Abby C.
Abby C.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $15 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced, Affordable Pet Sitter
Hi! My name is Abby, and I would love to be your pet sitter! I’m located in Fridley, and I’d love the opportunity to meet you and your pet after we’ve chatted and gotten all the details squared away. I have extensive experience caring for a wide variety of animals. I previously ran a guinea pig foster-based rescue and have also worked at a doggy daycare and a veterinary hospital, where I cared for boarding, grooming, and surgery patients as a kennel assistant. I’ve also worked as a technician assistant and receptionist at North Branch Vet. These experiences have given me not only hands-on animal care experience, but also a strong understanding of how to recognize and respond to individual animals’ needs. I have experience with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, hamsters, and many other companion animals. I genuinely enjoy caring for all kinds of pets and love learning about new animals, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a more unique pet! I’m especially comfortable reading canine body language, working with dogs who may be anxious, and adjusting my approach to fit each dog’s personality. I’m happy to care for dogs of all ages, although I know puppies can require a little extra time and attention. Whether your pet simply needs some company, regular potty breaks, and a little TLC, or you’d like someone to keep them active and entertained, I’m happy to accommodate their routine. I love having fun with animals and getting to know their individual personalities. I have plenty of experience with my own pets, including my Australian Shepherd, Winnie; Great Dane, Reuben; Maine Coon, Juneau; and Manx cat, Turkey. I’ve also had plenty of experience caring for guinea pigs through my rescue and previous personal pets. Although cats may be very different from dogs, I have just as much experience and intuition when it comes to caring for them. Having two cats of my own, I understand how much their personalities and needs can vary, and I’m comfortable giving them the patience, space, and attention they need to feel comfortable. If your dog is friendly with other dogs, I’d also love to bring my Great Dane, Reuben, along for overnight bookings. He would be thrilled to have a new friend to play with and keep company! I’m excited to get to know you and your pet and would love the opportunity to help care for them. Please feel free to request me anytime, I can’t wait to meet you and your pet!
Cat care experience
Abby also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I will be sure your pet is always in sight when going outside, or always on a leash if you do not have a fenced yard. I will take precautions to make sure your animals do not escape when I am entering or exiting the house by being aware of their presence when opening or shutting doors, or making sure to block their potential exits when I am entering or exiting. I will be sure to secure any cages, kennels or enclosures, along with your residence when I leave for any reason, assuring neither your pet will be safe while alone while also not getting into mischief.
Ratings and reviews
Abby was able to take our booking last min it r, which was very helpful, however, would not hire again. She was staying in our home and adjusted our thermostat to 5° cooler than we keep our house at. I don’t believe she slept where we agreed for her to sleep. I requested that our dog be in the kennel when she wasn’t there, and arrived home from our trip to find her roaming around the house. I was truly disappointed.
Abby C. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Abby C. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Abby was awesome!! I will use her again for sure. Thank you!
Abby did a great job watching our two dogs while we were out of town. She was very professional and communicated with us during our trip to give us quick updates on how the dogs were doing. We will happily use her again if the need arises.
Our dogs were well cared for while we were gone. Communication was very good with Abby. The Rover cards were fun to get after each visit
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Schedule
Your booking is priority one, and is always completed before other work is done. If you are requesting house sitting, I’ll be with your pet until I have to leave to briefly care for my own pets. If your dog is well behaved, I would have no problem bringing them along with me when I run around town. If you are requesting drop in visits or dog walking, I will be able to attend your home whenever you book me. I’m available throughout the day, up until 10pm.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAbby can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- I have experience with all types of pets and personalities ranging from timid, shy, nervous pets, to high energy ones. Something I would need to know before pet sitting your dog or cat, is if they have ever been aggressive, unsure, or nipped at any people or other pets. By knowing this info, it helps me to survey how to approach your pet for the first time without alarming them, and if I need to be cautions about any interactions with other people or pets. If I were to take your dog out on a leash, to the park, or to the vet, it is essential I know this information for the safety of your dog, myself, and others. If I am pet sitting your cat, I would need to know this type of information I case they became loose outside, or if I were to take them to the vet. I would also like to know if your pet is up to date on all of their vaccinations. It is important to know this if I would bring your pet out to public places, or happen to receive an injury from your pet at any time. A few things I would like for you to provide for me while I stay at your house (for any type of animal) are: Emergency contacts for me while you are away (this can be close friends, neighbors, or family. Anyone who can help in an emergency), preferred veterinarian, and any codes for locks. You can provide this information for me after we meet, in the form of a note or a write-up here on Rover.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.