Amanda J.
Lake Murray, CA
Fur Baby Fanatic
Pet care experience
Animal care has been my passion since I was only 2 years old. I have always been drawn to all animals and learning their behavior to help them have the best life. Zoology and vet medicine was my desired career path for my entire childhood and beyond happy I am back on track to that goal. My husband and I currently have 2 cats (both 4 years old) that we saved together as kittens. They have been madly in love with each other from day 1 and they have developed into extremely loving cats who ask for pets and play from both of us every day and snuggles from us at bed-time. We love every minute of it! In the absence of human babies, they make our lives complete and fill our house with love. I have personally cared for a vast array of pets in my life - 14 dogs, 8 cats, 3 bunnies, 2 guinea pigs, 2 gerbils, 2 hamsters, 1 mouse, 2 salamander lizards, 1 peach faced love bird, 1 cockatiel, 2 turtles, 3 chickens, and 2 rats. I have also been the go-to pet sitter for 8+ years for 8 dogs, 7 cats, 2 chickens, and taken care of a myriad of family and friend small critters over the years. I call my husband the animal whisperer. He has a sense of compassion while also exuding command and focus from animals in every interaction. Animals love it! It is incredible to watch him at work with animals and I have learned so much from him over the 10 years we have been together. Another fun note, I make unique quality custom animal furniture, fixtures and beds for pets of all shapes and sizes. I am looking to expand my portfolio with new and interesting challenges in my designs that fit items that make your pets comfortable in our unique and sometimes very small SD spaces. If you would like to see some of my work or interested in a unique piece for your home, let me know. I would love to give you a discount if you hire me for your pet care service needs!
Reviews
Amanda is a natural with our pets! We have two cats who can be somewhat timid, but they will come right out when she comes over! It’s like they know that they can trust her. She has a calm presence and clearly loves animals, and has a lot of experience in taking care of them. She has been there for us when we needed her the most and can’t recommend her highly enough! She is organized, reliable, and is as committed to keeping our fur-babies as safe and happy as we are!
Amanda was awesome! Took my pup for nice walks & very detailed updates! Would definitely recommend Amanda!!!
Amanda was amazing with my dog Reilly! He’s sometimes not the best dog on a leash with new people at a new place and Amanda did amazing with him. She was also very flexible with timing and genuinely respectful of our needs. Will definitely book her again ❤️❤️❤️
I have had pets all of my life, and love my sweet Luna girl. Luna means everything to me, and there is no one who gives her the care I need like Amanda. With her past experience in veterinary services, and the love she provides her own kitties, she is the best choice for pet care.
About Amanda J.
Communication
Skills
Information Amanda J. would like to know about your pet
Ideally, I would like for the dog to know proper walking etiquette but I have some experience using friendly techniques to help them learn. The frequency in which they need to potty; are they crate trained; duration of time you have them accustomed to being in the crate; times and amount of food you feed them; do you allow them on the furniture (sofa, bed, etc.); any tricks he/she has mastered or is working on. More importantly, what are their secret and most favorite spots for petting?!
A typical day
I always like to find the closest parks or beaches (dog or otherwise) to go run, socialize and play fetch. Nothing makes me happier than to see dogs out free, running and playing either with humans or other animals/dogs. If no parks nearby, I will walk them through any/all neighborhoods or even go for a bike ride with them running alongside me.
Services
Amanda can watch in your home
About Amanda J.
Communication
Skills
Information Amanda J. would like to know about your pet
Ideally, I would like for the dog to know proper walking etiquette but I have some experience using friendly techniques to help them learn. The frequency in which they need to potty; are they crate trained; duration of time you have them accustomed to being in the crate; times and amount of food you feed them; do you allow them on the furniture (sofa, bed, etc.); any tricks he/she has mastered or is working on. More importantly, what are their secret and most favorite spots for petting?!
A typical day
I always like to find the closest parks or beaches (dog or otherwise) to go run, socialize and play fetch. Nothing makes me happier than to see dogs out free, running and playing either with humans or other animals/dogs. If no parks nearby, I will walk them through any/all neighborhoods or even go for a bike ride with them running alongside me.
Location
San Diego, CA
Pets
Amanda J.
Lake Murray, CA