BUSINESS HOURS: 9am-6pm daily Requests/inquiries sent after 6:00pm will be responded to the following day. *****SPRING 2024 AND BEYOND: For housesittings: bookings have reopened for new clients. My calendar fills up quickly, so please try to plan and book well in advance! For all new clients, I kindly ask that you share a time that you are available for a meet and greet/consultation and animal assessment so that we can make sure it's a good fit and I can get to know you and your pet's needs. Thank you all so much!!!!****** BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE: Growing up with 6 dogs, 4 cats, emus, ducks and a menagerie of reptiles and amphibians (and my pet tarantula, Harriet). I am comfortable with all breeds, species, and sizes. From pitbulls to teacup chihuahuas, chances are, I have experience with it! Love turned career; I have worked as a veterinary assistant, private boarding kennel, and an animal shelter. Very experienced with animal behavior and have worked alongside behaviorists from Cornell University to coordinate and orchestrate stress management and training for a large scale animal shelter operation including dogs with abusive backgrounds and/or a history of behavioral issues. I have administered medications, vaccines, and have carefully planned specialized diets. I have also worked with special needs animals including animals with diabetes, cerebellar hypoplasia, cancer, amputations/paralysis, and anopthalmia to name a few. I am here to work alongside you to provide the very best care and love to your fur family! I look forward to getting to know you and your furry (or scaly!) friends! I give space or attention based on your animal's behavioral cues. It's important that their needs are respected! I treat all animals with love and compassion ❤ Frequently Asked Questions: Can you walk Buddy for me tomorrow/in an hour? Very likely no, I cannot. I require meet and greets for all new clients with dogs for my safety and comfort as well as theirs. Many animals aren't cool with strangers walking into their space and home and I would be no exception. Plus, don't you want to meet first and make sure it's a good fit? The time slot you need may not be available last minute, so please don't wait! Do you stay the night for housesittings? Yes, I do. Usually cuddled with the animals I am caring for if they are cuddlers. Is this what you do full time? Yep, sure is. How does your schedule look for [dates/time frame/year round]? I book up pretty quickly, year round for housesitting requests specifically. If you are planning a vacation in June, the earlier you can send me the dates you need, the better. Send them in December if you'd like! I have clients who regularly do this and the good dates and holidays go quick. Do you have experience with ____? Probably, yes. I have trained animals with mild to severe behavioral issues, and rehabilitated animals with illnesses of all breeds, species, sizes, and ages. Note about Rover: When you confirm the booking, you will need to finalize payment. This does not mean that your sitter is paid ahead of the booking. Sitters receive payment once all services have been rendered several business days after their completion. Rover charges an 8% convenience fee to you for the booking and takes 20% of the sitter's rate for the service they are providing you. Quick and dirty tips to make your booking smooth and easy for everyone including your pet: -- make sure you have spare keys, key fobs, and door access codes sorted prior to the initial meet and greet -- additional in-person meetings to get keys are not something I offer -- have an empty and clean kitchen sink -- cleaning supplies like a broom, vacuum, paper towels handy -- if you have multiple litterboxes, a designated scooper for each one -- be personally available by phone or text at the start time of the first visit; especially if this is your first booking -- all necessary medications in one area with correct current dosage schedule Since you made it this far, treat yourself to some cute animal pics on my Instagram @rivercityanimalcare. Give me a follow and I'll give you $10 off your first booking!