Trusted In-Home House & Pet Sitting in St. Louis

About Me

I'm Zach, a St. Louis local with over a decade of experience providing professional house-sitting and pet-sitting services.

I began house-sitting through personal referrals, and over time became the trusted choice for clients seeking a dependable, discreet presence in their home while they were away. Over the past ten years, I've completed dozens of successful assignments, including stays lasting several weeks at a time.

I understand that when you leave home, you are entrusting someone not only with your pets, but with the care, stability, and continuity of your home. My role is to ensure that everything at home is handled smoothly and thoughtfully while you’re away—to ensure your pets are well cared for, your home is maintained to a high standard, and everything remains calm, orderly, and exactly as it should be.

I am:

• Experienced in caring for dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and fish

• Highly comfortable with rescue dogs, senior pets, and pets with specialized routines

• Skilled in managing medication routines, including a variety of medication types, and following detailed dietary requirements

• Well suited to pets who benefit from calm, consistent, attentive care

I treat every home with exceptional care and respect. I take pride in leaving it as clean as—or cleaner than—I found it, which is one reason so many clients continue to book with me.

For added peace of mind, I am a fully insured member of Pet Sitters Associates, carrying expanded coverage to ensure the highest level of protection for your pets.

Services

I provide in-home care designed to keep your pets comfortable and your home exactly as it should be while you’re away.

With every stay, I operate according to the following standards:

• Dedicated presence: I stay in your home overnight and maintain a reliable daily routine.

• Consistent pet care: Feeding, walks, and routines are followed just as your pets are used to.

• Home stewardship: Your home remains secure, clean, and well cared for while you're away.

• Routine continuity: Day-to-day details are handled so everything continues to run smoothly.

My goal is simple: to make sure you can be away without having to worry about anything at home.

I accept only the assignments I know I can carry out to a high standard, which allows me to provide each client with dependable, focused, and personalized care.

If you are looking for experienced, fully insured house and pet care in the St. Louis area, I would be glad to discuss your needs and my current availability by phone, text, or email.

Zachary Askins

Owner, Askins House & Pet Care