Ashlyn A.
Ashlyn A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $16 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Kind and energetic caregiver
I have always felt very connected to animals. You will find me petting and playing with my friend’s animals at any house party. I have two elderly dogs that I have raised since very young. Navigating different life stages and adapting to changing needs in aging and sick animals is something I am well experienced in. For example my older dog has developed much anxiety around other dogs and I restrict any situations that might cause him discomfort, he also gets an assortment of meds daily including intramuscular injections. The care that I give to animals is fear-free, fun, and loving. I am comfortable walking dogs that may be fearful of other dogs or have high prey drives and am good at using distraction tools to motivate and keep them safe. Thank you for considering me to be a caregiver for your furry loved ones!
Cat care experience
Ashlyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Pets in my home are safe. I keep all food, chemicals, paper, and used underwear (I can’t be the only one haha) out of reach. My house is my dogs house and I frequently find them sleeping in my bed, on the couch, or on the bathroom floor when it’s storming. I’m comfortable cleaning up accidents and giving baths. I will happily adapt to any rules that you may have in your home.
Ratings and reviews
We couldn’t be happier with Ashlyn! She was incredibly kind, caring, and dependable, and it was clear from the beginning that she genuinely loves animals. She took wonderful care of our cats, kept us updated while we were away, and gave us complete peace of mind knowing our furry family members were in such good hands. She was attentive to all the little details and went above and beyond to make sure our cats were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. We came home to happy, relaxed cats and everything in perfect order. We would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and compassionate cat sitter. We will definitely be asking her to care for our cats again! I could tell that they bonded well with her because they were looking for playtime and brushings immediately when we returned (even more than usual)!
Great experience. Took great care of my dog and was very dependable
Ashlyn was so great! She was quick to respond, communicative, and connected with my dog. Fern is very excited to walk with her again!
Ashlyn is one of the very few people I trust to care for my medically needy cats! She is so communicative about how they are behaving, sends lots of pictures, and my babies love spending time with her when I'm away. Her dogs are so well attended too, I haven't seen older dogs as happy and mobile as hers before. I've seen her give the oldest one meds, and her patience and gentleness is exactly how I want my pets handled. Definitely book her to care for your fur babies!
I mean seriously how much can I say about Ashlyn? I have know her since elementary school. Ashlyn was always the sweet girl who always moved worms and ants out of the road so they didn’t get ran over. She is fantastic with animals… loves all kinds. She has two pups herself - Lux and Lio. I’ve never seen someone love, cherish, and give so much time to their animals. Ashlyn brings them on daily walks, takes them to nature parks for hiking, and especially enjoys the winter walks. She gives them endless snuggles, pets, and love. She is auntie to my pups Bear and Luna, and to my kiddos as well. She is all around the actual sweetest, most caring and loving person I know. You would be so lucky to have Ash as your sitter. She will treat your fur baby as her own.
Ashlyn is wonderful with animals. She’s one of the few people I trust to care for my large, wild dog! Your dog will love her.
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Schedule
I am a full time graduate student with a fairly flexible schedule. I’m from Minneapolis and traveling with my aging dogs has been harder as they’ve gotten older so I am almost always home on holidays and can make last minute drop ins work.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsAshlyn can host up to 3 drop-ins per day