Anna G.
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, PA
Trying to befriend every animal
Pet care experience
Your pets are my priority when they're under my care. I'll take your dogs to on meandering walks or to the dog park, give your pets great scritches, and keep them company when they're missing you. I have loved animals my entire life and have always had pets of some kind. Although I never had a dog until I was 12, I had already taken care of friends' and neighbors' dogs while they were were away on vacation. I instantly connect with animals and really try to understand their behavior. I'm not just great with dogs and cats, either; whether it has fur, feathers, fins, scales, or exoskeleton, I'll be more than eager to care for it. Getting to know other species' behavior and needs is exciting and fascinating, so I'd love to branch out! Through the years I've honestly lost track of how many times anyone has called me a (dog, cat, bug, whatever)-whisperer. I additionally have worked on and off as a volunteer at the Academy of Natural Sciences from around 2012 to 2017, where my manager once described my love for animals as "David Attenborough-esque". Through my work there, I gained experience taking care of rodents, invertebrates, and reptiles, and even won an award for Excellence in Animal Care in 2014. Currently, I live in Southeast Philadelphia/Bella Vista area with my partner Adam, my cats Twig & Luigi, and a few arachnids. Adam takes care of our pets when I am on overnight housesitting stays. Between 2016 and 2018 I took care of pets as my main form of income, looking after dogs of all ages and sizes.
Reviews
Anna was great and so accommodating of my weird dog’s needs and preferences!
Anna G. cancelled a booking 2 days before it was scheduled to begin.
Anna took great care of our dogs while we were away. Both dogs are a bit older and one needed medicine last minute but Anna followed all the directions I laid out for her. Our boys were happy and healthy when we arrived home. Thanks Anna!
Anna was responsive, followed care instructors, and was a pleasure to work with!
About Anna G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My house is on a quiet street and has a small walled-in backyard with a tree and a brick patio. There are two cats; one is okay with dogs as long as they don't chase her and the other is a little more shy, but neither are aggressive and both are up to date on their shots. I live a short walk from two dog parks as well as Jefferson Square, the Delaware River Greenway, Washington Square, and Hawthorne Park. I am double-vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and wear an N95 indoors in public places.
Home
Information Anna G. would like to know about your pet
Favorite treats, favorite toys, places your dog does or doesn't like to go, any medical specifications, and its normal routine are all helpful for me to know in order to make your dog as comfortable as possible while you're gone. If I am boarding your dog in my house, it must be housebroken and relatively calm around cats.
A typical day
I'll play with your dogs, find out their favorite ways to be pet, and take them either to a dog park for off-leash fun or to a nearby park to feel some grass under their paws. If I'm staying in your home, I'll take your dog to your usual spots as well as go on meandering walks so they can check out new smells.
Services
Anna can host
Anna can watch in your home
Availability
I'm home most of the time while my partner works during the week. I do assistant work for artists on a per-project basis, so depending on the project that can be either part- or full-time, but always with advance notice so it wouldn't interfere with pet care responsibilities. I am looking for other part-time work and will keep my profile updated if anything changes.
About Anna G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My house is on a quiet street and has a small walled-in backyard with a tree and a brick patio. There are two cats; one is okay with dogs as long as they don't chase her and the other is a little more shy, but neither are aggressive and both are up to date on their shots. I live a short walk from two dog parks as well as Jefferson Square, the Delaware River Greenway, Washington Square, and Hawthorne Park. I am double-vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 and wear an N95 indoors in public places.
Home
Information Anna G. would like to know about your pet
Favorite treats, favorite toys, places your dog does or doesn't like to go, any medical specifications, and its normal routine are all helpful for me to know in order to make your dog as comfortable as possible while you're gone. If I am boarding your dog in my house, it must be housebroken and relatively calm around cats.
A typical day
I'll play with your dogs, find out their favorite ways to be pet, and take them either to a dog park for off-leash fun or to a nearby park to feel some grass under their paws. If I'm staying in your home, I'll take your dog to your usual spots as well as go on meandering walks so they can check out new smells.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Pets
Anna G.
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, PA