Jennifer M. Kowalski, PSI Certified Professional Pet Sitter #WA-28746, NAPPS Member #4-28319, Pet First Aid and CPR Certified, $1 Million Insured and Bonded, City of Ellensburg Business License #EL-2019-4827. Serving Kittitas County 365 days per year including same-day bookings.
609| 609|Jennifer M. Kowalski is a PSI Certified Professional Pet Sitter (Certification #WA-28746, verified at petsit.com) and the founder of Ellensburg Pet Sitting. A Kittitas Valley resident since 2012, Jennifer has completed 920+ pet care visits across Ellensburg, Kittitas, Cle Elum, Thorp, and surrounding Kittitas County communities since founding the business in 2019.
637| 637|Jennifer holds Pet First Aid and CPR Certification through PetTech, NAPPS Professional Membership #4-28319, City of Ellensburg Business License #EL-2019-4827, and $1 million in general liability insurance with bonding through Pet Care Insurance. She is one of fewer than 200 PSI Certified pet sitters registered in Washington state.
638| 638|Jennifer is a regular visitor to Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, the Rotary Pavilion trails along the Yakima River, and the off-leash areas throughout Ellensburg. She cares for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small animals, and senior pets requiring medication administration.
639| 639|920+ pet care visits completed in Kittitas County since 2019, serving dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small animals, puppies, and seniors. Every service includes daily photo and video updates and is backed by $1 million in liability insurance.
667| 667|$25 to $45 per 30-minute drop-in visit, the standard rate for professional in-home dog sitting in Ellensburg (Pet Sitters International, petsit.com). Your dog stays in their own home with their own routine, toys, and sleeping area. We handle feedings, fresh water, potty walks, playtime, and a daily update report. Available 7 days per week including holidays throughout Kittitas County.
674| 674|75% of cats show stress behaviors when placed in boarding facilities, compared to just 12% when cared for in their own home (AVMA, avma.org). Ellensburg Pet Sitting provides drop-in cat care visits at $20 to $35 per 20-minute visit, including feedings, water refresh, litter box cleaning, playtime, and a photo update. Cats with medical needs or multiple cats receive custom visit plans.
680| 680|12 to 14 hours of in-home overnight companionship at $40 to $75 per night, covering evening arrival, overnight sleeping, morning feeding and exercise, and a daily photo and video report. Overnight stays are the most popular booking for Ellensburg families traveling through Snoqualmie Pass to Seattle or flying out of the Yakima Air Terminal. All pets receive their normal routine without the stress of a kennel environment.
686| 686|30 to 60 minutes of structured daily exercise is the minimum recommended by the AVMA for most adult dog breeds (avma.org). Ellensburg Pet Sitting provides individual and small-group dog walking visits throughout Ellensburg neighborhoods, along the trails at Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, near the Rotary Pavilion on the Yakima River, and along Canyon Road. We serve the University District, downtown Ellensburg, Badger Pocket, and Reecer Creek areas daily.
692| 692|24/7 companionship in a licensed, insured home setting is what separates professional pet boarding from a kennel. Ellensburg Pet Sitting offers in-home pet boarding for dogs and cats who thrive with human companionship around the clock. Your pet joins a home environment with consistent care rather than a cage-and-run kennel. Space is limited and requires a meet and greet approval. Rates start at $55 per night for a single dog.
698| 698|Puppies under 6 months need feeding every 4 to 6 hours and bathroom breaks every 1 to 2 hours (AKC, akc.org). Ellensburg Pet Sitting provides high-frequency puppy care visits designed to support crate training, housebreaking, and socialization during the critical development window. We offer up to 5 visits per day for young puppies in the Ellensburg and Kittitas area, with written activity logs and photos at every visit. Puppies 8 to 16 weeks receive extra socialization and enrichment.
704| 704|Pets 7 years and older benefit from shorter, more frequent activity sessions and modified routines that account for arthritis, cognitive decline, or chronic illness (AVMA, avma.org). Ellensburg Pet Sitting creates individualized senior care plans aligned with your veterinarian's instructions. Senior dogs may receive 4 to 5 short walks per day instead of one long walk. We monitor eating, drinking, mobility, and behavior and report any concerns directly to the owner.
710| 710|100% written medication tracking is maintained for every pet receiving prescription medications, supplements, or injections in our care. Jennifer M. Kowalski is trained in administering oral medications, topical treatments, eye and ear drops, and subcutaneous insulin injections. We maintain a timestamped log for every dose and share a complete copy with owners at the end of every care period. Medication administration is available as an add-on to any service or as a standalone visit for Ellensburg and Kittitas County residents.
716| 716|Birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, and other small animals make up 15% of our Kittitas County bookings and require species-specific care protocols at every visit. Reptiles need precise habitat temperatures of 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit depending on species (ASPCA, aspca.org). Birds need daily socialization and cage cleaning. All exotic pet bookings require a meet and greet consultation to review habitat setup, feeding requirements, handling preferences, and emergency protocols. We serve Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Thorp, and Vantage.
722| 722|4.9 stars from 94 verified reviews across Kittitas County. Every review reflects a real pet, a real family, and real in-home care by a certified, insured professional.
744| 744|"We live near CWU in the University District and needed someone to watch our two Labs for a full week while we traveled to Seattle. Jennifer came for a meet and greet beforehand and remembered everything about their routines. We got photos and videos every single day. Our dogs were completely relaxed when we got home. Saved us about $420 compared to boarding."
749| 749|"We are downtown Ellensburg residents and have two cats who hate going anywhere outside the home. Jennifer handled an overnight stay over Thanksgiving weekend when we visited family in Yakima. The cats were comfortable, fed on schedule, and we got a video update each morning. The whole thing cost us $65 for the night, less than half what the cat boarding place charges."
755| 755|"Our senior Golden Retriever Max has diabetes and needs insulin injections twice a day. We live out near Kittitas and were honestly scared to find anyone we trusted to manage his care. Jennifer not only handled every injection correctly but kept a detailed written log of every dose and Max's behavior afterward. She took him on shorter walks because of his arthritis. Max did beautifully."
761| 761|9 answers covering every pet care service we provide in Kittitas County, including pricing, coverage, exotic pets, medication handling, and what to expect at your free meet and greet.
773| 773|$25 to $45 per 30-minute dog walking visit and $40 to $75 per overnight stay are the standard rates for professional pet sitting in Ellensburg, WA (Pet Sitters International, petsit.com, 2024). Drop-in visits for cats and small animals run $20 to $35 per 20-minute visit. Rates vary by number of pets, specific care requirements, and duration. A free meet and greet consultation is included with every new booking so you can confirm pricing before any commitment. Holiday rates apply on major holidays.
779| 779|$1 million in general liability insurance coverage plus active bonding protects every pet care visit booked through Ellensburg Pet Sitting. Jennifer M. Kowalski carries a current Pet Care Insurance policy renewed annually. Washington state has no mandatory state licensing requirement for professional pet sitters (WA DOL, dol.wa.gov), but PSI Certification and insurance are the recognized industry benchmarks. Our City of Ellensburg Business License #EL-2019-4827 is current and verifiable.
784| 784|12 to 14 hours of in-home overnight companionship is included in every overnight pet sitting stay, covering evening arrival, overnight sleeping, morning feeding and exercise, and a daily photo and video update report. All feedings, fresh water, medication administration if needed, potty walks or litter cleaning, and enrichment time are included. Most Ellensburg clients book overnight stays when traveling through Snoqualmie Pass to Seattle, flying from the Yakima Air Terminal, or visiting family in Yakima, Cle Elum, or beyond.
789| 789|Birds, reptiles, and small animals make up approximately 15% of our Ellensburg pet sitting bookings, and we provide species-specific care protocols for every exotic pet. Reptiles require precise habitat temperatures of 75 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit depending on species (ASPCA, aspca.org). Birds need daily socialization, cage cleaning, and fresh food and water. Small animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, and ferrets receive enrichment and handling per owner instructions. We require a meet and greet before all exotic pet bookings.
794| 794|100% written medication logs are maintained for every pet receiving prescription medications, supplements, or insulin injections during our care. Jennifer M. Kowalski is trained in administering oral medications, topical treatments, eye and ear drops, and subcutaneous injections. We handle medications as directed by your veterinarian and share a complete timestamped log with owners at the end of every care period. Medication administration is available as an add-on to any service or as a standalone visit throughout Ellensburg and Kittitas County.
799| 799|15+ communities across Kittitas County and surrounding areas are served by Ellensburg Pet Sitting, including Ellensburg, Kittitas, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Vantage, Badger Pocket, and Reecer Creek. We serve all Ellensburg neighborhoods including the University District near Central Washington University, downtown Ellensburg, Canyon Road corridor, and the Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park area. Extended travel to Selah, Naches, and greater Yakima is available by appointment for established clients with a travel fee.
804| 804|$0 is the cost of your initial meet and greet consultation, which runs 30 to 60 minutes in your home and covers everything needed before your first booking. During the consultation, Jennifer M. Kowalski meets your pets in their own environment, reviews feeding and care instructions, collects emergency vet contact information, discusses home access arrangements, and answers every question you have. Pet Sitters International data shows that a thorough meet and greet significantly reduces first-visit pet anxiety and improves outcomes for both pets and owners (petsit.com).
809| 809|91% of Ellensburg Pet Sitting clients report increased confidence and peace of mind when traveling after receiving daily photo and video updates (internal client survey, 2024). Updates are sent via text message or your preferred messaging app after every visit, or each morning for overnight stays. Each update includes a photo or short video clip, a brief activity report covering feeding, exercise, and behavior, and a confirmation that all scheduled medications were administered. You can reply with questions or special requests at any time throughout the care period.
814| 814|Pets aged 7 years and older and puppies under 6 months each receive individualized care plans designed for their stage of life and specific health needs. Puppies need feeding every 4 to 6 hours and bathroom breaks as often as every hour during active training periods (AKC, akc.org). Senior dogs benefit from 4 to 5 shorter walks per day rather than one long session (AVMA, avma.org). We follow your veterinarian's guidelines for senior pets managing arthritis, diabetes, kidney disease, or cognitive decline. Senior care and puppy care visits can be scheduled as frequently as every 2 hours.
819| 819|Serving 15+ communities across Kittitas Valley and surrounding areas. Every neighborhood in and around Ellensburg is within our standard service zone. Extended coverage available to Yakima County by appointment.
830| 830|Your pets deserve in-home care from a certified, insured professional who knows Ellensburg. Call now to schedule your free meet and greet. No commitment required, $0 consultation fee, 365 days per year.
880| 880|What are the most common pet sitting concerns in Ellensburg?
In Ellensburg, residents often ask about pet sitting costs, scheduling, and licensing. Our experts provide transparent pricing, same‑day appointments, and fully licensed services to ensure peace of mind.
What are the most common pet sitting concerns in Ellensburg?
In Ellensburg, residents often ask about pet sitting costs, scheduling, and licensing. Our experts provide transparent pricing, same‑day appointments, and fully licensed services to ensure peace of mind.