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April I.

Fairgrounds, Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

April can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

April can care for

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

Availability

I will work with the schedule and routines that your dog is used to so they feel safe and secure while you’re away. I’m also an avid hiker and would love to take your pups with me on outdoor adventures if they are up for it. Also happy to take short, gentle walks.

Available
Not available
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About April I.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take excellent care of the spaces where I pet sit. I will clean before I leave and will respect your privacy or any of your preferences that we discuss ahead of time.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information April I. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any behavior issues, feeding, medication things of note, walking and sleeping routines, any rules (such as not being allowed on furniture or in certain areas, etc).

A typical day

I love to start the day journaling in bed with coffee and snuggling the pups. Hikes and walks are part of my morning and early evening routine. Most of the day I will be home writing.

Location

Santa Fe, NM

April I.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Affectionate Dog Lover & Avid Hiker

Pet care experience

I traveled in a van for many years and before I got Richard, I cared for over twenty dogs of all sizes and temperaments all over the country. I still travel by van and offer in-home pet sitting anywhere around the American West. When I lived in Tucson, I volunteered at the shelter and fostered dogs.

Reviews

Stacey Katz K.
Dog Walking • May 29, 2026
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April was great with playing with my dog! She embraced the workout that my dog requires!

Ron S.
Sep 15, 2023

What can I say about April? She came to our New Mexico home brought the showers and left 2 weeks later with a ray of sunshine. While we were 3000 miles away we had no worries for our beautiful but demanding shitzu Rory. We recieved almost daily photos and April kept us informed of all their daily activities. When we returned April welcomed us back to a nice clean home, a happy Rory and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Rory really loved her and missed her so much. I hope see is able to come again. We will welcome her with open arms.

Carol P.
Jan 25, 2016

April shows great care and love when caring for my dog, Henry. She is reliable and often available on short notice. All in all a great and trustworthy dog sitter!

Danielle W.
Jan 23, 2016

April is a great mom to her little dog Gilbert. Gilbert is always clean, well-fed, relaxed, and stimulated. They go for several walks a day. She doesn't like to leave him alone and misses him when she occasionally travels and has to leave him with a friend to dog-sit. Gilbert is her constant companion and dear friend.

About April I.

Communication

80% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I take excellent care of the spaces where I pet sit. I will clean before I leave and will respect your privacy or any of your preferences that we discuss ahead of time.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information April I. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know any behavior issues, feeding, medication things of note, walking and sleeping routines, any rules (such as not being allowed on furniture or in certain areas, etc).

A typical day

I love to start the day journaling in bed with coffee and snuggling the pups. Hikes and walks are part of my morning and early evening routine. Most of the day I will be home writing.

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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April I.

Fairgrounds, Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews