Austen W.
Ginter Park, VA
Hi, I'm your pet's new best friend!
Pet care experience
I was raised in a household full of cats, dogs, rats, birds, and rabbits, most of whom were rescues. So already I had lots of practical experience caring for baby animals and seniors, animals with health issues, animals with behavioral issues, you name it! Complicated feeding schedules, regular walks, medicating, bathing, command training, and navigating defensive behavior are all things I have experience with. As an adult I've continued to live with and seek out animals, and have been entrusted with the fur-babies of countless friends. Something I don't take lightly! My proudest recent accomplishment was befriending my mom's highly-reactive/territorial dog, who's prone to biting and lots of barking. By my third stay with my mom, I had a huge break-through with the dog and we are now best friends! She slept and cuddled with me, obeyed my commands, and practiced new ones. That was such a satisfying animal journey. I'm always honored when I earn a new animal's trust!
Reviews
Excellent care!
Austen was great! Easy to work with and great with our cat.
Austen was awesome - easy to coordinate with and super friendly, and was great with our cats while we were on a long trip. Would definitely book again!
Very helpful! Would recommend. Great with our cat.
About Austen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a highly responsible, safe, dependable person and will follow your guidelines to the letter if you choose to bring me into your home for house-sitting. I understand that bringing a stranger into your home to care for your pet is a high-stakes choice, and I strive to meet clients' expectations around the safety of their pet(s) and the sanctity of their home. I have a clean, safe apartment with two responsible roommates and a small open yard in which I can take care of your pet, in certain circumstances: -If it is a female cat, I'll keep her separated from my male cat who can be aggressive with females. -If it is a dog, I can take care of them during regular M-F business hours (one roommate is allergic to certain dogs)
Information Austen W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what their personality/temperament is, how much they bark, and of course any safety concerns such as health conditions, injuries, or triggers for reactive behaviors.
A typical day
Dogs who visit with me will get plenty of exercise and sniffing time on neighborhood walks! I am also happy to spend time playing with your dog using their favorite toy. Is your dog a needy cuddler? Then they're in luck!
Services
Austen can watch in your home
Availability
I'm currently working remotely, so I have lots of flexibility. I'm available for: -one dog walk or home visit slot per day during regular M-F business hours -one dog walk or home visit slot per day during M-F evenings -multiple weekend dog-walk or home visit slots -priority given to weekly clients
About Austen W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a highly responsible, safe, dependable person and will follow your guidelines to the letter if you choose to bring me into your home for house-sitting. I understand that bringing a stranger into your home to care for your pet is a high-stakes choice, and I strive to meet clients' expectations around the safety of their pet(s) and the sanctity of their home. I have a clean, safe apartment with two responsible roommates and a small open yard in which I can take care of your pet, in certain circumstances: -If it is a female cat, I'll keep her separated from my male cat who can be aggressive with females. -If it is a dog, I can take care of them during regular M-F business hours (one roommate is allergic to certain dogs)
Information Austen W. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what their personality/temperament is, how much they bark, and of course any safety concerns such as health conditions, injuries, or triggers for reactive behaviors.
A typical day
Dogs who visit with me will get plenty of exercise and sniffing time on neighborhood walks! I am also happy to spend time playing with your dog using their favorite toy. Is your dog a needy cuddler? Then they're in luck!
Location
Richmond, VA
Pets
Austen W.
Ginter Park, VA