Dog Sitters in Averill, MI

We have just used Paula's Pet Sitting service for the first time with 3 of our whacky kitties, and it was the least stressful absence we've EVER had! It's so nice to have the peace of mind that everything is taken care of and to be able to see and read that all the critters are acting normally. Thank you so much, team! We will be sorely disappointed to ever live somewhere without this service.

We have used Paula's Pet Sitting for over 2 years now and taken advantage of the wide range of services they offer. They are always flexible with our ever changing schedule and always go above and beyond to make sure our fur baby is taken care of. Another great feature is the time to pet app that they use. Everyday I get an update with pictures of how our little fur baby is doing during her visit. The pet sitters are always professional and always respond quickly to questions and schedule changes. I would highly recommend using Paula's Pet Sitting for all your pet sitting needs.

I have only used them a few times so far but HIGHLY recommend!!! My friends first showed me how to get a pet sitter with an app while I was away visiting them and I loved the idea so I could set up times without having to call. When my one of my other friends told me about Paula's Pet Sitting it was exactly what I wanted! Unlike Rover and Wag you get to meet your team and that was extremely important to me. They came, saw where we kept pet items in the house, and met me and my pups. When they came both times, they were fantastic! They let you know when they have arrived, and then at the end they send you pictures of their visit as well as a message letting you know how it went. It is so nice to have finally found a pet sitter I feel comfortable with and with many options to use (dog walks, mid day let outs, overnights, etc.). Again, I HIGHLY recommend them.

I brought home a 6 week old puppy and hated leaving him alone during the day. Driving home on my lunch break daily was not a sustainable plan. A friend recommended Paula's pet sitting and I am so pleased I contacted them! My puppy gets visits twice a day and loves each woman on the team that is assigned to him. They refresh his water, prep Kong toys, replace soiled potty pads, and send me a report with pictures after each visit. I am still working on training and the ladies work along with me. If I require the dog sits before a gate is opened, they do the same. If I reward my puppy for relieving himself in the correct place, they do to. I don't have to worry that visits are counteracting the training. If you are considering using a pet sitter- go with Paula's!

We used to avoid travelling because it was so uncomfortable asking friends and neighbors to care for our cat while we were gone and the cat would get upset and pee on the carpets. With Paula's we know our pets routine is as normal as possible so they're happy when we get back. They even water our plants and come at 12 hr intervals to administer meds to our 17 yr old cat.

We have moved to Midland in 2018 we needed to travel shortly there after. We are so lucky to have found Paula’s Petsitting. Without her and her staff it would’ve been very difficult to go on trips and feel assured that our “hairy “children are very well taken care of. Before moving here we used to “board “ our Pets and having them at home in their own environment is such a reassuring thing. Thank you for giving us peace of mind !

We hired Paula's pet sitting on 2 different occasions now. Their service is outstanding. The pet sitters are going above and beyond at each visit, they will check everything and keep you informed every step of the way. Last minute requests are responded to within minutes. Will definitely continue to use.

We planned a trip and three months before we left, decided to get two more westies, in addition to our four year old. We have only left the four year old with family members, but with two puppies, thought it would be best to keep their routine at home. Our vet recommended Paula's and the experience was wonderful! Daily updates and pictures made our vacation so much more enjoyable, knowing our boys were at home, playing in their own yard and sleeping in their own beds. Gigi did a wonderful job with the dogs and answered every question I had while we were gone!

Paula's Pet Sitting provides excellent care and recreation for my crazy cat, while providing me with peace of mind. And that is all I ask. I receive 'real time' reports and photos, which when shared with others always evokes the same response: "I don't get that kind of service from my pet sitter!" I will continue to use this service and confidently recommend it to others.

We are so happy to have found Paula's Pet Sitting! Paula and Amy take great care of our older dog, who is beginning to experience some health issues. It's comforting to know that she is in good hands when we are away from home!

We are so thankful for Dog Haven Ranch! We have a 5 month old GSP and he loves "going to see his friends". They keep him on routine, he gets lots of exercise, love, and socialization.

Yikes. I don't have a pit or a pit mix, however I work with a lot professionally. From my experience, any "kennel" or dog care service that refuses care to them, is because they don't actually have the ability, licensing, insurance, or experience to control any unruly dogs or work with them in any safe capacity when thijgs happen. And trust me, things happen. 7 years of training and boarding, I have had 9 pit/pitmixes who have had issues, yet there was never a bad outcome because we are prepared and educated. The other breeds I have worked with that had major aggression issues we had to accomedate; I kept a list starting about 4 months in. This list began when I had a golden retriever in my care that the owners did not warn had bowl aggression, even a while after finishing the meal. That dog taught me so much, and truly sparked my passion for rehabbing dogs and giving those who are struggling special attention. The list is in no particular order; every time a new breed acted aggressively towards a human, other dog, or both, we wrote the breed down and then just tallied next to any prior breeds. 11 Goldens, 9 Australian shepherds, 22 shepherds/malinois, 2 collies (one rough one smooth), 1 coonhound, 13 shepherd/mal mixes, 1 carolina dog, 2 Akitas, 14 beagles, 7 Shiba, 1 plotthound, 13 shih tzus, 2 dalmatians, 18 labs, 4 border collies, 9 huskies, 1 Italian greyhound, 2 great Pyrenees, 1 jack russel, 1 Rottweiler, 2 pomeranians, one maltipoo, 11 doodles (of all kinds), 3 dobermans, 4 bullies, 2 Australian cattle dogs, 1 bouvier, 1 giant schnauzer, 1 pointer, 1 löwchen, 1 newfoundland, 2 vikhan,

Adopted a dog that was one year old and had some socialization issues. Ryan, Amy, and their staff worked with him a great deal, and I am very grateful to them. My dog is older now, and the kids went off to college, and my dog loves when I send him there! It really helped him cope with all of the changes in our house. He's always happy to go, and is more at peace throughout the week.

Thanks to Dog Haven I can work and not feel guilty about leaving my dog in her crate all day! It really goes beyond just that, my dog Ladybug is VERY energetic. She gets her need for play and exercise met completely at day care while I work. She just about pulls my arm off to get into the door of Dog Haven. In the morning either Ryan or Amy are there to take her back to see her friends, and she jumps all over them like they are part of our family. They have been great about giving feedback on her behavior and interaction with other dogs, which I really appreciate since she came to me through a foster situation. I am confident when I introduce Ladybug to new dogs that she is well socialized because of her time with Ryan and Amy, their great staff, and of course all of her doggy friends at Dog Haven. A friend (who's dalmatian goes there) recommended Dog Haven to me. I would definitely pass the favor on and recommend this doggy day care to all of my fellow dog lovers!

We have taken our dogs to Dog Haven Ranch for 10 years - all have loved their time there. Ryan and Amy and all of the staff are so good with the dogs. My dog gets so excited when we arrive, he can't wait to play with his buddies.

This is a great dog day care and overnight boarding place in Midland. The dogs get actual exercise and they will groom and wash them. The dogs start to get excited when we turn into the parking lot as opposed to other places where they get anxious about being dropped off. Matt runs the dogs during the day so they get in their exercise and fun.

We love Dog Haven! My dogs been going for years and she absolutely loves it! Everyone there is super nice and you can tell they really love all the dogs. Thank you for making Roxi feel so welcome!

DogHaven is such a friendly place to bring dogs! The owners treat each dog as if it's their own. I cannot tell you how comfortable I am leaving my Springer in their care and she always comes home exhausted!

One of the few places our pup is comfortable around other dogs. Ryan and Amy treat these dogs like their own. Thank you for taking in our grumpy boy and helping us to socialize him!

My pup leaves daycare in a calm and happy state of mind, unlike another daycare that I sent him to once. He is super excited to be there and happy to see me at the end of the day.

I’ve observed Melody’s reviews are 4 yrs old. I’m not sure what has happened between these wonderful reviews and now, but we cannot, in good conscience, recommend her for multi pet, more complicated routines. Virtually no communication, even though we were promised check ins and pics. We were completely unable to get home to check on what was going on the first night and had to contact friends to drive to our home because Melody wasn’t answering texts or calls. Thankfully she was there, but still didn’t contact us that night. Small dog fed cat food (and got sick) cats given small dog food. Greyhound seemed to avoid having wrong food fed to her. Absolutely NO information given on how pets did. 0! When arrived back home we found a bag that was inadvertently left behind with what we believe the reasons for the poor experience were. Southern Comfort 100% and coke. We did amply pay her so that I could leave an honest review.

Melody is awesome, we have used her to care for our dog the last few years. He is a older dog with medical conditions specail diet and needs pills through out the day. She takes such good care of him and he enjoys his visits. He comes back happy and relaxed, not stressed. She is great with him we wouldn't leave him with anyone else.

Melody is such a sweet lady, and cares for our pets as if they were her own. She has such a clear love for animals, and is always our first choice to care for our pets when we’re away.

Melody was very accommodating and took great care of our dog. We would definitely recommend her services and our dog looks forward to visiting again in the future!

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