Overnight pet sitting

Keeping your
pets comfy.

Hi, I'm Mikayla. I stay with your pets in your home while you're away, keeping their usual routine and sending you photos along the way.

Dogs, cats, reptiles & other little friends.

Mikayla
Mikayla

A little about me

10 years of experience · 12 repeat clients

My background includes shelter work, dog daycare, and pet sitting. I'm comfortable with seniors, special-needs pets, and giving medication.

I'm home with your pets most of the day and overnight. If I need to step out, I plan around how long they're comfortable alone.

While you're away

  • Keeping their usual routine, just like when you're home.
  • Daily photos and updates by text.
  • Plants, mail, trash, and the little house things.

Reptiles, rabbits, gerbils, birds? Happy to talk! I'll need detailed instructions and supplies, and I'll only take on care I'm comfortable with.

Kind words

1–4 of 42

Mikayla is the absolute best house/dog sitter we ever have. We book her as far in advance as possible because we have used many sitters, but we try to only use her whenever possible!!

Jennifer S.

I cannot recommend her enough. She took incredible care of my very high-needs senior cat, my shy and anxious girl, and my very rowdy one-year-old cat, which is no small task. She handled each of their completely different personalities with so much patience, kindness, and care.

Not only were my cats happy, healthy, and well cared for when I got home, but she also took amazing care of my home. She watered my plants, kept everything tidy, and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away.

It is obvious she genuinely loves animals and treats them like her own. My shy cat trusted her, my older cat was comfortable and cared for, and somehow she even kept up with the chaos of the kitten. I came home stress-free knowing everything had been handled so thoughtfully.

If you are looking for someone dependable, caring, communicative, and trustworthy, she is absolutely the person you want caring for your pets and home. Just don’t book when I need her

Katie C.

Mikayla did a great job sitting with my three. I had plenty of updates during the week and felt very comfortable that my furry family were in good hands receiving great care.

Amy S.

Mikayla is great! We’ve used her multiple times and she’s prompt, responsible and professional. Our doggo loves her

Brooke B.

Mikayla was amazing! Loved on my babies while I was gone and took great care of the house too! Will definitely rebook in the future!

Courtney R.

Wonderful as usually!

Brittney L.

I cannot express enough how wonderful Mikayla is! I always know my girls have a great time and are well taken care of. Thank you for all you do!

Brittney L.

Mikayla did a wonderful job caring for our babies and we came home to a clean house! We can’t thank you enough

Rebecca S.

Mikayla did an amazing job taking care of Mozart for us. He has separation issues and anxiety. She made him feel comfortable, and he warmed up to her quickly. She was great at communicating and sending pictures. She made my time away more enjoyable knowing he was comfortable and being well taken care of. Mikayla stayed at our house with him and the house looked the same as when I left. I look forward to having her watch him again!

Debra G.

Mikayla took care of our sweet boy Forrest for 16 days! She was very communicative and attentive. Appreciated the pictures and updates. We were nervous to leave Forrest for so long but had no reason to be - Mikayla maintained his normal routine and we came home to a happy dog and house as we left it. We highly recommend her and wouldn't hesitate to reach out again in the future if her schedule allows!

Joanna N.

Mikayla took great care of my boys! She is very caring and reliable. We will definitely use her again.

Trish D.

Mikayla is always so good and patient with my fur babies!

Mariah D.

Our babies loved Mikayla!! She’s was so attentive to our babies and helped our Ollie out with his separation anxiety while we were gone. We will definitely be using her for our future fur baby needs!

Valerie C.

Mikayla did a great job watching my girls! I felt very confident leaving my girls and home in her care which is a wonderful feeling when you have to travel and can’t take them with you! I really appreciated the pictures, updates and clear communications before, during and after her visit. Thank you again Mikayla!

Kristen A.

Sent photos and did well with my girls through the stressful thunderstorms panics.

Mariah D.

AMAZING! I am pretty picky with who stays with my animals in my home and the second I met Mikayla I knew it was gonna be a great fit…and it was! I came home to my house exactly how I left it and my pets well taken care of! Will absolutely be using her again and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take care of your home and pets!

Ashley H.

Mikayla did an excellent job taking care of our three dogs while we were out of town. She updated us regularly on how they were doing and sent pictures. She even took care of a small ant problem by notifying us quickly and cleaning up the area until a family member could come by and spray for bugs. One of our dogs got sick while we were gone and she kindly cleaned the carpet. We couldn’t even find the spot now that we’re back home. Overall, Mikayla went above and beyond as our dog sitter and we would love for her to dog sit for us in the future. Thank you for taking such great care of our furbabies, Mikayla.

Blake B.

Mikayla was great! We had a bit of a rough start due to a lack of clear instructions on my part, for one of our stubborn animals. We were able to come up with a solution quickly, and she never got frustrated. We were in constant communication throughout her week long stay and received many pictures and updates. We think that she did a fabulous job, and went above and behind to water the flowers and even bring the trash cans from the road to the house. We came home to a clean house and relaxed and spoiled animals. (Like we never left)

We have three cats and three dogs, they range in size age and breed. She was able to care for them as needed and I’m certain they appreciated her presence and care. Thank you so much. We will be using her again.

Byron B.

Mikayla did an excellent job for us. She looked after our two dogs and our house. Zero issues, the place was left nice and clean and we got updates regularly to keep us informed of how the dogs were doing. Thank you very much.

Tracy F.

Mikayla did an awesome job taking care of our 3 high maintenance dogs and our home! She was fantastic-highly recommend!

Jim M.

Thank you so so much! Our dogs had the best time with you! You are so amazing! Will definitely rebook :)

Sonali S.

Mikayla did an amazing job with our babies! Would highly recommend!

Katherine H.

I was apprehensive about bringing in any sitter for my dogs as I have several and could be a lot to handle. I met Mikayla and my mind was immediately put at ease - she's kind, knowledgable, helpful, and connected with my dogs right away. I booked Mikayla for 5 days and during that time, she offered several updates on how the pups were doing, if they were eating and drinking and their overall happiness. I could tell she truly had a passion for animals. Words cannot express how happy I am with Mikayla - she turned a skeptic into a true believer that I can finally travel worry-free. I cannot wait to book my next trip, so that I can hire Mikayla again!

Cyndi C.

Mikayla was amazing!! She is the best dog watcher we’ve ever had by far! Our dog was happy the whole time, and our house was clean and well cared for. Thank you Mikayla!!!

Jennifer S.

Mikayla did in home pet sitting for us. She did a great job ensuring our girls’ needs were met and cared for while we were out of town. Mikayla is very patient, passionate and great with dogs. Would highly recommend and will use her for future pet sitting needs.

Michelle K.

Wonderful as usual! She always keeps us up to date throughout the stay.

Brittney L.

Great communication and worked confidently with our epileptic dog. We will absolutely use Mikayla again.

Barbara R.

Wonderful as usual! The doggos love her and she keeps us posted throughout the stay.

Brittney L.

Mikayla was awesome and took great care of our dogs and home while we were gone. She sent great updates and photos throughout. We will definitely be booking with her again!

Brittney L.

Mikayla was clearly very good with my babies. Unfortunately I left her with both dogs under the weather and returned to a pair of happy, health pups full of energy. She took care of my home and left everything very tidy. It was a pleasure having her and I wouldn't hesitate to engage her again.

Tracy

We booked with Mikayla for a second time after seeing how comfortable our cat Ella was with her! They seemed to have bonded super quickly which we really appreciate! She is always responsive, clean & caring! we will definitely continue to book with Mikayla!!

Laney B.

Did an amazing job and took care of my puppy and older dog

Steven M.

Mikayla did great with our dogs. One is slow to warm up and they were both cuddling her in no time. She communicated well, took good care of them, sent several pics and left the house as she found it! We will definitely engage her again!

Nicole B.

Makayla did a wonderful job with our two boys. She kept in touch throughout her time with them and helped our oldest dog get on the bed. We would definitely use her again.

Lesley E.

Mikayla did a great job with our cat Ella! Our girly was very comfortable with her and seemed to have a great time while we were away! Will definitely book with her again.

Laney B.

Mikayla did great! She kept my apartment clean and took great care of my dogs!

Allyssa K.

Great job

Bill O.

Makayla did a great job taking care of my cat Lucky while I was out of town.

I highly recommend Makayla and will call her again.

Joe H.

Mikayla was phenomenal with my Chonky boy, such a great bond they built together. Mikayla has such an amazing attitude and made me feel safe and comfortable with her caring for my boy. She took great care of him, zero complaints.

Destiny C.

Finding a trustworthy and ethical pet caretaker is difficult but I am so grateful to have Kay there as an option to take care of my fur baby Mambo when I’m away. I have spent a considerable amount of time with her and multiple dogs at once. She handles them so well and is so caring. Kay is so ready to give all the cuddles and is able to teach tricks easily! She is the best person to trust with your dog!

Kimberly C.

I've known Mikayla for a few years now, she's been an amazing pet sitter, my great Pyrenees loves to play with Mikayla every time I drop him off.

Abraham C.

Mikayla has a lot of experience with taking care of dogs and cats and a variety of other animals. She has a great understanding of how to care for each individual dog and their specific needs and she knows what to do in possible emergency situations. She is very reliable and has always valued the safety of health of every animal she engages with.

Melody P.

Rates

Per night, with me staying at your home.

Overnight care

Dogfirst dog
$70
Catcat-only home
$50
Puppyunder one year
$85
24-hour companydog or cat, extra pets added
$100
About 24-hour company

More focus on your pet. I stay in and only step out for an emergency. All day I keep checking where they are, what they're doing, and how they're feeling.

Great for a pet with a stomach bug, one still recovering from an emergency, or one who's always picking up stickers or getting into things they shouldn't.

$100 a night for the first dog or cat. Extra dogs and cats are the usual +$30 and +$25. Peak rates don't apply.

Reptile-only stayfirst tank included
$50
Reptile care & prices
Simple upkeep
$10/night
Shared feeding, fresh water, enclosure checks, and spot cleaning.
A bit more to do
$15/night
Extra food prep, scheduled misting, or more cleaning.
More involved care
$20/night
Hand-feeding, closer monitoring, or misting based on humidity readings.

Per tank, not per animal. Five frogs sharing a tank and routine? One fee. If I'm already there for a dog or cat, each tank is just the $10–20.

Other rates

Additional dog
+$30
Additional cat
+$25
Additional tankper tank, per night
$10–20
Peak datesdog/cat base rate, not for 24-hour company
$90
Other small pets
Ask me
See peak dates
  • Thanksgiving: Nov 26 to 29, 2026
  • Christmas and New Year's: Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027
  • MLK Day weekend: Jan 15 to 18, 2027
  • Presidents' Day weekend: Feb 12 to 15, 2027
  • Spring Break: Mar 14 to 21, 2027
  • Easter weekend: Mar 26 to 29, 2027
  • Memorial Day weekend: May 28 to 31, 2027
  • Juneteenth weekend: Jun 18 to 20, 2027
  • 4th of July weekend: Jul 1 to 5, 2027
  • Labor Day weekend: Sep 3 to 6, 2027
  • Thanksgiving: Nov 24 to 28, 2027
  • Christmas and New Year's: Dec 23, 2027 to Jan 2, 2028

My schedule

Take a look and reach out any time! If a date shows limited availability, just ask.

Open my calendar in TimeTree

Before booking

Two-night minimum. A meet and greet first.

Dates & meet and greet

Please give at least 48 hours' notice. New clients need a meet and greet at least 48 hours before the stay. Single nights are sometimes possible, so ask!

Time away from home

I'm usually home, but longer outings do happen occasionally. We'll agree on your pet's maximum alone time before the stay, and I'll stay within that limit.

Payment & cancellations

50% is due 24 hours before the stay. The rest is due within 24 hours after. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start lose the deposit. I use Venmo, but we can discuss alternatives.

Getting in touch

Email me first. You'll get my direct number after we meet. I send daily photo updates by text. Calls are fine if needed, and video calls are for emergencies.

Instructions & emergencies

Please leave written routines, medication instructions, vet details, and emergency contacts. For reptiles and small animals, include feeding, heat, lighting, humidity, cleaning, and handling instructions. I don't know every species' needs, so we'll go over them together before I accept.

Cameras

Totally fine! Just tell me where they are beforehand and keep them out of bedrooms and bathrooms.