Cynthia H.
Redwood City, CA
Faux Extrovert-Dogs Get Me.
Pet care experience
Mindful, Mature, and Cautious. I grew up in a household that was full of kids and pets. Dogs ( large and small ), cats, bunnies, & birds. My parents were soft hearted for strays and rescues. I moved into an apartment about 10 years ago and sadly I can not have pets here, otherwise I would be a very happy human to some special rescue puppy dog, bunny, and bird. In my younger years, prior to moving out on my own, I spent quite a few summers as a pet/house sitter. It was a great time as I was able to become pals with some pretty great animals and stay in some pretty cool houses located at SF, Pacifica, Danville, and San Mateo. I'm a hiker. If you don't mind your dig hitting a dirt trail every now and again, I'm your person. I'm in transition having just quit my job. I've the time and the energy.
Reviews
Cynthia has been a dear friend of mine for several years. She is a very kind, giving, and caring person. If I was asked to use one word to describe her, I would say "Mindful", as in being fully present and attentive, aware of other's feelings, heedful, responsive, and caring. I believe these are attributes well suited for someone entrusted to care for another's pets. Cynthia has the ability to really, truly connect with people as well as animals, and fully understands how precious our non-human family members are to us. When my own dog passed away recently (from old age, she was 17), Cynthia was right there with kind & comforting words, and a soothing, understanding presence that I really appreciated. When your pet might feel anxious by the fact that you're entrusting them to a sitter, you want someone with this type of kind, caring, and calming presence to reassure your pet and be sure all their needs are being met, both physical and emotional.
Cynthia is great with pets! She's been a human to a pit bull named Jake, a rescue Terrier named Penelope and a rescue Shepherd mix named Cleopatra. Sadly, the location where she lives, doesn't allow pets but she'd probably have a bunny as she also used to have a few. And she's good with the big birds, like Macaws which is tough to find. She and I met through music, but when I was dog sitting and my car broke down on my way to the house, I called her to have her go to the house to feed and walk the dogs I was watching. She was great. When my car's battery was replaced, I got to the owner's home and the dogs were snuggling with her on the couch, passed out. Clearly a good walk!!! Additionally, she's organized, strong, and a good communicator.
About Cynthia H.
Communication
Skills
Information Cynthia H. would like to know about your pet
I'm mellow. I don't get too crazy and prefer to hang out with like minded creatures, but would be happy to spend some time with some of the more wild ones on occasion ( I myself was raised feral ). I am a bit intimidated by pit-bulls. We've had three. Jake, being the newest family member. He is a sweet dog. However, he likes to test me. We've come a long way. But still, I am more comfortable with small to medium sized dogs with more mellow postures.
A typical day
We can go hiking, to the beach, to the park. I'm open. As long as their humans don't mind.
Services
Cynthia can watch in your home
About Cynthia H.
Communication
Skills
Information Cynthia H. would like to know about your pet
I'm mellow. I don't get too crazy and prefer to hang out with like minded creatures, but would be happy to spend some time with some of the more wild ones on occasion ( I myself was raised feral ). I am a bit intimidated by pit-bulls. We've had three. Jake, being the newest family member. He is a sweet dog. However, he likes to test me. We've come a long way. But still, I am more comfortable with small to medium sized dogs with more mellow postures.
A typical day
We can go hiking, to the beach, to the park. I'm open. As long as their humans don't mind.
Location
Redwood City, CA
Cynthia H.
Redwood City, CA