Mongo's Pet Sitting Services

07/30/2025

Hay there! Confused about which hay to feed? I hope this video helps!

07/29/2025

We are hiring dog walkers! If you applied in the past and did not hear from us, please apply again. We have had on and off again glitches with the website and was not always receiving your information. We think we have it fixed!

Please apply on our website: https://www.mongospetsitting.com/join-the-team.phWe

We have 3 shifts available. New hires can take as many shifts as they want, one or all! You are paid bi-weekly.
You receive paid training, paid pet first aid/CPR training, and paid Fear Free certification.
Available shifts: Monday-Friday: 9am-noon, noon to 3pm, 9am-3pm, You can sign up for as many shifts as you want. Additional hours are available if you would like to do pet sitting also!
Weekend dog walking and pet sitting assignments are also available.
We are looking for team members that are comfortable working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
Must be18 years of age or older
Reside in Kalamazoo County in one of these zip codes- 49008, 49009, 49002, 49024
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
Must own a smartphone (iOS or Android) with the ability to run our scheduling software (using data and GPS are needed)
Pass a background check
Superb time management skills
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
Must be observant of behavior in dogs, and be able to handle emergencies with a calm, cool head
Comfortable with cleaning up pet accidents (i.e. vomit, p**p, urine)
Be physically fit and willing to work in all types of weather
Be extremely reliable and dedicated
Our dog walkers work part time, and are paid per walk. This position will have greater earning opportunities based on availability, performance, and client demand.
Problem solving skills
You must be able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with your client’s, team members, and office staff.
Able to accept and confirm your assignments on your schedule in a timely manner.
Benefits and Perks:
Paid training when you onboard
Training with awesome team members!
Pet First Aid Training
Additional Pet training, earning you certifications!
Earned sick time
Unconditional love from your 4-legged friends
Casual Dress Code
Competitive industry pay
Discounted pet sitting for your own pets!
Raises based on performance and reliability
The opportunity for additional hours, if you are also interested in pet sitting.
This is not a seasonal job. We would like you for much longer!
What the dogs need from you
Your love, compassion, and your company!
Travel to their home in Kalamazoo County to provide care for them
Walk them in their neighborhood, or outdoor yard time as instructed by the client
Utilize proper collar, harness, and leash as instructed by the client
Provide food, and water as instructed by the client.
Playtime

07/16/2025

Recovery Diet for guinea pigs. Mix with warm water, and place inside a syringe. It needs to be fairly thick, not runny. A small spoon or popsicle stick can be used to scoop it, into syringe. I prefer 20 ml syringes. If your guinea pig stops eating, they must be fed a recovery diet, otherwise their digestive system will shut down and you will have a medical emergency. Add a bag to your guinea pig first aid kit.

07/16/2025

Chuck is a female. When she was a newborn, she was sexed incorrectly and gave birth to one piggie. Chuck is now a senior piggie with health issues and benefits from being syringe fed, a Recovery Diet, also known as Critical Care formula depending on the brand. Chuck loves her Recovery Diet, and sometimes will eat it from a small bowl.

07/15/2025

It upset me as a child, and I still find it upsetting decades later.

07/04/2025

"Happy 4th of July! Stay Safe!"

06/25/2025

Pesticide free clover for my guinea pigs!

06/20/2025

Tips on keeping your guinea pigs and rabbits cool during extreme heat. Extreme heat can kill them, usually within a few hours

06/19/2025

If this passes, it will be Michigan's first pet license plate!

UPDATE! It passed the Senate! Keep your fingers crossed that is passes in the House of Representatives

GOOD NEWS UPDATE: Michigan’s SB 106 passed the senate and is moving to the house. Stay tuned. Your voice will be needed again. (June 24, 2025)

ACTION ALERT: Dogs and cats of Michigan need your voice now. Please immediately contact your state senator and ask them to vote YES on SB 106 when it comes before them.

Senate Bill 106 will create Michigan's first pet license plate to help fund spay/neuter initiatives and training programs for animal shelters across the state.

You can send an email, then follow up with a phone call. Don't feel intimidated, you will most likely leave a message or speak with a staffer.

Remind your senator that the privately raised funds from the license plate will support spay/neuter programs and that taxpayer funds are NOT being used in any way.

Find your state senator now at https://senate.michigan.gov/findyoursenator/

Please reach out to Michigan Pet Alliance if you have any questions.

06/15/2025

Happy Father's Day to all the dog dads!

05/30/2025

Statement from the State Veterinarian’s Office on Air Quality and Animal Health

Animals can also be affected by poor air quality; take steps to protect them

LANSING, MI – Today, the State Veterinarian’s Office released the following statement due to the recent air quality alert issued for Michigan.

“Similar to humans, animals are also affected when there are issues with air quality, especially birds, animals with underlying respiratory and heart conditions, and other sensitive populations—such as young or senior animals,” said State Veterinarian, Nora Wineland, DVM, MS, DACVPM. “If animals are being negatively affected by breathing poor quality air, they could exhibit various signs of illness, including coughing, wheezing, having difficulties breathing, eye drainage, lethargy, changing the sound of their vocalization, decreased appetite, and thirst. For any concerns related to the health of your animals, please contact your veterinarian.”

To best protect animals from poor quality air, follow these three easy tips:

Keeping animals indoors with doors and windows closed and limiting the amount of time they spend outdoors.
Avoiding strenuous activities/exercise.
Ensuring clean air flow when indoors by using fans, air conditioners, air purifiers, etc.

If you have additional questions related to the health of your animals, always be sure to contact your veterinarian.

05/26/2025