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Dana S.

Midtown, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Remote Career, BELLY RUB CERTIFIED!

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Dana. I live in Rhode Island and set the map setting elsewhere because I work remotely, love to travel and make my own schedule. I can dog sit anywhere in the USA and internationally. I've had dogs throughout my entire life and have often been called upon by friends when dog care is needed. I welcome dog sitting for more than one dog; and I’m comfortable with any age, breed, size, demeanor or special needs. That said, I'm very good with dogs that may be considered more challenging to handle (fears, aggression issues, strong or strong-willed, etc.), because my late dog Zoey (pictured) essentially trained me how to train her. She was a HANDFUL at first but wound up being THE BEST with lots of love, patience and persistence! She also required more hands-on care when she was older, especially as it related to food and medications. ADDITIONAL NOTES: - I move the "Location Map" below around occasionally, so if you are browsing but not ready to book, feel free to "favorite" my page so you'll have access to it in the future (sitters are not notified of your “Favorites” for your privacy). - My only limitations are cats, bunnies and multiple birds, due to allergies. -It says only 70% photo updates but this is because those I've worked with prefer personal text over communicating through this site. I text multiple photos daily :-)

Reviews

Heather L.
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2024
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Dana was an A++ sitter, and I can't recommend her more highly. Our two pups loved her immediately! Our older dog has dementia and a heart condition, requiring a lot of care and medication--Dana handled it like a pro. She also send us pictures and updates regularly. Knowing that our dogs were in such capable hands allowed us to really enjoy our weekend away.

Stan P.
House Sitting • Jan 06, 2024
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Dana is a wonderful dog/animal lover. She took such great care of our two mastiffs. Dana is very detailed and follows all instructions for caring for the babies. We are beyond thankful for all the care and love she has given them. She sent us a lot of wonderful photos while we were away. She kept us informed on how our doggies were doing on a daily basis, and it really brought us peace of mind when we were a thousand miles away from them. Thank you very much, Dana! Our big boy and big girl, thank you & appreciate you, too! We hope to see you soon!

Meg M.
House Sitting • Dec 19, 2023
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Exceptional! Dana provided house-sitting for our two dogs while we traveled internationally. We usually board our dogs, but thought we would try house-sitting this time. We are so glad to have found and booked Dana. Her commitment to the care and well-being of our dogs was above and beyond. Her communication from the beginning demonstrated her professionalism, as she created a Google doc for us to complete answering all potential questions and necessary information before her stay. Once here she communicated daily, always including pictures of our dogs. She made sure that our dogs had wonderful experiences, including keeping them physically active and engaged with her throughout the stay. We were able to thoroughly enjoy our trip knowing that Dana was providing outstanding care. We will most certainly book Dana in the future and would highly recommend her to others. Thank you, Dana!

Joseph S.
House Sitting • Nov 26, 2023
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Dana was a pleasure. She was thorough, organized and we worked great together. She sent us pics of our dog everyday! We will definitely use her again.

About Dana S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot take care of dogs where I live because they are not allowed in my building, so it would need to be where you live (house/pet sitting).

Information Dana S. would like to know about your pet

I’ve created a shared Google Doc with questions to ensure streamlined and thorough communication — so if we move forward, I’ll send it along and ask you to provide info such as: food/exercise/medication schedule(s), special needs, veterinarian + emergency contact information, any "triggers" I should be sensitive to (i.e. lightening), addresses of favorite parks (and "dog friends" to look out for), etc. Note: Although I do not have experience administering injected medication, I am comfortable doing so if taught how to. The rates provided are for dogs with "typical" needs. I do not charge extra for administration of oral medication. - Rates may need to be adjusted accordingly for "significant" needs, based on logistics. - The Additional Dog Rate is based on both/all dogs having the same schedules and able to walk together. I may be able to decrease the additional dog rate (for 3 or more dogs), or need to increase it (for 2 or more dogs), based on the logistics.

A typical day

I will work around your dogs schedule(s) so that they get all of the love, care and exercise they are used to! Always up for a walk anywhere, anytime. Whether it's belly rubs, cuddling, throwing around the ball, walking solo or going to the dog park, I'm game!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$95per night

Dana can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Whether your dog(s) needs attention, walks, food, etc. once every 1-3 hours or once every 4+ hours, I am completely flexible and can work around their routine(s).

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Dana S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates

Skills

35 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot take care of dogs where I live because they are not allowed in my building, so it would need to be where you live (house/pet sitting).

Information Dana S. would like to know about your pet

I’ve created a shared Google Doc with questions to ensure streamlined and thorough communication — so if we move forward, I’ll send it along and ask you to provide info such as: food/exercise/medication schedule(s), special needs, veterinarian + emergency contact information, any "triggers" I should be sensitive to (i.e. lightening), addresses of favorite parks (and "dog friends" to look out for), etc. Note: Although I do not have experience administering injected medication, I am comfortable doing so if taught how to. The rates provided are for dogs with "typical" needs. I do not charge extra for administration of oral medication. - Rates may need to be adjusted accordingly for "significant" needs, based on logistics. - The Additional Dog Rate is based on both/all dogs having the same schedules and able to walk together. I may be able to decrease the additional dog rate (for 3 or more dogs), or need to increase it (for 2 or more dogs), based on the logistics.

A typical day

I will work around your dogs schedule(s) so that they get all of the love, care and exercise they are used to! Always up for a walk anywhere, anytime. Whether it's belly rubs, cuddling, throwing around the ball, walking solo or going to the dog park, I'm game!

Location

New York, NY

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Dana S.

Midtown, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews