Amber A.
Amber A.
Contact for Boarding
US$56 total per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
PT zookeeper, FT animal lover
**Professional Animal Care Experience You Can Trust** As a zookeeper at the world-famous San Diego Zoo, I've dedicated my career to understanding and caring for animals of all sizes and temperaments. My professional experience includes working with everything from delicate songbirds to massive rhinos, giving me unique insights into animal behavior, health, and wellness that I bring to every pet care situation. **Lifelong Animal Lover** Animals have been my passion since childhood. Throughout my life, I've been the proud caretaker of a diverse family of pets including dogs, cats, birds, lizards, and horses. This hands-on experience with domestic animals, combined with my professional work with exotic species like monkeys, giraffes, and rhinos has taught me to read animal body language, recognize stress signals, and adapt my approach to each pet's individual personality and needs. **Your Pet's Home Away From Home** My setup is perfect for your furry family members. I have a securely fenced yard where dogs can safely play and exercise, along with two friendly, well-socialized dogs who love making new friends (with proper introductions, of course). Your pet will have lots of company- my husband works from home full-time, and I work part-time, ensuring there's almost always someone here to provide attention, care, and companionship. **Why Choose Me?** - Professional animal care background with exotic and domestic species - Experienced in reading animal behavior and providing individualized care - Safe, secure environment with proper facilities - Nearly constant supervision and companionship - Genuine love and respect for all animals I understand that leaving your beloved pet with someone new can be nerve-wracking. My goal is to provide the same level of professional, compassionate care I've given to animals throughout my career, ensuring your pet feels safe, loved, and happy while you're away.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Amber took excellent care of our senior cat. Rusty needs daily injections and Amber was able to give him this medication without any stress to him. I would recommend Amber without hesitation and will rebook in future.
Amber and her family were great. Twyla seemed to enjoy her stay. Would recommend!
Amber was very nice. Unfortunately it was not a good fit for our dog, but she was very helpful and understanding when we arranged to pick him up early.
Amber was absolutely awesome. My 2 Dobermans felt so comfortable with her, she gave me updates every time she was there feeding/walking them, also sent updated pictures of them. We are so grateful and happy to finally found someone to care for our pups while we are away. 10 ⭐️
Cookie enjoyed the stay with Amber and her family. Amber provided daily feedback and pics. I would leave Cookie again. Thanks.
She is always on time and keeps to the schedule. She is extremely reliable and my dog Lupita, just loves her to bits.
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Schedule
I work part time as a zookeeper at San Diego Zoo, I have all day Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays available as well as afternoons/evenings the rest of the week after 3pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have two friendly small dogs and live in a moderate sized house with a large fenced backyard. I can come to your house as well for check ins and walks.
Pets
A typical day
The dogs will usually start the day with their breakfast in their individual kennels or rooms to ensure safety during feedings. Then we will go on a morning walk while it is cooler. Throughout the rest of the day they will have access to the backyard for play and potty time. Sometimes they can get an evening walk as well. In the evening they can hang out with my family and dogs and get cuddles and attention. All the dogs sleep inside at night and depending on your request they can sleep in a kennel or have free roam of the house.