Family-run pet sitting in Sterling Heights, MichiganLoving care. Personalized. Always treated like family.

About LJM

Pet lovers first.
Care providers always.

A family home shaped by decades of hands-on animal experience, honest communication, and an everyday love of pets.

Small dog enjoying a daily dog walk near Hampton Park during local pet care in Sterling Heights, MichiganAuthentic photo from LJM’s Google Maps reviews

Your pet’s home away from home

A friendly, experienced, and dependable pet sitter close to home.

At LJM Family Pet Care, animals are treated like family. Lonnie, Monica, and their family have raised everything from domestic pets to farm animals and take pride in being trustworthy, honest, fun, and energetic caregivers.

LJM is a family-owned pet care business built by dog lovers and cat lovers. For families who prefer a local pet business to a large pet sitting company, the home-based approach offers personalized care, familiar household sounds, a fenced yard, a nearby park, and people generally available around the clock.

What shapes the care

Experienced, attentive, and close by.

25+

Years of animal experience

More than 25 years of hands-on experience caring for animals.

0–2

Hours between potty breaks

The home routine supports frequent breaks based on the pet’s needs.

<30m

Typical response time

The linked Rover profile reports that Lonnie usually replies in under half an hour.

80%

Bookings with photo updates

Public Rover profile data shows photos are part of most booked stays.

Care capabilities

Compassionate pet care beyond the basics.

The linked public profile lists experience with senior and special-needs dogs, helping pets with their medications, and daily exercise. Clear routines and direct communication support dependable, quality pet care.

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Senior dog experienceSpecial-needs experienceHelp with pet medicationsDaily exerciseFenced yard