Ilana H.
Delray Beach, FL
Experienced & Caring Animal Lover
Pet care experience
I care deeply about the wellbeing of our creature companions. I spent many years volunteering for animal shelters and animal rescue companies. Even though the work can be heartbreaking and challenging, it was such an honor and joy to assist animals in need and unite them with loving caregivers. For all the loyalty and unconditional love that dogs provide, my passion for bestowing love and care only seems natural and necessary. Fall is my favorite time of year; I love transitions and change because of how they challenge us to grow and face our fears. That’s part of what I love about caring for new pets, too: there’s a transitional period and by the end, we’ve made a new friend. I’ve always felt that anticipation for the holidays is just as meaningful and important as the payoff, and dogs help remind me to savor each moment and live in the here and now. My puppy Maya is active and friendly, and I’d love to find a playmate whose personality meshes with hers. Dogs need pals, and there’s a certain kind of companionship that is hard for humans to provide! So if our pups get along, the bonus is that your dog will get all the extra playtime and joy that Maya brings to the picture. She always brightens my day, and we’re both looking forward to making new furry friends! Maya and I used to live with four cats, so we’ve both got plenty of experience in that department, too. We live near an incredible dog park, which even has a beach just for dogs. And if our playtime gets too messy, I’ll be sure to bathe and beautify your pup before pickup.
Reviews
Moved and needed a new dog sitter. I was so nervous leaving my baby in a strange place with somebody she doesn’t know stopping in, but Ilana was great! Kept me updated and by the end of the trip I could see from the pics that tucher was really getting comfortable. My flight got canceled and I needed to extend the time taking care of tucher and ilana really made it easy on me. Will definitely be using again.
Very easy to communicate with, Ilana has such a sweet personality and
Ilana and Gio were great with Tucker! They kept us updated throughout his stay and were fantastic hosts. We would definitely recommend them and use them again.
Love this couple! Know they treat your kids just like their own.
About Ilana H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Ilana H. would like to know about your pet
What kinds of activities does your dog enjoy? What makes them feel most comfortable? What are you looking for in a caregiver? Does your dog spend much time with other dogs? What do you notice when your dog meets new friends?
A typical day
I always approach a new canine client slowly. Once you’ve told me which activities your dog loves most, I’ll ease in by doing things that will help your dog feel comfortable, like playing fetch or running around together. We’ll get outside and take a walk around the neighborhood, then head for the dog park. Most dogs love playing in the lake, which is great when the weather permits! I love running, so we’ll get lots of playtime and exercise wherever our adventures take us. At night, there’ll be playtime with toys, and we can watch a movie together to wind down.
Services
Ilana can host
Ilana can watch in your home
About Ilana H.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Ilana H. would like to know about your pet
What kinds of activities does your dog enjoy? What makes them feel most comfortable? What are you looking for in a caregiver? Does your dog spend much time with other dogs? What do you notice when your dog meets new friends?
A typical day
I always approach a new canine client slowly. Once you’ve told me which activities your dog loves most, I’ll ease in by doing things that will help your dog feel comfortable, like playing fetch or running around together. We’ll get outside and take a walk around the neighborhood, then head for the dog park. Most dogs love playing in the lake, which is great when the weather permits! I love running, so we’ll get lots of playtime and exercise wherever our adventures take us. At night, there’ll be playtime with toys, and we can watch a movie together to wind down.
Location
Delray Beach, FL
Pets
Ilana H.
Delray Beach, FL