Amy B.
Blacksburg, VA
Work from home & naps happen...
Pet care experience
My dog makes my day better, every day. I have been a care giver to up to 12 pets at one time (6 dogs-2 Airedales, 1 Dane, 1 Dachshund and 2 mixes! & 6 cats--I think cats are pretty great) because I believe all animals should have a safe home. From serving as a volunteer at a no-kill shelter, to caring for the pets of friends and family, to acting as a foster "pet parent," I am committed to the care, love, spoiling and active attention of all pets. I work from home most days and have a flexible schedule. If I am not dog sitting or working, you can usually bet I'm hiking, biking, or some other -ing. As an active person, I am well able to care for all dog sizes and activity levels. Volunteering for a no-kill shelter, I have experience and patience with various breeds and personalities. I'm a fan of all of them--dogs are just the best. Senior dogs hold a special place in my life and heart. I feel fortunate to have had the companionship of my older gentleman, Al. He passed in March 2022, at the age of 18 1/2.
Reviews
Amy watched our dog for the weekend for the second time, and we were extremely pleased! She’s consistently reliable and flexible, and makes sure to keep us updated on how our dog was doing. It rained on and off all weekend, but she made a point of going on walks when it was dry. Our dog seems so happy when we pick him up, and we’re so thankful to be able to leave him with Amy when we’re gone!
We loved leaving our pup with Amy for a long weekend! She was flexible with our drop-off/pick-up, which was so helpful and made our trip stress-free! Amy also sent updates with pictures throughout the day to let us know how he was doing. We know our pup had a great weekend full of snuggles, plays, and walks, and we would definitely love to have Amy watch him again!
I cannot think of a better person to care for your dog than Amy. She is deeply passionate and knowledgable about their well-being. She's also super kind and thoroughly responsible. Do both you and your dog a favor and reach out to her! You'll be so glad you did!
We live on a small farm in SW Virginia. It's hard to travel when you have a lot of animals to care for. Amy took better care of our pets than we do! Chickens, dogs, cats and bunnies - a mil and a donkey....you name it. Completely responsible, loving and smart, I would trust Amy to care for any pet I had. Just be prepared for you pets to miss her when she's gone!
About Amy B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pet care for my clients is specialized and unique to the pet. I’ll all about making sure pets and pet parents are happy, relaxed and comfortable.
Home
Information Amy B. would like to know about your pet
Has your dog ever been walked by someone other than you? Has your dog ever stayed overnight in in your place without you? What is your dog's favorite snack? Favorite toy? Where does your pet like to nap? Does your pet have key words or signals?
A typical day
We can walk all around your neighborhood, or travel to a trail. Dog parks are fine with me too, if that is what is normal. Clients may need playtime or extended nap time, I’m in for whatever.
Services
Amy can host
Amy can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule is flexible for drop-in service and walks. As far as house sitting, I can work from home most of the day so pets are rarely alone.
About Amy B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Pet care for my clients is specialized and unique to the pet. I’ll all about making sure pets and pet parents are happy, relaxed and comfortable.
Home
Information Amy B. would like to know about your pet
Has your dog ever been walked by someone other than you? Has your dog ever stayed overnight in in your place without you? What is your dog's favorite snack? Favorite toy? Where does your pet like to nap? Does your pet have key words or signals?
A typical day
We can walk all around your neighborhood, or travel to a trail. Dog parks are fine with me too, if that is what is normal. Clients may need playtime or extended nap time, I’m in for whatever.
Location
Blacksburg, VA
Pets
Amy B.
Blacksburg, VA