09/12/2026
Been a minute right??
Lots of pics from the last few months. I’ve been super busy!!
As a professional pet service provider, I take caring for your pets just as seriously as I took my 9–5 jobs. Your pets aren’t just a box to check off on someone’s to-do list—they’re little lives that depend on the person caring for them.
I see posts on ND and Facebook all the time asking for a pet sitter, and inevitably someone says, “My kid can do it!”
And honestly? Sometimes that’s perfectly fine!
A teenager can absolutely walk the dog, let them out to potty, feed them, and give them some attention while you’re at work. No argument there.
But, there’s a BIG difference between helping with the basics and being responsible for your pet while you’re away for several days.
Would they recognize that your dog’s behavior is just slightly “off” and know that it could be the first sign of an emergency? Would they know what symptoms are concerning? Would they know when to call you, when to call the vet, and when to grab the leash and head straight to the emergency clinic?
Those little changes can matter, especially with senior pets or pets with a history of medical issues. Sometimes the difference between “Fluffy is being weird today” and “Fluffy needs a vet NOW” isn’t obvious unless you know what you’re looking for.
A few other things I think are worth considering when choosing someone to care for your pets:
1: Do they have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if your pet needs emergency care?
2: Are they comfortable handling an emergency at 2 PM…or 2 AM?
3: Do they know what to do if your pet gets sick, injured, escapes, or suddenly refuses food or water?
Because here’s the deal,
Your pet sitter should not be drinking on the job, smoking w**d, or using other drugs, while responsible for someone else’s pets? That’s a hard no.
I cannot tell you how many clients have shared stories with me about previous sitters that made me think, “Wait…WHAT happened while you were gone?”
Pet sitting is more than feeding a bowl of food and opening the back door. A good pet sitter is paying attention, recognizing changes, being prepared for emergencies, and treating your pets as if they were their own.
So when you’re choosing someone to care for your pets—especially for an extended trip—don’t just ask, who’s going to feed my dog or cat but who do I trust to make the right decision if something goes wrong?”
Because hopefully nothing does go wrong.
But if it does, you’ll be really glad you chose someone who knows what to do!