Pet Sitters in Douglas
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Shauna
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, 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!
Emerson
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, 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
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, 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.
Dawn
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, Michigan
Loving care for your pets & home
I was very nervous about leaving my senior rescue dog with a new set of humans…he had been through a lot. But from the moment Dani and Dawn walked in , I knew everything would be fine. They are both very relaxed and kind and Beau took to them immediately. They took exceptional care of my dog AND my home. I came back to a happy dog and a spotless house. I couldn’t ask for more. Thank you Dani and Dawn. Beau misses you!
Chris
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, Michigan
Retired educators will provide ownership care
Chris and Barb were great pet and house sitters! Our dog Arthur was sad to see them leave and us arrive! They left our home even cleaner and tidier than when we left, and we appreciate all they did to look after Arthur.
Dede
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, Michigan
Retired Trial Attorney-Trustworthy, Compassionate, Friendly, Caring and Tidy!
We were lucky enough to have Dede sit our house and yellow lab for a little more than two weeks. She treated our house as if it were her own and did an outstanding job looking after our three year old yellow lab, providing the requisite exercise for her, as well as the love and attention she so craves. Our home was spotless upon our return with everything in order and although our pup was happy to see us, she may have been a little sad to see Dede go. We would reccomend Dede, with our highest praise, to anyone who is seeking a responsible, caring, communicative and considerate sitter, you will not be disappointed!
Skip
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, 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!
Kimberly
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, Michigan
Digital Nomad Family Looking to Explore
Matt, Kimberly and their two children looked after our Cadence(Goldendoodle) for a little over 3 weeks. They were incredible, my neighbors loved them. I heard someone played the piano very well❤️. They sent us some beautiful photos of our baby being loved by them and the kids. I wanted them to feel at home and enjoy the Hobart 4th of July celebrations and I think they did. I had no stress leaving my home and dog with this beautiful family. The house was perfect when we got back! As if we'd never left, Cadence was in great shape but will miss them for sure. So many thanks to Matt and Kimberly for their kindness and generosity. I hope to see them again.
Elise
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, Michigan
I'm a quiet, clean, responsible nurse (and animal lover).
(The English version follow) Tout était parfait avec Elise! Dès son entrée dans la maison, j'ai perçu son intérêt et sa douceur envers Anna et Boris. Elle s'est montrée très attentive à mes attentes et a posé de bonnes questions pour s'assurer de bien comprendre le fonctionnement à la maison. J'aurais aimé recevoir plus de nouvelles de Anne et Boris lors de mon absence. Je vais m'assurer que cet aspect soit plus clair lors de mon prochain gardiennage. La maison était super propre... au delà même de mes attentes !. Elise m'a même laissé des fraises fraiches et du chocolat pour mon retour. Quelle douce pensée ! Pour toutes ces raisons, je recommende chaudement Elise ! --------------------------------------- Everything was perfect with Elise! As soon as she entered the house, I felt her interest and gentleness towards Anna and Boris. She was very attentive to my expectations and asked good questions to make sure she understood how the house worked. I would have liked to receive more news from Anne and Boris during my absence. I will make sure that this aspect is clearer during my next house-sitting. The house was super clean... beyond my expectations! Elise even left me fresh strawberries and chocolate for my return. What a sweet thought! For all these reasons, I highly recommend Elise!
Katie
Providing Pet Sitting in the Douglas, 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.
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Reviews from Pet Owners
Mike
Mary was fantastic from start to finish and looked after our elderly dog with love and attention to her needs. She also looked after our home with respect and care. We couldn't have asked for a nicer sitter and would highly recommend her for your pet sitting needs.
Heather
Amanda was the perfect housesitter and pet sitter for our cat. She is organized and communicative, and took care to ensure she understood the guidelines for taking care of our home and our cat. She left our house in perfect condition and we returned home to one happy kitty! Would not hesitate to have Amanda housesit for us again or recommend her to others looking for a sitter.
Rory
Alyssa was a very organized and caring pet sitter. This was our longest house sitter stay and she took excellent care of our home and two sweet and bossy Frenchies. I liked her communication to touch base the week before and how she initiated a shared photo album. We prefer not to get bombarded with daily text message photos and updates. She came up with a connected solution and touched base throughout her stay keeping us informed and sharing photos without a push. She even shared some travel gems about our destination as she is also a curious traveler and enjoys exploring outdoors. We would be happy to use her again.
Barbara
Lisa and her friend Sara were amazing pet and house sitters! We can't say enough great things about them - our pets were so calm when we returned from our trip and so happy... Lisa and Sara kept in touch with us regularly and sent us beautiful photos of the pets as well. We returned to a spotless home, fresh flowers and a note with polaroids of Soy, Calvin and Chickie! We absolutely loved hosting Lisa and Sara and highly recommend them, they are some of the best sitters we have ever had and they're welcome back anytime!!
Simon
BriAnna was our first pet sitter and we loved her :). She made every step very simple for us, communication was great, Pastis and Anubis seemed to be very happy with her, and the house was very clean when we came back. We highly recommend BriAnna to take care of your pets and we would love to have her back!
Jenny
We've had many pet sitters over the years (this is our first time using this app) and Missy is the best sitter we've ever had for our dog and cats. Our pets, particularly our dog, adored her and was really sad to see her go. It is obvious she loves animals and immediately understood the pack dynamics and the pet personalities. She kept the house tidy, litter box clean, and the animals so well loved. Because she was traveling from far away, she stayed with us the night before our trip and the night we came back. It was a pleasure to get to know her. We would welcome her back to our house as a friend or a sitter anytime. Highly recommend!
Dean
5 stars? Minimum, seriously, Tyler exceeded our expectations and we are DEMANDING when it comes to caring for our 4 pups! Fortunate to meet Tyler in person about a month prior, instant rapport, and she was basically born surrounded by animals. Professional high energy, and enthusiastic love for animals! We asked Tyler "Why the heck would you drive 1.5 hours from Nashville to hang in our small town?" Tyler replied "Have had animals all my life, current Nashville location cannot, I need my animal fix!" Tyler arrived the evening prior to our departure, met our 4 dogs, the eldest is special needs with bad hips, the youngest a wild child 2 year old husky, and in the 15 years of having family or friends assist with our pup sitting, this is the most positive and enthusiastic our dogs have been to anyone outside our home. It was an instant love affair. Our dogs are so spoiled with mom & dad working from home, nearly 24/7 attachment, they typically become depressed, despondent, ornery, you name it, even if we go out for 2-3 hours. The 3 instances where we did an overnight trip or the like, they acted as if we had abandoned! When we came home after 3 nights away (was going to be 5 but business cut our first vacation in 10 years short), when we walked in the 4 of them looked up as if to say "Oh your home how nice" and were content as if we had never left. That is a FIRST in 15 years. Not only did Tyler provide us with updates, photos, messages, etc. she organized (we did not require nor ask) our complete chaos of a large kitchen drawers, pots pans, you name it, it was the most organized we have been in a LONG time. Our eldest handicapped Husky, usually has accidents in the house at least once a day. The youngest 2 year old loves to chew up the carpet, toys, bedding. Under Tyler's watch, no accident, no chewing, and total happiness from a new affectionate friend! This was our VERY FIRST Trusted House/Pet sitter foray, and Tyler far exceeded or expectations, and set a standard that will be difficult for others to follow. Allowing a total stranger to watch your beloved pets and home is a serious undertaking, and Trusted House/Pet provided us with a rock star. Family and friends alike joke how we are over the top with our dogs, and Tyler did not bat an eye, and provided a seamless transition of puppy affection and well being. This review may seem over the top to some, all I can say is this is 100% true to life, and other Home/Pet owners are welcome to reach out to us for further referral. Those who are able to work with Tyler depending on her work/travel schedule would be well served to invite her without hesitation. Tyler, THANK YOU for allowing us to enjoy a few nights for the first time in a decade! Dean & Diana Smith
Kerry
Jessica was an awesome pet sitter for my cat Fifi. She texted photos and updates everyday so I knew that Fifi was being well cared for. She was communicative and asked a lot of good questions to make sure she understood Fifi's needs. My home was equally as clean (if not more so) upon my return. I would highly recommend Jessica!
Cheryl
Milly was a lovely house sitter and I’d highly recommend her. She submitted a really great application and after a FaceTime chat it was an easy decision to choose her for our sit. She is the youngest sitter we’ve chosen but she has a maturity beyond her years and it was clear she had so much experience with animals that we felt confident leaving her in charge of our menagerie. Olive our young Pom has never been left with a sitter before so we were a little worried about how she would be but Milly was so patient, gentle and kind that she quickly won Olive over. So much so, on the morning Milly was leaving ,Olive would only let Milly put her harness on her before going for a walk. All the animals were perfectly cared for while we were away and we returned home to happy pets and a tidy house. Milly’s communication from our first contact and right through the sit was great and she even sent a lovely video of the dogs having fun on their walk. I’d have Milly back to housesit for us again anytime.
Samantha
Farhan is a fantastic house sitter! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a down-to-earth, kind, and caring pet sitter for their home. We have three small dogs (around 6 lbs) and he took excellent care of them. They can be a little nervous/ timid around new people, and more so around men at times, but the dogs didn't show any of that nervousness around Farhan! He was gentle and respectful of their space and they warmed up to him immediately. I got a wonderful text the first morning that I was away that they cuddled up with him at night - showing how quickly they adjusted to him as their caretaker. I was able to meet Farhan in person before I left on my trip and I was able to have a wonderful conversation with an ambitious explorer. He is a delightful person. Upon my homecoming the house was very clean and the dogs were happy and relaxed. I can't ask for anything more! Thank you Farhan for taking such wonderful care of our three dogs and our home.
Pet Sitting FAQs
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Douglas, Michigan?
From $22/day to $75/day for the cat sitting and from $50 to $150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 40$ for the cat sitting and $120 for the dog sitting. On Zeewoi you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Douglas, Michigan ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Douglas
Dogs by Design
Recent Reviews:
My Yorkie Koko is 8. He has been a customer, loved , by the staff since he was 6 months old. They have taken the best care of him! You can trust your baby to them.
I have been taking my little guy here since he was a young puppy. He is always clean, happy, and nicely trimmed when I pick him up. He seems to be very comfortable here, walking around and interacting with the other dogs. I am away right now, so we went to another groomer. She was very complimentary of how well D by D had “table trained” him. The service is also great. I highly recommend D by D!
Our first time experience! My dogs groomer of many years past away and we have been going through many groomers that did not do a good job and my little guy hated them. He felt right at home with the ladies here. We will definitely be going back
My guys first time and these ladies did amazing!!
Great service, I called the day before wanting to get my dog groomed knowing it was short notice, they weren't able to do a full groom, but squeezed him in to give him a badly needed bath and nail trim! He's been groomed there before and they do a great job! Love these gals. Reasonable rates, and pleasant service along with a job well done.
I took my dog in to Dogs by Design and gave specific instructions on how I wanted her to be groomed and how not to be groomed. When I came to pick her up, the groom was nothing like I asked to be done. She was shaved to the skin in some areas and cut shorter than asked. I called back the next day to say I was disappointed in the groom and was told “she thought she did a good job”. They offered 50% off the next groom, but I will not be returning for a future service.
The people here are amazing! Melissa always does a great job and so does Camy! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend bringing your fur babies here. Good prices as well.
I have been taking my pups here since they opened and never had a complaint. They always do their best work at making my pups look so handsome! I appreciate how many times they have squeezed me in last minute :)
They were great with our puppy. Very kind people and they did exactly what we asked as far as his cut and at a reasonable price!!
We love Dogs by Design. They are extremely competent and professional. Our dogs look great and love going for grooming. We are lucky to have such a great service in Douglas!
Camp Saugapup
Recent Reviews:
Camp Saugapup is beyond our every hope for our dog. Diane and her team are naturally and deeply "dog-people". They love all dogs as much as we love ours. And it shows very genuinely. The setting is an amazing expanse of dog-park type space with mature trees, a sand pit, and a large temperature-controlled, furnished dog living room. Cleo comes home bathed and clean as well as happy and appropriately tired after a day of play and rest. Can't imagine a better situation for our dog. Six stars out of five.
Camp Saugapup has a professional and caring staff. I am impressed by the consistent adherence to routines, procedures, and attention to detail - all in the interest of dog safety. There is a huge, clean area for dogs to run, and a cozy indoor area with a sofa and places to rest. The knowledgable and thoughtful design of Camp Saugapup supports dogs and play and minimizes the potential for problems. We are newcomer campers (I have three dogs), but I am absolutely impressed. I never give a second thought or concern for the dogs' safety, welfare, or whether they are having fun. They ARE and they will be happily tired and sleep the rest of the day! Heaven! I would highly recommend Camp Saugapup!
Camp Saugapup is the best! Diane and her crew of canines are very welcoming. Besides Diane’s huge heart and love for dogs, the place is beyond amazing- the Four Seasons of pet care. She has cared for our child beast Harvey on numerous occasions. I’d highly recommend Camp Saugapup to anyone!!!
Everything about Camp Saugapup is genuinely amazing. Dog safety is number 1 priority. Dog fun is number 2. The care your dog receives while they're away at camp for the day will no doubt meet or exceed your expectations, they become part of the Camp Saugapup family. The owner of Camp Saugapup is unbelievably dog savvy and cares about all dogs and insuring they have great doggie adventures in a doggie safe environment. Send your dog to camp! You won't regret it, and I know they'll love it.
My dog Jace loves Camp Saugapup! The space is amazing there, and I have no doubt the the owner, Diane has my dogs best interest at heart! Between the sand digging pit and the pool, and the acreage of land for him to run and play.... so much fun for him and I don't feel bad that he's just sitting at home! I would recommend Camp Saugapup to everyone!!!
One-of-a-kind dog daycare where the pups play safely free in a large, beautiful park-like setting (under supervision) yet importantly get down time to rest as well. They treat like family and bonus star for dogs sent home clean!
It was good until it was bad. My dog was acting out and I didn’t know. Zero communication or partnership. It came up when they decided to be closed on all Fridays for the summer with only 3 days notice! (Often don’t have staff and will close “for safety”, but just don’t count on them to be open 100% of when they say they will.) Seem to be friendly but don’t share the dog’s experience. When I began to ask questions, they had several issues about my dog that I had never experienced with her. When I challenged their approach they said I could get my money back. Then at a high point in the conversation they said they would “love” to have her stay, but when I replied I wanted a day to think about it, they got personal to me and said I was misinformed (how can I be when they don’t tell me anything?) and basically kicked us out. May be a positive experience for some dogs but would NOT recommend for a working breed or demanding younger dog.
Great staff, and a very happy place for Nutmeg, a new "client" I pet sit for. The staff is great with both young and senior dogs, giving them the personal attention they need for their age range.
Phenomenal day care experience for our pup. He came back happy, washed and tired from a full day of playing with other dogs. Diane, and her staff, are great to work with.
The best place in the area to take your dog. Staff is excellent and my dog sam loves it!!
Dogs Bay Country Club for Dogs
Recent Reviews:
My dogs are like my babies and Dog's Bay is the only place I trust caring for them when I can't take them on vacation with me. I boarded my Rat Terriers Emma & Mr. Darcy there when they were alive, and today I just picked up my precious Pomsky Ripley. If you want dog people who love spoiling dogs to watch over your fur baby I highly recommend Dog's Bay. The staff is amazing! They listen, they're thorough, they're knowledgeable, and they genuinely care about your dog. On their Facebook page they post pics of the dogs in their care on a daily basis so you can constantly check up on how your dog is doing. Let's face it, as a dog person you know by your baby's body language how they're feeling about a place or person. This time I could tell Ripley was having fun, just like my Ratties used to. The peace of mind is priceless! Ripley and I give them a 10 out of 10.
I took my two dogs here for the first time when we went on vacation this month and they were very tired when we picked them up! They kept could track of everything, including how much they were eating, and their behavior during play. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and we will be returning customers.
I LOVE this place! They have transformed my incorrigible 11 month old puppy! Pretty proud of her graduating "Pup Cub" school! Can't wait to start "Pup Scout" school. They are caring, kind, considerate and the list goes on!!
This was our first time boarding our dog & he loved it! They took a lot of care when acclimating new dogs to the group play and making sure the overall experience was great for our dog and us. Would definitely board here again.
We were beyond pleased with our experience and the wonderful staff at Dog’s Bay. Miss Penny loved all of the belly rubs, her warm bed, and play time with her new friends. They were flexible and let her stay overnight when we couldn’t make it in time for pickup, sent us updates each time we asked for one, and even sent us home with a goodie bag! Thank you for taking such good care of our fur-kid! We will definitely be back!
I brought 2 of my dogs here for grooming and was so happy with the results! Poppy and Georgia look so much better. They came together and it only took just under 3 hours for both of them. Abby, their groomer was so sweet and caring with my Husky girls. They were long overdue for grooming and were probably 5 pounds lighter when we left.
We have boarded our dogs here a few times now and it's been a great experience. The staff is friendly and organized, and our dogs are excited to play when we pull up to the facility. We trust them with our girls when we leave town and know they will be well taken care of.
We always board our dog, Archie, here when we go on vacation. They take such good care of our baby and really treat him like a member of the family. We always feel good knowing that he’s going to get to play with his doggy friends and not be stuck in a crate all day long. Big thanks to the Dog’s Bay team for their hard work, time and care.
We love this place. They love on and take great care of our dogs
I have been taking my dogs to Dogs Bay for over 15 years to board, and 2-3 times a week for doggie daycare. I trust them completely with the happiness and safety of my fur kids. The play areas are both indoor and out, and when out, they are not on artificial grass or concrete. They are out in nature, playing in sand boxes, taking nature walks, having pool parties in the summer. My dogs are beyond excited to pull down that drive. Owner Deb goes over and beyond to make sure her customers are happy and satisfied. The employees are all so pleasant, and their love for the dogs there shines through - many of them have been there for years and I consider them friends. Thank you, Deb and team, for providing happiness for my fur kids and peace of mind for me!
