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Rose
With 61-5 star reviews we’d love to partner with you for complete peace of mind
4.98
• 61 reviews
Rose and mark were fantastic. Very professional and caring sitters. I never felt that I needed to worry about anything. They left my home in the condition as if they had never been there. I, absolutely couldn't have been more impressed and pleased.
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Oct 1
Annie
Lifelong pet lover, longtime pet sitter!
5.0
• 51 reviews
Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Jordan
Spending life's adventure caring for your animal loved ones, big & small, w/ TLC
5.0
• 49 reviews
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Francesco
Caring and loving pet-sitter.
5.0
• 43 reviews
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Patti
Fit and fun "young" retired couple offer peace of mind while you are away!
5.0
• 24 reviews
Everything was great even though they were here for some unfortunate circumstances (hurricane and extended power outage). Sent frequent updates and our cat seemed to like them.
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Hannah
Experienced housesitters looking to travel and make some furry friends!
4.86
• 28 reviews
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Misti
WFH researcher excited to provide quality care to your furry loved ones!
5.0
• 26 reviews
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Lilly
Experienced and zeewoi with excellent references!
4.87
• 38 reviews
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Gwynn
Intrepid traveler and animal lover
4.93
• 58 reviews
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Courtenay
Experienced sitter, 5-star reviews. Meticulous, quiet, non-smoker.
5.0
• 18 reviews
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Wendy
The Hound and Tabby Nanny is ready to take care of your fur babies.
5.0
• 24 reviews
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Sitter available from
Oct 1
Julian
Retired professional gardeners available to care for your home, garden & pets.
4.94
• 47 reviews
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
Sitter available from
Oct 1
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Reviews From Pet sitter
I used to sit through Rover, but it always felt like a job. I had to accept sits I didn’t really want—like pets I wasn’t comfortable with or dates that didn’t work for me. If I said no, my rating would drop, and I’d lose future opportunities. It was stressful, and I started to lose my love for pet sitting.
Then I found Zeewoi. Here, I get to choose the pets I love, the dates that fit my schedule, and the places I want to explore. It’s not a job anymore—it’s a chance to spend time with animals I adore, and feel empowered to say no without fear. Zeewoi gave me back the joy of pet sitting.
Then I found Zeewoi. Here, I get to choose the pets I love, the dates that fit my schedule, and the places I want to explore. It’s not a job anymore—it’s a chance to spend time with animals I adore, and feel empowered to say no without fear. Zeewoi gave me back the joy of pet sitting.
I’m a writer who works remotely, but hotels and Airbnbs add up fast. Zeewoi lets me live in homes full-time while owners are away—not just caring for their pets, but keeping their house safe. Turns out, in a lot of states, leaving your house empty for more than 5 days can mess up your insurance.
It’s a trade that works. Owners avoid risks, and I get free places to write—like that month in a cabin where I finished my book with a snoozing Labrador at my feet. The pets keep me company, the house gives me space to focus, and nobody’s stressing about an empty home.
It’s a trade that works. Owners avoid risks, and I get free places to write—like that month in a cabin where I finished my book with a snoozing Labrador at my feet. The pets keep me company, the house gives me space to focus, and nobody’s stressing about an empty home.
After retiring and losing our dog, my husband and I sold our house and started traveling full-time. We’re in our late 60s and can’t rush, so Zeewoi is perfect. We care for pets in exchange for free places to stay.
In 3 years, we’ve visited 46 states. We’ve stayed in homes, farms, and apartments, looking after dogs, cats, and even a llama. Owners get free pet care; we get to travel slowly and affordably. It’s meaningful—we help people (new parents, busy workers) and still feel connected to pets after losing ours.
No stress, no hotels. We’re healthier, happier, and forever grateful. Alaska and Hawaii, here we come!
In 3 years, we’ve visited 46 states. We’ve stayed in homes, farms, and apartments, looking after dogs, cats, and even a llama. Owners get free pet care; we get to travel slowly and affordably. It’s meaningful—we help people (new parents, busy workers) and still feel connected to pets after losing ours.
No stress, no hotels. We’re healthier, happier, and forever grateful. Alaska and Hawaii, here we come!
Reviews from Dog Owners
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Sheri
We could not have asked for a better house sitter than Myria! She is kind, personable, organized, responsible communicative and more...She read all of our instructions before arriving and asked lots of questions about our pups to make sure she understood their personalities and schedules. You can tell she truly is a dog lover. Myria provided regular updates and we felt 100% confident leaving our dogs in her care. We came back to a home that was spotless - you could hardly tell she had been here. I'd highly recommend Myria as your next zeewoi!
Jacqueline
The best house and dog sitters you could ever ask for! They love and take care of our dogs like we do and do the same with our home. Thank you so much Ken and Jane! You are very much appreciated and loved by us, Jules and Lexi ❤️😇🐶
Karine
Angela Gandolfo and Erica Piazza came to stay at our house while we were away on vacation for two weeks. Our two dogs are a handful, but these two lovely women took such good care of them. They spoiled them even more than we do, which is perfect. We got photos every day, and when we came home our house was tidy and there were clean sheets on the bed. I couldn't have asked for better house and pet sitters than these two women. They communicated well with us, and if they had questions, they asked. It was a pleasure to work with both Angela and Erica. We had to cut our vacation short because of a death in the family. It was really stressful, but once again, Angela and Erica were flexible and understanding. It made a difficult time easier, knowing that things at home were being managed so well. I'm hoping that if we ever have to go away again for such a long time, I will be able to get these two back here again! (hint hint) Thank you, Angela and Erica!
Lori
Jo & David were absolutely amazing sitters for our house and dog Rosie while we were out of town for 2 1/2 weeks. They are the best! Jo was super communicative and responsive at all times. She and David bonded with our dog, who grew very attached to them. They left our house super clean (and there were even chocolate chip cookies for us on our return)! Most of all, they are just super nice people and very easy to work with. Anyone is lucky to have JoAnna & David housesit for them.
Mary
Joanna and David were absolutely perfect!!!! This was my first actual time using a sitter and they went above and beyond what I expected. I have a 1 year old Bully Breed that I adopted 6 weeks ago, so if you know dogs you know what they had to deal with :)) They sent pics daily and kept me updated. We were not able to meet before I left but they were nice enough to stay to meet me when I returned. My house was cleaner than when I left, all bedding and towels washed. Charley, my dog, was happy to see me for a minute when I got home but immediately went back to play with David, so I am thinking she had a blast while I was gone. I am totally sold with this process after having Joanna and David here. If you have the chance to book them for your trip, you will not be sorry. I am hoping to use them again when they return to Florida.
Caroline
We were so happy with Lynda's care for our senior pup. Lynda was extremely accommodating with the key hand over situation we had considering our early flights out of Berlin. She was easy to coordinate with and made this part of the holiday very smooth. We could also tell Sesame was in the best care. We received updates and photos of Sesame on walks and getting cuddles. We know Sesame can be sassy sometimes but Lynda was great with her little attitudes and handled her with ease. It was also really heart warming to see that Lynda truly enjoyed her time with Sesame and created a strong bond with her. We love to know that our dog is loved and treated with the care we would give her if we were home. Both my partner and I were able to fully enjoy our holiday as we knew from updates that Sesame and Lynda were doing well. Our apartment was clean and tidy when we returned and the sheets had also been washed. We would definitely have Lynda back and would recommend her to anyone else looking for an experienced sitter to stay with your pet.
Rebecca
Romina and Ignas took amazing care of our two dogs and home while we were away! One of our dogs, Beau, is extremely high energy and it takes a special person so make sure he gets enough mental and physical stimulation each day. Romina kept us in the loop of his trips to parks and outdoor excursions. She was very thoughtful and responsive during our time away. Additionally, our home was in pristine shape when we returned from our trip. The rooms were clean and tidy and Romina left us such a thoughtful note. Romina and Ignas are top notch sitters and I'd highly recommend them to anyone with pets! Thank you so much, Romina and Ignas. Our dogs were so well cared for and loved.
Sharon
Alia is a wonderful furbaby sitter and also a wonderful person. It is our privilege to have her for the 3rd time. She keeps us informed, our dogs love her, and she even cooked dinner and left it for us. The house was perfect when she left.
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.
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.
House Sitting FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Paavola, 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 Paavola, Michigan?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1567 dog sitters
in Paavola, 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 dog safety.
How long will it take for me to find a dog sitter in Paavola, Michigan?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Paavola, Michigan
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!
Do dog sitters in Paavola, Michigan pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Paavola
Kozy Quincy Kennels
★
4.9
(27 reviews)
21353 Concord St, Hancock, MI 49930
Recent Reviews:
The facility was clean and spacious and the owners are wonderful people. They made me feel comfortable when I dropped my dog off and when I picked him up he was bright and happy. This is definitely a wonderful kennel and I would both recommend and will go back in the future.
Nice clean kennels. Very friendly owners. We would definitely hire their "fur baby" services again.
We were traveling through town with our dogs and wanted a safe place to leave our pups while visiting Isle Royale National Park. The owner made me feel comfortable from the first phone call - and we had a great experience from start to finish. We are always hesitant to leave our dogs with people we don’t know but I would recommend Kozy Quincy Kennels to anyone and would be sure to use them again if I returned to the area. Thank you so much!
We had never boarded our 6 month old puppy before, and needed to board her far away from home to visit Isle Royale NP, but keep her with us on the rest of our long trip. Trisha took great care of her, and was very gentle and reassuring with me before we left her. The facilities were spotlessly clean, and our pup was well taken care of. Highly recommend!
The owner and her lovely daughter were sweet and helpful!!
Kenneled my 2 labs when visiting the area. Very clean facility and caring owners. Would definitely use again.
Clean, professional facility operated by a nice family that loves dogs! They treated our dogs very well and we will definitely use their services again.
We were very pleased with this kennel. The owners are easy to work with and the facility is immaculate. Highly recommend.
Very clean and dog friendly. We were impressed with how well our dog was treated.
Clean and well maintained. Accepted a reservation on a short notice. Good price. Friendly owners took good care of my dog.
Top Dog Kennels
★
4.4
(51 reviews)
46926 Huron, Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
Recent Reviews:
Very pleased with Top Dog Kennels. Tom and Tina took great care of our German Shepherd and even replied with text messages to let us know how he was doing during his stay. The kennel was very clean. I also liked the option of taking him for a walk. I would highly recommend this kennel for boarding your dog.
We rarely leave our dogs with a kennel, but when we do it's Top Dog Kennels! The environment is friendly, clean and organized. They have an appreciation and respect for the multitude of personalities that dogs will present. We were concerned about how one of our dogs would handle being with so many other dogs. In response, Tom made sure to provide him with the attention and outdoor space he needed. We have never had any issues and trust our dogs to their care.
I booked reservations to board my dog while I was camping, I decided I was just going to keep my dog camping with me. I did drive up to pay the owners for my cancellation. They seemed like nice people. The kennel building and surrounding area looked well taken care of. I would recommend them for boarding. Although I would rather make my reservations over the phone, their online system and response was fast and acceptable.
We were very happy with our experience at Top Dog Kennels. We boarded our 2 labs there over a weekend. Online reservation system worked great and we received timely responses to our questions. Tom and Tina were very accommodating to meet a special request. The kennel was clean and well organized. We will definitely use their services again when we are in need. Highly recommend.
From out of town but needed a sitter for the day to visit the National Park. The online reservation process was easy and Tom was timely in his responses. Our dogs are always with us but spent a day at Top Dog and enjoyed it! The facility was very clean and the other dogs seemed happy. Tina was caring and flexible. We highly recommend Top Dog!
My Bernie has stayed there twice and I'm just about to book a third stay. Tom and Tina have taken great care of my girl and she clearly loves them. Highly recommend!!
Tina and Tom were amazing caretakers for my 4 year and 5 month old Bernese Mountain dogs. It was my puppy's first time at the kennel and when I brought them back for daycare the next day they ran right into their kennels -- not even a glance back. Both dogs looked like they felt really comfortable right from the start. The kennels are clean and airy. They are really close to the Holiday Inn Express which was convenient for doing day care while I was at meetings.
Our family was heading up to Mt. Bohemia for a snowboard trip and wanted to find a good kennel close to the resort. Found this online and SO happy we did. Our 4-year english springer, Oliver seemed to have a really great time. It was a little hard to get ahold of Tom at first (sent an email, online inquiry and called) but eventually we got that worked out! The kennel was easy to find, clean and had good sized individual runs for the dogs. Plus - a fenced in play-yard for the dogs to go out several times a day. Tom was very nice and attentive with the dogs. Price was great, the 24-hr access when we prepaid and ease of check-in made this place the perfect spot to drop Oliver. If/when we are in the area we will definitely go back. It was also a nice touch to receive a text about an hour after drop-off to show our pup making a new friend and enjoying play-time.
Tom and Tina are the best. Murphy loves it at Top Dog Kennels. Murphy takes meds twice a day and we trust them to give Murphy the best care possible!
We just boarded our 13 year old Lab/Shepherd with Tom & Tina for the 3rd time. The first two times she was fine there and they took wonderful care of her, giving her numerous meds several times per day, and she seemed to really like Tom. The kennel is so clean too! The first time we took her there last year, I tried to say goodbye to her, but she was following Tom all around, ignoring me, so I knew she was in a good place! Since the 2nd time we left her there, she developed arthritis in her back and hind legs and was on an additional two meds, and did got get around as well as before. I felt so bad leaving her because she's so old and set in her ways, but we decided we really needed to visit our daughter. I booked her for 14 days, but on the morning of the 8th day, Monday, Tina texted me that she hadn't eaten since Saturday. They asked about her favorite foods, and I told them she loved baked chicken. They had tried everything to get her to eat and we were 800 miles away so we couldn't do much. Tina went out and got a rotisserie chicken for her while Tom made rice to mix with it, and they offered that to her and she still wouldn't eat! I suggested that maybe if my brother (our dog loves him!) came to visit her it would help, and as a last resort, he could take her to our house and babysit her off and on until we could get back Weds. night. He went to see her with his work truck and she perked up, but still wouldn't eat, so Tom & Tina thought maybe taking her back to our house as I suggested, to familiar surroundings would be the best. Since he had no room in his truck, they loaded her and everything of hers into their van and followed him to our house (25 minute drive), where my brother took over her care, and within a few hours, she was eating again. He spent time with her off & on til we returned home , and when we did, she was full of life and energy and we took her for walk right away. We all agreed she must've been depressed and lost hope that we were coming back to get her. We were never away from her for that long. So sad! We will not be going anywhere together again for more than a day while she is still with us. We have used most of the kennels in the area over the past 30 years, but Tom & Tina are by far the best people in the area to take care of your dog! They go above and beyond!!! I would highly recommend them! They love dogs and the dogs love them too!
