Ava A.
Ava A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced pet lover
ARMOUR PET SERVICES, member: Pet Sitters International, bonded and insured. Hello! My name is Ava! Thanks for visiting my page! In May of 2021, I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences and a certificate in Companion Animal Nutrition! Since my mom is a veterinarian, I have had the privilege of having a wide variety of pets in my lifetime (dogs, cats, birds, snakes, Guinea pigs, rabbits, and hamsters) and know how to be around many breeds and temperaments! In undergrad, I took and eventually was a teaching assistant for companion animal courses (specifically behavior and care/management). Additionally, I was the dog walker at my mom's veterinary clinic and have raised my own dog (fun fact: I grew up on a dairy farm and my dog is now my family’s farm dog)! If your pet loves to play, I'm your girl! I know how to administer medications and have worked with breed/disorder related diets, exercise, and potential hazards. I was pet CPR certified in undergrad, but I have not maintained the certification. However, I am still well equipped to handle any urgent need. If a medical issue arises, I will likely phone my mother, who is a veterinarian, in addition to Rover’s hotline, for her input on next steps (as well as contacting the owner, of course). I know what is expected of me and appreciate any opportunity! I offer dog walking, check-ins, and house-sitting in clients’ homes! Unfortunately, I do not offer boarding in my own apartment since I have two cats who need their space. Leaving your pet in someone else’s hands, even for a little bit, is really tough, therefore I will text you and send pictures of your pet to you frequently! Going on walks is one of my favorite things to do as long as the dog is relatively well trained on a leash. I can always find something to do with your pet and know how important it is to take care of pets with separation anxiety. Watching pets should be more than just feeding and playing! I am more than happy to do other pet related chores such as cleaning, refilling, basic grooming, etc. Unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb. No matter how big or how small, I am always happy to help keep them comfortable and happy while you are away! I hope to see you and your furry friends very soon!
Cat care experience
Ava also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am bonded and insured with Pet Care Insurance as well as a full member of Pet Sitters International. If you are curious about learning more, please let me know. I prefer to meet the clients and their pets in their home or somewhere public a few days prior to walking, stopping by, or pet sitting just so we can be acquainted. I cannot accept new clients without first having a meet and greet. In my client’s home, I love to leave it cleaner than when I came in. Having an itinerary/routine for the pet written down is helpful for me as well for pet sitting and check-ins. I love taking pictures of my client’s pets for them to have throughout our time together! I also love having quality play/pets time with the animals as that strengthens the human-animal bond! If you require me to care for plants, please understand that I struggle with caring for plants unless you provide specific directions or are patient with my questions! My skills are with animals, so unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb.
Ratings and reviews
This was our first Rover experience and we loved it. Ava did fantastic job! She communicated very clearly, sent us a bunch of pictures, asked for clarifications if/when necessary. Our kittens loved her. They were happy and well taken care of. We will definitely rebook Ava again!
Ava did a wonderful job watching our dog Calvin for a long weekend. She is very thorough and professional and made us feel like our boy was in great caring hands! She stayed at our home with him and left it looking as if no one was ever there. We also appreciated the updates and photos while we were away. We would love to have Ava take care of him again in the future!
This was our first time having Ava care for our fur babies while we were away, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the level of attention and love she gave both our pets and our home. She took them on walks, cleaned up after them, and even went the extra mile by picking up outside—something we truly appreciate with two little kids who love playing in the backyard. Ava was incredibly flexible and kept in great communication throughout. We only have positive things to say and are already looking forward to having her stay with our girls again!
Ava took tender loving care of our dog while we were away. Communicating with us regularly. She kept the house tidy too!
Ava did a great job caring for our two cuties. She sent photos and updates regularly and was sensitive to each of their needs!
When meeting Ava she did a great job of understanding my dog’s needs and answering any questions I had. She provided regular updates while I was away. I came home to a happy dog and my house was as clean as I left it. Will definitely have her stay with my dog again!
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Schedule
I work part time at PetSmart and may need to leave your pet for 5.5 hours at a time. Stay duration note: Additionally, due to my own pets’ needs (two kitties), it is unlikely that I will accept house sitting requests for longer than 14 days, but it is still worth asking! I do not accept pet-sittings if the expectation is for me to be present at the client’s home 24/7. If the expectation is that I may only leave the house for less than 2 hours, that is considered constant care for my business, and I will need to charge as such. My constant care rate is 2x the standard care rate, and if it is over a holiday, my constant care rate is 2.5x my standard rate.