417 Pet Sitting has been our ONLY pet sitter since we moved here 3 years ago. We have 3 dogs, one who has horrible anxiety. We had been asked not to bring her back to the 'puppy retreat' we used to take them where we used to live. She simply caused to much damage. Since we have had 417 Pet Sitting come to our home, there has been zero damage. We go out of town 4-5 times a year, sometimes for short trips, and sometimes for 2 weeks at a time (over the holidays). Not only are our pet's taken care of, but the garden is picked (if needed), mail is brought in, and plants are watered. We have the additional peace of mind that not only are our dogs in their own environment, we also have a presence in our home, leaving it less vulnerable to break-ins. This summer, we had a family emergency, and had to leave town within hours. It was nice to be able to call 417 Pet Sitting, and know that someone would be there in time for the dog's to have dinner. During our 10 day trip for Christmas, we got pictures of our dog's in front of the Christmas tree "wishing us a Merry Christmas". Our sitter also texted us several updates of the dogs, and a picture of the 2 cat's playing among the presents. In short, we are lucky to have found 417 Pet Sitting. We are able to leave town knowing that our pet's and our home are in good hands. And if the puppies could talk, I'm sure they would say they enjoy the spoiling too! read more

I just hired Amanda to watch my 3 dogs and 2 cats over the weekend. She never answered the phone while I was away, and she didn't call us back. Since this was the first time I'd ever met her, and I have so many animals, I hoped for reassurance that she understood my instructions for taking care of them. When she didn't call us back, we couldn't even enjoy ourselves out of town, until we had friends go to our house and check on our animals. They said, "From the looks of it, it doesn't look like anyone has been here to feed them or let them out." We are home now, and it's been a full 24 hours since I first called Amanda and left a voice mail about how worried I was about them, and she still hasn't called me back. I should have trusted the other bad reviews on here, but I'm grateful to know not to use her service again when we leave for Florida for 9 days next month. I can't believe Amanda chose a profession that requires so much trust, and she has no intention of reassuring people. Frankly, I feel violated. read more

Amanda has watched my dogs & home for the past 3 years. The dogs love her and we have no worries while being away. She always goes the extra mile including turning off and on lights, moving vehicles, getting my mail, paper, etc. She is BEYOND REPROACH as is proven by being in business for the past 4 years and the huge growth she has experienced in the last year, in which she had to add 7 employees to handle the demand. Amanda started out as a contractor to watch my dogs, based upon her work ethic, honesty and kind nature, she also became my friend and business associate. I recommend her frequently to friends, co-workers, and clients for pet sitting and they all rave about how wonderful she is and the excellent care their pets receive. Her kind nature is shown in the tireless hours she works for various charities in the area including SAFE, One Sole Purpose, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the list goes on.... read more

We entrusted Amanda and 417 Pet Sitting to care for our dogs over a week while we visited family last summer. I've always considered my two doxies a little high maintenance, plus we have a cat who wanders indoors/outdoors. My animals seemed calm, unfazed and relaxed when we returned home- a far cry from trips that sent them to a typical kennel. It was clear they barked and cried the entire time they spent "institutionalized." Being able to stay in their home was reassuring to the dogs and gave me peace of mind. Amanda would text photos of them to my phone to reassure me they were comfortable. Plus my house also had a "sitter." Each room was as I had left it with no dirty clothes or dishes strewn about. I was more than satisfied with my experience with 417 Pet Sitting and will hire Amanda again. ~Lissa H read more

I have used 417 Pet Sitting for nearly 5 years. We have two rescued Great Danes one of which was severely abused before coming to us. He is naturally shy around people and has separation issues and anxiety. He adores owner and operator Amanda. We have never had any trouble or problems with her service or care of our animals. She follows the boys very strict daily routine to the letter. We receive pix and updates of our boys when on vacation. Plus we have the piece of mind knowing our home, valuables, and family is safe when we can not be there. Our home is left like we never left and the boys do not have the stress of being away from their environment and family. I would NEVER consider leaving town without calling 417 Pet Sitting for my home and animal care!! read more

Amanda not only provides a great service with 417 Pet Sitting she volunteers for various non-profit organizations in the Springfield area. She is very generous with her time and money supporting organizations like SAAF (Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation), One Sole Purpose (providing shoes to Title 1 Elementary students in Springfield), and JDRF (Improving Lives curing type 1 diabetes). By volunteering I don't mean she attends an occasional event - Amanda volunteers by organizing fundraisers and collecting donations. She is honest and generous and genuinely cares for others and especially their pets. read more

I have always been very pleased with 417 Pet Sitting's professionalism and ethics in regard to their relationship with me and others who I know, and who use their services. Over the past year I have also gotten to know Amanda and have watched her in person and via facebook really care for her clients (the pets). It is so important to have good people to take care of our pets, as they are many of our best friends. I just wanted to take a second and give a shout out to 417 Pet Sitting for really having a class act and treating our best friends as they would their own. Thank you! Matthew Evans read more

Amanda and her team are amazing with pets and with their owners! I don't personally own any pets, but I know that people really do think of their pets as children and they require that the person watching after them treat them accordingly. It seems that almost everyone that I know has used 417 Pet Sitting when they have gone on vacation and they speak very highly of the care their pet received. Also, Amanda always asks about their pets by name which is a testament to how much she values the relationship with the actual pets themselves. read more

417 Pet Sitting (Amanda) has cared for my 3 cats two separate times this year- twice a day because they have special diets. She was fantastic- my cats clearly prefer her to being left with neighbors (who don't stay to play with them). She also brought my mail inside (including a shipment of 9 *heave* boxes. She leaves little notes to let me know what they were up to when I was gone. I don't think I can go back to asking friends and family to take care of them when we go out of town, this was just way to convenient and wonderful! read more

Amanda and her team of caregivers are absolutely top notch. My doggies and I have been totally satisfied customers of 417 Pet Sitting for more than a year and a half now. I literally could not bring myself to leave town overnight if I didn't know that either Amanda or one of her assistants was spending the night with my dogs. I would encourage readers of this site not to be put off by the negative comments and to consider having 417 Pet Sitting take care of your beloved pets. read more

Amanda Brown owner of 417 pet sitting offers an awesome service. Amanda and her team definitely know what they are doing when it comes to taking care of your pets. There's no one more trust worthy than Amanda and her team. If you want some one that will always do what they say and then go far and above that, you should use them and you can be sure your pets will be happy. Thanks guys for taking care of rocky and chipa. They love you !!' read more

I have used 417 Pet Sitting several times and have found their service a great value and gave me peace of mind knowing my animals were well taken care of when I travel. I have referred friends, colleagues and clients who are also very happy with their service too ! read more

You will find Amanda of 417 Pet Setting a wonderful caretaker of the those 4-legged kids with fur when you need to be out of town for a few days. Who else but 417 to take care of those pets you love. read more

We have used 417 Pet Sitting several times and have referred many friends and family. Very reasonable, responsible, and can actually make friends with my grumpy cat, Sage. read more

Amanda did a great job taking care of my dogs when I needed a hand getting them to the groomer or to the vet. I would recommend her to any of my family or friends. read more