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Bud B.

San Diego, CA

3 reviews
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Authentic compassionate pet friend!

Pet care experience

I have been taking care of and loving pets for forever!! Pets of all kinds, old, seizures, blind, puppies, hip problems, heart problems, wild and unruly!! Like all pet owners I have outlived several of my pets and they needed extra care at the end of their days. I have experience scheduling and distributing medications and know the importance of making sure they get outside regularly to avoid accidents in the house. I am aware of aggressive animal queues and behavior and will not put your pet in harms way. I'm sure you will see from my references that I take pride in everything I do and making clients feel their pets and home are being cared for and safe is my first priority!

Reviews

Joy B.
Mar 23, 2024

Bud is a responsible, kind and loving guy. He creates a special bond with animals and they thrive in his care. Having entrusted Bud Brunkow with the care of our home and our dog Rasta several times since 2018 we can confidently attest to his exceptional service. His perfectionism and attention to detail shine through in all tasks, from animal care, plant care, to pool maintenance. Bud cares for our home as if it were his own, and our dog is always happy to see his buddy. I recommend him for any house and pet-sitting responsibilities." Sincerely, Joy

Chantill L.
Mar 22, 2024

The thing I appreciate most about Bud Brunkow as a house, cat and plant sitter in my case, is his absolute attention to detail. From the very outset it is clear that he's there for you and wants to make sure things are done the way YOU want them or need them to be done. He is meticulous, a great communicator, reliable, and has a huge heart. I cannot imagine a better person to take care of the things I love while I'm away. I'd recommend Bud to anyone and will 100% keep him as my #1 choice for attending to my home, Lucy cat, and my 65 house plants (what! -- yup and he did an amazing job).

Janet D.
Mar 22, 2024

To Whom it May Concern: We recommend with full confidence, Bud Brunkow, as a house and pet sitter. We have known Bud for over 20 years and he has been watching our home during vacations and other absences for the past couple of years, most recently in July, 2023. We have no reservations about entrusting Bud with our house key. Additionally, our property is left immaculate under his care and he is quite skillful and intuitive about taking care of any problems that may arise, such as a clogged sink etc. Our neighbors always remark upon our return how much they enjoyed talking with him when out on walks with our 3 year old blind dog, Romi, who adores him. They are good buddies and he is always so excited to see him when he arrives. Bud doesn't blink at any special requests and our house plants are always healthy and happy when we get home as well as the garden plants. Everything is left clean, sheets washed and bed made and our mail neatly stacked. Bud goes above and beyond taking care of our property and our dog. The peace of mind we get from him being there is worth every penny. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Sincerely, Janet and David Domeniconi

About Bud B.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My first priority is making friends with your pets. I can't tell you how many times I have bonded with a cat or dog and the owner says their pet typically does not make friends that easy! I usually get down to their level and wait for them to come to me. Right off they think of me as one of them!!

Information Bud B. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to keep your pets on the schedule they have with you. Please provide a written agenda of the daily schedule they have. If your pet requires medication include the medications and protocol followed. Feel free to call me at anytime you are gone with anything you have forgotten. The main thing is enjoy yourself, your pets are in good hands!

A typical day

Besides just being with pets my favorite thing is playing with them! Tug of war, fetch and walks at the local park and in your neighborhood are the bonuses of my role as a pet sitter. I give your pets all the time they need to investigate all of the smells left by other pets.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night

Bud can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am retired so I have no restrictions in regards to availability. I actively do yoga, paddleboard and lift weights when my sitting schedule permits to maintain a strong healthy lifestyle.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 8 days ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Bud B.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

50 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

My first priority is making friends with your pets. I can't tell you how many times I have bonded with a cat or dog and the owner says their pet typically does not make friends that easy! I usually get down to their level and wait for them to come to me. Right off they think of me as one of them!!

Information Bud B. would like to know about your pet

It is important for me to keep your pets on the schedule they have with you. Please provide a written agenda of the daily schedule they have. If your pet requires medication include the medications and protocol followed. Feel free to call me at anytime you are gone with anything you have forgotten. The main thing is enjoy yourself, your pets are in good hands!

A typical day

Besides just being with pets my favorite thing is playing with them! Tug of war, fetch and walks at the local park and in your neighborhood are the bonuses of my role as a pet sitter. I give your pets all the time they need to investigate all of the smells left by other pets.

Location

San Diego, CA

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Bud B.

San Diego, CA

3 reviews