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April S.

Grand, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
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Dogs, Cats, Fish, Pigs, All Pets!

Pet care experience

Hello! I am available to care for all of your pets while you're away! Please contact me for a quote if you have a pet you'd like me to care for other than a dog or cat (submit it as a dog/cat request) ☺️ New to Rover? I have a discount code for you if you book your first service with me! I am available for night and evening drop-ins to feed and play with your pets. Do you work nights and hate leaving your babies alone? Are you going to a fancy dinner and want to make sure your pets are okay when you're gone? I can come by and give you some peace of mind. I can also care for other pets, including lizards, fish, hamsters, rabbits, etc. I am a huge animal lover. I adopted a senior dog 7 years ago and he was the best dog ever, up until his very last day in December, 2023. Our household has water snails, fish, two cats, and a pig! I have experience with rabbits and hamsters and other small pets, and I have experience with special needs animals. My longest boarding to date was 5 months for a senior cat with Cerebellar hypoplasia.

Reviews

S J.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 16, 2024
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April, thanks again for everything you do. I know that I you will be there for Gremlin when I leave. It is a huge relief and blessing. I look forward to and enjoy the pictures each day! 🙂😻

Michelle K.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 27, 2024
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FANTASTIC!!!! I was a first time user of not only Rover but pet sitting. I have a hyper, large almost 1yr old puppy who is very goofy but also has extreme separation anxiety so needless to say I was very nervous Frankie loved April sooooo much, didn’t even notice we left 😳🤣 and when we got home was being loved on the sofa and didn’t even jump off to greet us and that says all there is to say 💕

Sophia C.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 05, 2024
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Took great care of our shy kittens! She was very patient with them and persisted in trying to help them overcome their shyness. Sent frequent pictures and updates. Very friendly and considerate. Would hire again!

Gail E.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 27, 2023
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April was awesome and my cats loved her. Even my really shy cat came out for her as she doesn't for hardly anyone. Wow. Thank you April.

About April S.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a kiddie pool so your doggos can play and keep cool! My piggy will be there to keep your baby company and I have a 13 year old kid who loves to snuggle and play with all your pets! Cats will enjoy their own space so they can feel comfortable ☺️ !!!Important Notes!!!: I love watching and caring for your snuggle bug(s)! However, I have to sleep too. If you can't pick up your pet before 7pm, one additional day of boarding or doggy daycare will be added to your booking. An additional fee will be added for dogs over 40 pounds. Dogs under 1 year and/or "bully breeds" will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. By booking with me, you acknowledge that if your puppo damages property, you are responsible for any cost of repairs or replacement. When damage occurs, it is usually caused by pets that do not crate or have high anxiety when left alone for even short periods. My policy on dog breeds and sizes is in place because of two separate incidents. First, I lost a beloved pet to a boarded Rover doggo on Christmas morning, 2020. Having to put my little pig Minnie in the freezer after being attacked on Christmas morning was a horribly traumatic experience. In June 2023 I was attacked by a 110lb Rover dog at a meet and greet and had to go to the hospital. If the owner had not been present, I would have been killed. These are incidents that I will not risk repeating. Thank you so much for understanding!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information April S. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other dogs? Does your cat get along with other cats? Can your pet be left alone for longer than 1 hour? Does your pet get along with children? Allergies? Special diet? Protective of food or toys? Are cats declawed? (mine are not) Aggressive? Ever bitten anybody? Ever bitten another animal? Are they good walkers? My cats and pig all hate the leash. Can your dog walk with another dog?

A typical day

If your pet stays here they will be exhausted by the end of the day from playing with toys and other pets. I spoil your babies and give them lots of love, attention, and treats.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
House Sitting
in your home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$35per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$12per walk

April can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

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 on most weekdays after 5:30pm for drop-ins and walks, and weekends I offer boarding, house sitting, and daycare. I am not available on Monday mornings for pick-up after weekend boarding. Pick-up will almost always have to be Sunday evening.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 16 days ago
April can host up to 1 dogs per day
Doggy Day Care Cancellation Policy:

About April S.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fenced yard and a kiddie pool so your doggos can play and keep cool! My piggy will be there to keep your baby company and I have a 13 year old kid who loves to snuggle and play with all your pets! Cats will enjoy their own space so they can feel comfortable ☺️ !!!Important Notes!!!: I love watching and caring for your snuggle bug(s)! However, I have to sleep too. If you can't pick up your pet before 7pm, one additional day of boarding or doggy daycare will be added to your booking. An additional fee will be added for dogs over 40 pounds. Dogs under 1 year and/or "bully breeds" will be accepted on a case-by-case basis. By booking with me, you acknowledge that if your puppo damages property, you are responsible for any cost of repairs or replacement. When damage occurs, it is usually caused by pets that do not crate or have high anxiety when left alone for even short periods. My policy on dog breeds and sizes is in place because of two separate incidents. First, I lost a beloved pet to a boarded Rover doggo on Christmas morning, 2020. Having to put my little pig Minnie in the freezer after being attacked on Christmas morning was a horribly traumatic experience. In June 2023 I was attacked by a 110lb Rover dog at a meet and greet and had to go to the hospital. If the owner had not been present, I would have been killed. These are incidents that I will not risk repeating. Thank you so much for understanding!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture

Information April S. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog get along with other dogs? Does your cat get along with other cats? Can your pet be left alone for longer than 1 hour? Does your pet get along with children? Allergies? Special diet? Protective of food or toys? Are cats declawed? (mine are not) Aggressive? Ever bitten anybody? Ever bitten another animal? Are they good walkers? My cats and pig all hate the leash. Can your dog walk with another dog?

A typical day

If your pet stays here they will be exhausted by the end of the day from playing with toys and other pets. I spoil your babies and give them lots of love, attention, and treats.

Location

Riverside, CA

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Pets

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April S.

Grand, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews