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April S.

Windsor heights, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
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Experienced dog mom 🐾 FT remote!

Pet care experience

I come from a family of animal lovers and my life revolves around my two rowdy hound rescues, Daisy and Rudy. I have experience with all kinds of pets (cats, dogs, exotic birds, fish...) and managed an online pet magazine for 3 years. I have always been an animal lover, but working alongside vets and behavior experts taught me SO MUCH about dog/cat health, emotional, and exercise needs. My animals are family and I'll treat yours with the same care that I do for my own.

Reviews

James T.
House Sitting • mars 02, 2024
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April takes excellent care of Sandy for us. Another fabulous stay.

James T.
House Sitting • nov. 21, 2023
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April took great care of Sandy. We had some unexpected things come up with construction at our house while we were gone and April went above and beyond to make sure things went smoothly. 5 stars!!

Sydney B.
House Sitting • sept. 12, 2023
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April was amazing! Very communicative throughout the day and always sending photos! Our 10 week old pup adored her and didn’t want her to leave! Would highly recommend April!

Claudia C.
House Sitting • août 16, 2023
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April is a dog lover and took great care of my Labrador retriever. She is cheery, responsible and communicative. She sent me photos and videos of my dog during our absence. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

About April S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced backyard for my own dogs to run around in, but unless your dog is already a friend of Daisy and Rudy's, I prefer to watch and walk them on their own turf. Please provide a sturdy harness and leash for any walks, and let me know ahead of time about any precautions (i.e. reactive around other animals or people, has a tendency to bolt, on-leash reactivity, bathroom habits, etc.) and I will do my best to accommodate!

Home

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

Information April S. would like to know about your pet

Please provide a sturdy harness and leash for any walks, and let me know ahead of time about any traits that may require more precaution, such as: whether they are reactive around other animals or people, if your dog/cat has a tendency to bolt from the door, needs medication, has any on-leash reactivity, what their bathroom and eating schedule is. I understand that every animal is unique and will do my best to accommodate!

A typical day

I work remote and am happy to hang out with your pets any day of the week (as long as there is internet access on weekdays).

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$30per night
House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$40per walk

April can host

0 to 15 lbs
Takes only 1 client at a time

April can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work remotely and have a very flexible schedule. I'm active in order to accommodate my own dogs' high-energy needs and can provide frequent walks and backyard playtime throughout the day for drop-by visits and housesitting needs.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated a month ago
April can host up to 1 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About April S.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

28 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced backyard for my own dogs to run around in, but unless your dog is already a friend of Daisy and Rudy's, I prefer to watch and walk them on their own turf. Please provide a sturdy harness and leash for any walks, and let me know ahead of time about any precautions (i.e. reactive around other animals or people, has a tendency to bolt, on-leash reactivity, bathroom habits, etc.) and I will do my best to accommodate!

Home

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

Information April S. would like to know about your pet

Please provide a sturdy harness and leash for any walks, and let me know ahead of time about any traits that may require more precaution, such as: whether they are reactive around other animals or people, if your dog/cat has a tendency to bolt from the door, needs medication, has any on-leash reactivity, what their bathroom and eating schedule is. I understand that every animal is unique and will do my best to accommodate!

A typical day

I work remote and am happy to hang out with your pets any day of the week (as long as there is internet access on weekdays).

Location

Windsor heights, IA

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April S.

Windsor heights, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews