🐾 Local Pet Sitters & Services You Can Trust
Your go-to guide for reliable pet care around Columbia, Waterloo, and surrounding areas
Looking for a trusted local pet sitter or pet care service? We've compiled a list of sitters and businesses based on personal experience, customer recommendations, and community input. While we haven’t used all of these providers ourselves (and we’ll note the ones we have!), every name here was shared with love and intention. Be sure to reach out to each provider directly for the most up-to-date info on services, availability, and pricing.
⭐ Kayla Hurst – Board & Train + Private Lessons
Service Areas: Waterloo, Columbia
Kayla offers in-home boarding (dogs must be kennel-trained), private lessons, and board-and-train options through Flat Collar K9. She has a secure fenced yard and welcomes dog-friendly pups to mingle with her own dogs.
Training offered: Pet dogs, service dogs, and sport dogs
Certifications Required: Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper, Clean fecal
📱 Text: 618-978-9685
🐶 Brooke Ernst – Drop-Ins & Dog Walking (via Rover)
Service Areas: Affton, Soulard (MO side)
Brooke’s got a heart for pups and a flexible Rover schedule that works around her day job at Anheuser Busch. She's your go-to for dog walks and drop-in visits.
🔗 Rover Profile
🐾 Theuerkauf’s Tails Pet Services, LLC
Services: Training, walking, drop-ins, overnights, pet taxi, poop scooping, and more
Credentials: CPR/First Aid certified, Pet Sitters Intl. Certified, BBB A+
Bonus: Great with diabetic pets and administering meds
📞 (618) 972-7779 | 📧 ttailspets@gmail.com
🌐 Website | 📱 Instagram/TikTok: @theuerkaufstailspets
🏠 Amy McGuire Karnowski – Home Boarding
Location: Columbia
Amy is a stay-at-home RN and offers cozy in-home boarding through Rover (and direct bookings). Your pup will get the VIP treatment—cuddles, walks, treats, safety, and even a holiday-themed photo shoot!
🐾 Bonus: Pet CPR certified + feline friendly
📱 Text or call: 618-789-3191
🔗 Rover Profile | Code: AMYM80527 for $20 off
🐕 Happy Paws – Boutique In-Home Care (Goose & Gator's Sitter)
Location: Columbia
This sitter prefers low-volume, high-love care for dogs 1.5 years and older. Certified in CPR/First Aid and a member of Pet Sitters International.
📧 Email: HappyPaws1545@gmail.com
⏳ Note: 2-week onboarding process, not all pups are a fit
❤️ Grace Woodruff – Overnights, Drop-Ins & Walks
Service Areas: Local
Grace treats your pets like her own (she has 3!). Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR, with a vet mom on standby just in case.
📱 Call or text: 618-772-4872 | Facebook Messenger welcome
🧼 Matt Blevins – Full-Service Pet + House Care
Services: Overnights, drop-ins, waste removal, and even house cleaning!
Extras: Farm animal experience, medication administration, CPR certified
📱 Call/text: 618-612-6276
💡 Referral discounts available!
🛏️ Cortnie Hulett – Home Boarding via Rover
Service: Boarding with lots of love and yard space
All bookings go through Rover, and a meet-and-greet is required to ensure it’s the perfect match.
🔗 Find Them On Rover
Have a pet sitter you love that’s not on this list?
We’re always open to expanding this resource! Send recommendations to us at info@threetailspnp.com
We’re proud to support these local businesses and pet lovers who treat your pets like family. 🐶🐱