Sturgis, South Dakota
Attentive caregiving for your pets & your peace of mind; new experiences for us!
Debby and Chris did a wonderful job caring for our animals and home. They learned quickly and were very reliable in meeting the various needs of our goats, ducks, chickens, and cats. We highly recommend them and would not hesitate to ask them back!
Sturgis, South Dakota
Responsible, attentive, and energetic. Flexible and open to all possibilities.
Gary is nothing short of amazing, as both a house sitter and as a person. We seriously appreciate everything he helped out with during the past 3 months of this summer! His communication leading up to the sit was consistent and he was always quick to respond which reassured us that we were making the right choice having Gary take care of our home. Upon his arrival he was easy company and asked all the right questions. He was eager to get to know our space and did a wonderful job taking notes about how to best care for it. Over the course of the sit Gary always kept us abreast of what was going on at home, allowing us to enjoy our summer away. He quickly resolved issues in our house, and was extremely self-sufficient, but knew when to reach out with questions. Gary goes the extra mile to help out in every way possible and we highly recommend him as a sitter. Our only regret is that we didn't get to spend more time with him, he's the best! We hope we are lucky enough to host Gary again in the future.
Sturgis, South Dakota
Responsible and reliable solo female traveler. Farm girl at heart.
Jade is the best. The animals ADORE her. She's soo nice, clean and amazing. We've had many sitters and she's definetely our favorite. Our house was super clean when we came back from our 2 week holiday. The animals were happy and healthy. She sent us videos and photos everyday. She had to give special foods, medication, etc. and it was all great. This is the second time she housesits for us and we would love to have her 1000 times more. Thanks again, Jade!!!
Sturgis, South Dakota
a retired couple with integrity and love for pets as high values
Mike and Dee were fabulous. They took great care of our dog Zoe and left the house immaculate. They wallked amd/or played with Zoe daily, which meant the world to us. Highly recommend!
Sturgis, South Dakota
We are two committed, caring pet lovers who enjoy traveling the world.
Holly and Robert were excellent about keeping consistent communication, and handling all the animal chores. The animals all were big fans of the extra treats and attention! And Holly went above and beyond in her attention to the garden, making sure that nothing perished in the dry heat. I fully expected that some plants wouldn't survive, but Holly had a different goal! It was easy to enjoy our time away, knowing that Holly and Robert managed everything. I am so grateful.
Joe and Casey were very easy going and reliable. We organised the sit way in advance with a video chat and we had adequate communication leading up to the sit. We handed over the house and animals after a fairly swift explanation of everything. Being experienced sitters Joe and Casey didn't need us to over explain anything (hopefully they felt the same) and we could see very quickly that they were animal lovers. They asked us how much communication we needed whilst away and we said "no news is good news". So we received just the right amount of updates along with the most adorable photos and reassuring words about all the animals. It was clear that they quickly understood the character of each of the animals. We forgot to mention that Tipper likes to dig dirt beds around the garden which creates quite a mess and it was obvious that these were kept under control. The garden and pool were well cared for. We enjoyed a relaxing couple of weeks away knowing that the animals were being loved and the dogs definitely looked for Joe and Casey when we arrived home. Our pets, home and garden were well respected and cared for and we would not hesitate to invite Joe and Casey to sit for us again.
David was a great sitter for our dog! It was just him for this sit. He was very communicative before, during, and after the stay. He visited the apartment before we left to meet our dog and talk with us, and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and confident that our dog was in good hands. He sent us updates throughout the stay, and left the apartment in great condition. While our dog is on the older side, he can still be a handful at times, but David didn’t seem to have any problems. Would definitely recommend David for any future sit!
I’m sure most folks say the nicest things about their sitter, but honestly, if there were a “super star” status available then Denise would win the prize as sitter of the year! From the start, Denise was an excellent communicator. While we were still in the decision phase, Denise was always available to chat either by FaceTime, telephone or text. It was so easy to choose Denise; as you can see from her countless 5 star reviews, she truly is the only pet sitter you’d ever need and the one everyone hopes to have. Denise came to our house eager to meet us, our pets and the quirks of our house. Denise has an excellent sense of humor and immediately put us all at ease. Our pets took to her as if she was a long lost friend (even our finicky Siamese cat was loving on her from the start). While we were gone, our dog had a non-emergency health issue come up and just like that Denise was taking her to our vet, and administered the dog’s meds like a champion (Denise is also a nurse BTW). Additionally, Denise brought our pup to her scheduled groom appointments and even made future appointments for us to make our return home as seamless as possible. Denise was even above and beyond helpful to our neighbors and they appreciated her giving them access to our refrigerator when theirs broke down on Thanksgiving Eve! When we got home we were super impressed by how perfectly immaculate our house was! Most sitters leave the house clean, but Denise met and may have even exceeded our military standards of clean and orderly. Seriously, our house felt like we never left it. Everything was spotless, shinny and clean. She didn’t miss a beat!! Our pets were so happy to see us but honestly, I felt like our pup and kitty were disappointed when we walked in the door (I believe they were expecting to see Denise!). Haha. If you are ever fortunate enough to have Denise apply for any of your sits then I can’t recommend her enough. Seriously, you can stop reviewing applicants and just go with Denise. She was awesome in every sense of the word and I hope she’ll come back and stay with our pets again.
Robyn was a great pet sitter and house sitter. She went way over and beyond my expectations!!!! She sent a photo of her and my dogs and they were looking at her like they were in love. And my cats are not very friendly, but she won them over also. I would highly recommend Robyn as a pet sitter and house sitter. She is a very sweet lady. I would love to have her watch my babies again and again.
We loved Misty!!!! She was absolutely the most perfect baby sitter for our dog and an amazing short term tenant at our house. Not only did she keep the house clean but she even washed everything she used before we got home. We even got a couple gifts from her. She is such a sweet human, kept in contact with us while we were gone and sent videos of the hikes and walks they went on. I would 100% ask her to stay at our house again
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.
Mikayla was a superb house/dog sitter for us for one full week. She was an excellent communicator, very quiet and tidy (respectful of the space) and best of all she quickly bonded with our big dog Mouse. She cheerfully took her for long walks and shared photo updates regularly. I highly recommend Mikayla.
Katie & Kevin jumped in last-minute, as our sitters had to cancel. And what can I say: We couldn't have chosen better even if we would had more choices and time. Katie & Kevin were so easy to communicate with and the first meeting and handoff were so easy and smooth. We could go on vacation with peace of mind knowing our dog and 2 ponies are in the best hands. Katie & Kevin: Thank you so much for looking after our animals so well !!!
The two-leggeds and four-legged members of this household give Tess a 5-star rating! We think she's one of the best sitters you will find - highly communicative, friendly, competent, reliable, and great with pets. Tess was also flexible about start and end dates to accomodate possible winter weather complications. For this sit, Tess was able to bring along her mom, Cathy. Tess introduced me to Cathy during one of our Skype conversations prior to the sit. It was a bonus to have her here with Tess. Their travel to Marquette was complicated by weather. A fierce winter storm swept across Michigan just before the sit. It took Tess and Cathy two days to drive here but they arrived, as promised, in time for us to fly out early the next morning. We even had time for a lovely dinner together and to introduce them to the dogs and house. We left the next day and never had a moment's worry while Tess and Cathy were caring for our pets and home. Tess sent us regular updates and photos. The dogs immediately accepted them as great new additions to their pack of friends - even our cranky, old chihuahua, Nike! We returned to happy pets and a spotlessly clean home. We plan to invite Tess (and Cathy if available) to return for future sits. Thank you, Tess and Cathy!
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.
How much does it cost to hire a pet sitter in Sturgis, South Dakota?
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 Sturgis, South Dakota?
As of Aug 2024, there are 1,387 dog sitters
in Sturgis, South Dakota
.
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 Sturgis, South Dakota?
Zeewoi makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking.
Typically, 94%
of Sturgis, South Dakota
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 Sturgis, South Dakota pass a background check?
Yes! dog sitters joining Zeewoi must pass a background check before offering their services.