Gina S.
Crescent City, CA
Gentle, reliable, and genuine care.
Pet care experience
I've been working as an independent dog walker and pet-sitter for 10 years, mostly with dogs who have special needs and need individual care. Compassion, safety, and security are my top priorities.
Reviews
Gina is the best! Very consistent and flexible!
Gina took great care of my elderly pup and also my home. She is reliable and keeps you informed of what is happening to your pup during the service provided. I highly recommend her to anyone!
I met Gina roughly a decade ago through a dog training group, Los Angeles Responsible Pitbull Owners. Our dogs were in the same class and I was impressed with her patience and knowledge of dogs with needs (fear reactive, shy, easily startled, afraid of people, etc.). Her gentle nature seemed to put dogs at ease, no fuss, just her demeanor helped to calm them, it was amazing. Years later, she decided to start her animal care business and I was so excited to have someone I knew and trusted who was also extremely well versed in dogs with needs (my dog was extremely reactive and, at times, aggressive). For years, Gina has been walking my dogs and staying at my house during vacations with my dogs and cats. She has taken care of both my young and geriatric dogs, animals with medical needs, administered medication, monitored health, and even taken care of a cat after a major emergency surgery. I have been in other continents for weeks at a time and 100% confident that my animals (and home) were in the best of hands. I am sad that someone who is a friend is moving away and I’m also sad that I can no longer be a client to the best animal caretaker I have ever known.
Gina is the only person I trusted to pet sit for my girl Paloma. The peace of mind knowing my dog was safe and well cared for when I was out of town was invaluable. Gina pet sat for me for about 7 years and there was never a problem. Safety for your fur baby is her primary focus. She loves animals and is never careless. Your home will have the same care if she is staying at your place. If she was still in LA, she'd still be my pet sitter for my current fearful 70lb dog.
About Gina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I try to follow the pet's established routine and the owner's instructions to the letter. I stay with pets in their own homes because it makes them most comfortable.
Information Gina S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, or if there are behaviors I should keep an eye on. I am pretty experienced with things like reactivity and anxiety in dogs, and will follow any protocol you advise.
A typical day
I usually walk dogs in the morning and at night, and provide potty breaks throughout the day. If the weather is particularly bad, we can do indoor games or tricks for mental stimulation.
Services
Gina can watch in your home
Availability
I prefer pet-sitting and dog-walking to be my full time job. I just bought a house in Crescent City and am working on building a new life for myself.
About Gina S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I try to follow the pet's established routine and the owner's instructions to the letter. I stay with pets in their own homes because it makes them most comfortable.
Information Gina S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your dog has any special needs, or if there are behaviors I should keep an eye on. I am pretty experienced with things like reactivity and anxiety in dogs, and will follow any protocol you advise.
A typical day
I usually walk dogs in the morning and at night, and provide potty breaks throughout the day. If the weather is particularly bad, we can do indoor games or tricks for mental stimulation.
Location
Crescent City, CA
Gina S.
Crescent City, CA