Amy L.
Amy L.
Contact for Boarding
from $50 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Where Pets Feel Safe & Loved 🥰
I’m a huge animal lover with years of hands-on shelter and foster experience, and I genuinely love caring for pets of all personalities and needs. I volunteered for two years with Philly PAWS and currently a volunteer at HSHV. Over the years, I’ve fostered 15+ cats, including kittens, seniors, and cats who need special care, such as medications and eye drops. I’m also very comfortable with shy, anxious, or formerly stray cats, and I take pride in helping them feel safe, calm, and comfortable in a new environment. I care for both cats and dogs, and I’m happy to host multiple cats at once if they are all friendly with cats. For dogs, I only take one dog at a time, so they get my full attention and a calm, low-stress stay. I don’t have any pets of my own at home, which means your pet will be my TOP priority! My home/neighborhood: I live in a large apartment with tall ceilings, stairs, and vertical space, including a cat tree. The neighborhood also has a dog park. My care style: I’m very attentive, patient, and responsive. I love engaging in playtimes and can be calm and gentle for seniors or pets needing extra support. I’m comfortable following detailed care instructions. I have a flexible schedule and am quick in communication. I send daily photos and updates, so you can always know how your pet is doing. I know how much trust it takes to leave your pet with someone else, and I don’t take that lightly! Whether your pet needs extra patience or special care, I’ll make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away. I’d love to meet you and your pet—feel free to reach out anytime!
Cat care experience
Amy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Responsive, flexible, good with dogs.
Amy took great care of Leila. She was communicative and sent regular updates during our trip. When we arrived, Leila was coming back from a walk and seemed very happy and comfortable with Amy! Thank you!
Amy is so great with my pups and they love her!! She is super gentle with them and very communicative with me. Will definitely continue to use her in the future!
Amy did a fantastic job taking care of our dog while we were away for a weekend. She was very attentive, sweet, responsive, and provided daily updates. We will definitely have her watch our dog in the future!
Amy was awesome!! My pups loved her and their walk. She was super accommodating for being a last minute request. Will definitely be using her again!!
Amy was amazing with our five year old mutt, Wally. He panicked more initially than I had expected (not Amy's fault), and Amy was very patient with him and communicative with us, which got him settled in. He clearly had a great time, and was relaxed and happy by day two, with trips to the dog park and photos roaching on his back (peak happy), smiling. We would recommend Amy to anyone.
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Schedule
I'm a PhD student at Umich with a flexible schedule that allows me to work from home most days of the week. If I’m away from my house it’s usually within 3 hours to 4 hours, and my office is very close to my apartment so I can come back quickly.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I follow the feeding instructions (and any medication or special care instructions). I provide a variety of toys, snacks, and comfortable beds, ensuring your pet's happiness. Daily check-ins guarantee their well-being with pictures and I'm always ready to play, offer food, water, groom, and provide a clean litter box as needed. Your pet's comfort and happiness are my top priorities! For dog boarding, I usually walk once in the morning and once at night, but if I am home in the afternoon we go for potty breaks.
A typical day
We play games and use all sorts of different toys, figuring out which kinds they like best and what kind of play they prefer! I am quick to respond to their invitation to play!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatCrate-trained dogs onlyAmy can host up to 4 pets per night
- Let me know if your pet has any special needs or care instructions beforehand! I have had experience with medication in cats (no injections) and would want to set up the house in ways they can be comfortable in.