Davina S.
Davina S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Kindness goes a long way
I’ve owned pets all my life. I had a dearly loved dog that I saw through from puppyhood all the way to thirteen years old when she passed from cancer. I’ve had two cats since they were kittens, one of which had hyperthyroidism which required daily treatments. He has since passed away from kidney failure at seventeen. As a team with my sister, we personally trained our dog — and even the cats — using books to learn how to bond with the animals. I’ve not had a conventional job working with animals, but I am my friends’ go-to for pet sitting. I’ve done extended stay pet sitting (ten+ days) involving overnight care. I’ve handled daily medications for cats and dogs and worked on leash training for a friend’s dog as well as house training puppies. I currently live with an elderly cat and three freshwater aquariums.
Cat care experience
Davina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I always clean up after a pet and make sure they have easy access to water at all times. I know how to keep dogs inside a fenced area and keep inside cats from running out the door.
Ratings and reviews
Davina was THE BEST!!! She took such loving care of our senior dog, took him on lots of walks, and sent us wonderful photos every day. Beyond that, she is simply a super nice person.
Davina was wonderful. We felt completely comfortable leaving our senior Lab in her care. It was clear from the start that she genuinely loves animals, and our dog received plenty of attention, affection, and excellent care while we were away. Knowing he was in such good hands allowed us to relax and enjoy our trip. She was also a trustworthy house sitter—reliable, respectful of our home, and easy to communicate with throughout our trip. We appreciated her updates and knowing everything was going smoothly. We would absolutely recommend Davina to anyone looking for a caring and dependable pet sitter, and we wouldn't hesitate to have her stay with our dog again.
Davina was trustworthy and meticulous. I would happily have her back!
Very communicative and trustworthy. Our dog has a lot of anxiety and I was never worried about the care and attention he was receiving. She treated him like her own.
Davina is a caring, capable and reliable pet parent. She is devoted to her pets and enjoys spending time caring for and playing with them. She has extensive experience with cats and dogs. She is very warm and sensitive with her family and friends; always ready with smiles and thoughtful listening. She is completely trustworthy.
Davina Straight is a loving & gentle animal lover & caretaker. She has experience with both dogs & cats in not only exercising & feeding, but also with giving medication & even taking pets to the veterinarian. The big plus in Davina’s favor is that animals seem to instinctively trust & love her back.
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Schedule
I’m available most days of the week and on weekends. I’m a freelance artist and my work is easy to time manage around.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDavina can host up to 3 drop-ins per day