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Professional

In-Home Pet Sitting

& Home Visits

Reliable, structured care designed to keep your pets safe, comfortable, and on routine while you’re away.

When you're away — whether it's a long shift, a work trip, or an extended vacation — your pets need consistent, reliable care from someone you trust.

Not a kennel. Not a stranger from an app. Someone who knows your home, knows your pet's routine, and shows up every time with the same level of professionalism and care.

Hooman for Hire provides structured home visits and in-home pet sitting throughout Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER.

Every visit is handled by our trained, employed team — background-checked, insured, and supported by manager oversight. Your pet stays in the environment they know best, and you stay informed every step of the way.

Home Visits for Daily Care

Scheduled, structured visits for pets who thrive on routine — even when you can't be there.

Home visits are scheduled appointments where one of our professional team members comes to your home to care for your pets during the day.

Ideal for:

  • Cats

  • Small Animals

  • Dogs Who Don't Need a Full Walk

  • Multi-Pet Households With Mixed Service Needs

  • Feeding

  • Companionship

  • Reassurance of a Familiar Face on a Consistent Schedule

During each visit we provide fresh food and water, medication administration if needed, companionship and engagement, litter box and habitat care, structured enrichment activities, and routine support tailored to your pet's needs.

Not every pet needs a trail adventure. Every pet needs someone who shows up and pays attention. That's what our visits are built around.

Home Visit Options

Choose the duration that fits your pet's needs. Members who schedule recurring visits receive our best rates and priority scheduling.

45 Minute Visit

Best for: Pets who benefit from a bit more time — a puppy needing a potty break and play, a cat who wants real companionship, or a small dog who enjoys a short neighborhood stroll alongside their visit.

60 Minute Visit

Best for: Multi-pet households or pets with medications, specific routines, or higher engagement needs. Enough time to settle in, care for everyone properly, and leave the space tidy.

90 Minute Visit

Best for: Active dogs who need a proper walk plus full care, or households with multiple pets requiring individual attention. Includes time for exercise, enrichment, and all the standard care tasks.

120 Minute Visit

Best for: High-energy dogs, large multi-pet households, households seeking a mix of services, or any situation where your pet genuinely needs extended time and attention. Our most comprehensive single-visit option.

All new clients begin with a free Meet & Greet. Our manager comes to you, learns your pet's routine, and makes sure everything is set up before day one.

Going Out of Town?

We've Got Them Covered.

Pet Sitting for Travel and Extended Time Away

Our pet sitting service provides multiple structured visits throughout the day — typically between 6 AM and 10 PM — so your pets receive consistent care, enrichment, and engagement during all their normal waking hours, then settle in for a restful night in the comfort of their own home.

This is in-home care, not overnight boarding. Your pet sleeps in their own bed, eats from their own bowl, and follows their own routine — with a professional team checking in throughout the day to make sure everything is exactly as it should be.

Every sitting arrangement is tailored to your household and typically includes

  • Walks & Adventures

  • Species & Breed-Specific Enrichment

  • Litter Box & Habitat Care

  • Fresh Food & Water

  • Medication Administration

  • Light Home Upkeep

  • A Watchful Eye on Your Property While You're Away

Choose Your Care Package

Every household is different. We offer a recommended Signature Care Package for most pets, plus customizable base packages with optional midday coverage for households with higher-activity needs or multiple pets. Our manager will help you find the right fit during your Meet & Greet.

Signature Care Package

Our most popular option — and the one we recommend for most households.

Designed to maintain your pet's full daily routine from morning through evening.

Four structured visits throughout the day ensure your pet is never waiting too long between check-ins, stays physically active and mentally engaged, and winds down comfortably at the end of the night — all in the home they know best.

What's Included:

4 structured visits daily · Active enrichment at every visit · Post-visit updates with photos · Medication administration if needed · Light home upkeep · No boarding, no kennels, no disruption

Sample Schedule:

Morning Visit · 6am-7am

Midday Visit · 12pm-12:45pm

Evening Visit · 4pm-4:45pm

Night Visit · 8pm-10pm

Build Your Own Sitting

Prefer to build your own plan?

Start with a base package, then add midday coverage as desired.

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Essential Care Base

Morning Visit | 45 minutes

Evening Visit | 45 minutes

Best for lower-maintenance pets or shorter trips where your pet is comfortable with a longer midday gap.

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Balanced Care Base

Morning Visit | 1 hour

Evening Visit | 1 hour

A solid foundation for most cats, small dogs, and pets who do well independently between visits.

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Enhanced Care Base

Morning Visit | 1 hour

Evening Visit | 2 hours

Ideal for dogs who need a longer evening outing or multi-pet households that require more time to care for everyone properly.

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Premium Care Base

Morning Visit | 2 hours

Evening Visit | 2 hours

Our most comprehensive base package. Built for high-energy dogs, large households, or pets who need extended activity and engagement morning and night.

Add Midday Coverage

Homes with multiple pets, puppies, or higher-activity needs often benefit from a midday visit between 8 AM and 8 PM. Available in 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120-minute durations — added to any base package.

Why Pets Do Better in Their Own Home

Boarding kennels and unfamiliar environments are stressful for some pets — even if they're well-socialized. Staying home means staying calm.

Pets Enjoy:

  • Familiar sights, sounds, and smells that keep anxiety low

  • Their own feeding and sleep schedule, uninterrupted

  • One-on-one attention from a consistent team

  • No exposure to other animals' illnesses or stress behaviors

  • The comfort of their own space at the end of every night

Pet Families Enjoy:

  • Post-visit photos and updates after every single visit

  • A detailed report so you always know exactly what happened

  • Direct communication with our team throughout your trip

  • Confidence that your home is being looked after

  • The ability to travel — knowing everything at home is handled

Why Anchorage Pet Parents Choose Hooman For Hire

Trained, Employed Professionals

Every team member is professionally employed — trained, background checked, and supported by manager oversight on every visit. Not a gig worker, not a stranger from an app. A professional who is held accountable with standard processes.

Secure & Responsible Home Access

We take home access seriously. Our team is bonded, insured, and goes through a background check before being hired and trained. We follow secure, consistent protocols for key handling and property access — so you can travel with genuine confidence that your pets, and your property, is in good hands.

Communication & Updates

You are notified when your service begins, and receive a GPS-backed report with photos upon completion of each visit. Transparency is key when it comes to your pets and home.

Experienced, Attentive Care

Our team understands breed-specific needs, recognizes behavioral and health shifts, and knows what to watch for during each visit. We pay attention — and we communicate what we notice, so you're never in the dark about your pet's wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does home access work?

We handle home access with care and clear protocols. During your Meet & Greet, we'll discuss the best method for your home — whether that's a key, a lockbox, or a door code. Access information is stored securely and is only shared with the specific team members assigned to your household. Our entire team is background-checked through Checkr and bonded and insured, so you have professional accountability behind every person who enters your home.

We highly suggest a lock box. When a garage or key code is the primary form of access, we will request a key for backup in case of a power outage, low battery, or simple malfunction.

Will my pet have the same sitter for every visit?

We operate as a professional team, and consistency is something we actively prioritize. In most cases your pet will see familiar faces throughout their care. Our team-based model also means that if a schedule change ever occurs, your pet's care never skips a beat — because every team member is trained, briefed on your pet's profile, and held to the same professional standards.

What happens if my pet gets sick or has an emergency while I'm away?

We take this seriously. Our team is Pet First Aid certified and trained to recognize signs of illness or distress. If we notice anything concerning during a visit, our manager will contact you immediately with details. If we cannot reach you and we believe your pet needs veterinary attention, we will act in your pet's best interest and contact your designated emergency contact and veterinarian. We document everything and keep you fully informed throughout.

Do you stay overnight in my house?

Our pet sitting service is structured around multiple daytime visits — typically between 6 AM and 10 PM — so your pet is well cared for throughout the day and settles in for the night in their own environment. We don't currently offer overnight stays where a team member sleeps at your home. For most pets, our Signature Care Package with four daily visits provides all the coverage and comfort they need while you're away.

What pets do you care for with Home Visits?

We care for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, and fish during home visits. We also provide homestead and backyard care for chickens, goats, and other livestock — which is a separate service. If you have a less common pet or a specific care need, just ask during your Meet & Greet and we'll let you know if we're the right fit.

How will I know what happened during each visit?

After every single visit you'll receive a post-visit report through our Time to Pet portal — including GPS report, time stamps, photos, a summary of what was done, and any observations about your pet's behavior or health. You'll always know your pet was cared for, without having to chase us down for an update.

Can you administer medications during visits?

Yes. Medication administration — oral, topical, or injected — can be included in any home visit or pet sitting arrangement. We ask that you walk us through the process during your Meet & Greet and provide clear written instructions so our team handles it exactly the way your vet has directed.

How far in advance do I need to schedule pet sitting?

For planned travel we recommend reaching out as early as possible — especially during peak seasons like summer and the holidays, when our schedule fills quickly. Members receive priority scheduling, which means their regular care dates are held in advance. For new clients, we always start with a Meet & Greet before the first sitting begins, so building in a little lead time ensures everything is set up properly before you leave.

Is In-Home Pet Sitting better than boarding?

For most pets, yes — and the difference is noticeable. Boarding facilities introduce your pet to unfamiliar environments, other animals, and constant noise and stimulation, which is stressful for many dogs and especially most cats.

In-home care keeps your pet in the environment they know, on the routine they depend on, with one-on-one attention from a consistent professional team. If your pets enjoy being social, we have options to provide them with social walks and adventures during the days. They eat from their own bowl, sleep in their own bed, and don't come home exhausted and anxious. Most of our clients switch to in-home care after experiencing the difference.

Are Home Visits Good For Cats?

Absolutely — and honestly, cats and small animals are some of our most consistent home visit clients. They don't need walks but they do need feeding, litter care, fresh water, companionship, and someone paying attention to how they're doing. Our 30 and 45-minute visit options are designed with exactly this in mind. Many cat owners schedule daily visits while they travel, and it makes an enormous difference in how their cats do while they're away.

Which areas do you serve for pet sitting?

We provide in-home pet sitting and home visits throughout Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and JBER — including South Anchorage, Hillside, Midtown, Downtown, the U-Med District, Sand Lake, Spenard, East Anchorage, Muldoon, Bayshore, Oceanview, Bear Valley, Potter Valley, JBER, Eagle River, and Peters Creek.

Not sure if we cover your address? Call or text us at (907) 885-1394 and we'll let you know right away.

Ready to Set Up Care for Your Pet?

All new clients start with a free Meet & Greet — our manager comes to your home, meets your pets, learns their routine, and makes sure every detail is captured before your first visit. No charge, no commitment until you're ready.

Most of our pet sitting clients become recurring members — scheduling regular home visits alongside walks or standing care for when they travel. We'll help you figure out what makes the most sense for your household.

We're happy to help you figure out the right plan before you commit to anything.

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