Annette C.
South Gate, CA
Daily walk, huge yard, good times!
Pet care experience
A LITTLE ABOUT ME: My name is Annette, but I go by the name Sylvia. I love all animals, but especially cats and dogs. I have raised kittens from birth and have had several cats and dogs throughout my life, so I have grown to be very compassionate and nurturing toward animals. Sadly, my senior dog Poki passed (10/21), so I no longer have a playmate or canine companion for your pups. What I CAN provide for your pups is lots of attention, love, and daily exercise! A happy, healthy, dog is what I strive for most. Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have regarding drop off/pick up times, concerns you may have, what your dog's day will be like during their stay, special accommodations/needs, etc. without obligation :) *Note*: I am not able to sit any dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior, mount excessively, or dogs that have excessive drooling.
Reviews
As always, Sylvia took care of our little guy as her own. What a relief it is to us to know she takes care of him so lovingly while we are away😊 Stevie cannot wait till his next visit with Sylvia!!🤍
Always feel at ease having my Shibas stay with Sylvia! We had to have surgery on our 10 year old Shiba, and he needed to be crated and help to feed him, and have short walks. She did all that and more. She gave him his medications and updated me regularly, and sometimes twice in the day. Love getting the progress pictures!!
We found Sylvia through rover and we are so glad that we did. She took such good care of our Shiba Inu’s which if you know the breed you know how picky they are. Both our dogs love her and our female Shiba is very particular. She sent us so many updates and cute photos. We felt so safe and secured having our dogs under her care. She’s amazing, you will not regret booking with her. She goes above and beyond , loving the puppies like her own.
We dropped off our pup, Stevie for a night and as always Sylvia treated him like her own and gave him lots of attention and love. She send us lots of updates and pictures. Stevie can’t wait for his next stay at Sylvia’s!
About Annette C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
WHERE WILL MY DOG BE WALKED? Walks will be taken around my neighborhood. I typically prefer to walk your dogs in the early mornings or early evenings, when the weather permits. ABLE TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION ORALLY? Yes :) CONVENIENT LOCATION I'm located close to the LAX airport which is convenient if you're traveling. Both short and longs stays are ok with me!
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Information Annette C. would like to know about your pet
Sorry, I typically do not sit any dogs over 40lbs! I have a difficult time walking larger dogs and for various other reasons I can no longer watch dogs over this weight limit. This is in the best interest of both myself as well as your precious pups! Thank you for your understanding! *PLEASE NOTE*-senior dogs with incontinence (potty issues) or dogs who are not potty-trained will be charged at the puppy rate to compensate for additional messes, time, and clean-up. Please let me know if your dog(s) are accident prone up-front! Additional things I'd like to know: Emergency contact(s) , the dog's temperament (dog must be kid friendly), if the dog has been vaccinated, if they've been spayed/neutered, and their feeding schedule.
A typical day
TIME SPENT WITH YOUR DOG(S) Dog will be supervised at all times as well as played with! Every single dog I care for is walked at least once a day (given that they do well on a leash and/or are not too close to the weight limit) during their stay for proper exercise. I also brush them out before pickup, if time permits. Please pack your doggy's favorite treats, toys, harness, leash, and their bed so they can feel even more at home! I want your dogs to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay all while providing you with daily pictures, and texts (and sometimes videos!) to give you peace of mind. LAST MINUTE STAYS I typically ask that requests are made at least 3 days in advance, BUT last minute stays are ok with me if I'm available. Please be aware that I cannot hold any dates unless you are booked with me to guarantee my availability. (To further clarify, asking questions and putting in a request does not guarantee a spot unless booked). I answer all of my requests in the order they are received, keep my calendar updated as frequently as possible, and I always answer requests as soon as I can. If you do not respond the same day, it is highly likely your requested dates may be booked by another person, as I then move on to the following request. In short, the more communication and the sooner the response, the better for both of us!
Services
Annette can host
Availability
SITTER SCHEDULE I'm typically home full-time except when running errands or attending personal appointments. There is always someone home if I happen to be away! I try to be flexible within reason for pick-up and drop-off times, however, *please be considerate* and provide an accurate window for pick up and drop off. I ask that you provide an accurate 1-2 hour window MAX for pick-ups/drop-offs. I understand sometimes flights land late or life happens, so, a text or call as soon as feel you might be a little late goes a long way! *Note*: Please bear in mind, any pick ups after 8:30 pm will result in a charge for an additional night unless initially agreed upon before booking. ABOUT MY YARD I have a large, spacious 3500 sq.ft. backyard with mainly a grassy area and partial pavement. The yard is fenced in and secured so your precious pups will be kept safe. WHERE WILL MY DOG SLEEP? Your dog is welcome to sleep inside my home on a dog bed-either their own or one that I can provide. Crating is also an option! Whichever you prefer, just let me know!
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About Annette C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
WHERE WILL MY DOG BE WALKED? Walks will be taken around my neighborhood. I typically prefer to walk your dogs in the early mornings or early evenings, when the weather permits. ABLE TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION ORALLY? Yes :) CONVENIENT LOCATION I'm located close to the LAX airport which is convenient if you're traveling. Both short and longs stays are ok with me!
Home
Information Annette C. would like to know about your pet
Sorry, I typically do not sit any dogs over 40lbs! I have a difficult time walking larger dogs and for various other reasons I can no longer watch dogs over this weight limit. This is in the best interest of both myself as well as your precious pups! Thank you for your understanding! *PLEASE NOTE*-senior dogs with incontinence (potty issues) or dogs who are not potty-trained will be charged at the puppy rate to compensate for additional messes, time, and clean-up. Please let me know if your dog(s) are accident prone up-front! Additional things I'd like to know: Emergency contact(s) , the dog's temperament (dog must be kid friendly), if the dog has been vaccinated, if they've been spayed/neutered, and their feeding schedule.
A typical day
TIME SPENT WITH YOUR DOG(S) Dog will be supervised at all times as well as played with! Every single dog I care for is walked at least once a day (given that they do well on a leash and/or are not too close to the weight limit) during their stay for proper exercise. I also brush them out before pickup, if time permits. Please pack your doggy's favorite treats, toys, harness, leash, and their bed so they can feel even more at home! I want your dogs to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay all while providing you with daily pictures, and texts (and sometimes videos!) to give you peace of mind. LAST MINUTE STAYS I typically ask that requests are made at least 3 days in advance, BUT last minute stays are ok with me if I'm available. Please be aware that I cannot hold any dates unless you are booked with me to guarantee my availability. (To further clarify, asking questions and putting in a request does not guarantee a spot unless booked). I answer all of my requests in the order they are received, keep my calendar updated as frequently as possible, and I always answer requests as soon as I can. If you do not respond the same day, it is highly likely your requested dates may be booked by another person, as I then move on to the following request. In short, the more communication and the sooner the response, the better for both of us!
Location
South Gate, CA
Annette C.
South Gate, CA