Madison hugging Lily, her white golden retriever, on the Fox Island dock
Madison Anderson, Gig Harbor Pet Sitter

Lifelong animal care

Madison & the animals she loves.

Personal, dependable care for beloved pets, horses and homes in Gig Harbor and Fox Island.

Since day one

Raised with horses and a daily responsibility for animals.

Every day

Still caring for her own horse with consistency and attention.

Gig Harbor • Fox Island • Nearby peninsula communities

Not simply someone who likes animals.

Madison has spent her life showing up for them. That lifelong habit of patience, observation and responsibility is what she brings into every client’s home.

Generations on the peninsula13+ years with horses10+ years of competitionDogs to farm animals

What Madison does

Familiar care, right at home.

Your routines come first. Care is arranged around the animal, the household and what makes you comfortable.

01

Dog walking

One-on-one walk with exercise, fresh water and companionship.

$30 / 30 min • $45 / 60 min
02

Drop-in visits

Feeding, fresh water, potty break, play and familiar routines.

$30 / 30 min • $45 / 60 min
03

Vacation care

Scheduled home visits while you are away.

$60 / day (2 visits) • $85 / day (3 visits)
04

Overnight care

Pet and home care in familiar surroundings. Evening stay through morning routine.

$85 / night
05

Small animals

Chickens, guinea pigs, reptiles and other small animals by routine.

From $30 / visit
06

Horse care

Feeding, water, wellness checks and established horse-care routines.

From $40 / visit
07

House check-in

Mail, plants, lights, blinds, garbage cans and a general home check.

$30 / visit

Notes

  • Additional dog on the same walk or visit: +$5
  • Major holiday surcharge: +$10 per visit / +$20 per overnight
  • Travel fee may apply outside the primary Gig Harbor / Fox Island area
  • Initial Meet & Greet is complimentary within the normal service area
Madison hugging Lily, her white golden retriever, among ferns on Fox Island

Meet Madison

Animals have always been her world.

Madison has had a horse in her life since she was born. Caring for animals was never an occasional chore—it was the rhythm of every day.

She has grown up with horses, Lily, chickens and rescued small animals, learning that trust is earned through quiet attention and consistency.

“I care for every animal as thoughtfully as I care for my own.”
— Madison

A Fox Island family

Raised in a home full of animals.

Madison's family has called the Gig Harbor Peninsula home for generations. After years in San Diego, her parents returned to Fox Island to be close to the family and community that have always been here.

Together for 26 years, they've raised their daughters the way they were raised—outdoors, among animals and neighbors who have known the family for decades. Her older sister Skylar, 19, now studies at San Diego State University. Back home, the days still revolve around the horse, the dog and life outside.

Madison with her family and Lily on Fox Island

A lifetime around horses

Experience you can feel confident in.

Madison goes out every day to care for her horse. Thirteen years of hands-on experience have taught her to notice subtle changes, respect routines and understand that showing up is never optional.

  • Feeding and fresh water
  • Turnout, bring-in and horse checks
  • Grooming and established routines
  • Hunter/Jumper, Vaulting and Dressage
Madison seated on a log beside her bay horse in a sunny Gig Harbor field

How it works

Simple, personal, clear.

01

Tell Madison

Share your animals, location, dates and routines.

02

Meet together

Madison meets you and your animals at a Meet & Greet.

03

Leave with confidence

Care follows the instructions and rhythm you established.

Lily wading in Puget Sound beside the Fox Island bridge

Close to home

Gig Harbor & Fox Island.

In-home pet, horse and house care throughout Gig Harbor, Fox Island and nearby peninsula communities when scheduling allows.

This is a service-area business. Visits are arranged at clients’ homes and care locations. Learn more about pet sitting in Gig Harbor and pet sitting on Fox Island.

Ask About Your Location

Questions

Good to know.

The first step

Let’s make sure it feels right—for you and your animals.

A Meet & Greet gives everyone time to get comfortable, review routines and ask questions before care begins.

Personal care begins with a conversation.

Request a Meet & Greet

A few details are all Madison needs to get started.

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