Care Pals

06/16/2026

One thing that makes Care Pals different is that we don't believe there's a one-size-fits-all approach to pet care.

Some pets thrive with a sitter in their home. Some enjoy staying with a sitter. Some do best with a few drop-in visits and plenty of independence. Others need extra walks, extra companionship, or extra structure.

Our goal isn't to fit your pet into a service.

Our goal is to find the service that fits your pet.

Every recommendation we make starts with one question:

What's best for the pet?

That's the philosophy Care Pals was built on.

Pet parents who want the best care for their pets choose Care Pals. We're committed to providing pet parents (Cats and Dogs) with a safe and quality home-based care experience for their beloved animals. Our Sitters offer pet parents personalized service as they get to know their pets and become best...

06/15/2026

🎉 Today, Care Pals turns 3 years old! 🎉

What started as a simple desire to provide reliable, compassionate pet care has grown into something truly special.

Over the past three years, we've had the privilege of caring for your dogs, cats, and other beloved pets while building relationships with amazing pet families throughout our community.

To our clients, followers, sitters, supporters, and everyone who has trusted us with your pets—thank you. Your support has helped Care Pals grow from an idea into a business that we're incredibly proud of.

Here's to three years of wagging tails, happy purrs, and pets who get to stay comfortable at home.

Thank you for being part of our journey. 🩷🐾

— The Care Pals Team

www.carepalsco.com

06/15/2026

Home is where your pet feels safest.

In-home pet sitting helps pets stay comfortable, maintain their routine, and avoid the stress of unfamiliar environments while you're away.

🐾 Learn more at www.carepalsco.com

05/04/2026

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04/18/2026

Warmer weather is here… which means travel plans are coming right behind it.
Before the trips, the weddings, the long weekends, and the last-minute getaways — make sure your pet care is already handled.
Care Pals provides in-home pet sitting in Grand Rapids so your pets stay comfortable while you’re away.
Our calendar fills up quickly this time of year.
Book your meet-and-greet now:
www.carepalsco.com

04/17/2026

So proud to have this investment to help us better serve our amazing clients ❤️. We love you and thank you for supporting our small business.

🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER 🏆

Out of 3,500+ applications, one small business rose to the top for the Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant!

💛 Congratulations to Evvia Marshall — Founder of Care Pals (Grand Rapids, MI)

Care Pals is a home-based pet care business built on love, trust, and real community. 🐾

Evvia is creating peace of mind for pet owners while building something powerful from the ground up — and we’re proud to support what she’s building next.

This is exactly why Shophand exists.
To back real business owners with real support.

Didn’t get selected this time? Don’t stress 👀

🚨 The Shophand $5K Small Business Boost Grant — Spring/Summer Cycle is now OPEN
🗓️ Deadline: August 1, 2026
👉 Apply now: Shophand.com/grants

We’re just getting started.

More grants, more support, and more ways to build..

Let’s go 💪🏾

02/24/2026

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01/14/2026

Osiris had a great time making friends at Petsmart❤️

12/28/2025