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Apolonia H.

Lakewood, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•17 reviews
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Active animal professional

Pet care experience

Hello, my name is Apolonia and I have many years of experience with dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. I currently work at Lutheran Hospital. My hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 3:30pm, I do not work weekends ever. My experience includes veterinary hospitals, dog show handling/training (I know and understand the special handling that goes into having a show dog), animal shelter, IDEXX lab (this is where your very seems the blood work), and of course pet sitting for all kinds of pets. In addition to my animal experience history I also have worked in healthcare, and have experience taking care of the elderly and working with the very sick. I am a very punctual, trusting and a very kind individual. I have worked with every size of dogs from tea cup Chihuahuas to Great Danes. I am also able to work with dogs that are not the most stranger friendly or have other social difficulties. I also am familiar with the taiming and hand feeding process of cats and birds. While I worked at the no-kill animal shelter I was the to go to person for any aggressive/fearful dog or cat, I love being able to show them that people can be trusted and loved. I am able to give medications (glucose checks, oral, topical and inject-able as long as the pet allows for them to be safely given), as well as special care for seniors, and the physically and emotionally challenged dogs. If your pet is under medical care I always follow doctor instructions 100%.

Reviews

Maegan W.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 21, 2021
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She was so great with my Puffcicle and fish. Sent pics and made me feel comfortable about going out of state. I highly recommend her services! I will be contacting her again for my next trip.

Kevin L.
House Sitting • Jul 12, 2021
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Apolonia is a great dog sitter, responsive and helpful.

Shelby J.
House Sitting • Sep 17, 2019
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Apolonia was great, as always! Definitely recommend!

Carla L.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 13, 2019
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Always willing to fit me and my pup in her schedule. Reliable, dependable and can't say enough how much she has helped me out.

About Apolonia H.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to keep the pet on their normal routine. I also do routine checks of the house to make sure everything is secure, safe, and nothing has been gotten into.

Information Apolonia H. would like to know about your pet

I like to know about the pets behavior, needs, and anything special about the pet. I also like to know about anything about the residence, is there a yard, are there stairs that the dog can't go down/up, etc.

A typical day

If the owner allows for me to walk the dog, I always ask what the dog's normal route/routine is first. If no routine is in place, I always make sure to let the owner know where I plan to take the dog before we go on our adventure. Dog parks are an option only if the owner allows them and if the dog is friendly with new dogs. I will take the dog for a local hike if they have hiked before and the owner is ok with the trail. Other wise a neighborhood walk always the plan.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$36per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Apolonia can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Besides work I do not have any other activities, so my schedule is open otherwise. When I am pet sitting my focus is completely on the pet.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a year ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Apolonia H.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I do my best to keep the pet on their normal routine. I also do routine checks of the house to make sure everything is secure, safe, and nothing has been gotten into.

Information Apolonia H. would like to know about your pet

I like to know about the pets behavior, needs, and anything special about the pet. I also like to know about anything about the residence, is there a yard, are there stairs that the dog can't go down/up, etc.

A typical day

If the owner allows for me to walk the dog, I always ask what the dog's normal route/routine is first. If no routine is in place, I always make sure to let the owner know where I plan to take the dog before we go on our adventure. Dog parks are an option only if the owner allows them and if the dog is friendly with new dogs. I will take the dog for a local hike if they have hiked before and the owner is ok with the trail. Other wise a neighborhood walk always the plan.

Location

Lakewood, CO

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Apolonia H.

Lakewood, CO

5.0 out of 5 stars
•17 reviews