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Cassie O.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
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Prev Vet Assistant-Full Time Care!

Pet care experience

Hello Paw-rents! My name is Cassie I have owned pets since I could walk and adore all animals. I have furbabies of my own so I understand how important it is to find someone who understands and cares about your babies as much as you do when looking after them. I have over 25 years of varied animal care experience, and about 8 years of professional pet care, several years of which I spent at a vet clinic as a vet assistant and primary kennel care giver. I cared the animals that were boarding or sick or staying overnight for recovery. I fed them, cleaned their living quarters, gave them baths when needed, took them for walks and outside to do their business, administered medication if needed (including insulin shots for pets with diabetes) and played with them. I have aided in the birth of several litters of kittens and one litter of puppies. A little over a year ago, I quit my 9-5 job to work full-time for myself doing petcare because I love it so much! In addition to being a Dog/Cat/general animal lover, I am also a Cat Behavior Specialist and Independent Pet Care & Rescue partnered with LA Kitten Rescue. I have very diverse animal experience including farm animals. I have experience with: ✔︎ Dogs with epilepsy & seizure meds ✔︎ Administering insulin shots, subcutaneous fluids, IV fluids, etc ✔︎ training puppies & senior care ✔︎ small or large dogs ✔︎ various temperaments ✔︎ allergies ✔︎ disabilities ✔︎ giving medication ✔︎ separation anxiety ✔︎ safety AND most importantly, your pet’s comfort! I am home full time during the week and weekends to snuggle on your pets, take them on walks outside, and give them lots of toys & mind puzzles to play with. Services scheduled before/after 8am-8pm are subject to a $30 early bird & late owl fee. When your pet is in my care, they are my priority. You will receive photo and video updates throughout their time with me so you can keep connected with your pet even when you're apart! SERVICE AVAILABILITY: Pet taxi/chauffeur: 7 days a week, $20 per round trip. - Perfect if you need help getting your pet to/from the groomers, vet, daycare, etc. THIS SERVICE REQUIRES A SPECIAL REQUEST - ASK ME IN A MESSAGE (select “Drop In” visit for your service and I can adjust pricing on my end before confirming). If your pet requires a chaperone (vet visits where someone needs to be present with the pet) the hourly is $25/hr in addition to the chauffeur fee. 🙌💕 I drive a Lincoln MKC and equipped it with a comfy pet hammock in the back seat with pet seatbelts! I have a panoramic sunroof and roll the windows down for pups who love car rides! Walks and drop-ins: 7 days a week all day Boarding: 7 days a week Doggie Daycare: 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. Earlier drop offs/Later pickup times available upon request for additional $30 early bird/late owl charge. Pet chauffeur services available for $20 per round trip. DAYCARE & BOARDING: I can currently accommodate up to 3 guests for daycare and 3 guests for boarding (sometimes more, depending on pup size and temperment). Pups are treated with love and like a part of our family. They are allowed to sleep in my bed or hang out on my couch, watch tv, or hang in the kitchen! I also have a balcony where your pet can sunbathe! I provide: ᴥ︎ comfortable home environment ᴥ︎ fresh filtered water dispensed from a fountain ᴥ︎ outdoor walks ᴥ︎ socializing ᴥ︎ healthy dog treats and chews ᴥ︎ peanut butter stuffed Kongs ᴥ︎ mind puzzles ᴥ︎ lick mats ᴥ︎ beds, blankets, toys, & food/water bowls What you should bring: ᴥ︎ Enough food that covers the duration of the day/stay while your pup is here ᴥ︎ If you have a preference for treats, etc. that your dog has, please bring them along ᴥ︎ If you will be doing recurring daycare, you can bring things to keep in a designated cubby for your pet at my daycare HOUSE SITTING & DROP INS: DROP INS: 30/60 minute reservations where I walk, feed, and play with your pup or cat. HOUSESITTING: Overnight care with a 15-20 min walk in the evening for dogs with morning potty break, in addition to a potty break/15-20 min walk midday/afternoon and hanging out for 1-3 hours depending on my other client commitments. If my afternoon is busy, I’ll spend more quality time with your pet in the evening and vise versa. Longer/additional walks must be booked as an added service. Routine feeding is included. Medication administration is $5 per dose. ***PLEASE NOTE: House sitting is NOT 24/7 constant care. When you book me for house sitting, you can expect that I will spend the night in your home with your pet unless you specify that I do not need to sleep there or if comfortable sleeping accommodations are not available. If your home does not have air conditioning, please provide a fan for air flow. ⚠︎ ︎I currently d͟o͟ n͟o͟t͟ accommodate any dogs who exhibit any aggression to any breed, size, or age. ⚠︎︎ ~Please schedule in home visits if your pup has aggressive tendencies. ⚠︎ You MUST disclose if your pet has seen a vet or exhibited sick behaviors for any condition resulting in medical care or medication, or if they have experienced vomiting or diarrhea/soft stool in the LAST 7 DAYS *prior* to the drop off date for boarding, house sitting, or daycare services. **VACCINATIONS/MEDICAL TREATMENT** In order to ensure that all our pets are safe, I do require all dogs to be up to date on all vaccines/treatments including: Flea/Tick/heartworm Bordetella Rabies Parvo/Distemper I will not accept dogs that show signs of kennel cough. **FEEDING** If your dog has special feeding needs or prep, please make sure to communicate this in your request and please prep what you can ahead of time prior to your pet's stay. During feeding time, your dog will be fed in a crate or in separate areas of the apartment to prevent food aggression and upset stomachs caused by consuming foreign dog food.

Reviews

Kirsten F.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 29, 2024
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My kitties love Cassie!

Brooke G.
House Sitting • Mar 26, 2024
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Cassie did an amazing job staying at my house and taking care of my 2 frenchies for a couple nights. She had great communication with me throughout her stay and sent me lots of cute photos and videos. I feel good knowing my pups were in great hands and that they were safe at home while we were away!

Kacie K.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 12, 2024
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Cassie was awesome! I have a very shy and fearful rescue pup and she was super patient and willing to work with his boundaries! Would totally recommend her!

Roberta B.
House Sitting • Jan 05, 2024
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Cassie did an excellent job in house sitting and taking care of our cat. She followed our instructions regarding both the house and cat. We would highly recommend her and will use her again when we have travel plans.

About Cassie O.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 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 apartment is spacious, quiet, and bright. I live in a pet friendly building with a landlord that supports my business! There is a large, open, enclosed courtyard where I am able to work on training with pups as well as allow them to get out some energy in a safe space! In my home I provide a ton of fun toys, healthy treats, and have two crates - one medium and one large - that fit even big dogs if they ever need to be crated. If your pet and I ever need to ride in the car, I have crates for small pets (like cats) and a padded dog hammock/seat cover in my backseat and dog seat belts to ensure safety. I provide photos and videos the whole time your pet is with me via text and/or Instagram! I treat your pet like my own and do everything I can to make sure they feel safe and loved. Missing your baby? I'm more than happy to schedule a FaceTime call so you can see and talk with them! ❤

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Cassie O. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any experience around cats. If not, no worries - I'm an Integration Guide! But like to know ahead of time. Please tell me ahead of time about any special needs, physical or behavioral things I need to be aware of! Is your dog a social butterfly or more shy? Do they walk well on leash or pull and react to other dogs when on leash? Are they obsessed with eating socks? These are things I would like to know so I am prepared to take the best care of your pet. ? Please let me know if your dog is experiencing any digestive issues ahead of time. I also like to know about any diet needs or restrictions or allergies. ➪ Please be communicative regarding late drop off’s /pick ups. Subject to a late fee per pet ➪ Daycare exceeding 8 hrs is considered boarding ➪ After hour services and early bird services are available for a $30 fee ➪ I can accommodate up to 3 dogs for boarding & 3 dogs for daycare ➪ Constant care for outbound services starts at $40/hr ➪ Constant care for in home services starts at $25/hr

A typical day

When your pet is with me, you can expect the following: • Photo and video updates via text and/or Instagram via @PawsParadiseLA • Additional updates upon request • FaceTime / Video calls with your pet available • Tons of toys, playtime and cuddles provided • Frozen peanut butter kongs, lick mats, and sensory puzzles • Controlled socializing and playtime with other pups unless you have made prior arrangements with me to have your pup be the only dog • 2-3 walks a day for 15-20min when boarding or house sitting. If you would like your dog to have more walks or a longer walk, please request as an additional service • For Daycare clients, you can expect potty breaks as needed and a 15-20 minute walk halfway through the day. We'll lounge at home together or take trips to the park and beach when possible. Hikes are also a possibility as I live close to plenty of trails.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$85per night
House Sitting
in your home
$100per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$40per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$65per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk

Cassie can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Cassie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

**HOME ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE** I do pet care as my full time job and work my schedule around pet needs. I let clients know in advance when I'll be taking time off, and I have an amazing crew of verified trusted back ups if I'm unavailable!

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About Cassie O.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 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 apartment is spacious, quiet, and bright. I live in a pet friendly building with a landlord that supports my business! There is a large, open, enclosed courtyard where I am able to work on training with pups as well as allow them to get out some energy in a safe space! In my home I provide a ton of fun toys, healthy treats, and have two crates - one medium and one large - that fit even big dogs if they ever need to be crated. If your pet and I ever need to ride in the car, I have crates for small pets (like cats) and a padded dog hammock/seat cover in my backseat and dog seat belts to ensure safety. I provide photos and videos the whole time your pet is with me via text and/or Instagram! I treat your pet like my own and do everything I can to make sure they feel safe and loved. Missing your baby? I'm more than happy to schedule a FaceTime call so you can see and talk with them! ❤

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Cassie O. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any experience around cats. If not, no worries - I'm an Integration Guide! But like to know ahead of time. Please tell me ahead of time about any special needs, physical or behavioral things I need to be aware of! Is your dog a social butterfly or more shy? Do they walk well on leash or pull and react to other dogs when on leash? Are they obsessed with eating socks? These are things I would like to know so I am prepared to take the best care of your pet. ? Please let me know if your dog is experiencing any digestive issues ahead of time. I also like to know about any diet needs or restrictions or allergies. ➪ Please be communicative regarding late drop off’s /pick ups. Subject to a late fee per pet ➪ Daycare exceeding 8 hrs is considered boarding ➪ After hour services and early bird services are available for a $30 fee ➪ I can accommodate up to 3 dogs for boarding & 3 dogs for daycare ➪ Constant care for outbound services starts at $40/hr ➪ Constant care for in home services starts at $25/hr

A typical day

When your pet is with me, you can expect the following: • Photo and video updates via text and/or Instagram via @PawsParadiseLA • Additional updates upon request • FaceTime / Video calls with your pet available • Tons of toys, playtime and cuddles provided • Frozen peanut butter kongs, lick mats, and sensory puzzles • Controlled socializing and playtime with other pups unless you have made prior arrangements with me to have your pup be the only dog • 2-3 walks a day for 15-20min when boarding or house sitting. If you would like your dog to have more walks or a longer walk, please request as an additional service • For Daycare clients, you can expect potty breaks as needed and a 15-20 minute walk halfway through the day. We'll lounge at home together or take trips to the park and beach when possible. Hikes are also a possibility as I live close to plenty of trails.

Location

Sherman Oaks, CA

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Cassie O.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews