A REAL HOME, NOT A KENNEL

Care that helps anxious pets and their people feel at ease.

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Marcela kneeling in the grass with a happy black-and-white dog — MARCELA · MADISON AREA PET SITTER

HELLO, I’M MARCELA

I’m the person behind Sit Happens. I started pet sitting five years ago, and along the way I saw how much a loud, unfamiliar kennel can stress out pets who just need patience, structure, and someone paying attention to them. So I keep things calm and personal: your pet’s own routine, plenty of attention, and photos so you can see them settling in.

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WHY I STARTED SIT HAPPENS

A pet parent once told me:

“We checked out a boarding place, and it reminded us of a shelter. We got her from a shelter. We didn’t want her to think we were abandoning her there.”

That stuck with me. It’s exactly why I built Sit Happens.

WHY PET PARENTS TRUST ME

5.0: average rating from 40+ reviews
10+: families who keep coming back
5+ yrs: of professional pet care
CPR: & Pet First Aid certified
Trainer: Good Pup dog trainer credential

LITTLE MOMENTS FROM MY CARE

Meet the fur babies.

Walks, couch time, sunny afternoons, and the quiet moments when a pet finally settles in.

A tabby cat squinting happily in the sunny grass — Sunbathing like a pro

A black puppy in a mint harness grinning on the sidewalk — That post-walk grin

A husky resting by the lake — Lakeside hangouts

A white pit bull in a purple harness lying in the grass — Waiting oh-so-patiently

A black-and-white puppy carrying a stick in the grass — Found the best stick

Two dogs sitting together on a leather couch — Sleepover buddies

A black dog crouched in the grass, ready to play — Play mode: activated

A black-and-white dog getting a gentle chin hold — Chin scratches, please

A black-and-white dog on a pink leash strolling through the grass — Taking the scenic route

A smiling brindle dog in a green harness on a city walk — Neighborhood stroll smiles

A yellow Lab looking up happily from a wood floor — Happy to see you

A white and brown pit bull out on a sidewalk walk — Morning walk check-in

A golden retriever standing indoors by a sunny window — Good as gold

A black-and-white dog looking up next to a food bowl — Is it dinnertime yet?

A fluffy orange cat lounging in a cozy living room — Making themselves at home

A corgi relaxing on a leather couch — Couch privileges, granted

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KIND WORDS

Notes from the families I’ve cared for.

Photo updates, pets settling in, medicine handled, and homes looked after, in their own words.

LET’S SEE WHAT WORKS

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LOCAL CARE, CLOSE TO HOME

Madison · Fitchburg · Oregon, WI

Nearby communities are welcome to ask, too. Share your general location in your request. I’ll confirm whether I can serve your address before you commit.

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