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Clarissa S.

Saint Louis Park, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•39 reviews
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I won't cancel rain, snow or shine!

Pet care experience

My history with dogs is expansive. I have previously fostered many dogs full time (seniors, reactive/sensitive, fearful/nervous/timid, young goofy puppies... you name it and I've probably seen it). I have handled a wide range of personalities, sizes, breeds and behaviors all successfully (and with a cheerful disposition to boot). Now living in NE MPLS, I moved from Chicago in spring 2019 where I volunteered around the clock volunteer as a shelter dog handler and animal care advocate for a rescue league in my neighborhood (Wicker Park). I am a dog mom to two large size bonded sibling pit-mix rescues that we took in at 5 weeks and nursed from severe illness. Before starting with Rover and volunteering, I dog sat overnight for people I met around the Chicagoland area in need of last minute assistance and provided animal day care options for guests that booked through an AirBnb condo I previously managed. From Chihuahuas to Pit Mixes to anything resembling Goofy or a Gremlin I'll make sure your dog is tired, engaged and well looked after while you are away.

Reviews

Conner B.
House Sitting • Mar 09, 2020
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Clarissa was thoughtful, caring, and went above and beyond with our pet. She was a great communicator throughout, beginning with the first time we contacted her. She gave us detailed information on her interest, availability, and skills. Even though we had requested her help very last minute, she swung by for an initial visit prior to our departure and got along better than expected with our generally anxious pet; Clarissa seemed super knowledgeable about our pet’s breed mix and was spot on with what to expect during her watch. During the actual sitting session, she was in consistent communication with us and sent many adorable pictures with details on their time together. She took our pet out walking and playing longer than we ourselves do!! Our pet is generally wary of new people in her life and has a lot of anxiety, especially when we are away; however, I did not for a second feel like our pet was lonely or sad when we were away - she was too busy getting cuddles and pets from her new friend, Clarissa. The best thing about our impromptu trip was that we found someone as awesome as Clarissa to take care of our pet! Would recommend Clarissa to anyone looking for a caring and considerate person to take care of their furry children!

Bret H.
House Sitting • Mar 03, 2020
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Clarissa was amazing with Barty. She also communicated very well and was more flexible than I deserve. There are not enough good things to say about her!

Clare C.
House Sitting • Oct 07, 2019
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Clarissa is a true animal lover, attentive caretaker, and exceptional communicator. We were nervous to bring in a stranger to dog sit - we had recently rescued an energetic but scared rat terrier mix that required fear free vet visits and in home coaching. On top of that, our 8 year old chihuahua just had many teeth removed and required hand feeding and significant patience. Obviously worried about the care required, we picked Clarissa due to her awesome profile and proximity. She immediately was super receptive to all instructions and concerns, and she went above and beyond in her care and effort. Months later, Clarissa looks forward to seeing Lola and Charlie flourish and showing their personalities to her. She genuinely seems just as excited as we are that they are so at home with her - even our friends and family don't get that warm of receptions from our pups! We feel very lucky to have found her. She is worth the premium for the piece of mind that your fur babies are well taken care of!

Adrienne P.
Rover Now Dog Walking • Nov 30, 2018
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Clarissa was incredibly kind, understanding, and accommodating when an unexpected situation arose (through no fault of her own); she made sure everything went smoothly and communicated all along the way. I also appreciate her patience in getting snow booties on my dog!

About Clarissa S.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Clarissa S. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences at all! I'm strong and can handle all breeds and activity levels. Walking both of my own (who are tenacious pullers and reactive to just about everything under the sun) combined is over 100 lbs so I'm used to keeping multiple strong dogs in line and still ensuring they're getting the most of their outdoor time. To help our stay go as seamlessly as possible, the more relevant information you provide to me about your expectations, the more I can tailor my service to you and your pup and spend less time with entry/introductions :)

A typical day

I work for YOU and your dog so I go where you want me to go! If you have special requests or want me to take your dog somewhere specific with better outdoor space for walks I'll happily comply -- just ask!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Clarissa can watch in your home

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

About Clarissa S.

Communication

24 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Information Clarissa S. would like to know about your pet

No breed preferences at all! I'm strong and can handle all breeds and activity levels. Walking both of my own (who are tenacious pullers and reactive to just about everything under the sun) combined is over 100 lbs so I'm used to keeping multiple strong dogs in line and still ensuring they're getting the most of their outdoor time. To help our stay go as seamlessly as possible, the more relevant information you provide to me about your expectations, the more I can tailor my service to you and your pup and spend less time with entry/introductions :)

A typical day

I work for YOU and your dog so I go where you want me to go! If you have special requests or want me to take your dog somewhere specific with better outdoor space for walks I'll happily comply -- just ask!

Location

Saint Louis Park, MN

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Pets

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Clarissa S.

Saint Louis Park, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•39 reviews