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Andy S.

Encinitas, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Vegan animal activist, shelter work

Pet care experience

My life's purpose is helping animals. I live in Encinitas & work in nearby areas including Solana Beach, Del Mar, Rancho Sante Fe, South Carlsbad, etc. I started working with animals in my own business 31 years ago in Chicago, then, 20 years in Arizona, &, moved to San Diego in 2015, doing animal behavior problem solving, dog training, pet sitting, boarding dogs (always while having cats), house sitting, volunteering & working in MANY animal shelters/rescues. I have been doing animal rights work for 40 years, &, changed to a vegan diet 31 years ago after learning about the incredible cruelty happening to gentle loving animals. My experience with Senior/Hospice Animals: My own little girl, Gracie (Beagle/Border Collie) just passed Jan 8, 2019, just 3 months shy of becoming 20 yrs old. She was vegan. More vets are promoting this now as seen in: plant powered dog food summit - on youtube. I've been studying & using holistic health for animals & people for years, learning from amazing veterinarians & other experts. I was able to avoid all flea meds with Gracie & not struggle with fleas. With Gracie, I did subcutaneous fluids (& with other animals), expressed her bladder, assisted her with pooping, feeding, washing her face after eating, took her to parks every day for socializing & receiving lots of love from other people & animals, put her in utility cart to take her more places, rehabilitated her to get her to walk again after any leg/arthritis issues, clipped her nails (& all my cats nails), changed diapers, potty pads, etc. As I could find no person or service available to assist with her hospice special needs, I now also offer (at a higher price), assistance with hospice/special needs animals. Everyone should be able to get a break if they are caregiver to their older animals. I decided that Gracie will be my last animal so I can devote full-time to working with animals again. Your little angels will be getting tons of love, as that's how I get my animal fix now. Regarding Rates: please ask me- the Rates forms here are confusing. I don’t generally charge per extra animal - depends on time/routine involved. . Please feel free to ask me any questions.

Reviews

Taya G.
House Sitting • May 13, 2019
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Andy was very thorough in understanding our schedule and the habits of our animals. We have a 6 year old large dog and 10 chickens. Andy stayed at the house for 3 nights. She is clearly an animal lover!

Tamara S.
May 07, 2019

Andy is trustworthy dependable and very easy to work with. Best of all she truly loves caring for animals and provides the TLC that they need. Watching her care for her own beloved dog Gracie for 18 years was a course in love and devotion. As Gracie became elderly her medical needs became a full time job. Andy cared for her like the cherished family member she was and made sure that Gracie was not only comfortable but thrived till the end of her life. Andy has been providing dog walking & pet sitting service for years, clients are grateful to know her and their pets love her! Andy is a true lover of animals, which is why she is a vegan. Her mission in life is to care for and bring joy to all animals.

Barbara G.
May 06, 2019

Over the many years I have known Andy Shulgasser she has house and pet sat for me. She is dependable - never missing an appointment and leaving the house in good order and the pets fed, exercised and feeling loved. I don't know anyone who loves and connects with animals better than Andy. Highly recommend her for Rover.

About Andy S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Andy S. would like to know about your pet

I like to have as much info as possible to give your animals the greatest time, & the best care. Below it asks about organizations I belong to. I belong to & volunteer for many animal rights organizations. I’ve taken animal CPR classes, & received certificate, however, I do not believe this makes someone qualified or experienced.

A typical day

I can run dogs, massage animals, play mellow music, etc. Based on the animals age, size, breed, I will do all I can to make them happy, healthy, & safe. And, of course, #1 is following your routine & guidelines to keep your animals comfortable.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$70per night
House Sitting
in your home
$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Andy can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time

Andy can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Andy S.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

31 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Andy S. would like to know about your pet

I like to have as much info as possible to give your animals the greatest time, & the best care. Below it asks about organizations I belong to. I belong to & volunteer for many animal rights organizations. I’ve taken animal CPR classes, & received certificate, however, I do not believe this makes someone qualified or experienced.

A typical day

I can run dogs, massage animals, play mellow music, etc. Based on the animals age, size, breed, I will do all I can to make them happy, healthy, & safe. And, of course, #1 is following your routine & guidelines to keep your animals comfortable.

Location

Encinitas, CA

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Andy S.

Encinitas, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews