Brandie N.
Orange, CA
Experienced foster & pet parent!
Pet care experience
Hi, I'm Brandie. I have worked in a dog daycare/boarding facility for over four years, volunteered with local rescues, and interned with local animal shelters. Of course, all while having my own pets for over 15 years! I recently graduated CSUF with a BS in Biology and am an avid animal lover. In addition to dogs/puppies, I am also well-experienced with cats/kittens, reptiles, aquatic animals, and other small pets! I can help set up and clean tanks and enclosures if needed! Working in a doggy daycare setting I have learned proper and safe play etiquette, know breed-specific temperaments and behaviors, and can positively reinforce or redirect simple behaviors. I have also worked as an intern/volunteer with local animal groups and shelters. I am comfortable feeling and administering oral or topical medications. I am not trained to any type of medication via injection. Working with local rescue groups and the local animal shelter I primarily dealt with cats and kittens. I am well-versed in cat behaviors. I am comfortable feeding and administering oral or topical medications. I am not trained to any type of medication via injection. On my calendar, it states I have only one open spot for boarding, daycare, etc., but it would be better listed as availability for one family. If you have multiple pets who live together regularly I am open to having multiple pets! In addition to walks, playing at home, or visiting your home, I would also be comfortable visiting dog parks and other dog-friendly areas with your well-behaved friend. In my home, I do have two kids (six and nine years old), three cats (two seniors and one two-year-old), and two dogs (a neutered, 75lb, five-year-old male and a spayed, 50lb, two-year-old female), so I do ask for pets who can be in the same areas as the above, but I can have your pets in a separate area as wanted/needed. All of my kids ( animals and children included!) are friendly with all others in our home and have been around "stranger" pets without issue.
Reviews
My dog Sky absolutely loves Brandie as if she was apart of the family. My dog often doesn't trust very many people to begin so knowing that she absolutely loves Brandie is a huge plus for me. I know i can always count of her to make sure my dog is safe and in very loving hands
About Brandie N.
Communication
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Information Brandie N. would like to know about your pet
Things I would like to know before bringing a pet into my home regardless of species include: --> current vaccinations (particularly rabies and flea treatments) --> any allergies or medical conditions --> friendliness towards strangers (humans, children, cats, dogs) --> undesirable behaviors (food/treat/toy aggression, resource guarding, using the restroom indoors, furniture chewers, excessive barking/whining). For longer visits, I will also need to know if, when, and what your companion will be eating throughout the day. I am welcoming to all breeds as long as the above is known!
A typical day
For dogs/puppies: I live less than a block from an opening to the Santa Ana River Trail and have a large, open, fenced-in yard. I can offer walking along the trail and/or fetch, tug-of-war, and play with my own pets if both parents, myself, and both sets of pets are comfortable! For cats/kittens: I have spare cat trees, toys, and litter boxes! My younger cat is very friendly and inquisitive - she is always ready for a new friend!
Services
Brandie can watch in your home
About Brandie N.
Communication
Skills
Information Brandie N. would like to know about your pet
Things I would like to know before bringing a pet into my home regardless of species include: --> current vaccinations (particularly rabies and flea treatments) --> any allergies or medical conditions --> friendliness towards strangers (humans, children, cats, dogs) --> undesirable behaviors (food/treat/toy aggression, resource guarding, using the restroom indoors, furniture chewers, excessive barking/whining). For longer visits, I will also need to know if, when, and what your companion will be eating throughout the day. I am welcoming to all breeds as long as the above is known!
A typical day
For dogs/puppies: I live less than a block from an opening to the Santa Ana River Trail and have a large, open, fenced-in yard. I can offer walking along the trail and/or fetch, tug-of-war, and play with my own pets if both parents, myself, and both sets of pets are comfortable! For cats/kittens: I have spare cat trees, toys, and litter boxes! My younger cat is very friendly and inquisitive - she is always ready for a new friend!
Location
Orange, CA
Pets
Brandie N.
Orange, CA