Debbie D.
San Diego, CA
Dog Rescuer & Pet Lover
Pet care experience
**I require a meet and greet for all new clients.** Service Areas: Golden Hill, North Park, South Park, Normal Heights, City Heights (Corridor), University Heights, Kensington, Hillcrest, and Mission Hills. At this time, I cannot service Downtown San Diego and Mission Valley. I provide high quality, traveling pet services and have been on Rover since Christmas 2016. I have loved caring for animals for as long as I can remember. Every animal is different; being able to adapt to different special needs is very critical to my success as a pet sitter. If your pet needs a walk around the neighborhood or a drop-in visit with home exercise I can provide that for them in your absence! My animal experience is vast, as I've had various pets in the past, including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. My dogs were both shelter dogs and had severe anxiety as a result, so I know how to approach a pup that requires special attention because of behavioral issues. After having dogs of my own that had behavioral issues due to past experiences, I realized I wanted to help other pets from similar situations, which led me to join Rover. When not working with my Rover animals, you can find me volunteering at the Living Coast Discovery Center and the San Diego Zoo, so I am around animals 24/7 and love it. I really enjoy seeing them in their element. You will also often find me visiting the local parks and would love to take your pups with me, with your permission of course! Please allow at least 72 hours before your booking is set to begin, as I require a meet and greet for all new clients. In addition to offering house sitting San Diego residents, I offer both 30-min and 1-hour drop-ins and walks. Discounts are also available for multiple pets. *Puppies must complete all rounds of the parvo vaccine prior to meet and greet.*
Reviews
Debbie was super responsive and always came on time to walk my dog while we were out of town for the weekend. She was great at communicating updates and even helped stay with my dog to encourage her to eat when she was feeling anxious. Would definitely rebook with her!
Debbie was an amazing rover. Very prompt and communicative. We really appreciated her watching our pups and would have her again.
Thanks to Debbie for taking great care of my senior dog and my young and super active retriever!
We’ve booked many drop-in visits with Debbie now and she’s always reliable and sends pictures to us while we’re away. We so appreciate you Debbie!
About Debbie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I try and follow each pet's individual schedule as much as possible. With housesitting, all my things remain behind closed doors when not needed. I also close off any extra doors to limit where each pet is allowed to go when I am away at other clients to ensure that no one is tempted to get into things.
Information Debbie D. would like to know about your pet
All dogs must be leash trained for walks, be up to date on shots, and licensed with the City of San Diego (per city law). What is their routine like? What has training been like and what commands to use? Do they have any triggers to be aware of?
A typical day
I tailor every walk to each individual dog, depending on age, breed, temperament and medical concerns. I also consider the local weather. While San Diego temperature typically ranges in the 60s to 70s, there are some days in the 80s. If the temperature reaches 85 degrees, I will provide a short walk and extra indoor playtime to compensate for the lack of walking for the day to protect your pup's feet.
Services
Debbie can watch in your home
Availability
I consider Rover as my fulltime job, but I also do online reselling, Instacart, and UberEats. Doing all four allow me to have a pretty flexible schedule while caring for pets in their home as much as possible and still meeting my income needs.
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About Debbie D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I try and follow each pet's individual schedule as much as possible. With housesitting, all my things remain behind closed doors when not needed. I also close off any extra doors to limit where each pet is allowed to go when I am away at other clients to ensure that no one is tempted to get into things.
Information Debbie D. would like to know about your pet
All dogs must be leash trained for walks, be up to date on shots, and licensed with the City of San Diego (per city law). What is their routine like? What has training been like and what commands to use? Do they have any triggers to be aware of?
A typical day
I tailor every walk to each individual dog, depending on age, breed, temperament and medical concerns. I also consider the local weather. While San Diego temperature typically ranges in the 60s to 70s, there are some days in the 80s. If the temperature reaches 85 degrees, I will provide a short walk and extra indoor playtime to compensate for the lack of walking for the day to protect your pup's feet.
Location
San Diego, CA
Pets
Debbie D.
San Diego, CA