Baxter H.
Asheville, NC
Caring and Conscientious
Pet care experience
Experienced with cats & dogs and exotic animals - from puppies & kittens to special needs senior pets. Experience with positive reinforcement training, special diets, grooming and I take great pet portraits :)
Reviews
Baxter took great care of my pets. I felt so comfortable, knowing they were loved while we were away.
Baxter was amazing with my kitten! He's usually skittish around strangers but the first time they met, he approached her right away and seemed to sense what a cat person she is! Her communication was clear and consistent, she took great care of my home, and Goose was very well loved. 10/10 would recommend!
Baxter is amazing with my pets and has sat for them (and with them, staying in-house) multiple times. Currently my partner and I have 3 cats and 1 dog: a sassy cat, an aloof cat, an elder queen cat who is the boss, and a 60lb+ bully breed who thinks she is a cat. She is experienced with special nutritional requirements, considers safety and hygiene, knows the importance of exercise and enrichment, is familiar with medical needs and comfortable with different temperaments. In addition to her abilities caring for (multiple) animals she listens to them and forms relationships with them individually. My dog of course loves her. She has known Baxter as long as I've been her dog-mom. My dog can be a goofy handful of energy and awkwardness. Baxter knows how to help her calm down, when it's totally fun and necessary to run around outside playing, and when it is beneficial to practice skills. The older Queen cat is the most reactive of the group and has a painful knee. Baxter respects her space and always asks before petting, and the oldest cat is comfortable relaxing around her. My aloof cat has come out of her shell more after Baxter spent time with her. Even the nickname Baxter gave her really stuck (responded immediately to it, so we have continued to use it)! My sassy cat can be really shy too. When they first met, Baxter was very patient and let my cat approach her - and my cat did so while making the cute purr-meow sound to politely ask for pets. The 2 younger cats are now very talkative with Baxter. It's actually one of the things I like a lot about her, that she talks with my pets and listens to them. She connects with them and they trust her and enjoy her company. Her intuition and awareness also mean that if anything or anyone starts acting weird Baxter will pick up on it. As a pet parent it's so nice to know they aren't stressed and are in good hands when she's with them.
About Baxter H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have an ample yard for exploring and great walks in the neighborhood. Cats are in a separate part of my home so they won’t interact with guests if that’s what’s best.
Home
Information Baxter H. would like to know about your pet
As much as you'd like to share, love to get to know them and what works best. Feeding specifics are important and any other specific preferences.
A typical day
Walks and sniffs out in the yard and neighborhood. Will engage cats and dogs with games and toys. If you have a brush for them I'll give them their daily grooming.
Services
Baxter can host
Baxter can watch in your home
Availability
I have the summer off and flexible availability. I work on projects around the house by day and spend most nights in or home early so it’s easy to adjust to needed accommodations.
About Baxter H.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have an ample yard for exploring and great walks in the neighborhood. Cats are in a separate part of my home so they won’t interact with guests if that’s what’s best.
Home
Information Baxter H. would like to know about your pet
As much as you'd like to share, love to get to know them and what works best. Feeding specifics are important and any other specific preferences.
A typical day
Walks and sniffs out in the yard and neighborhood. Will engage cats and dogs with games and toys. If you have a brush for them I'll give them their daily grooming.
Location
Asheville, NC
Pets
Baxter H.
Asheville, NC