Dakota H.
Dakota H.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
Zookeeper turned pet’s best friend!
Hi! I’m an experienced animal caregiver with a background as both a veterinary assistant and zookeeper. I’m now home full-time with my new baby and my two well-behaved, spayed pups, and I love continuing to care for animals in a more personal capacity. With my professional experience, I’m comfortable with medications, special routines, and animals with unique needs. From sassy tigers to diabetic house cats, I’ve got the experience needed to handle it all. Your pets will be safe, well-loved, and treated like family while you’re away.
Cat care experience
Dakota also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Dakota was fantastic. She communicated well and often and sent photos of my sweet fur baby to reassure me she was doing well. I will definitely use her again for pet sitting.
I’ve worked alongside Dakota for years as a zookeeper, and she is one of the most reliable, knowledgeable, and compassionate animal caregivers I know. She’s incredibly attentive to animal behavior, detail-oriented with routines and medications, and always prioritizes safety and welfare. Any pet in her care is in excellent hands.
Calendar and availability
Schedule
I am at home full-time with a baby and my own two dogs. I can fit new pet friends in anywhere, whether it be at my home or popping in to yours!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Pets will be kept in a way the pet parents would prefer. More comfortable in a crate? Can do! In bed with us? Perfect! We’ve got a nice large, fenced-in yard and plenty of room for fun!
Pets
A typical day
My zoo background has given me a huge passion for enrichment. I will provide pets with a variety of environmental enrichment and activities to promote positive natural behaviors!