Austin K.
West Hollywood, CA
Brother of a Veterinarian
Pet care experience
I think to care for another living creature is one of the greatest acts of service we can give to the world and ourselves. Both sets of my grandparents were farmers, so I grew up taking care of dogs, cats, cows, ducks, and even peacocks; animal care is really in my family’s DNA. As a bonus, my brother is a veterinarian so I’ll have a remote vet on call :) As for my childhood home, we always had a dog, and I’ve cared for (fed, bathed, combed, played with) a wide range of dog sizes from Great Pyrenees to Yorkies. As for cats, I’ve had slightly less experience them but have fed and cared for multiple felines in my time. When I watch my friend’s pets, I always want to know the rules “Dos and Don’ts” of the specific pet. Each pet and owner have preferences, health needs, etc. so I find it really important to be on the same page with the fundamentals. After the ground rules are laid out, I like to get to know the pet and let the pet get to know me. A stranger coming into its domain can be a lot for some pets, and I respect that. Therefore, I want to make sure the pet (and owner) know I’m a friend and can be trusted. Finally, I enjoy running, so if your dog needs some activity, I’d love to go out on a jog with it. Otherwise, I’m happy to take it on long walks, play outside, or give it some loving belly rubs/ear scratches/pets!
Reviews
HUGE THANK YOU to Austin for being so attentive to Bug (my little 13 yr old dog). I received great updates and loved seeing them on walks and snuggles together. Bug had a different pep in his step when I got home! He was excited to see me but almost followed Austin out when he left! I have already and will book Austin again.
To echo the other reviews, Austin was great watching my mini Aussiedoodle Remy for the weekend. He is very communicative, professional, and considerate. I got pictures/videos every day. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Austin to a friend or book again.
In 19 years of having pets Austin is hands down the best sitter I’ve ever had. He is responsible, communicative, caring and very attentive to my senior cat’s needs. I can finally go out of town and relax because I know my home and fur babies are in the best of hands. Tbh I think my cat might like him better than me now lol. I will 100% be booking with him again in the future!!
Don't hesitate to book with Austin! Excellent communication and definitely felt comfort in knowing my two cats were going to be well taken care of! Usually our cats are mad that we left them but I think they were mad that we came home ?
About Austin K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I don’t have pets of my own so I can easily board pets at my apartment without having to worry about animals getting along. When watching pets at clients’ homes, I make sure to send lots of pics and videos to ease any worries about being away.
Home
Information Austin K. would like to know about your pet
If your pet has any special needs, please let me know so I can accommodate and assist. I’ve dealt with many animals that were in need of special care.
A typical day
I love being active with pets. I understand some pets aren’t physically able to move around too much so we’d modify those activities. But if your pet loves running and gets the “zoomies” we should be able to burn off lots of that energy.
Services
Austin can host
Austin can watch in your home
Availability
I work remotely out of my West Hollywood apartment, so boarding and house sitting are quite easy for me to do during the work week.
About Austin K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I don’t have pets of my own so I can easily board pets at my apartment without having to worry about animals getting along. When watching pets at clients’ homes, I make sure to send lots of pics and videos to ease any worries about being away.
Home
Information Austin K. would like to know about your pet
If your pet has any special needs, please let me know so I can accommodate and assist. I’ve dealt with many animals that were in need of special care.
A typical day
I love being active with pets. I understand some pets aren’t physically able to move around too much so we’d modify those activities. But if your pet loves running and gets the “zoomies” we should be able to burn off lots of that energy.
Location
West Hollywood, CA
Austin K.
West Hollywood, CA