Ryan W.
Atlanta, GA
Drop-of-a-Hat Sitter and Walker
Pet care experience
This is my primary business so I've got an exceedingly flexible schedule. I'm mobile and live in town so last-minute appointments are no sweat! I walk my own gorgeous girl, Merle (featured in my profile photo), at least twice a day and love spending time with her. I know how important exercise is for dogs precisely because of how good a girl she is when she gets the walking and attention she needs. She's a rescue and a teenager so I'm no stranger to strong-willed dogs who may need a bit of extra guidance during playtime. I've also got my senior boy, Heath, who is a twelve-year-old puppy. Care of senior animals is another offering I gladly provide. I'm happy to take your furry friend for a walk, to play some fetch, or to come keep them company when you've got last-minute or planned travel.
Reviews
Beware! The short story is that Ryan came in to my home at 12:30 am and drugged my dog with an old bottle of Trazodone that he found after going through my medicine cabinet, which he left in a different place with the top completely off. He did this so he could have people over, as confirmed by my door sensor that shows peoples coming in and out between 12:30- 3 am. He or one of his guest then threw up all over my couch, and made a mad dash to the bathroom where they left a trail leading from the couch directly to the toilet. After arriving home, I had to rush my dog to the hospital because he was hiding under the bed and was barely able to walk or even hold up his head. The vet agreed that he looked like he had been drugged and shared that he was also severely dehydrated, and his blood work showed that his glucose levels were off the chart due to stress. Ryan stayed with my dog for four days and never once told me he was sick. He texted me a message as he was leaving, with an update on my dog, including that was great, had had water and eaten and slightly added in that my dog had thrown up on the couch and he tried to clean it the best he could, but the stain wasn’t coming out. I was confused because not only was my dog not supposed to be on the couch, he, like every other dog, coughs up their throw up so it takes a minute and he would’ve jumped off the couch once he started dry heaving. But I trusted Ryan, and told him it was fine, I’ll just shampoo it when I get home. I assumed it was a little thing of dog throw up. I got home to my couch that was completely destroyed, and covered in what looks like regurgitated red wine with chunks still present. There was even throw up on the toilet, apparently in four days while drugged out of his mind, he toilet trained my dog. This man is dangerous, I told him he could stay at his house and just walk my dog because he’s pretty low maintenance, he shared that he was going through divorce so he would rather stay at my place, I obliged and said please make yourself comfortable. He’s denied everything and i just continue to add that my dog was so incredibly sick for four days that he did all of this damage, without ever telling me that my dog was sick. Whatever you do not let this man around your animal or in your home.
Ryan was wonderful with Snowy! He sent me multiple photos and stayed in contact with us throughout the entire week he checked in on her. We greatly appreciate the extra time he spent with her! He asked every question he could think of to make sure he got everything right. Highly recommend Ryan to anyone who needs their furbabies watched after.
Ryan was quick to respond to our booking inquiry, and came over for a “meet and greet” with us and our precious Chiweenie, Emdub. Emdub is ferocious toward strangers, but Ryan’s calmness and patience won the day. Ryan house sat for 6 days and both he and Emdub clearly enjoyed each other. Ryan is confident, responsible, and an active communicator. We were exceptionally pleased and will call on him again when we travel.
Ryan is amazing! He’s so good with Zoey and she’s made a friend for life with Ryan. Ryan’s communication is excellent and I get lots of uploaded photos so I always know what’s going on with my pup. I will continue working with him and highly recommend him!
About Ryan W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot board animals due to my two pups, Merle Streep and Heath, taking up the majority of our apartment. However, I am mobile and willing to travel to take care of other folks' beloved pets. I can do anything from feeding and watering all the way up to staying for a week while you're out of town (hopefully on vacation!).
Information Ryan W. would like to know about your pet
I care very much about your pets' specific feeding habits, any medications they're on, and any unique behavioral traits I should be aware of when caring for them.
A typical day
I cater to low- and high-energy pets all the same. From reading and snuggling to long walks or jogs and hours of fetch at the dog park or in your back yard, your pet(s) and I will find our unique rhythm as we get to know and trust each other over time.
Services
Ryan can watch in your home
Availability
I've got two doggos but my husband and I take care of them as a team so I've got extra time to help pet parents out in a pinch or on a more planned or routine basis.
About Ryan W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I cannot board animals due to my two pups, Merle Streep and Heath, taking up the majority of our apartment. However, I am mobile and willing to travel to take care of other folks' beloved pets. I can do anything from feeding and watering all the way up to staying for a week while you're out of town (hopefully on vacation!).
Information Ryan W. would like to know about your pet
I care very much about your pets' specific feeding habits, any medications they're on, and any unique behavioral traits I should be aware of when caring for them.
A typical day
I cater to low- and high-energy pets all the same. From reading and snuggling to long walks or jogs and hours of fetch at the dog park or in your back yard, your pet(s) and I will find our unique rhythm as we get to know and trust each other over time.
Location
Atlanta, GA
Pets
Ryan W.
Atlanta, GA