Amy T.
Aldie, VA
Services
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Amy can care for
Availability
Pet care is my happy place! I begin early and end late. I am available to come to your home to discuss any schedule changes you may need. We are a team and I want my pet parents as happy as their pets. Please note that the welfare of the pets I care for during my petsits are the most important to me - the pet before you, or even your pet, may require additional time usually up to 15 minutes. I do not charge for this time - it's not the pup or kitty's fault! but they deserve to be clean and healthy before I leave. If more time than 15 minutes is required, I will go back after my next petsit to care for them. As always, I communicate and can be reached!
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About Amy T.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Something important to know about me is that I am extremely protective and meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were caring for your human child. **Please see Specialty Services in the "Important to know about their pets ahead of time" section
Information Amy T. would like to know about your pet
It’s important that fur-babies, like children, be kept on the routine that they’re used to. It fosters the feeling of safety and wellbeing. We can discuss very detailed information to ensure that special care, medication, etc is followed exactly. I am also happy to share any knowledge I have if you seek advice or assistance with difficulties or challenges you may be having. We can certainly work on things, that we discuss, while you’re away. As a preventative measure, I require the information on your primary care vet and preferred emergency clinic. ***My ADVANCED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: - Senior, special-needs, disabled pets - Knowledgeable and experienced with chronic conditions - Hospice care and support - Pre-surgical, post-surgical care and monitoring - Administration of oral medication, topical treatments, injections, cleaning and bandaging - Evaluations for guidance, training, ongoing support i.e., destructive behavior, new pet introductions or social interactions.
A typical day
My goal is to care for yours as I would mine and make their time with me a happy one! A typical day varies just as each pet is different. Many factors depend on your pet’s and their routine and needs. I believe that there are many opportunities to enhance their time with me and I’m open to suggestions as well. For extended visits I have a pup pool, frozen treats, and a lot of experience in pawsitive training with games and rewards! I can also help with bringing in packages, mail, trash cans, etc. if you would like. For daily walks I bring a water bowl and a cooler full of bottled water for each walk!
Location
Aldie, VA
Pets
Amy T. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Former Vet Tech, Compassionate Care
Pet care experience
Everyone who knows me will tell you that I have an incredible love and passion for my family life centered around children and fur-babies. I have been been caring for and rescuing animals for over 30 years. During that time I’ve worked with many rescues and local organizations to provide loving care to foster, rehabilitate, and adopt out hundreds of many cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, etc. I have worked with feral cats in clinics to fix, vet and release. I helped out with the Mason Cat Coalition at George Mason University. I have had a few hundred cats/kittens puppies/dogs and everything in between over the years. I vetted, cared for or nursed back to health many. Most found forever homes, however for many animals, a few adopted me and my home! I am notorious keeping the unadoptable ones! I genuinely care and love above all else. Something important to know about me is that I am extremely meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were watching your human child. I have experience in providing care for large all the way down to very small animals, seniors, babies and everything in between including some reptiles, hermit crabs, rabbits, small rodents, etc. I’m very patient and calm, which works well with seniors, or animals with special needs including the, administration of medication, or injections. During my visits I also offer free basic training and/or behavioral advice for dogs and cats. I am normally that go-to animal person that other pet care providers go to for questions.
Cat care experience
Amy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
I cannot have enough good things to say about Amy. She went above and beyond all of my expectations, I was able to rest easy knowing my cats were being cared for as if they were her own. I will literally be planning any future trips around her availability, because she simply is the best. All around caring and compassionate human, worth every penny.
Amy is amazing. In all of my years of dog parenting, Amy is the first dog sitter we have met who cares for our dogs as though they were her own. She took so much time and energy to walk them, play with them, make sure they were happy, hydrated, and engaged in our absence. Amy is amazing!! We were completely at ease with her in charge! Plus, the dogs love her!
Excellent care!
Amy is the best! She has been coming to take Sadie for walks for about 2 months. Sadie does so much better on her walks now and has learned new tricks! Amy is always sending pictures and keeping me updated about their visit. I can’t recommend her enough!
About Amy T.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
Something important to know about me is that I am extremely protective and meticulous in my care of animals. I have never had an animal get into places, food or medications they were not supposed to, run out the door, get lost, forget to lock the door, etc. This simply does not happen because I treat them as if they were own family members. I am as vigilant as if I were caring for your human child. **Please see Specialty Services in the "Important to know about their pets ahead of time" section
Information Amy T. would like to know about your pet
It’s important that fur-babies, like children, be kept on the routine that they’re used to. It fosters the feeling of safety and wellbeing. We can discuss very detailed information to ensure that special care, medication, etc is followed exactly. I am also happy to share any knowledge I have if you seek advice or assistance with difficulties or challenges you may be having. We can certainly work on things, that we discuss, while you’re away. As a preventative measure, I require the information on your primary care vet and preferred emergency clinic. ***My ADVANCED EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: - Senior, special-needs, disabled pets - Knowledgeable and experienced with chronic conditions - Hospice care and support - Pre-surgical, post-surgical care and monitoring - Administration of oral medication, topical treatments, injections, cleaning and bandaging - Evaluations for guidance, training, ongoing support i.e., destructive behavior, new pet introductions or social interactions.
A typical day
My goal is to care for yours as I would mine and make their time with me a happy one! A typical day varies just as each pet is different. Many factors depend on your pet’s and their routine and needs. I believe that there are many opportunities to enhance their time with me and I’m open to suggestions as well. For extended visits I have a pup pool, frozen treats, and a lot of experience in pawsitive training with games and rewards! I can also help with bringing in packages, mail, trash cans, etc. if you would like. For daily walks I bring a water bowl and a cooler full of bottled water for each walk!
Amy T.
Aldie, VA