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Claire M.

Uptown, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews
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Experienced Animal Lover & Artist

Pet care experience

I will always be there to give your dog the love they miss during the day. A fun active day full of play with the ball, or just the cuddles he/she wants while you are gone. All attention is towards your dog, and updates are given after playing/ walking/ or a day full of fun. I have worked at a dog groomers salon, which I primarily washed and dried the dogs. I also worked at a doggy daycare and was praised for my affection towards all the dogs I was with. I have taken care of giant dogs, the largest was a Great Dane, the smallest was a four-month-old Miniature Dachshund. But I also have experience with wildlife animals because I used to volunteer at the zoo and I also rode horses for a semester in college. On my off time, I do a lot of art. Interested in what I do? One of my photos is a recent piece I did of some close friend's Boston Terriers (feel free to inquire and commision~).

Reviews

Tanya R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 19, 2021
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Claire took great care of our kitty while we were away. She tends to get depressed when we go out of town and leave her, but she seemed to be in good spirits when we returned. Claire is great with cats. I would rebook with her.

Rory B.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 23, 2020
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Claire was great!! She took several pictures each visit, and left informed updates.

Carsen S.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 24, 2020
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So great with our kitties! Amazing communication and detailed reports.

Anna C.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 19, 2020
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Claire was wonderful! Took great care of my ornery cat and was sweet enough to also bring up my mail while I was away!

About Claire M.

Communication

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

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do have one pet at home at the moment but since I do not take animals into my home, this will not be an issue. But for your home I try to leave it the way it was when I first came in.

Information Claire M. would like to know about your pet

If they need to take meds, how often, and how are they given (peanut butter, mouth, during feeding). Their temperament, are they active, chill, a mix? Size of the dog, I love all kinds of dogs, but I do get a little iffy as the dog sizes gets larger and heavier. I had a very bad experience with a dog that was not a giant dog but he did weigh more than I did. It ended up getting violent and I wasn't helped until five minutes into this situation when my coworkers noticed that I had vanished (I was in the futile position trying to protect as much of my face and hands as I could). I was not allowed to leave and ended up having a very bad panic attack. When I finally got off to go home I had several opened wounds on my back due to the dog jumping. My favorites have always been corgis, I just adore corgis and hope my first dog will be a corgi.

A typical day

A dog always has its own preferences and so do owners. We will go on nice long walks if the dog or owner would prefer, and the local dog parks for a good time to play with other dogs or to the dog beach. Playing is fun and so are cuddles, belly rubs, and naps, or just needing to place a paw on the person to know they aren't alone. Adventures around Chicago and will never leave them alone if I know I can go somewhere that would allow dogs if I need something.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Claire can watch in your home

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

Availability

PLEASE NOTICE: I have been accepted to an MFA program overseas in Ireland. I am not taking any longer-term walks or drop-ins. Thanks for understanding.

About Claire M.

Communication

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

Skills

3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I do have one pet at home at the moment but since I do not take animals into my home, this will not be an issue. But for your home I try to leave it the way it was when I first came in.

Information Claire M. would like to know about your pet

If they need to take meds, how often, and how are they given (peanut butter, mouth, during feeding). Their temperament, are they active, chill, a mix? Size of the dog, I love all kinds of dogs, but I do get a little iffy as the dog sizes gets larger and heavier. I had a very bad experience with a dog that was not a giant dog but he did weigh more than I did. It ended up getting violent and I wasn't helped until five minutes into this situation when my coworkers noticed that I had vanished (I was in the futile position trying to protect as much of my face and hands as I could). I was not allowed to leave and ended up having a very bad panic attack. When I finally got off to go home I had several opened wounds on my back due to the dog jumping. My favorites have always been corgis, I just adore corgis and hope my first dog will be a corgi.

A typical day

A dog always has its own preferences and so do owners. We will go on nice long walks if the dog or owner would prefer, and the local dog parks for a good time to play with other dogs or to the dog beach. Playing is fun and so are cuddles, belly rubs, and naps, or just needing to place a paw on the person to know they aren't alone. Adventures around Chicago and will never leave them alone if I know I can go somewhere that would allow dogs if I need something.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Claire M.

Uptown, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
•22 reviews