Althea M.
Althea M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
pet person❣cuddle bug✨walker fan🏞️
Hello, I'm Althea! I grew up with a family dog who unfortunately passed away in 2020, but I've been blessed to be a dog and cat aunt to my friends' furry children. I love being around animals and learning to speak their language - when I'm at somebody's home, you'll likely find me immediately trying to bond with their pet. Unfortunately, I don't have the resources right now to have my own animal friend, so I'd love to take care of your pet as if they were my own.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
When I'm in my clients home, I take the time to understand their pet and their quirks, and do my best to stick to the schedule that they are used to for eating and walking. I stay attentive to their body language and how comfortable they are, and when they show they are comfortable with me, I give them all the affection and love they deserve. I'm also very respectful of my client's house and their belongings, treating your space as if it were my own and making sure to thoroughly clean up after myself and your animals.
Ratings and reviews
No one better with your pets and your home!
Althea was absolutely wonderful! Leaving our senior dog, Macy, is never easy, especially since she has been dealing with some health challenges lately. I am an extremely protective dog mom, and Althea was so patient, understanding, and reassuring throughout our entire trip. She truly earned my trust, and that means everything to me! She sent us lots of pictures and regular updates, kept a close eye on Macy’s eating and overall well-being, and made sure she received the extra attention and care she needed. She even prepared special little quail egg toppers to encourage Macy to eat! She was attentive to Macy’s paw and made sure to use her protective cone when necessary. Most importantly, she spent quality time with Macy and treated her with genuine love and kindness. Althea also went above and beyond caring for our home. We returned to a beautifully clean house, and she had thoughtfully washed the guestroom sheets, brought in our mail daily, kept our fountain filled, and even refilled our bird feeder. Those little extras were so appreciated! What impressed me most was her communication, attention to detail, and willingness to accommodate all my concerns as a nervous senior-dog mom. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing Macy was in such caring hands. We are so grateful for everything Althea did for Macy and our home. I would absolutely trust her with our sweet girl again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving, attentive, and dependable sitter! ❤️
The communication was great and we were very happy with her attention to details. She made sure to express a health concern with the dog. We would recommend her and look forward to having at the house again.
Althea was amazing! She gave plenty of updates on our pets and took great care of them. Prior to the sit, she did a couple of drop ins to get more familiar with the pets. We had a flight issue and whilst I was communicating providing updates each time it was delayed, before we got confirmation the flight was cancelled, she had already offered to stay if needed. She was already one step ahead of us and asked about the pets food which in the panic of the situation, had skipped my mind. Traveling can be extremely stressful but Althea was absolutely fantastic and we left our pets in great hands. Prior to leaving, she sent a nice wrap up which included information about the pets that day but also she took any towels/blankets and put them in the laundry room, took care of her dishes, and other house things we didn't ask for, showing how considerate and kind she is. We will recommend her and use her in the future!
Althea M. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Althea is amazing! She took perfect care of our two larger dogs, followed every instruction, kept us updated and gave them extra love and attention. Already rebooked for a future visit.
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Schedule
I’m currently a remote worker, so I have tons of flexibility for quality time with your furry loved ones. I also love to lead an active lifestyle, so walking your dogs fits right into my daily schedule that I already make time for. I have experience dog and cat sitting for my friends who own a variety of animals - young, large, elderly, sassy, sweet, and everything in between.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldAlthea can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please let me know if your pet has any special needs, medical concerns, or any odd quirks I need to know about. For example, I was told in my debriefing with a client that her cat has a tendency to try and be an escape artist. This was helpful in making extra sure her cat was safe and inside the whole time, especially as I was transitioning between the garage.
- House Sittingin your home$60per night
Not accepting new customers.