Are you ready to take a vacation, but stuck wondering what to do with your precious pets? As much as we love our animals, sometimes they can be furry little anchors. Boarding can be cost prohibitive, stressful for the animals (and you!), and a logistical challenge. The ideal solution is to have someone stay with them in your home. Your pets get to stay where they are comfortable, stick to their routine, and get one on one attention throughout the day. When you get home, your furry family members are happy and waiting for you - no extra chore of having to pick them up.

I am exclusively a live-in pet sitter, offering the highest level of care available for your pets while you travel. While most pet sitting companies offer overnight service, arriving in the evening and leaving first thing in the morning, I offer live-in service, staying in your home while you are away. I also don’t have another job to go to, so when I’m staying with your pets I don’t leave for more than a few hours at a time. This means they get lots of love and attention throughout the day.

I’ve been involved with Saving Paws Rescue, a local German Shepherd Dog and Belgian Malinois rescue, for over 10 years, both as a volunteer and an employee. While at the rescue I realized how much I really love taking care of dogs. This is a rescue that takes many medical dogs, so I have quite a bit of experience taking care of sick, injured, and senior dogs. I can also help with post op care if your dog needs surgery and you can’t take time off work. Due to my involvement with the rescue, I do end up watching quite a few German Shepherds, but I love all breeds and animals! I have also watched cats, guinea pigs, horses, chickens, fish, reptiles, and even a hedgehog!

With a live-in pet sitter, you also get a house sitter. You don’t need to worry about holding your mail, taking out the trash bins, plants dying, or packages accumulating by the front door. If there’s an irrigation leak, I will be there to turn off the water.

It is so gratifying to help families take trips together (sometimes for the first time in years!), with the assurance of knowing their pets are well cared for. I take pet sitting seriously and am always to striving to learn more about how best to care for animals. I am a member of NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) and enjoy attending pet sitting conferences and learning from other professionals in the industry.

So what does it cost?

Live-in pet sitting: $150/day is the minimum charge for up to two dogs/pets. There is an additional charge for more animals, depending on how many and what kind. I like to keep things simple; this fee includes everything - walks, lots of snuggles and playtime, poop pick up, or administering medications, if necessary. I send daily updates and you are free to check in with me anytime.

I do a complimentary visit ahead of time so we can all get acquainted and I can get instructions. I’m also happy to provide references. The above rates are for the Phoenix area. I enjoy travelling and do offer nationwide service. For elsewhere in Arizona or out of state, contact me directly to get a quote.

Cancellation Policy: Since scheduling jobs precludes me from taking other work, unfortunately I do need to charge a cancellation fee in some cases. If you need to cancel a stay within a month of the scheduled start date, the fee is 50% of the total for the sit. If the job is cancelled within two weeks of the start date, the charge is 100% of the sit.

Our pets are cherished family members and I’m always grateful when someone trusts me with their pets and their home. I truly appreciate it and treat your pets like they are my own. Please feel free to contact me with any questions: coolleashes@gmail.com or 602-363-4561.