

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Angela

Austin, Minnesota

Building Community Across the World One Pet and One House at a Time

4.83
• 29 reviews
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Aaron and Angela were fantastic housesitters! They had great communication and we got wonderful photos and updates of our beloved pets every day. We have quite a little farm...a dog, lots of cats and two horses. Not only did they do a great job caring for them, they really seemed to enjoy themselves while doing it! They gave us total peace of mind while we were away so we could really relax and enjoy our vacation. They left the house very clean and tidy and all the animals were relaxed and happy upon our return. Aaron and Angela are welcome back any time!

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Tamara

Austin, Minnesota

Owners & Lovers of Animals, Plant & Garden Enthusiasts, Wanderlust Travelers!

4.79
• 14 reviews
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Tamara was an outstanding sitter. Everything you could want in a sitter. Excellent communication from the beginning. I know my pets were well taken care of since my dog continues to look for her a day after her departure. And sleeps in the guest room during the day. (Not her usual place to sleep) She went the extra mile and fixed a pot of soup for us and left it in the fridge so we would have something handy to eat after traveling all day. It makes for a great holiday when you know everything is in good hands.

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Jana
Eliza was my first sitter after signing up on zeewoi.  I’m Soooo happy to have had her in my home watching over my dogs.  They were very well taken care of and she did everything I asked her to do with the dogs meals and medication. Plus she took excellent care of my home and plants.
If you are lucky enough to get Eliza to stay at your home, you will be so glad it was she who took care of things! 
Very happy 😃
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Natalie
Kelly was an excellent sitter for us. She communicated well, before the sit and during the sit. When we got home, the dogs and our guinea pig were happy and well. Kelly was dependable and showed up exactly on time. The house was well maintained and clean when we arrived home. We would definitely host Kelly again.
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shelly
Jerry gets a five star in every area! We actually connected on the phone before he ever arrived but once he got here, it was like we known each other forever! He was very thorough and how he was going to take care of the dogs and the house!! very friendly with the dogs, and they immediately connected with him!! dogs know when they are💖💖 he arrived early so he could become familiar with Circus and tinker and the house and we had a meal together and quickly became best friends! He sent pictures while we were away and updates. Every day. He was gone by the time we came back, but it honestly looked like he had never been in the house. Everything was perfect just like we left it.❗️❗️❗️ so if you’re looking for a Pet Sitter that is reliable in every way, and you know for sure is going to take good care of your pets this man is the one you want to have come to your home❗️❗️ you won’t be disappointed and I can promise you that💖🎉
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Sansanee
Brian was great and was my first sitter experience through TH to look after my two little dogs and one of them was a recent rescue I had for a month and learning new things and still training. Brian was good with communication, clear about his travel plans and we managed adjustments to him coming in early by a day. This was helpful for me to feel I can personally give orientation to my home and pets before leaving for a few days. Brian was also good with the hand-off to my next sitter when weather conditions delayed me. I came back to a tidy home and happy pets. Brian was calm with my new pup's minor furniture destruction. Thankfully I bought the warranty! I would recommend Brian to anyone and would consider him again for future sits!
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Linda
Cristina is simply the best house/pet sitter that we have ever had.  She is responsible and dependable and an experienced dog owner. Our Wheaten, Bridie, adores her and misses her when she leaves.
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Jacqueline
If we could give 10 out of 5 stars for Candace, Brian, and Chris, we would!  They were amazing house and dog sitters for Brown Dog and Scout. They were so accommodating with our timeline and had read our welcome guide to a tee!  It was so reassuring being gone for 2 weeks and knowing our pups were in amazing hands. They sent us daily updates and pictures and it was clear the dogs were so well cared for!  They left the house very clean and even had all of our bedding and towels washed for us when we arrived home. Would absolutely recommend them for a sit and would love to have them back again any time!
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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 🙂
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Colleen
I was fortunate to have Lisa as a sitter for my active, 7-year old lab mix (Ozzy) for a week in Bend.   Lisa took the time to meet us via Facetime and in person before her stay.  It was apparent she wanted to be well-prepared and aware of any special doggie needs he may have, or any help I needed with watering plants or bringing in mail.   She took great care of Ozzy while I was away and sent me regular updates and photos of their outdoor adventures.  I returned home to a very happy dog and a house exactly as I had left it.  I'd welcome Lisa back anytime!
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Heather
Veronica House sat for us for a month.  She cared for our two Dobermans and our cat.

Veronica is so enthusiastic about animals.  They immediately pick up on her joy and love for them.

When some bold alligators made our dogs’ normal exercise routine unsafe,  she was faced with the challenging situation of keeping two Dobermans with very different temperaments exercised and entertained in the height of Florida summer with its bugs, heat, and humidity.  She met this challenge by taking the dogs for individual outings. She drove our young social dog to the dog park, finding the times when he would most likely have other large playmates and drove our socially anxious dog to the quiet areas of town for walks.  This took a lot more time than our normal routine, but it kept our dogs safe and happy.

A lasting benefit for us is that our younger dog, once a terror in the car, now rides much more calmly and our anxious dog, once fearful of what the car ride would bring, now happily hops in.
 
Our cat was so content and well-groomed​ upon my return, it was obvious that she had been getting lots of daily attention,  too.

Veronica communicated with us on all the happenings with our pets and property every day.

I came home to happy and healthy pets and a well cared for home.

We feel so fortunate to have had Veronica as a house sitter and look forward to her sitting for us again.
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Ruth
You could not ask for better house and pet sitters than Ken and Jane! 

Before the sit: Communicating with Ken and Jane prior to our scheduled week went smoothly. They were proactive about planning. They came out to the house prior to the sit and spent a couple of hours going over things about the house, meeting the pets, and getting familiar and comfortable with everything. They were delightful people to meet; I was wishing for a couple of days to just hang out and play tourist with them!

During the sit: Ken and Jane sent me daily updates and photos of their outings with my pups and with their interactions with my kitties. I appreciated how they chose the sit partly because of their love of exploring rural areas, because that's what I have here! They were perfectly suited to my home and pets. Ken absolutely loves cats and is an intuitive and experienced kitty-handler. Jane really bonded with one of my kitties; both of them made great progress with all three of my cats, each of which is pretty shy at first, and one can be a real problem child. They worked very hard to give love to each pet and ensure that each felt calm, happy, and cared for. They spend tons of time outdoors with my border collie/retrievers. The dogs had daily "spa time" after walks and outdoor playtime, having their long fur brushed on my front porch (which the dogs love!). They sent me happy photos every day. If anything came up, they just handled it. They really seemed to enjoy their adventures and the pets each day, which made my time away that much more enjoyable.

After the sit: I was thankful to have some time with Ken and Jane when I returned from my trip. All the pets were calm, happy, and healthy when I got home. Ken and Jane had left me a detailed note about that last day to make re-entry easy. They sweetly left a thank you note and a bottle of wine on the kitchen table also (a very sweet and unexpected surprise!). They seemed quite sad to leave my "kids;" Jane left with tears in her eyes, saying goodbye to my dogs. We've kept in touch since the sit. My whole house really misses them. Oh, and the house was immaculate and plants all watered (inside and out) when I got home! 

If you're looking for kind, competent, caring, organized and responsible people to care for your home and pets, invite Ken and Jane!

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Pet sitters on Zeewoi offer pet sitting free of charge.

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.

As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters in Austin, Minnesota .
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As a reminder, pet sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check for you and your dog safety.

Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94% of Austin, Minnesota dog sitters respond within 24 hours.
Once you create your profile, dog sitters can apply to care for your pets, and you can also invite them!

Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.