Debi L.
Debi L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Artistic pet parent available!!
Currently loving my own 2 pibbles, 1 being disabled & requires great patience. Raised with several big & small dogs, & other kinds of pets. I have volunteered at the Berkeley Animal Care Services where I walked the dogs & comforted them in their kennels. I have a special place in my heart for pitbulls, but honestly I am a sucker for any kind of pet. Feeding times for my 1 dog Pigby takes 20-45 mins twice a day, as she has swallowing issues. Her issues requires that one be fine with possible daily dog vomit so I'm used to cleaning up "gross messes" on an hourly basis. She's taught me more about patience than any other pet I've owned. I treat all of my pets, as well as family and friends' pets as if they were my child. I spoil them with affection & positive reinforcement. Growing up with both Dobermans and Rottweilers, I've learned how to pay attention to my surroundings, their behaviors, and the behavior of others in order to maintain fun safe playtime and feedings. I don't have any professional trainer background, but I do know a few tips for working on basic needs. I will be upfront & honest if I do not think I'll be a good fit for your pet's needs. I have also watched and cared for cats. I know how to approach them, feed, and clean up litter boxes for several different kinds of cats. I've looked after my own neighbors and friends' cats to make sure they feel confident their fur babies are safe while they're away.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I treat every pet like they're my own because that's how I expect anyone watching mine to treat them. If they require a belly rub before bed, that's what they'll be getting!
Ratings and reviews
Debi took care of my cat, Nola, very well. Nola was healthy when we got back home. I would totally hire Debi again.
Debi was great!
Debi went above and beyond in caring for my two kitties. They were very relaxed when I returned after my five day trip. I recommend Debi for cat-sitting if you're looking for one who is kind, caring, and responsible.
Debi is a sweet person and very easy to get hold of and communicate with. She took care of my cat, Nola, while I was away for Thanksgiving. It's great to know that Nola was taken care of while I was away.
Always the best!
Thanks so much for being available which such a short time to get acquainted. Everything was great. Look forward to seeing you soon
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Schedule
As an artist, my schedule is pretty open. My husband works from home currently, so he's around to help if needed with our two dogs. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes to feed them as one has a specific feeding process that can be either very easy or very messy. We're fortunate to have a yard so they don't go for walks unless they're going out with us somewhere. Basically, they live a life of comfortably spoiled couch potatoes.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDebi can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I am an absolute sucker for a pitbull or Rottweiler, but honestly I love dogs of all sorts. Cats I've come to enjoy since just about half of my friends will be owned by one. I know how stressful it can be to find someone to care for your fur babies, how nerve wracking it can be, so I do my best to make sure you never need to worry about them. If they have a routine, I will follow it so they're world isn't disturbed too much in your absence.