April I.
Carterville, IL
Steve Irwin is my role model!
Pet care experience
I've helped neighbors with pet sitting for over 20 years. I've taken care of dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice, horses, birds, pigs, and even snakes. I love all animals! Steve Irwin is my role model, and I try to care for and respect every animal I meet, especially those who are family members to us humans. I raised my first dog from puppyhood to almost 14 years of age, and my second dog is 6 now. I have a lot of experience with senior dog care, as well as puppy care. Positive training methods and clickers are my keys to success! Every animal is unique, no matter what species or breed, and all of them deserve love, respect, and attention to their individual needs.
Reviews
April really cares about pets. I recommend her for your next Rover booking.
April checked in on my Cat Dracula and ferret Gatsby while I was gone and she went above and beyond! She sent loads of photos that made us feel more at ease when we weren’t able to be home with our fur babies. Each visit she did she sent a detailed rundown of what happened that days and each day I checked, I was always laughing at the wonderful photos she sent. My animals absolutely loved her and my cat would even beg her to stay longer as she was leaving. I cannot recommend April enough for how wonderful she did. I asked her to keep an eye on my plants which is no small task and came back to happy plants that would have been goners without Aprils help. She even helped with feeding my betta fish and snails which really was a weight off my shoulders while gone. April provided my animals with the exact love and care I was looking for in a sitter. I cannot recommend her services enough!!!
April did a great job feeding and checking on our cats. She was very attentive to their needs, even if they were too shy to appear while she was here. I really appreciated that she let me know when she had finished her visit. April is easy to work with, and I recommend you give her an opportunity to care for your pets, too.
April did a great job and it was a great comfort having her take care of Luna while I was on my trip. Will definitely book again!
About April I.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
(Unfortunately I will not be able to accommodate boarding at my house at this time. I don't currently have a fence, but hope to soon!)
Information April I. would like to know about your pet
If any one of your furry family members has a favorite toy, a special routine, a phobia, any anxieties or preferences at all, I'd love to learn about them! There is no such thing as too many details for me. Every bit of information helps me become better friends with your pets!
A typical day
One of my favorite things to do is get to know another animal's personality. Every dog and cat has a different play style! Some like fetch, some like chase, some like catch, and some just like to enjoy a patch of sun. I'm up for whatever! The one thing all of your pets have in common is that they'll all be models in their own photoshoot!
Services
April can watch in your home
Availability
I'm available every day of the week, and my time schedule is flexible since I work from home. I'm here for however many stop-ins you need. We can discuss whatever works for you and your pets!
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About April I.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
(Unfortunately I will not be able to accommodate boarding at my house at this time. I don't currently have a fence, but hope to soon!)
Information April I. would like to know about your pet
If any one of your furry family members has a favorite toy, a special routine, a phobia, any anxieties or preferences at all, I'd love to learn about them! There is no such thing as too many details for me. Every bit of information helps me become better friends with your pets!
A typical day
One of my favorite things to do is get to know another animal's personality. Every dog and cat has a different play style! Some like fetch, some like chase, some like catch, and some just like to enjoy a patch of sun. I'm up for whatever! The one thing all of your pets have in common is that they'll all be models in their own photoshoot!
Location
Carterville, IL
Pets
April I.
Carterville, IL