Amy Rae & Eli D.
Las Cruces, NM
Paws and Play
Pet care experience
About Amy: I have grown up with pets my whole life; a mixture of dogs, cats, lizards, and pocket pets! I currently have 4 cats co-parented with Eli and we both are frequent animal fosters in hopes they can be comfortable in a home before they find their forever family. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, with a minor in Human-Animal Interactions. My full-time job is at the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley as an Adoption and Rescue Coordinator. I have been working at the shelter for 6 years now. At work, I have professional experience handling dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and personalities! I also have experience giving oral and injected medication so if your pet has frequent meds, don't worry, I can take care of it! About Eli: I am currently a student at NMSU studying Computer Science. I have been raised around pets for my entire life and have really found a passion for sitting after meeting Amy and learning more from them. I might not be as medically certified as my partner but I do put the utmost care into our work and try to be the best sidekick I can be to ensure the quality of our visits. We love your dogs for the amount of time we have them as if they are our own and we place a lot of importance in that fact. Hope to hear from you all!
Reviews
Were prompt and sent pics and kept me informed of Gracie's care. I will call them to take care of Gracie next time I have to travel.
Amy Rae is very kind and patient with a nervous “cat mom” (me). She took very good care of my senior kitty who needs a little extra to feel safe. I will continue to book any her any time we need a sitter.
So happy to have had Amy Rae and Eli care for my senior dog, Sunny this past week. They were great about sharing updates and pictures of Sunny. They took her on walks and took exceptional care of her. Additionally, they kept my home in perfect condition, and just as I had left it. I will definitely be reaching out to them for future house and dog sitting needs. They are a great team!
Excellent care of our dog, Hope. I would highly recommend them!
About Amy Rae & Eli D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We let the pet take the lead when it comes to their comfort level. We know that not every dog or cat is immediately as friendly and playful with strangers as they are with their owners, so we like to be respectful of their autonomy and never push them out of their comfort zone.
Information Amy Rae & Eli D. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know about any behavioral quirks or special habits that the owner may know of, as it would help us to acquaint ourselves better with the pet(s) We would like to also know about any allergies or special dietary needs, as well, especially for cases like drop-ins or house sittings.
A typical day
Walks along the trails they are most comfortable with are perfectly fine with us! No reason to get them nervous or stressed by taking them to some place they haven't been to before. We typically avoid dog parks unless it's requested by our clients as it can provide stress, anxiety, and possible danger for dogs that aren't familiar with the experience and aren't already known to enjoy them. For playtime, we like to take them outside and use their toys for fetch or tug-of-war! We can spend as long as the pup needs for playtime and walking to make sure they get all of their physical and mental enrichment for the day.
Services
Amy Rae & Eli can watch in your home
Availability
Amy: I work full-time from 9am to 6pm, but I typically have Fridays and Saturdays off. I have an hour lunch break that I use to check in on your pets and let them out if needed. I very occasionally drive the out-of-state animal transports at the ASCMV, and during those times I'm out of town, Eli is able to take my place!
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About Amy Rae & Eli D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We let the pet take the lead when it comes to their comfort level. We know that not every dog or cat is immediately as friendly and playful with strangers as they are with their owners, so we like to be respectful of their autonomy and never push them out of their comfort zone.
Information Amy Rae & Eli D. would like to know about your pet
We would like to know about any behavioral quirks or special habits that the owner may know of, as it would help us to acquaint ourselves better with the pet(s) We would like to also know about any allergies or special dietary needs, as well, especially for cases like drop-ins or house sittings.
A typical day
Walks along the trails they are most comfortable with are perfectly fine with us! No reason to get them nervous or stressed by taking them to some place they haven't been to before. We typically avoid dog parks unless it's requested by our clients as it can provide stress, anxiety, and possible danger for dogs that aren't familiar with the experience and aren't already known to enjoy them. For playtime, we like to take them outside and use their toys for fetch or tug-of-war! We can spend as long as the pup needs for playtime and walking to make sure they get all of their physical and mental enrichment for the day.
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Pets
Amy Rae & Eli D.
Las Cruces, NM