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April R.

Downtown, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
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Pet care experience

My husband Rick and I love animals of all shapes and sizes. We have a Boxer and a big black kitty! I (April) have work experience from a veterinary clinic, I can as well give fluids and medication to animals including cats! We will love your pets like they are our own! Please give us a call if you would like us to help you take care of your pets! Looking forward to working with you !! About this sitter: We would love to make sure your pet is comfortable while your on your trip! I have veterinary technician experience, so I am well equipped to handle any situation thrown my way. We want every family to feel comfortable while they are away, knowing that their pet(s) are in great hands! PLEASE be RESPECTful of MY TIME as I WILL of YOURS, I do have other pets, owners and appointments that have time constraints. If we set a time please let me know asap if you will be running late so I can adjust my schedule &/or reschedule our appointment. Also, I DO NOT sleep at my clients home. I can be there as late or as early as needed! Thank you! ~Cared for our Rottweiler Bear from 9-12 years old with major allergy, diet, hip and skin issues ~Veterinary Technician ~Took care of our pit bull Eureka with ACL surgery ~We have a cat- (enough said) ~Dog training (basics) ~ (Recently: 08/28/2016 Eureka our pitbull was diagnosed with lymphoma. We took her for Chemotherapeutic treatments, it helped her feel better until 05/03/2017 she crossed over the rainbow bridge to see our other boy Bear. She is going to be missed so much. So that means, Luke needs friends to play with to keep him occupied!) Why we love dog sitting: My first dog was Eureka when she was around 5 months, I remember the day we brought her home! She passed away on 5/3/17. I met Bear when he was 7 years young, when my husband and I started dating, Bear was his first fur-baby. Bear became a very high needs Rotty and always had some type of allergy even to his own drool.. Bear left us March 2013 at the age of 12 and it was very hard for my husband and I. There won't be a day in our lives we wont think about them. I have a cat named jax who is now 12 years young.. I rescued him from the Camarillo airport as a kitten who wanted nothing to do with me.. I made him love me. I am also a reptile fan, I have had 2 Chinese water dragons, an iguana, mountain horned dragon, geckos, misc. types of wild lizards that were attacked by animals, helped heal and release back to the wild. Oh and a pond with koi fish and red eared slider turtles... We love helping, playing with, cuddling, lovin on and keeping comfy all breeds, ages and sex’s of animals. Meet my pets: Jax- Male big black kitty 9 years young Luke- Male Boxer 3 years young About my yard No yard ? My experience administering medication Yes very comfortable giving medications/fluids/injections to any animal

Reviews

Nazeema T.
Dog Boarding • Jul 31, 2018
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Sadie enjoyed her visits! And I love receiving funny pictures of Sadie making herself at home with them! Thank you fro always looking after our big girl.

Charo M.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2018
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April totally makes us feel like Ozzy is the only dog she cares for. She is completely reliable and we just adore her!

Sonya L.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2018
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April is absolutely great! She knows what she's doing! Very reliable, takes great photos and videos. Our furbabies are in good hands.

Charo M.
Drop-In Visits • May 23, 2018
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April is SO wonderful! Ozzy just loves her! Thank you, April!

About April R.

Communication

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

Skills

25 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

We do not offer boarding in our home currently at the moment. Once we are back up and running we will update this section when known.

Information April R. would like to know about your pet

What they love the most and they're good and bad spots, favorite treats... limitations. give us all the details, we love knowing as much as possible!

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks: Around our neighborhood, your neighborhood, the dog park or hiking if you and the pup are up for it!! Your dog's sleeping arrangement: Depening on dog. If they can sleep well I. Our room then they will sleep with Luke or in a kennel in our room. If it is a full house then they have their personal pens and or kennel and rooms of their own to sleep in. Time I'll spend with your dog: if i am sitting at your house, I will be with your pet as much is needed but Like I stated earlier I can not stay over night unless your pet needs medication or special attention. They will have about 4-5 potty and 2 play times throughout the day. And when outside on their play times they will be out for at least and hour.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$12per visit

April can watch in your home

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

Availability

At the moment I am not accepting any pet walking/Sitting requests. This section will be updated once I am available again to sit you sweet pets ❤️

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 5 months ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About April R.

Communication

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

Skills

25 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

We do not offer boarding in our home currently at the moment. Once we are back up and running we will update this section when known.

Information April R. would like to know about your pet

What they love the most and they're good and bad spots, favorite treats... limitations. give us all the details, we love knowing as much as possible!

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks: Around our neighborhood, your neighborhood, the dog park or hiking if you and the pup are up for it!! Your dog's sleeping arrangement: Depening on dog. If they can sleep well I. Our room then they will sleep with Luke or in a kennel in our room. If it is a full house then they have their personal pens and or kennel and rooms of their own to sleep in. Time I'll spend with your dog: if i am sitting at your house, I will be with your pet as much is needed but Like I stated earlier I can not stay over night unless your pet needs medication or special attention. They will have about 4-5 potty and 2 play times throughout the day. And when outside on their play times they will be out for at least and hour.

Location

Olympia, WA

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April R.

Downtown, WA

5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews