Ginger T.
Horse Shoe, NC
Mature, friendly professional.
Pet care experience
*Due to a knee issue, if your dog will require long exercise walks while you're away, I will not be the best fit for their needs. Ideally, your dog either goes outside in a fenced yard or does really well on a leash with me to take a few steps into your yard. If your dog is leash trained and won't "walk me" 😊 I can go about a block up and back. I'm a self-employed entrepreneur who recently graduated with a 2nd Master's Degree. I started house/pet sitting in 2011 while working on my first Masters and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm well traveled and have spent significant time in AirBnBs all over the country and can provide excellent reviews that I will treat your home as a very respectful guest. In addition, I have references from pet owners who can vouch for my ability to connect with and care for your fur baby. I love animals of all kinds and have owned both cats and dogs periodically throughout my life. I will be working from your home so a reliable WiFi connection is needed. I will follow your routine of care as I want to ensure your pet feels safe and loved with as little disruption to their normal routine as possible. If you have plants, I'm also willing to water them as needed.
Reviews
Ginger is an incredibly kind, detail-oriented person who took wonderful care of my kitty, Obi. He is an older diabetic kitty who needs insulin injections and pills 2X a day. Finding someone who can do that is no small task. Ginger handled it all like the pro she is, but with more care than I even knew was possible. I am so grateful I have found someone who can care for and love on Obi while I am away. Oh, and my house was spotless upon my return. She took good care of my house, just like she cared for Obi! Thank you, Ginger!
Vacationed in Mills River and booked Ginger to sit with my 3 huskies as we went out for the day. Arrived early and took great care of the dogs. All seemed happy. Would recommend and use her again.
Ginger is by far the best pet sitter we have ever had! From the moment we met her, we knew that our furry kids would be very well cared for. Both of our dogs really love her. For the very first time, we can go out of town and not worry a bit about our pets. What a relief! Ginger kept in close contact with us and sent pictures frequently. She stayed in our home and left it in immaculate condition. I highly recommend giving Ginger a try. You'll be very glad you did!!
Ginger is dependable and keeps us posted on how our pet is enjoying her visit. She leaves the house cleaner than when she arrived with clean dishes and clean linens. She is great with our large breed dog.
About Ginger T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will do my best to stick with your pets routine. Simply leave me instructions regarding feeding schedule and what's ok/not ok regarding snacks, people food, etc. I will respect your routines and dietary requirements.
Information Ginger T. would like to know about your pet
Odd behaviors. Dietary restrictions. Medical needs. General commands (sit, stay, etc). Their comfort level regarding play, petting, holding, etc. Are they allowed on furniture or no? Are they allowed to sleep on bed or no? If you have a puppy, they should already be potty-trained or really good at using pee pads in your home. ***In addition, I ask that if you have indoor dogs that you please have them freshly bathed prior to my arrival.*** VERY IMPORTANT: I'm really good with lower energy pets who need love and care in your home and who do not require long daily walks while you are away due to a bit of knee trouble these days. **It is important that I know EVERY pet I will be caring for in your initial request and that they be listed separately. This includes fish, hamsters, bearded dragons, and the like. Please list ALL animals and provide pictures. I am more than happy to adjust pricing accordingly (I won't charge $40 for a beardie for example), but I would appreciate not being surprised by the extras after you've already booked and paid. And finally, regarding sleeping arrangements, (and I hate to even bring this up, but as time goes on, and client expectations arise, it has become necessary.) I can't sleep on a twin bed due to having to elevate my knee during the night in various positions. I will need access to a full size or larger bed. I had a potential client that expected me to use a single bed AND allow 2 mid sized dogs to sleep with me (which I don't mind), but honestly that's just not enough room. Unfortunately I had to decline the job.
A typical day
This will differ from pet to pet and owner to owner. My goal is to keep their routine as close to what they are used to while you're away. Please be sure to thoroughly read information within the "What Ginger would like to know about your pet" section. Please note my rates include addresses within a 20-mile radius of Etowah, NC. (Anything over 20 miles, I charge an additional $35 one time per booking from 21 to 50 miles, OR $50 from 51 to 75 miles, OR $70 from 76 to 100 miles) to cover my time and fuel expenses to and from your home.
Services
Ginger can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is very flexible as I work online. I will be a presence in the home with daily outings around town. *I am available for pet sitting for $25/hr for weddings and other special events (Venmo, PayPal or CashApp. If you'll be paying with cash please have exact change as I rarely keeo cash on me).
About Ginger T.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will do my best to stick with your pets routine. Simply leave me instructions regarding feeding schedule and what's ok/not ok regarding snacks, people food, etc. I will respect your routines and dietary requirements.
Information Ginger T. would like to know about your pet
Odd behaviors. Dietary restrictions. Medical needs. General commands (sit, stay, etc). Their comfort level regarding play, petting, holding, etc. Are they allowed on furniture or no? Are they allowed to sleep on bed or no? If you have a puppy, they should already be potty-trained or really good at using pee pads in your home. ***In addition, I ask that if you have indoor dogs that you please have them freshly bathed prior to my arrival.*** VERY IMPORTANT: I'm really good with lower energy pets who need love and care in your home and who do not require long daily walks while you are away due to a bit of knee trouble these days. **It is important that I know EVERY pet I will be caring for in your initial request and that they be listed separately. This includes fish, hamsters, bearded dragons, and the like. Please list ALL animals and provide pictures. I am more than happy to adjust pricing accordingly (I won't charge $40 for a beardie for example), but I would appreciate not being surprised by the extras after you've already booked and paid. And finally, regarding sleeping arrangements, (and I hate to even bring this up, but as time goes on, and client expectations arise, it has become necessary.) I can't sleep on a twin bed due to having to elevate my knee during the night in various positions. I will need access to a full size or larger bed. I had a potential client that expected me to use a single bed AND allow 2 mid sized dogs to sleep with me (which I don't mind), but honestly that's just not enough room. Unfortunately I had to decline the job.
A typical day
This will differ from pet to pet and owner to owner. My goal is to keep their routine as close to what they are used to while you're away. Please be sure to thoroughly read information within the "What Ginger would like to know about your pet" section. Please note my rates include addresses within a 20-mile radius of Etowah, NC. (Anything over 20 miles, I charge an additional $35 one time per booking from 21 to 50 miles, OR $50 from 51 to 75 miles, OR $70 from 76 to 100 miles) to cover my time and fuel expenses to and from your home.
Location
Horse Shoe, NC
Ginger T.
Horse Shoe, NC