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Andrea M.

Barrington, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•74 reviews
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Temporary Digs 4 Dogs!

Pet care experience

Hi! I am a part-time student and mom to two pet-loving girls, ages 4, and 6. Dogs have a hold on me. I’m not quite sure why. They just always have. People tell me I must be part-human and part-dog. I think my daughters might be part-dog too -- they pant and pretend much of the time! In 2014, I lost my 18 year old shih tzu to kidney disease that had accelerated much faster than we expected. I felt like I’d lost a son. I vowed after I lost Nibbles that I would get more involved and give back to the species that gives me so much without really trying. I can’t wait to get involved with Rover.com and help pet owners and their pets feel more relaxed when Mom and Dad are out of town. Why I love dog sitting I always have. I grew up with a poodle, then a Lhasa Apso, in my youth. In high school, we adopted two shih tzus, one of which lived until just last year. I often feel like there's just something about dogs that tugs at my heart's strings in a way that nothing else does. In high school, I walked a local family's dog daily for about two years, rain or shine. Following high school, I built up a few private clients walking dogs daily or petsitting on weekends. I also worked for an established petsitting company for two summers (all up in the Boston area). About my yard Our backyard is was completely fenced in -- some of it fell after a recent windstorm last month, which we need to repair. Once that ‘s done, we’re back to being fenced! My experience administering medication As long as the dog is comfortable receiving it from a (relative) stranger, I am comfortable administering meds. I administered oral meds (pills) as well as some injectables (Adequan) to my senior shih tzu for years.

Reviews

Tracy M.
Dog Boarding • Jan 24, 2024
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Riley was well taken care of on very short notice. Andrea and her family were great, they kept us updated while away and sent photos. We would book again :).

Kim D.
Dog Boarding • Jan 01, 2024
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Our dog enjoyed spending time with Andrea and her family! It was our first time and we will definitely book again.

Anna B.
Dog Boarding • Oct 29, 2023
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Andrea and her family took great care of our dog, and was very responsive whenever I reached out with questions or just to check in - both before and during the stay. Our dog enjoyed her fenced backyard and daily walks with Andrea.

Terren N.
Dog Boarding • Mar 31, 2023
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Andrea took wonderful care of Pico!

About Andrea M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
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 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Andrea M. would like to know about your pet

For overnight boarding chez-moi, I will need to know how the dog generally interacts with kids (mainly babies), as we have girls 4 and 6. In theory, I would like to accept each and every dog, but in reality, I will need to turn away dogs that are not comfortable (and safe) with our little ladies.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I LOVE to exercise outdoors, which is one of the reasons I am interested in this role with Rover! I live in a neighborhood full of dogs that get walked a lot, so for dogs with only moderate exercise needs, there are a lot of great places to pee right in our neighborhood. There is also a walking path/biking path (Ten Mile Greenway) and Slater Park, which are 1.5 miles away. Your dog's sleeping arrangement We will probably figure this out together on a case-by-case basis. My shih tzu slept on our bed every night, so we are comfortable with cosleeping, at least with smaller dogs. Time I'll spend with your dog I am a stay-at-home mom, so my schedule is fairly flexible most days. My little girl is in day care two days a week, so those days I am even more available to focus on companions of the canine variety! I generally go to the gym those days, but if I am caring for an active dog, I would ditch the gym and take the dog for a run or walk around our neighborhood or the Ten Mile Greenway walking path.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$38per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Andrea can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
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
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Andrea M.

Communication

30 repeat pet parents
60% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

20 years of experience
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 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Andrea M. would like to know about your pet

For overnight boarding chez-moi, I will need to know how the dog generally interacts with kids (mainly babies), as we have girls 4 and 6. In theory, I would like to accept each and every dog, but in reality, I will need to turn away dogs that are not comfortable (and safe) with our little ladies.

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks I LOVE to exercise outdoors, which is one of the reasons I am interested in this role with Rover! I live in a neighborhood full of dogs that get walked a lot, so for dogs with only moderate exercise needs, there are a lot of great places to pee right in our neighborhood. There is also a walking path/biking path (Ten Mile Greenway) and Slater Park, which are 1.5 miles away. Your dog's sleeping arrangement We will probably figure this out together on a case-by-case basis. My shih tzu slept on our bed every night, so we are comfortable with cosleeping, at least with smaller dogs. Time I'll spend with your dog I am a stay-at-home mom, so my schedule is fairly flexible most days. My little girl is in day care two days a week, so those days I am even more available to focus on companions of the canine variety! I generally go to the gym those days, but if I am caring for an active dog, I would ditch the gym and take the dog for a run or walk around our neighborhood or the Ten Mile Greenway walking path.

Location

Barrington, RI

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Andrea M.

Barrington, RI

5.0 out of 5 stars
•74 reviews