Lemmikkihoiva Mirjam

Providing warm and trustworthy pet care in the Oulu area.

About me

Hello, my name is Mirjam and I offer pet-sitting services in the Oulu area. Animals have always been near and dear to my heart. Before I started pet-sitting we had our own sensitive, mixed-breed rescue-dog. She thought me a lot about listening to animals. After our dog's passing I found myself missing the company of big and small furry friends and so I started helping other's care for their pet's. Since then I have gotten experience with different kind of big and small dog and cat breeds. My previous customers have described me as a responsible, attentive, kind and adaptable pet-sitter. All this stems from my genuine love for all  animals.

I am a full-time student and I also work a part-time job. Because of this my schedule varies from week to the next. I live with my husband in a 60 m2 apartment near the Oulu city-center. We own a car, so I can travel easily to different places around the Oulu area. Our home is surrounded by  beautiful wooded areas and long sidewalk paths. Down below you can find a short description of the services I am currently providing and how to contact me. Do not hesitate to ask any questions that come to your mind.

Daycare at my home (dogs only)

During daycare your dog stays at my home for a fer hours to a full workday.

One house-visit a day

One house-visit includes a 10 minute to an hour visit to your home where I take care of your pet's needs.

Overnight care at my home (dogs only)

During overnight care your dog comes to stay overnight at my home for the length of time that has been agreed upon.

Two house-visits a day

Two house-visits a day includes me visiting your home twice a day and taking care of your pet's needs. 

Daycare at the owner's 

Daycare at your home includes me staying with your pet for a few hours to a full workday and taking care of their daily routines.

Pet walking

I will take your pet for a walk of the length you desire. 


Please note that

  • I am only able to take dogs to our home as my husband is allergic to cats. Never the less, I would love to come take care of your cat at your home.
  • Remember to tell me if your pet has separation anxiety, as my weekly schedule varies a lot with mandatory lectures and my part-time job. Also, I run this pet-sitting service on my own, so I there is a limit to how many clients I can tend to at a time.
  • I can take multiple dogs from the same home to stay with us to my home, but I do not double book dogs from different households at the same time.
  • An invoice for the services will be sent to your designated email address shortly after we have confirmed the pet-sitting details and dates.
  • Please read my Terms of Service before you confirm the booking.

Please cover the following topics in your email

  1. Your pet's basic information such as their age and breed. 
  2. What services are you interested in and for what time.
  3. Your pet's daily routines such as walking and feeding schedule.
  4. Possible challenges your pet has for example during walking, meeting new people, when left alone etc.
  5. If your dog comes to stay with me, do tell me about their previous experiences staying at somebody else's home or other pet-sitting experiences they have. 
  6. Please tell me if I can photograph your pet in the purpose of advertizing my services on this web-page and/or on social media.