Cool Critters Pet Sitters is privately owned and operated, licensed, and insured. We take our job of caring for animals very seriously. We do background checks of all pet-sitters that work with us as well as keeping their training continually updated. At Cool Critters Pet Sitters, we believe that pets are members of the family. We promise to treat every pet and home in our care with the same love, respect, and compassion as we do our own!
Cool Critters Pet Sitters is owned and operated by Merry Bishop and Robin Pharr. Merry has been caring for pets for over 20 years and has an extensive knowledge of supplements and high quality diets for animals to ensure their optimal heath. She works closely with pet parents and will be happy to assist with any questions you may have.
Robin has veterinary assistant experience and can provide specialized care for pets with medical needs such as insulin shots, fluids, etc. She has 20+ years experience in the pet care industry. They have combined their knowledge, experience and love for animals to form
Cool Critters Pet Sitters.
We offer a wide range of services including mid-day dog walking, overnight pet and house-sitting, small animal and kitty care. We even offer a pet chauffeur service to and from appointments. Each pet has a personalized care plan detailing the pet owner's specific instructions.
Visit our Services and Rates page for more information.
This is a chance to meet with you and your fur-babies, answer any questions and get "pet-approved".
At that time we will fill out a personalized care plan for your pet detailing your specific instructions and requests. We will discuss the options and your preferences of receiving a key, house code or using a lock box.
There is no obliga
This is a chance to meet with you and your fur-babies, answer any questions and get "pet-approved".
At that time we will fill out a personalized care plan for your pet detailing your specific instructions and requests. We will discuss the options and your preferences of receiving a key, house code or using a lock box.
There is no obligation or charge for this visit.
The following pricing is for 1-2 pets, add $5 each additional pet.
Standard Visits are 30 minutes and include potty break or walk for pups, and/or scooping and freshening litter boxes for kitties. Fresh water, food, treats per your instructions.
We can check the mail, bring in packages, take out the trash, roll bins to curb, water plants, open/close blinds, and leave relaxing music on for the fur-babies.
Standard Visits are 30 minutes and include potty break or walk for pups, and/or scooping and freshening litter boxes for kitties. Fresh water, food, treats per your instructions.
We can check the mail, bring in packages, take out the trash, roll bins to curb, water plants, open/close blinds, and leave relaxing music on for the fur-babies. Your pet sitter can also text you after each visit if requested.
$25
This 45 minute visit includes everything the Standard Visit offers but gives us more time with your pet(s). More cuddle & play time for kitties, more outdoor time for pups. Feel free to leave favorite toys and/or a brush if a soft-groom is needed (we are not groomers, but we can clean eyes and brush hair!)
$35
This is a one hour visit and great for the dogs that need that longer walk and exercise. We can even take them to the neighborhood park, dog park, or a car ride around the neighborhood! Includes everything the Standard Visit offers - just more of it!
$45
A Cool Critter Pet Sitter will stay overnight at your home with your pet(s) which is less stressful on animals (and owners) than boarding. Pets are comfortable in their own surroundings as they are creatures of habit. Arrival and departure times are between 8 pm until 8 am. Includes everything a standard visit does as well as a bedti
A Cool Critter Pet Sitter will stay overnight at your home with your pet(s) which is less stressful on animals (and owners) than boarding. Pets are comfortable in their own surroundings as they are creatures of habit. Arrival and departure times are between 8 pm until 8 am. Includes everything a standard visit does as well as a bedtime walk/potty break, breakfast, a morning walk, lots of TLC and undivided attention.
$125
Pets can be a lot of work especially if you’re running low on time. We can help transport your pet to the groomer, the vet, the dog park, pet store visits, buying your pet’s food, etc. Our concierge service can help you with many personal errands from being at your house to let service workers in to dropping you off at the airport! Pr
Pets can be a lot of work especially if you’re running low on time. We can help transport your pet to the groomer, the vet, the dog park, pet store visits, buying your pet’s food, etc. Our concierge service can help you with many personal errands from being at your house to let service workers in to dropping you off at the airport! Prices start at $50 and total price will be determined based on what is needed at that time.
Holiday rates are an additional $5 per visit and $25 per overnight visit on the following holidays: New Years Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
I have worked with Merry and Robin for over 4 years and I can't say enough great things about them. They are dependable, trustworthy, and my two dogs adore them. Merry and Robin are beyond professional - they have handled scary situations, like the random rabid raccoon in the back yard or the time the dogs raided my medicine cabinet, with calm, care, and gone above and beyond to ensure the dogs
Merry has watched my cat, Brie, multiple times now, and I couldn’t ask for a better sitter! She is reliable, caring, and truly goes above and beyond—not only making sure Brie is happy and well cared for but also keeping me updated with messages and photos while I’m away.
Brie can be a bit shy, but she clearly trusts Merry, which speaks volumes about her patience and kindness. On top of that, she ev
I highly recommend Cool Critters Pet Sitters. We’ve used them many times over past couple of years. They took great care of our dog, Faith, and our home while we were traveling. They are professional, trustworthy and so loving for pets in their charge.
Cool Critters Pet Sitters is the only dog sitting service I use, and I will never go back to kennel boarding! Cool Critters Pet Sitters provide the love and attention our dog was missing during boarding. Robin and Merry have years of experience with pets having various health conditions and I fully entrust them with our dog, Nera's, supplements and medication needs. Nera loves the overnight dog
Tootles and Popsie loves Cool Critters Pet Sitters!
I have been involved with Merry and Robin for several years of them taking care of my babies. My experience with them has been delightful! My cats love them and I would highly recommend them to care for your babies. They really go above and beyond!