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Rhyan R.

Iowa City, IA

4.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews
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Pet care is my passion

Pet care experience

I have been taking care of dogs and cats since I was young. I am the biggest animal lover in my family so I am always the go-to for anyone that needs help. I have given diabetes shots and know a lot about healthcare in animals. I also love making homemade treats!

Reviews

Danielle G.
House Sitting • Sep 07, 2022
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Rhyan did such a fantastic job of taking care of our fur babies and our home while we were away. Really appreciated the text updates with photos. Will definitely use Rhyan in the future.

Becky A.
House Sitting • Aug 17, 2022
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Rhyan is absolutely phenomenal as a pet sitter. She took excellent care of my dogs when I was on vacation for a week. She was incredibly trustworthy, reliable, and was patient and kind with my nervous dogs. I highly recommend Rhyan!

Amanda B.
House Sitting • Jun 19, 2022
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I hate having to write this review but I would hate it even more if someone else ends up in the same situation as I did with my dogs when I hired Rhyan to house/dog sit for me. I know this is long but I wanted to make sure I conveyed the full circumstances. My dogs are like my kids and I wanted them to be safe and happy at home while I was gone on vacation for a week in Colorado. My normal dog sitter was only able to do a part of the week. Since I work from home my dogs aren't used to being home alone for more than 5 hours. I have a dog who is 13 and he can't hold it like he use to. I did a meet and greet with Rhyan, a college student out for the summer that would be able to be at my house as I needed. The meet and greet went fine, no red flags, and my dogs liked her. She was to arrive on Wednesday the 15th around 2pm and get the run-down from my dog sitter. She messaged saying she was going to be later and would be there at 3pm. I said that was okay and gave her a code to get in the garage. I texted her after 3pm to see if she was there as I hadn't heard anything from her. She claimed she was but was having trouble with the app so couldn't send pictures. I gave her my phone number to text me pictures and she said she would soon. I waited 2 hours and then I asked a neighbor to go check on them. When my neighbor got there she said there were no signs of Rhyan and the AC wasn't working and the house was warm. She offered to take the puppies to her house. I then text Rhyan to see how they were doing. She lied and said "They’re really good! They were so excited to see people. Now we’re all chilling by the couch. Sorry my phone is a little messed up so it’s not sending the photos but I should have some sent by tomorrow because I’m getting it looked at". Her response would not have been possible, my dogs weren't even there!! I confronted her about the lie and she gave an apology and canceled the reservation. I am not sure when or if she was going to show up and stay with my dogs and I wasn't going to wait to find out. I'm very lucky I had someone that could watch them in a pinch but the circumstances weren't ideal. I don't think Rhyan is mature enough to house/dog sit. Instead of being honest about not being able to do the job I hired her for she tried to lie about being there and still get paid. I'm extremely disappointed and upset that I had to deal with this on vacation with my family. I hired someone I thought I could trust to watch my puppies so I could enjoy my vacation and I go the exact opposite. Please choose your dog sitters carefully

Hailey K.
May 08, 2022

Rhyan is one of the most educated people I know when it comes to animals. She knows what food/treats can be harmful for your pets, ways to enrich your dog’s mind, and how to successfully and properly care for reptiles and fish. Our dog absolutely loves Rhyan and we know he is in great hands when we leave them together! I recommend Rhyan to any pet owner looking for a well-educated and trusted individual to care for their pets!

About Rhyan R.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My pets are always top priority so when caring for your pets, they would be my top priority as well. I like to stay active and explore trails in the area so I would provide a diversity of areas when walking as well.

Information Rhyan R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any triggers your pet has like dog-dog aggression, any dietary restrictions, any medications, and any specific medical issues. I'd love to learn as much as possible to provide the best care.

A typical day

I know several parks around the area that are really nice and quiet. I also live really close to a fenced in dog park. I know a lot of enrichment activities so anyone that wants me to do them with their pets I can.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$26per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$13per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$12per walk

Rhyan can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am a college student with no job so I have plenty of free time in between classes and completely free on the weekend to spend as much time as needed with your pets!

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rhyan R.

Communication

88% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My pets are always top priority so when caring for your pets, they would be my top priority as well. I like to stay active and explore trails in the area so I would provide a diversity of areas when walking as well.

Information Rhyan R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any triggers your pet has like dog-dog aggression, any dietary restrictions, any medications, and any specific medical issues. I'd love to learn as much as possible to provide the best care.

A typical day

I know several parks around the area that are really nice and quiet. I also live really close to a fenced in dog park. I know a lot of enrichment activities so anyone that wants me to do them with their pets I can.

Location

Iowa City, IA

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Rhyan R.

Iowa City, IA

4.0 out of 5 stars
•5 reviews