What Moms & Dads are saying about our service
Maggie Catherine Athena Kerby Bear We moved from Tesla We have a territorial, 12-year-old tortoiseshell cat, Tesla, who becomes very aggressive when she is displeased. It was a challenge finding a pet caretaker who could tolerate Tesla’s mood swings and grumpiness until we found Annarita three years ago. Through her patience and compassion, she won Tesla’s trust, something we didn’t think would be possible for any pet sitter. Annarita pays close attention to every detail, is extremely thorough, communicates frequently with us, and goes beyond what we ask of her, such as putting out trash, leaving the outdoor lights on for us, and welcoming us home with flowers. Tesla is calmer and more relaxed when we arrive home than she has been with any other caretaker. I would highly recommend Annarita, “Mrs. Doolittle,” to any pet owner, especially those with persnickety pets! My husband and I moved to Ann Arbor with our cat, Loki, in 2006 to work at the University of Michigan. Academia requires plenty of travel. Since we have no kids, Loki is our “baby.” I was worried that nobody would care for him as we do, including giving him his daily medication, walks on his leash, and lots of play and cuddles. (My references are happy to speak with you by 
Annarita stayed at our home over the Christmas holidays and watched our very spoiled dog. I must say that our house was in better shape when we returned from our trip than when we left it in our haste to get to the airport! Our dog was so happy ... and far less needy than when we left her with other pet sitters. I know that Annarita gave her a lot of love and attention, and kept her on her usual schedule.
Annarita stayed in touch with us via email and phone throughout our week of vacation, which really put my mind at ease. Even after our return, she called us to make sure that our connections worked out and that we were back in town with our dear pet. Annarita did everything she promised, plus more.
Annarita is honest, dependable, and goes the extra mile. Without hesitation, I would recommend her as a pet sitter.
-Charlotte O'Connor, Dexter

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-Lee Harle, Ann Arbor

Niblet
While Annarita advertises that she offers pet sitting services, she is, in fact, more like an elf! Not only is my cat content, well-fed, and groomed upon my return, but my plants are still alive and my rubbish container has been restored to its proper place, rather than hanging out at the bottom of the drive, announcing my absence. I have complete confidence in Annarita's skill and dependability. I count Mrs. Doolittle's Pet Sitting Service among my "best finds" in the Ann Arbor area.

Loki
Thankfully, we found Annarita! During our introductory visit, she was genuinely excited to get to know Loki, with all of his quirks. It surprised me on our first trip that Annarita regularly emailed us with updates and pictures of Loki. Now when we travel I look forward to this very thoughtful service. My mind is at ease, knowing that Annarita is keeping Loki on his regular schedule, and giving him all the love we would give him, as well as keeping our house clean and secure.
One day our flight was delayed and we forgot to call her to reschedule her services. When Annarita arrived promptly at her scheduled time, Loki actually ran to the door to greet her, a show of affection he reserves for very few people. Loki started playing with Annarita and scarcely noticed when I left the house to head for the airport! This proves she has become part of his “family.”
Annarita truly has a passion and a gift for working with animals and their human companions; she is responsive, reliable, and professional. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to relax and enjoy their travels knowing that their pet and home are extremely well cared for.
-Jodi Oliver & Dean Bavington, formerly of

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-Jane Hayes, Ann Arbor
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