Where Big Hearts Care for Little Paws

Exceptional Pet Care Tailored to Your Family's Needs, Right Here in Portage, Michigan!

Experienced care for Dogs, Cats, Fish, Exotics & Pocket Pets.

Personalized Attention

Tailored care plans and free “meet & greet” meetings ensure each pet's unique needs are met with precision and care.

Peace of Mind

Our trained experts are certified in pet CPR, first aid, and giving medications, ensuring your pets health and safety in our care.

Trusted & Insured

Our pet sitters have passed a background check and are fully insured, ensuring you can trust them in your home.

ABOUT US

We are a professional pet sitting service that loves and cares for your pets like they are our own family. Serving Portage, Kalamazoo, Texas Corners, Schoolcraft, Mattawan & Oshtemo Michigan.

We specialize in care for Dogs, Cats, Fish, Pocket Pets, Reptiles, Amphibians, Exotics, and more. We offer all the convenience of the other “pet apps" through our amazing software and app, with the added peace of mind that comes with working with an insured local small business.

We aspire to build long-term relationships with our clients and their pets in order to deliver exceptional care, just as you would.

We are able to medicate your pets as needed and are trained in pet first aid and CPR.

In our free time we foster medical needs kittens and volunteer our time for Kalamazoo Animal Rescue.

Our Services

30 Min Drop-In Visit

$25 +$2 per added pet
Quick check-in ensuring your pet receives attention, love, and care throughout the day.
Great for: Fish, Exotics, Pocket Pets, Independent Cats.
60 Min Drop-In Visit

$40 + $2 per added pet
Extended visits for extra pampering, allowing ample time for play, cuddles, and personalized care.
Great for: Dogs, Cats.
Overnight Stay

$70 + $2 per added pet
Peaceful nights for your pet in the comfort of their own home, with our attentive care and companionship. Rest easy knowing that our dedicated staff will be there overnight to provide companionship, monitor their well-being, and attend to any needs that may arise.
Overnight & Afternoon Bundle

$90 + any added pet fees
Bundling our Overnight Stay, with an additional 30 min Drop-In Visit in the afternoon for a potty break.
Great for: Dogs
All Day Care

$125 + any added pet fees
Bundling our Overnight Stay, with 3 additional 30 Min Drop-In Visits throughout the day.
Great for: Puppies, Kittens, Anxious Pets
Constant Care

Contact Us for Pricing.
A premium service where an experienced sitter cares for only your pet 24 hours a day.

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Testimonials

"We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. Michael has been great with them! He followed the schedule we left for them and took care of everything! Anytime he comes over the dog's tails start wagging!"

Heather B.
"Michael’s compassion and care for animals is unparalleled. It’s evident he cares deeply for any pet he encounters. Michael cared for my sick pet and administered medications appropriately. He is also very patient with my shy cat. I feel confident he provides excellent care in any situation."

Reagan H.
"When it comes to pet sitters, Michael has proven to be the most caring and trustworthy! Our dogs absolutely love him! We had him stay at our house for an entire week to dog sit shortly after getting a new Husky. We were still somewhat unsure that she was going to be 100% ok to have around our tiny 4 pound Bichon, and we were reluctant to leave them both with someone besides us. Michael checked in with us regularly and let us know that not only was the Husky being good with the Bichon, but that they were acting like best friends. He definitely put our minds at ease and allowed us to enjoy our time away from home, knowing that our fur babies were in great hands."

Amy B.
"I chose Michael for in-home pet watching for a week when I took the first vacation I've had since becoming a pet owner (and one of my dogs is elderly). I couldn't be happier - it was clear he genuinely loves animals and my dogs liked him right away. I highly recommend Gentle Giant Pet Sitting and will absolutely use them again in the future if I can ever tear myself away from my fur babies again."

Jackie W.