Amanda

Amanda is a happy dog owner of a 6 year old dog Belgian Shepard mix, Lucca. Amanda is a passionate dog owner, studying the art of health care and communication with a number of dog professionals. She has trained and certified her animal as a therapy dog, through K9to5 National Dog Registry; this has developed both hers and Lucca's skills at providing consistent, calming, and caring attention.

Amanda is an active outdoors woman, bringing the dogs to open spaces for walks and hikes. She works hard to see that the animals she cares for are attentive to her commands, respectful and aware of their environment, all-the-while, enjoying themselves and their new pack!

Amanda lives with her two retired, world-traveling parents on a quarter acre fenced plot. They are excited to welcome new dog friends into their beautiful Redmond home!

Aubrie

I was born and raised in the pacific NW and currently live in Auburn. I enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking and spending time with my Umbrella Cockatoo, Kui. I am 19 years old this year.

I have been around a variety of animals my entire life, from chickens to mastiffs. I enjoy time with animals, they bring me joy that I cannot find anywhere else. They are all great company for me and I for them.

I pet sit on a regular basis for a 6 year old pit-bull that is such a dear pup and for 3 cats, they are the best snugglers! It brings me pleasure to be able to meet some new furry friends, and I look forward to meeting you!

Belinda

Todd and I have been married for 28 years and we have a 12 year old daughter. We moved to our property in May Valley next to Squak Mountain in South Issaquah about a year ago. Our home is on 1.25 acres with lots of room to run.

We are open to cats, dogs, small mammals, and reptiles. We have experience with all but currently only have an outdoor cat. Our home is one level and mostly hardwood floors. We are open to small dogs or cats on our beds and furniture.

Since Todd and I both telecommute some for work one of us is normally home most of the time. So any visiting animals would not be left alone for long periods of time.

Bonnie

Bonnie, her husband Gene and Winston the King Charles Spaniel have a lovely home with a fenced yard in Seattle close to Greenlake. Retirement from teaching has allowed Bonnie to do something else that she LOVES!

Her highest priority is communicating with her clients to ensure that their pets are receiving everything they need from her. She respects each animal for his/her unique personality. You can rest assured that your dog will feel and be safe, well cared for and truly in a home away from home!

Small to medium gentle walking dogs are welcome!!

Brenda

Brenda is retired and lives in Redmond with her husband and three special pets of her own; Maggie Mae the Pomeranian, Bugsy the Bug (Half Pug and Half Boston Terrier) and Bonita, the cat who thinks she’s a dog. Bonita the kitty is a dog lover also (she likes to give them kisses and nose rubs).

Brenda’s home is dog friendly with a small doggie door and a large secure fenced back yard so dogs up to 30 pounds will feel right at home. Brenda has been taking care of pets for most of her life. She comes from a family of pet lovers and grew up caring mostly for dogs and cats but also hamsters, fish, turtles and domestic rats. She understands the sadness that your pet might feel without you so she gives them lots of love and special attention to help them to adjust to their vacation home.

Brenda would like for you to know - "I love my work and I love all of the new friends that we make. I treat each and every pet as if they were my own. So believe me when I say that once you leave your pet with me, he/she will want to come back again and again."

Carol & Larry

Carol and Larry live in the Lake Hills area of Bellevue in a house with a large private fenced backyard. Larry works as a driver for UPS. Carol works as a part time nanny for her daughter.

Carol worked as a volunteer rescue representative for the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation from 2002 to 2011. She fostered Italian Greyhounds in her home and helped find and place them with suitable pet parents. She also adopted 2 but they have since gone over the Rainbow Bridge.

Carol enjoys walking the nature trails near their home, especially with the company of a dog. Since they both love dogs very much but currently do not have any of their own at this time in their lives Carol and Larry enjoy having visiting dogs to love and care for while their pet parents relax and fully enjoy their vacation!

Cheri

Cheri and her husband live in Renton just off of the 405 freeway. They have been pet owners all of their lives but currently have no pets of their own. So they are always ready to have a furry companion come to visit.

Cheri works part time as a Realtor so she works from home or is gone from home for just a few hours at times. She has a fenced backyard and prefers to take just one mid-size dog at a time (20-40 lbs.). So if your dog prefers a quiet home with no children and no other pets, Cheri’s home would be a good fit.

Chris

Chris has always been around animals, from dogs to horses to monkeys, and started regularly dog sitting in 1999 for an owner/breeder/handler of Bedlington Terriers. She and her boyfriend Zach foster dogs for Rockey's Rescue at their home in Auburn but have no pets of their own.

Your pup will get plenty of attention here as Chris is home during the day. They will also enjoy as much exercise as they want between the large back yard and long walks.

Chris has experience with lots of different pets and even farm animals, so she's open to meeting and caring for most any pet in need of a loving caretaker.

Dave & Ann

Dave and Ann live in Redmond off of Avondale in a beautiful home with Charlie the Westie. Their children are grown but are occasionally home to assist with dog care (daughter Renae and Charlie pictured).

Both Ann and Dave work from home so your pet will get plenty of attention and have lots of company throughout the day. Charlie welcomes small to medium dogs to romp and play in his fenced backyard and to maybe take a dip in the backyard waterfall!

Doris

Doris and her husband Clayton live in a lovely townhouse in Newport Hills. They share their space with little “Snowball” the Maltese.

Since they are both retired, Doris and her husband have a lot of time to spoil Snowball and one other small guest dog. Two laps and two lap dogs equal lots of attention! Your spoiled little prince or princess will fit right in here.

Eryn

Eryn, Jordan and their sweet Corgi, Pancake live in a cozy little cottage tucked away in Factoria. The secluded property is just blocks away from the freeway, but with its long dirt driveway it remains a sweet little hideaway with no traffic noise. It has a big yard (perfect for playing fetch) with a small quiet creek in the back.

Eryn works 4 hours every weekday and then spends the rest of her day with Pancake and any other furry friend that happens to be visiting. Eryn and Jordan enjoy going for walks, taking Pancake to the dog park, and snuggling up on the couch. They would love nothing more than having your pet to snuggle with!

Eryn has experience with both household pets and farm animals and is comfortable caring for animals of all shapes and sizes. Large dogs welcome.

Greg & Jolie

Greg and his daughter Jolie have been involved in animal rescue and fostering dogs for many years but currently have no pets of their own. Jolie takes great care with her small visitors, making sure that all of their needs are met and usually requiring that they sleep in her room at night. So pups that enjoy the company of young children would love this home in the Downtown Issaquah area.

They have a long list of excellent references. Many of their client dog “parents” work at Microsoft, Google, and Amazon so in-company references can be provided upon request.

Dogs that stay with Greg and Jolie are treated as members of the family with text or email updates sent to you to see how your pup is enjoying his/her own vacation. Greg works from home so your dog won’t be home alone for long during the day and their fenced backyard provides an excellent play area for supervised exercise. Leashed walks are provided at local parks and if your dog enjoys car rides, they’ll head over to the quiet Pine Lake area for some trail walking also. Greg and Jolie only care for 2 small - medium dogs at a time so your best friend will receive excellent attention and care.

Jane

Sky Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers are the specialty here but all small dogs are welcome! Jane and her 3 dogs, Marley and Skyler the Sky Terriers and Annie the Schnauzer live in the Robinswood neighborhood of Bellevue. Jane has an artistic streak and is a true dog lover. She works from home and her dogs are her constant companions and family.

Your pet, in her care, will become a part of this energetic and loving pack. The friendly streets of Jane’s neighborhood along with the trails and small dog off-leash area of nearby Robinswood Park provide perfect settings for fresh air, exercising and socializing. If your dog enjoys the company of other dogs and likes long leashed walks or off leash parks then Jane’s home will be a good fit.

Julie

Julie is a retired school teacher who lives in East Renton near the south end of Coal Creek Parkway. Her home is easily accessible from I-405.

She currently has no pets of her own but has raised three Miniature Poodles in the last 40 years and has friendly associations with several Golden Retrievers, a high energy Miniature Schnauzer, and other assorted smaller breeds.

She has a large backyard and a neighborhood perfect for dog walking.

Kelley & Gene

Kelley and Gene live in Kirkland with Maggie the Corgi/Terrier mix and a cat who does not realize she is supposed to be afraid of dogs. Gene works at home so your pet is not left alone for very long, although he/she should be capable of at least a few hours of quiet time. Kelley and Gene accept one to two dogs at a time so that their “guest pets” get all wanted and needed attention.

A brisk walk every morning starts a day full of doggie fun. A fenced yard and plenty of dog beds (not to mention the couch) give your fur baby lots of room to run and places to relax while you are on vacation. Kelley and Gene's Bridle Trails retreat is the perfect haven for all housebroken and cat friendly medium-sized pooches!

Kim & Family

Kim and her family live in a lovely house on a Sammamish cul-de-sac with their young Terrier/Chihuahua mix named Buddy. Kim works from home so your pup will never be home alone for very long. They have a fenced backyard and a great dog walking neighborhood.

Kim’s three children (all over the age of 8) will provide lots of playmates and attention for your small to medium sized dog that likes to snuggle. There can be quite the competition in this house to see who gets to sleep with the next lucky visiting pooch!

Kristy

Kristy and her husband Bob live in the Lakemont neighborhood of Bellevue between two parks with lots of hiking trails. They are retired, have no pets of their own and would love to spend their days spoiling your dog. They prefer to care for at most two small to medium sized dogs at a time so that they can make them feel like part of the family.

They provide long walks, hiking, play dates – whatever their guests prefer. They have a quiet home with a large unfenced backyard that is great for leashed and supervised outdoor time. So your dog will have lots of company, companionship and activity here but Bob also leaves time for some couch napping everyday too!

Linda R.

Linda has raised dogs her whole life. Now dogless, she gets her fix by house sitting and spoiling your precious pets!

Linda R grew up with labs, but is not partial...she is an equal opportunity loving house sitter.

Lynda

Our caretaker Lynda, who also happens to be the owner of Pet Vacations, lives in a nice dog friendly neighborhood in the Eastgate area of Bellevue. Her proximity to Robinswood Park means there will be lots of walks, including a stop at the off leash area (for little dogs) for some play time.

Lynda and Terry have four small dogs of their own – a terrier mix named Sandy (also referred to as “The Boss”), Pepito the miniature pinscher, Miss Jake the cocker spaniel/basset mix and last but not least Gussie the teeny tiny chihuahua.

This happy pack of pups enjoy and are willing to share their lovely fenced back yard, waterfalls, and couch space and will even let their doggie visitors sleep on the bed with them each night. Small dogs that like the company of other dogs are welcome. No cats need apply.

Mary

Mary and her husband are close to Valley Medical Center. They have a small backyard and Mary is home all day, so she walks them, too. Wonderful home atmosphere!

Mary loves being owned exclusively by each client's dog...she only takes one family at a time and DOTES on them!!

Mel & Ilene

Big dogs are the specialty at Mel and Ilene’s home in South Bellevue. Mel and Ilene share their home with one dog of their own, a Great Dane/Lab/Shepherd Mix named Pippen. Ilene is home during the day, entertaining and BEING entertained by visiting dogs all day. Drop your dog off for just the day or for overnights and vacations. Mel and Ilene have a large fenced backyard that provides the perfect play area for your larger size dog.

Drop off and pick up times are flexible and great care is taken to make sure that dogs of similar personalities share their home so that everyone can have fun together.

You can read more about Ilene and Mel on our doggie daycare page!

Melissa & Craig

Melissa and Craig live in the Lake Hills neighborhood of South Bellevue with Zephyr the Australian Cattle Dog mix. They have the ideal situation as they work different hours, so Zephyr and their doggie guests are seldom left by themselves for very long.

They have a fenced back yard and also a great dog walking neighborhood. They welcome one or two mellow medium to large dogs at a time. Zephyr loves lounging with her guests!

Misty

Misty lives in Issaquah on the south side of Squak Mountain with her husband Toby, Little O (a fiesty Chihuahua mix), Fozzy (a very playful Schipperke mix) and their two cats; Amber & Topaz.

In addition to dogs and cats, Misty has owned and is familiar with the care of reptiles, rodents, birds, goats and horses. So she welcomes any small to medium sized animals and can keep them safely separated from each other (if necessary) in the spacious 3000+ sq. ft. house.

Misty does work part-time weekday afternoons at Cougar Mountain Zoo. But before work, all the pups are taken for a nice long walk to see and smell all that this rural location, adjacent to a state park, has to offer the canine senses.

Michelle

Michelle lives in Issaquah with her Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, 2 kitties and her partner (who knows he is at the end of the list!).

Michelle is an artist who works out of her home, so the pets are rarely alone. She has a huge, fenced backyard.

Pat & Sully

Pat and Sully live in a lovely home with a fenced backyard at “Trilogy at Redmond Ridge” in Redmond. They share their home with two small but feisty Terrier Mixes, Dinero and Dash.

Pat and Sully are retired so there will be plenty of walks and leisure activities for your small sized dog.

Ravin

Ravin is a wonderful housesitter. He works part time, but spends all free time in your home with your pets.

He is a college graduate and his family has been with Pet Vacations since 1993.

Sandy

Sandy is retired but active with many interests. She lives in a spacious 2 story Woodcreek townhome in Bellevue with a fenced deck area where visiting dogs can lounge in the sun.

She has no pets of her own and prefers to care for just one guest dog at a time so that she can give them her full attention. Sandy loves going for frequent walks so your dog will get lots of exercise on their neighborhood leashed adventures. She welcomes any size dog that enjoys a quiet, mellow environment and that is a gentle enjoyable walking companion.

Simrit

Simrit has been a reliable, loving caretaker for 13 years. She lives in Klahanie and has a small fenced backyard which bodes best for older dogs. Simrit and her son Ravin are long time caretakers.

Ravin also walks dogs. They have always had Goldens. They care for all well behaved dogs in their home, which has a smaller backyard.

Stephanie & Curtis

Stephanie is a busy mom who packs a lot into a day but always makes her guest dogs feel right at home and part of the family. They welcome small to medium dogs who love children.

Stephanie has an active home with 4 kids, Carly the Bishon, Bruno the soft coated Wheaten and frequent doggie guests (Oh…and Curtis, her husband!). Their family has been lovingly caring for pets since 1999.

They live in the Renton Highlands just 20 minutes from downtown Issaquah and yet just 15 minutes from Sea-Tac airport. Their home is a beautifully restored two story home with hardwood floors, a huge fenced backyard and a doggie door. If your dog loves activity, company and lots of laps to choose from then this is the place for him/her.

Suzanne

This peaceful rambler home in Robinswood is the perfect place for your older pet. Suzanne, in Robinswood, is retired and has a rambler with no steps convenient for older pets.

She and Caesar the Cockapoo welcome well behaved, quiet dogs into their loving home and beautiful garden with a fenced yard.

Thea

Thea is retired and lives on Mercer Island with her sweet little Papillon, Mimzy and a dog savvy cat named Waldo. Thea and Mimzy like to go on walks so they welcome the company of dogs that like to go on leashed walks or might like to hang out in their large fenced backyard.

On nice days, Thea likes to garden and Mimzy likes to chase the squirrels. Mimzy would love a small to medium sized gentle dog to show around her yard. Thea prefers to have just one guest dog at a time (occasionally two) so your little ones will get a great deal of attention.

Tony, Sue & Neena

Tony, Sue and their teen daughter Neena live in Maple Valley and have one dog of their own, a Border Collie/Aussie Shepherd mix named Buddy. Buddy is a mellow senior dog and gets along well with other dogs. Tony and family usually only have one guest dog visiting at a time but will occasionally have two.

Tony works from home so your pup won’t be home without company for very long during the day (2-3 hrs at most). They usually go for two long walks every day and longer on weekends. Their yard is not fenced but is large enough for leashed outside time.

Neena is an aspiring vet and is very loving and caring with any visiting dogs. She is eager to learn about dogs of different ages and breeds so she is very attentive to them and their needs.