Addison G.
Addison G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $23 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pet is my priority
I have years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats with a wide range of ages, sizes, personalities, and care needs. Everything from individual pets to large multi-pet households. I’m experienced with puppies, senior dogs and cats, large and active breeds, shy or anxious pets, separation anxiety, medication routines, and animals that need extra patience, exercise, enrichment, or companionship. I’m confident managing homes where several pets have different feeding schedules, personalities, and routines, and I anlways adapt my care to the individual animal. Animals are also a huge part of my everyday life. At home, I have two dogs and seven rescue cats, along with two horses, a miniature donkey, and chickens. My broader animal-care background also includes experience with birds, reptiles, fish, and farm animals, along with extensive plant care. Caring for such a wide variety of animals has made being observant, organized, and attentive to the little details second nature to me. My background also includes an advanced college-level Animal Science course and a Veterinary Medicine course, both completed with an A+ average. I’m comfortable administering oral medications and subcutaneous injections when provided with clear instructions. I also worked for two years as the head equine manager at a therapy barn and have trained horses for five years. That experience taught me to stay calm and confident, read body language carefully, recognize subtle signs of stress or discomfort, and adjust my handling to the animal in front of me. When you leave your pets with me I want you to be able to enjoy your time away without worrying about what is happening at home. I follow feeding, medication, exercise, and household instructions closely, send regular photos and updates, and make an effort to keep your pets’ routine as normal as possible. I also take caring for your home seriously and keep pet areas and the home clean and organized. Detailed instructions and multi-step routines don’t overwhelm me. Having the information I need to care for your pets exactly the way you want is my priority. Animals have always been a major part of my life, and caring for them is something I genuinely love. One of my favorite parts of pet sitting is getting to know each animal’s individual personality and earning their trust. Some pets want lots of playtime and activity, while others are happiest with quiet companionship or need a little extra patience before they feel comfortable with someone new. My goal is for every pet in my care to feel safe, understood, happy, and very well loved until their family comes home.
Cat care experience
Addison also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, consistency, and communication are my top priorities. Every pet has different needs, and I take the time to learn their routine, personality, exercise requirements, medications, and any special instructions before care begins. I have experience with puppies, senior pets, multi-pet households, separation anxiety, oral medications, and subcutaneous injections. During house sitting, I stay offer to stay overnight and spend as much time as possible with your pets, only leaving when necessary for classes, work, errands, or other commitments. I am happy to bring in mail and packages, water plants, take out trash, and help maintain your home while you’re away. I provide regular photo updates and communication so you always know how your pets are doing. I treat every home with respect and strive to leave it exactly as I found it. Whether your pet is energetic, anxious, senior, medically involved, or simply has a detailed routine, I am committed to providing patient, attentive, and reliable care.
Ratings and reviews
Addison was amazing! She took such great care of our dogs and our home while we were away. Our dogs have some specific routines and needs, and she made sure to follow everything exactly as we asked. I was initially a little hesitant about having someone we didn’t know stay with and care for our dogs, but Addison immediately put us at ease. She took the time to learn their routine and everything they needed before we left, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were on vacation. We knew our dogs were in great hands! We came home to happy, well-cared-for dogs and our home just as we left it. We’re so thankful we found Addison and will definitely be using her again!
Probably the best dog sitter we ever hired. She was absolutely fantastic
Addison did a phenomenal job taken care of our two giant bassets. Our communications to us were awesome providing frequent updates and pictures. Our dogs require quite a bit of extra care and she rose to the occasion and then a great job of making sure they were well cared for. I highly recommend her and will be using her for many more upcoming trips!
Amazing! Always takes special care of my boys and great at giving cats medicine!
Addison is prompt, professional and loves animals. She goes above and beyond her duties. Very pleased with her services.
Amazing! Took excellent care of my boys!
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Schedule
Animal care is already a major part of my daily routine, and I currently have a very flexible schedule. I am available for early mornings, afternoons, evenings, overnight stays, weekends, holidays, and many last-minute requests. I am a part time student and attend classes from 9am-11am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 10am-1pm Tuesday and Thursday.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAddison can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before our first visit, I like to learn as much as possible about your pet’s routine, personality, and preferences. Please let me know about any medications, dietary restrictions, allergies, fears, triggers, behavioral concerns, separation anxiety, escape tendencies, or special care instructions. I also appreciate knowing your pet’s favorite activities, walking habits, commands they know, interactions with other animals, and anything that helps them feel comfortable and secure. The more information you provide, the better I can tailor my care to your pet’s individual needs and ensure a safe, positive experience. I have experience with everything from bottle-fed kittens and senior pets to horses, farm animals, reptiles, fish, and exotic pets, so detailed care instructions are always welcome.