Entry 1

The peace of mind we experience knowing our boys are so cared for is just as priceless as the amazing (and sometimes hysterical!) photos we get of them every day while we are gone. Over the summer we had an unexpected out-of-town funeral, and being able to book a pet sitter at the last minute and not have a single worry was such a comfort.

Not to mention, our boys are much less stressed having been played with, brushed, and socialized while we are gone.

We love DFW Pet Sitting!

-Rachel & Sam K.

Entry 2

Zoe was a spunky wire fox terrier. At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. From that time until her death in May 2015, she gradually lost the use of her back legs. Needing someone to take care of her during the day, I reached out to DFW Pet Sitting and was connected with Shelly F. Upon meeting Shelly, I immediately knew she would love and care for Zoe, and she did. She took care of Zoe for many months – making Zoe so happy. In fact, Shelly visited Zoe on her last day here on earth. That evening, Zoe suffered a stroke and we helped her cross over the rainbow bridge.

I remember Shelly telling me that Zoe was great at their last visit, so much so that Shelly had a premonition that Zoe was nearing the end.  Shelly visited me after Zoe passed and I will be forever grateful for how much she cares for the pets she watches and their people. We still use Shelly today and our dogs Oliver and Dewey love seeing her! Attached is a picture of Zoe at her last Christmas.

-Natalie G.

Entry 3

Wyatt’s anxious energy looks pretty intimidating, he growls and barks and won’t let strangers near. Many people who meet Wyatt for the first time are scared by his barking or don’t warm up to him as a result (which has been the case with pet sitters in the past).

I am sooooo grateful for Lisa and her patience with our anxious pup. She reassured us that she had experience with reactive dogs and handled Wyatt well. She watched Wyatt and Whiskey during our last trip (the first vacation my husband and I have gone on in years), and it was such a comfort knowing they were in Lisa’s capable care. By the time we were on our way back, Lisa had actually managed to get Wyatt to relax enough to come to sit with her!

I will definitely be requesting Lisa again!

-Megan M.

Entry 4

According to his microchip, this dog came from North Carolina, and his chip was registered to a breeder there who claimed to have “probably sold that litter in 2011”. But that couldn’t be right. This dog, according to the vet, was no more than a year old. How can a 5-year-old husky weigh only 30 pounds?

My husband and I called every vet clinic we could find. No one had reported this dog missing. We posted flyers at businesses nearby and posted in pet groups on Facebook. For 2 months we looked for this dog’s home. For two months, we watched him grow and gain weight. We tried to help with his food aggression and realized he had probably been without a family for some time. We watched as our labrador, Crimson, made room for him and shared his toys. Crimson, who had been our only dog for some time, was so happy to have a friend to chase squirrels and rabbits with.

Late February of 2017, my husband and I sat on our back patio and watched this dog play with our labrador. My husband looks at me and says “You know, there’s a reason no one has claimed Greywind right?”
“Greywind?” I questioned. He then motioned towards the husky in our backyard.
(For anyone who has seen Game of Thrones, Greywind is the name of Rob Stark’s Direwolf)
We both knew that name could not be more perfect for him.
“What reason is that?” I ask.
My husband is a FIRM believer in Aristotle’s idea that “Everything happens for a reason;”
He says “Greywind was meant to be ours. God put him in that place, at that time so you could find him for a reason.”
At that point, my husband only said aloud what we both already knew.
Greywind was meant for us.

Greywind is now 86 pounds of fluff and attitude. He says “NO” when he doesn’t want to go outside in the rain or get his paws wet. He hates his paws being touched. His greatest joys in life are belly rubs, laser pointers, and car rides. And he absolutely loves children. He’s not a great guard dog but thankfully we have his German Shepard sister, Nymeria, for that.

God gave us Greywind and we are so grateful!

-Autumn L.

Entry 5

You guys have such exceptional customer service and Roxanne is amazing! She truly cares and loves for Titan like he is her own pup. We know he is in GREAT hands when she comes over. He loves her so much and gets so excited to see her. Keep up the five-star service.

I appreciate you guys and I sing your praises every chance I get!!

-Misti B.

Entry 6

The picture attached is of Kobb in our little office apartment, getting ready for the long flight back home.

-Lauren F.

Entry 7

Like many of us, when I first locked eyes with Waylon at the shelter when I adopted him, it was love at first sight. So naturally, when we think about someone else caring for the pets that we love, we can only hope that they have a similar bond. I can truly say that Waylon and I hit the jackpot with Bethany!

From the moment that Bethany first met Waylon, I saw the same bond that Waylon and I had when we first met at the shelter. Sure, Waylon is known for being friendly with everyone, but he has a special place in his heart for Bethany. She always seems to know when he needs an adventure, or a long, casual stroll with lots of sniffs, or just a good park bench where he can take in the world with one of his favorite people. The other day when I was walking Waylon, someone asked me just about the best question a dog mom can dream of. The person asked if Bethany was Waylon’s owner and I was his walker!

Knowing that Bethany and Waylon have such a special bond that is the same as the one between a dog and his dog mom? That is the best Christmas present I could ever ask for!

-Meredith J.

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-Michelle H.

Entry 9

Courtney takes such great care of our Zoe and Zeb. We really enjoy reading the notes that Courtney leaves us about the fun times she has had when sitting. Our pups always have something fun to say and Courtney describes their activities in a way that lets me feel like I was there with them. And what I also have been so excited to read about is how our Zoe, a now 2-year-old dachshund, has warmed up to her. Zoe is a very shy little dog, she would rather stay about 10 feet away from anyone new in her life.

I was so happy to read the notes from Courtney that after a few times of her visiting, that Zoe was doing her favorite thing she does, and that is give kisses. It was very heartwarming to know Zoe was not spending the whole time we are away being scared of a stranger, but instead was having fun with Courtney!! Our lab Zeb has the opposite problem, he loves attention, and Courtney makes sure he gets all the attention that he seeks!! Courtney also is great about texting us pictures so we do not miss them so much when we are gone.

Thank you Courtney for showing how much love you have for pets and taking such great care of ours!!

-Dana and Randy S.

Entry 10

About a year ago, I was in need of a cat sitter for some travel as I am typically a frequent traveler and my cat sitter had moved out of state.

I met Robin through DFW Pet Service and she was so nice, made me feel at ease and comfortable having someone new in my home to take care of my 2 senior cats. Fast forward to March 2021 and I had a personal emergency. I contacted Robin and she made herself immediately available. My Mom, who lives on the east coast with my Dad, had ended up in the hospital.  We had no idea what was wrong. She had also tested positive for Covid and no one was allowed to visit. She was in there for a month before I was able to make it down there and see her.

We had learned that my Mom had stage 4 cancer and I was a mess. She was also having side effects that were very volatile.  We were asked about living wills so I knew I had to get to her. Robin stepped in so quickly, so kindly, and was able to be there and take care of my cats and my home so I could finally go be with my mom. My Mom is a fighter and she continues to fight to this day. Her battle isn’t over, but her condition has stabilized quite a bit. There is no more volatility in her vitals, for which we are so grateful.

I appreciated having someone I would consider an extended part of our family to help during one of the absolute hardest times of my life. Robin has not only shared her empathy, but she also has this amazing ability to capture the perfect humor in my cats. Whether Maui is hiding in the blinds, or Baby cat is showing some cattitude. Robin always makes me smile and I’m just so very grateful that we have her in our lives. The cats are so very grateful too!!

Thanks for giving us a forum to share how wonderful our favorite pet sitter family members are ❤️

-Amanda S.