Amy-Marie R.
Amy-Marie R.
Prices include all fees.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring Pet sitting as it should be!
I am a full-time pet sitter/ walker certified trainer with many repeat clients and highest ratings. I am available for your bookings currently. Maybe a walk is what your dog(s) needs (or what you need to not be doing after a long day) I don't even mind picking up the #2,lol. We can play and train a little as we visit. Purrhaps ....you need someone you can depend on to feed/water your cat, maybe brush or play with them while you are away. I can find your shy kitty under the couch and lie there singing or talking to her to keep her company. I have 2 active cats of my own. I hope to be the favorite new sitter for your pets on your next holiday or get away. Cats and friendly dogs may bypass meet and greet if you want, use a hideakey or give me the code if you like. I love taking care of kitties. I enjoy reading to them and giving them the best care while you are away and can't be waving their wand toy or scratching their ears yourself. I really love dogs too, last summer we adopted a medium mix of 14 breeds and she is showing us some new challenges so I decided to give up my pharmacy technician job and went to Catch academy and became a certified dog trainer. We then rescued a smaller dog who is working on his reactivity, healing that challenge. If it is a drop in at your home perhaps, we go for a nice long walk or play some in your yard. I follow your wishes if you don't want me to walk them we can stay in the yard. I love animals so they will get full attention and my vast knowledge. I took a behavior seminar with Dr Nicholas Dodman. I have read extensively about animal behavior and training and listen to 3 pet podcasts. I really enjoy what I do. Since I love animals,you can trust I will put them first keep them safe and happy. I took a massage course and know about toxins and first aid as well as nutrition and have relaxation cds. I have a deaf client, seizure client and a blind client, all are welcome, young, old and in-between! I have bearded dragon clients, chicken clients, parrot and bunnies. What I am looking for is someone who travels for work, and or travels for fun with long weekends and maybe a week or two. I can handle bunny chasers, squirrel barkers or food aggression, ball obsessed, toy destroyers and other minor behaviors ( everyone has a problem or 3). I can handle shy, friendly, herding cats, latching on cats or hiding cats, kitten cats yes please! I have so many great clients now but would love to add more. Please do consider drop ins or walks if you want. I hope to be your pets new favorite sitter/walker!!!!
Cat care experience
Amy-Marie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
This will depend on the needs of the pet and instructions of owner. Typically I approach the house/ condo, gather any mail or packages,take in concierge trash containers, paper, unlock house and greet animal. If they aren't around I will slowly go looking to be sure they are safe/healthy, then snap a photo of the shy ones and leave them be or sing, talk and sit near them for companionship. If pet is friendly we we either go outside so dogs can relieve themselves or I give kitty scratches and pets and play. I try to observe anything that may be wrong. Recently I stopped by a kitties place and her ears were bothering her, I checked in with mom and cleaned them up for her. We play or do the kitty chores(clean water, litter) dogs I usually feed about 5 minutes before I leave and then another trip for potty. It really varies depending on needs. I may massage an older dog, give meds to cat, I sometimes leave a clock radio playing, rotate lights, adjust shades, water plants /garden during longer trips. I double check locks on all doors(or make sure garage door doesn't go back up) when I leave.
Ratings and reviews
Amy did a great job with our two cats. She sent some good information for us before we left and had great communication with pictures while we were out of town. She also went above and beyond by watering our plants, getting our mail and packages, and even left some music playing for our cats when we forgot to leave our tv on. We are very appreciative of Amy!
As always Amy took expert care of our fur baby!
Amy was able to visit our very shy kitty when our previously scheduled sitter had to cancel unexpectedly. Amy is very kind and understanding of the needs of our special guy. We are very appreciative of Amy's approach to pet sitting and we will definitely be scheduling with her again.
Amy-Marie took great care of my boy Link!
Amy-Marie was caring, reliable, knowledgeable, and responsible. She took care of everything and went out of her way to calm my very stressed out cat. Highly recommended!!
Amy-Marie was amazing, so methodical and caring for my sweet boy! He has a routine and she didn’t have any hesitations in carrying it out, and with so much care and love!
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Schedule
I generally am up early about 5:30am ready to get in a few drop in visits /walks before breakfast. I also am a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer and sometimes have a training client in morning. I took on pet sitting/walking as my full time career about 3 years ago, though I have been doing this part time for nearly a decade. I am available at designated times or at a general consistent section of the day. If you find out your working late or are invited to a happy hour, reach out. If I have access to your pets, I will probably be able to cover, and provide the care they want! I also know how busy life gets and am available to do yard poop patrol or clean your litter box and refill it (this is a great gift service for families with expectant mothers or new babies and busy schedules ask me about booking) I have chicken and bird experience, can feed and mist reptiles but must have secured cage so no one escapes (seen this on every TV show, lol)
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAmy-Marie can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- Whatever you think I need to know, any specific needs or concerns. Meds at 8am, bad back, bunny chasing, food aggressive, hides in kitchen cabinets,not allowed on counter, climbs legs. I think you know what I mean.I appreciate when owners take a little time thinking about that and write me a note or include a message that could be helpful for your pet. We both want to get them the best care!
Prices include all fees.