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Andrea C.

Cary, IL

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Certified Pet Care Taker

Pet care experience

I currently work as a personal assistant helping my clients with shopping and tasks around the house but mostly I help take care of their pets. I also take in my friends or families pets while they are away on vacation. We have 3 dachshunds( Freckles 16years spayed female, Munky 5 years spayed female, Kiba 2 year intact male) I share a house with my cousin Jenna who works as a dog groomer and we have our schedules set so that someone would always be at home with the dogs. We like to introduce new dogs at a slow pace so we maintain a relaxed and fun environment. When your pets are with us I stay in contact and will send updates as much as the owners want. Depending on the weather the dogs and I spend most of the day outside and will have lots of potty breaks. It is rare that there won't be someone home to watch the pups in the event that I do need to leave pups alone it would be no longer than a 4 hour limit as a general rule I use for my dogs. When we have a guest pup over and we do need to step out for less than 4 hours we separate the dogs and puppy proof the room or crate the guest dog in a separated room (if he/she comes with a crate) we just try to do everything the safest way possible for the dog(each pups needs are different so we use what we learn from the pup parents and what we observe while he/she is here). Jenna and I have our schedules worked out so someone is home while the other is at work. Jenna a dog groomer in training and we both have senior and special needs care experience. Also, I am a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College. The certificates I have are: Animal CPR and First Aid, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking, Training shelter dogs, Pet Massage, Feline Management, and Pet Nutrition and Diet. I volunteer at my local Helping Paws as a dog walker on Sunday night and get to interact with a variety of dogs with different personalities. We like to know what rules the owner would like their pups to follow so not to ruin any training progress at home. We allow access to couches and beds but also have a variety of dog beds of all sizes including orthopedic beds for the elderly. We also have pop up dog dens for those who like a little extra privacy or also used during snack and feeding times. If your pup stays the night I offer a complimentary bath. If you would like to purchase any add on services including: Nail trim,brush/ deshed, Groom,Massage, and more. Prices are discussed at the meet and greet. We also offer pick up and drop off service. Just let us know what your pup needs to be happy and comfortable and we will do our best to make our home, Their home away from home! We care for 4 Geckos and offer to board small pets excluding birds, fish and spiders in a secure bedroom away from dogs.

Reviews

Kimberly R.
May 02, 2021

Hi, my name is Kim. I recently left my dog in the care of Andrea for 9 days. I have never left my dog before and was very anxious, to say the least. I cannot say enough about the wonderful loving care that my dog, Charlie received. The regular updates that I was sent from Andrea, made it possible for me to relax while Charlie and I were apart. Not only was Andrea very professional and knowledgeable, it was clear to me that her heart was invested in Charlie’s care also. Upon my return Andrea also gave me wonderful, helpful suggestions regarding Charlie. Charlie is a special dog with some characteristics that I didn’t understand. It was clear to me that Andrea gave Charlie one on one attention and explained these characteristics to me in a way that I could understand and manage better. Because of all of this, Charlie and I are better than ever!

Cathy C.
Mar 12, 2020

Andrea has been helping me for years taking care of my 4 cats and 2 dogs. She is reliable and always on time with a flexible schedule. She has helped me many times when I am having a pet emergency and always returns my calls or stops by to help take my dogs to the vet. I have a long haired German shepherd who is always getting dirty she takes him to get cleaned up or will brush and trim his nails for me at home. Andrea helps me keep my dogs bedding clean and will take it to the laundromat to wash since, there beds are to big to clean at home. She has helped give medicine to my pets and also provides massage therapy for dogs and cats. When she is here she will help me around the house as well with things I can not do anymore like: moving the cat litter or dog food bags, Shoveling the walk ways and deck, taking out the trash, and doing my grocery shopping. She is always there for me and my pets and is like a granddaughter to me.

About Andrea C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Andrea C. would like to know about your pet

Any dog under 15 lbs is preferable but I can accommodate larger dogs as well. I am capable of walking a large 100 pound dog but If they are to stay the night they need to be well behaved and be accompanied by a small dog to meet the original requirements (so we know they are good with small dags). I would like to know a dogs special needs, likes and dislikes, dietary restrictions, favorite foods and toys, how active they are, what they need to be comfortable, if they are house broken (male dogs that mark in the house need to wear a wrap), what training they know and preferred command words that are used and what vaccinations they have.

A typical day

Our yard is mostly fenced but we keep are guest dogs leashed or inside an additional play pen for added safety. Our deck is low to the ground about one stair step high with a ramp attached for the elderly dogs. We have nice parks and walking paths nearby for the extra energetic pups. At my house your pup with have access to a variety of toys like: food puzzles, safe treat kong toys, stuffed toys, rope toys and more! If there is a toy that’s cute or fun looking I have it since, my pups are spoiled! My dogs enjoy the wind up rat toy and fetch with squeaky toys. I have a filtered water pet fountain but will also have a regular water dish available. We have a variety of bones, antlers, and flavor infused chew toys available for the heavy chewers. Let me know what your pup likes to do or if they have any restrictions and I will accommodate. We are always looking for fun new activities to try!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Andrea can host

0 to 15 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Andrea can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

About Andrea C.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 3 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Andrea C. would like to know about your pet

Any dog under 15 lbs is preferable but I can accommodate larger dogs as well. I am capable of walking a large 100 pound dog but If they are to stay the night they need to be well behaved and be accompanied by a small dog to meet the original requirements (so we know they are good with small dags). I would like to know a dogs special needs, likes and dislikes, dietary restrictions, favorite foods and toys, how active they are, what they need to be comfortable, if they are house broken (male dogs that mark in the house need to wear a wrap), what training they know and preferred command words that are used and what vaccinations they have.

A typical day

Our yard is mostly fenced but we keep are guest dogs leashed or inside an additional play pen for added safety. Our deck is low to the ground about one stair step high with a ramp attached for the elderly dogs. We have nice parks and walking paths nearby for the extra energetic pups. At my house your pup with have access to a variety of toys like: food puzzles, safe treat kong toys, stuffed toys, rope toys and more! If there is a toy that’s cute or fun looking I have it since, my pups are spoiled! My dogs enjoy the wind up rat toy and fetch with squeaky toys. I have a filtered water pet fountain but will also have a regular water dish available. We have a variety of bones, antlers, and flavor infused chew toys available for the heavy chewers. Let me know what your pup likes to do or if they have any restrictions and I will accommodate. We are always looking for fun new activities to try!

Location

Cary, IL

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Andrea C.

Cary, IL

2 reviews