Grand Rapids, Michigan

Your pets, cared for like family.

Presence Pet Care brings professional, personal pet sitting, dog walking, and housesitting to Grand Rapids and surrounding neighborhoods — so you can be away with complete peace of mind.

Always there when it matters.

When you're away, your animals stay in their own space with someone who knows their name, their routine, and what makes them feel at home.

5+ Years of experience
GR Locally rooted
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Personal & professional. No platforms, no strangers — just a trusted neighbor you can count on.

Taylor, owner of Presence Pet Care, on the front porch of a Grand Rapids home
About Taylor

A real person who genuinely loves animals.

I'm Taylor — a Grand Rapids local based in the Eastown neighborhood. I've been caring for pets professionally for over five years, and what started as a passion has grown into a business built entirely on trust and word of mouth.

I know what it means to hand over your keys and your pets to someone else. That's not a small thing. So I show up the same way every time: present, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure your animals are happy and your home is exactly as you left it.

I work with dogs, cats, and small animals — and I love getting to know each one as an individual.

Consistent. Same person, every visit. No hand-offs, no surprises.

Communicative. Regular updates and photos while you're away.

Trustworthy. Your home is treated with the same care as your pets.

Services & Rates

What I offer.

Pet Care Animals
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Dog Walking

Solo walks in your neighborhood following your dog's usual route and routine.

  • Follows your dog's existing route & habits
  • Photo and written update after every walk
  • Recurring schedule only
$25 / 30-min

60-min walk $40

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In-Home Dog Sitting

Full-day, in-home care in your dog's own home — your dog never has to leave their space, routine, or comfort. Rate is per day.

  • Present the majority of the day & all night
  • Daily walks & outdoor time
  • Feeding, fresh water & medication administration
  • Playtime, enrichment & one-on-one attention
  • Your pet is my only client — no other animals in the home
  • Photo & written updates throughout the day
$100 / day

Holiday rate $125/day · Additional pet +$15/day

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In-Home Cat Sitting

Full-day, in-home care — present the majority of the day and all night so your cat stays comfortable in familiar surroundings. Rate is per day.

  • Feeding & fresh water
  • Litter box care
  • Playtime & enrichment
  • Photo & written updates
  • Home checks
$65 / day
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Pet Photography — Digital

Capture your pet's personality in high-resolution digital photos, delivered in an edited online gallery. Location of your choice — home, backyard, park, or neighborhood.

  • 60-minute session
  • 15+ edited digital photos
  • Online gallery delivered within 5 days
$150 / session

Can be added on to any existing service

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Pet Photography — Film

Timeless, grain-rich film portraits of your pet — a keepsake worth framing. Location of your choice — home, backyard, park, or neighborhood.

  • 60-minute session
  • One roll of 35mm film (36 exposures)
  • Professionally developed & scanned
  • High-resolution scans delivered within 2–3 weeks
$200 / session

Can be added on to any existing service

Home Services No pets needed
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Housesitting

Full-day presence while you're traveling — in your home the majority of the day and all night, so everything is looked after. Rate is per day.

  • Overnight stay
  • Mail, packages & trash collection
  • Plant watering
  • Security checks
  • Regular updates
$75 / day
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Plant Sitting

Drop-in visits to water and care for your plants while you're away — no overnight stay required.

  • Watering on your plants' schedule
  • Light & humidity adjustments as needed
  • Photo update each visit
  • Indoor & outdoor plants welcome
$25 / visit

Can be combined with housesitting

Person sitting with a dog overlooking a scenic view
Where I Work

Rooted in Grand Rapids.

Based in Grand Rapids, I provide services throughout the area and surrounding communities. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to confirm whether your location is covered.

Grand Rapids Ada Allendale Alto Belding Byron Center Caledonia Cascade Casnovia Cedar Springs Comstock Park Coopersville Cutlerville Dorr East Grand Rapids Grand Haven Grandville Greenville Hastings Holland Hopkins Hudsonville Ionia Jenison Kentwood Lowell Middleville Northview Rockford Sand Lake Saranac Sparta Spring Lake Walker Wayland Wyoming Zeeland South Haven
Kind Words

What Clients Say

"Taylor has been exceptional with all our pets over the last 6 years. She has helped watch and care for our senior dogs as well as our newest puppies. She checks in often and communicates extremely well."
Brittany E.
Rockford, MI
"We were nervous leaving our dog for the first time, but Taylor made the whole experience so easy. She sent us updates and photos throughout the trip and our pup was completely at ease when we got home. We'll definitely be booking again."
Megan & Josh T.
Grand Rapids, MI
Schedule

My Availability

The calendar below shows confirmed bookings. All requests are considered based on fit and pending commitments.

Calendar updates automatically. All times Eastern.

Get in Touch

Let's talk about your pets.

Whether you need a one-time sitter or regular ongoing care, I'd love to hear from you.

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Email presencepetcare@gmail.com
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Response Time Within 48 hours

No commitment required — just a conversation.