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April C.

Pajaro Dunes, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Harmonizing Human-Animal connection

Pet care experience

I've been unofficially pet-sitting for friends for years and worked at a humane society for almost 7 years working with pups, kittens, dogs, cats. My last dog I had lived to be 17.5 and was diabetic for 11 years of his life. Lots of special care was needed with him! I now have a senior schipperke + chi mix whom is my traveling companion, living our best lives. Right now I am open to doing this full-time if the income is flowing, but likely/eventually would like to spend part of my time working on passion projects and making income from other PT work locally or from home. I am open to working with your needs in your home for the level of care you prefer for your fur-companion(s) to ensure their safety. Flexible; prefer to foster and encourage positive behaviours and stay away from overly-controlling methods of correction. With Penelope I am working on continuing our bond thru telepathy and intuition; really being observant of her needs and the flow of our energy when we're out and about around other poochies. I practice off-leash walking with her but recognize this isn't the norm for most humans and will work with you and your needs. A cohesive environment is important along with open communication for expectations and needs from one another so the exchange of energy is reciprocal for all parties. Good, calm energy = happy home & furr-friends!

Reviews

Jennifer M.
Dog Walking • Dec 25, 2023
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April was wonderful. A very kind person and punctual and flexible. Would highly recommend her to take care of my baby or any other service.

Roya H.
House Sitting • Feb 27, 2022
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April was a loving, compassionate friend to my babies. I thank her from the bottom of my heart!❤️ She took good care of them and the house!

Amanda T.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 01, 2022
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She was great! Went Above and beyond. Gave my children love and care. Greatly appreciated her help.

Liz B.
Jan 20, 2022

April is a friendly, attentive and intuitive pet sitter! I more than trust her with my elderly pug who has medical needs and requires special care and attention. She's professional, responsible, and always willing to go above and beyond. My pets and I highly recommend April!

About April C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Penelope is a free-spirit & tender hearted. We take things pretty easy typically with patience on walks for sniffing out messages, sweet nectar of flowers & belly rubs. I expect owners to be transparent with needs and am happy to accommodate so long as the companion(s) are thought of in highest regard as sentient beings.

Information April C. would like to know about your pet

Definitely behavioral quirks, special needs or preferences the companions may have. anything you feel would enhance our experience together will be helpful for all beings involved.

A typical day

Beach walk, neighborhood strolls, we are outdoors most of our day. So I envision working with the owners for recommended/special places so all parties are happy!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$56per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$23per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood

April can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am available to be around all day during the week EXCEPT WEDS&THURS as of now. I have work from 8-4pm in Watsonville those days. Available any time after that on those days. Weekends I work at farmer's markets in the SC & Bay area. Available for drop-ins, walks & sitting after 3-4pm on some of those days (profile updated when in the Bay). I nanny every other weekend. Looking forward to having an amazing work flow that allows for time with our companions!

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About April C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Penelope is a free-spirit & tender hearted. We take things pretty easy typically with patience on walks for sniffing out messages, sweet nectar of flowers & belly rubs. I expect owners to be transparent with needs and am happy to accommodate so long as the companion(s) are thought of in highest regard as sentient beings.

Information April C. would like to know about your pet

Definitely behavioral quirks, special needs or preferences the companions may have. anything you feel would enhance our experience together will be helpful for all beings involved.

A typical day

Beach walk, neighborhood strolls, we are outdoors most of our day. So I envision working with the owners for recommended/special places so all parties are happy!

Location

Pajaro Dunes, CA

April C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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April C.

Pajaro Dunes, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews