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Abel, Alex, & Emily S.

Flagstaff, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
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I like big mutts and I cannot lie.

Pet care experience

Having to arrange accommodations or leave behind your fur babies during your travels can be frustrating. Rest assured you can leave them in good hands here. Growing up on a farm in California, I've cared for and been around animals of all types my whole life, especially dogs! We had a very Dr Dolittle thing going on with dogs, cats, cows, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, pigeons, parrots, and a single mal-tempered yet lovable horse I called Snot (there's a story there). Having loyal canine companions was a necessity to keep much of that madness in order, and safe! It was by no means smooth sailing either, the coyotes put our veterinary skills to the test. I've rehabed and raised amputees, trauma victims, blind and deaf dogs, nursed dogs through valley fever and other illness, and befriended aggressive momma rottweilers. I've plenty of experience training and caring for puppies thru adulthood 🐶, especially working and herding dogs. I'm also an avid aquarist🐠 and herpetoculturist🦎 and would gladly look after your glass kept companions. I've full confidence I can meet the demands of most any pooch, and more importantly give them the care and love they need to feel better while you're away. If you live in or are visiting Northern Arizona and need some animal assistance, give me a call 😉

Reviews

Marie B.
Dog Boarding • Apr 16, 2021
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This may be a bit of a long review, but we are so pleased with our experience with Abel, Alex, and Emily. So we normally take our dogs to Las Vegas when we visit Grand Canyon to stay with my dad and his roommate, but this time we searched for a sitter in Flagstaff because we could feel that our beagle would be too much for them, as her bladder cancer had gotten worse and she had bad bladder control issues, she wore a diaper and pee pads everywhere were necessary part of caring for her with her condition. We contacted 5 to 6 sitters here on Rover and after hearing of the care she needed every single one of them said no or just didn't respond, except for Abel and his household, they were welcoming and caring, totally understanding and willing to take her in as their own, and their profile shows the love and care they truly feel for animals. Sadly she passed away March 15th, 2021, and our trip was April 7th for drop off, and they were so sympathetic and helped us modify our reservation to reflect only Bernie, my service dog cavalier king Charles spaniel. I am a nervous dog mom, like Bernie is our whole world, we just adore our baby so much, but he couldn't go on a 7 day river raft trip. When we dropped him off we felt so comfortable, they have 2 other dogs and a cat to play with (he was afraid of the cat, silly pup, ?). He had a nice secure backyard to play in, and they immediately sent us pictures and communicated until we hiked down Friday morning where we had no cell signal at all for the next 6 days. When we got done with our trip and signal again, we received pictures of Bernie avoiding their cat and them walking him through a creek, he slept on their couches which he loves. They took great care of our precious baby and we wouldn't hesitate to leave him again with Abel, Alex, and Emily, their family and animals are a very wonderful crew, thank you so much for taking care of Bernie so well!

Skylen P.
Dog Boarding • Mar 08, 2021
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Abel, alex, & Emily did an amazing job! I received daily updates and photos! & The dogs look like they had a great time!!

Autumn B.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 21, 2020
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My dog loved them!

Angelica M.
Doggy Day Care • May 22, 2020
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As a first time Rover user, I was super skeptical about leaving my 4mo. old puppy anywhere, but I AM SO GLAD I found Abel, Alex, and Emily. My pup is typically very cautious with strangers, but as soon as we pulled up he wagged his tail and walked straight over to greet them. He actually willingly left us (never thought that would happen.) They were quick to respond and sent pictures throughout the day, really putting me at ease. My pup had an awesome time and even went on a hike. Through the pictures I know my little guy had the most amazing time, he even tried to go back to their house as we were trying to leave. I would Rover my dog here ANY TIME and 100% recommend them, it’s worth the drive from Sedona just knowing he was in awesome care ❤️?? Can’t thank them enough for treating our baby like their own, he’s all tuckered out from his great day and full of genuine love✨ See you guys soon!

About Abel, Alex, & Emily S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my girlfriend Emily and my housemate Alex, both of which have years of k9 experience, so there is always someone around to help out with exercise, hugs, and treats. When dogs stay here our goal is to make them feel as much a part of this pack as possible. We have a large fenced yard on a half acre lot for ample running, a single level cozy house, numerous fetching apparatus and toys, and three current furry dwellers. Odysseus (Odie for short), Tonks, and Oliver the cat. Odie is a 10 year old chihuahua whippet mix whose sole reason for existence is treats and bunnies. He gets along great with everyone and dogs of all sizes but prefers lounging over play. Tonks is a 2 year old husky mix sweetie that loves to run and run and run. Friendly all around but shy around larger groups such as the dog park. Oliver is a 13 year old fart that sleeps most of the day and comes out to meow the rest of it. Super mellow cat, doesn't mind other dogs and keeps to himself when they're around but certainly no pushover. Our yard is down a set of stairs so any pooches with mobility issue will receive all the help they need getting in and out. We find the ones that don't on occasion prefer to fly into the yard. We have plenty of space to crate if needed. We can provide food and bedding if needed, but prefer their own food and bedding as it helps them transition. When we aren't out and about on adventures, Odie will gladly share his couch!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Abel, Alex, & Emily S. would like to know about your pet

Do you have rottweilers ❤️ boxers? Because they yank my heart strings real hard. Do you have a breed with a bad wrap like pits, or pinschers and need someone to look through their ruff demeanor? This house can. Certainly any medical issues and dietary needs. Your style of discipline and rewards. Favorite treats? Fears or anxieties like thunder? Behavior quirks or super secret unexpected athletic ability? Are they gonna try to eat the cat? Good luck... Do they prefer butt scratches, belly rubs, ear massage etc?

A typical day

As outdoor lovers with numerous forest service trails nearby we'll definitely get our steps in daily. Senior dogs will feel just as adventurous doing laps around the neighborhood. A trip to our local favorite Thorpe bark park is always a must. Most likely you'll find us out playing a round at one of the nearby disc golf courses in between it all. My favorite though for the aquadog, we love spending time at nearby Lake Mary and would love to watch your pooch as they chase catfish. If they're comfortable swimming we'll probably cruise on the paddle board or canoe. Be sure to keep your phone handy for photos and pupdates!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Abel, Alex, & Emily can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

Abel, Alex, & Emily can watch in your home

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

Availability

I live in Flagstaff and work part-time in adventure tourism throughout the four corners region. It allows me to create my own schedule, be very flexible, and have loads of free time to spend with pooches. As a result my schedule is sporadic, and occasionally I work overnight days on end. I try to keep my calendar updated to reflect my work schedule. Partnered with my housemates Emily and Alex who both work in EMS, we coordinate to be accommodating as possible. We offer all Rover services if we're available.

About Abel, Alex, & Emily S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I live with my girlfriend Emily and my housemate Alex, both of which have years of k9 experience, so there is always someone around to help out with exercise, hugs, and treats. When dogs stay here our goal is to make them feel as much a part of this pack as possible. We have a large fenced yard on a half acre lot for ample running, a single level cozy house, numerous fetching apparatus and toys, and three current furry dwellers. Odysseus (Odie for short), Tonks, and Oliver the cat. Odie is a 10 year old chihuahua whippet mix whose sole reason for existence is treats and bunnies. He gets along great with everyone and dogs of all sizes but prefers lounging over play. Tonks is a 2 year old husky mix sweetie that loves to run and run and run. Friendly all around but shy around larger groups such as the dog park. Oliver is a 13 year old fart that sleeps most of the day and comes out to meow the rest of it. Super mellow cat, doesn't mind other dogs and keeps to himself when they're around but certainly no pushover. Our yard is down a set of stairs so any pooches with mobility issue will receive all the help they need getting in and out. We find the ones that don't on occasion prefer to fly into the yard. We have plenty of space to crate if needed. We can provide food and bedding if needed, but prefer their own food and bedding as it helps them transition. When we aren't out and about on adventures, Odie will gladly share his couch!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Abel, Alex, & Emily S. would like to know about your pet

Do you have rottweilers ❤️ boxers? Because they yank my heart strings real hard. Do you have a breed with a bad wrap like pits, or pinschers and need someone to look through their ruff demeanor? This house can. Certainly any medical issues and dietary needs. Your style of discipline and rewards. Favorite treats? Fears or anxieties like thunder? Behavior quirks or super secret unexpected athletic ability? Are they gonna try to eat the cat? Good luck... Do they prefer butt scratches, belly rubs, ear massage etc?

A typical day

As outdoor lovers with numerous forest service trails nearby we'll definitely get our steps in daily. Senior dogs will feel just as adventurous doing laps around the neighborhood. A trip to our local favorite Thorpe bark park is always a must. Most likely you'll find us out playing a round at one of the nearby disc golf courses in between it all. My favorite though for the aquadog, we love spending time at nearby Lake Mary and would love to watch your pooch as they chase catfish. If they're comfortable swimming we'll probably cruise on the paddle board or canoe. Be sure to keep your phone handy for photos and pupdates!

Location

Flagstaff, AZ

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Abel, Alex, & Emily S.

Flagstaff, AZ

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews