Arden H.
Arden H.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $21 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
MSU Grad with Flexibility!
My passion for caring for animals began at a young age, my family has always had a dog which I learned to take care of once I grew up. Throughout high school, I would watch her when my family went on vacations as she is a very anxious pup and doesn't do well in kennels or with strangers. Because of her selective friendliness, I have become quite skilled in taking care of dogs. I give her a bath around once a month, depending on the messes she managed to get herself into. Due to her large size and my years of practice, I've gotten quite good at wrangling dogs into the bath, no matter how big they are. I have also watched pets for family, neighbors, and friends over the years. I have over five years of experience taking care of dogs, including boarding. I am well versed in administration of oral and injected medications for dogs and cats. I am also very cat friendly! I adopted my first cat, Rufus, in February of 2022. I have learned a great deal from owning him and consider myself very comfortable taking care of cats and got my second cat Blasphemy in 2024! I have always been fascinated by the connection that we as humans have with our pets, and have spent a bit of time studying animal behavior to better understand how to communicate with and better understand our furry friends. Overall, I love pets and completely understand how difficult it can be to find affordable and high-quality care for your pets, and I aim to help local pet lovers like myself find the right care they need for their pets.
Cat care experience
Arden also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is my number one priority when it comes to caring for our furry friends. I only use pet-safe cleaning products and clean my apartment regularly. I make sure to inspect any excrement and urine for signs of a medical issue or other dietary concerns. Mental stimulation is also incredibly important for the well-being and happiness of any pet, so I make sure the play with pets for 15-30 minutes at least 2-5 times a day depending on the activity level required of each animal and am equipped with a variety of engaging pet toys. Finally, I understand that leaving your pet in the hands of a sitter can be intimidating and anxiety inducing. I always update pet parents with frequent updates and pictures to help ease any worries about being away from your pet. I am also a consistent and readily available communicator. I keep my phone on me at all times for work purposes and respond promptly to any messages during most hours of the day.
Ratings and reviews
Arden went above and beyond while taking care of our dog and home over a long weekend. It was a last minute booking, there was an errand to run and dog medication to give… Arden was on top of it all! We even received many updates and photos a day on how our dog was doing. We are so grateful!
Arden was great with my cat. Booked on a relatively short notice and was able to arrange a meetup to go over everything before I left.
This is the second time we had Arden come and check in on our 2 dogs (and our fish!). Does a great job.
Ardent always does a great job. He left a fun video today. I know my dog was having fun.
Great job. I appreciate the cleanup and letting Daphne get a bit of time out. Good idea not to spend too much time in this heat.
Arden is a very pleasant person. He took time to come by and meet my pets beforehand. He communicated really well, and I felt confident he was tak8ng good care of my little dog. I would definitely recommend him.
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Schedule
I work full-time from 8-5 Monday-Friday. I am fully free on the weekends and before/after work. If that works for you and your pets needs then I would love to watch them!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsArden can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Does your pet has any relevant dietary restrictions or needs? Is there any relevant medical information and/or instruction is should know about your pet? How often do they tend to go potty? How often to they go on walks/like to be walked? Do they have a history of reactivity or aggression? Do they have a favorite activity?