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Debora B.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•68 reviews
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I am a VET with MSc and PhD =)

Pet care experience

PS: I do not handle "hard" dogs (difficult temperament) neither giant dogs (more than 100 Ibs) PET CARE EXPERIENCE The day I got my first pet was one of the best days of my life. I was 7 years old when my cousin gave me a small fluffy ball. I called him Pupi. He was a lovely Pekingese who stayed with me until I started my studies in Veterinary Medicine. I was 22 years old when he passed away from Leishmaniose disease; I was completely heartbroken. After Pupi, I had a lot of pets, and right now, I have a 12-year-old dog (Loloca). When I lived in Wauconda, Illinois, I worked on a dairy farm, and my main job was caring for the calves. In addition to the calves, I adopted a white cat living by himself at the farm. When I lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, I cared for a dog (Honey) and a cat (Grace) for 5 months. Then, when I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, I took care of two lovely cats (Stahoo and Bobito) for over 3 years (I lived with them in the same house). Additionally, in Madison (WI), I took care of two small cats (Betsi and Petsi) from a friend for one week. I have been in Rover since 2020 and have acquired many memorable experiences caring for pets. For me, it has been a time of fun and learning! As you can see, I love animals so much that I decided to dedicate my life to them :)

Reviews

Sarah K.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2024
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Debora is a kind and exceptional sitter -- her knowledge of animals and her experience caring for them (and administering medication) are inspiring. Communication was clear and easy. Debora connected with my old grey cat and kept me informed during my travels. I wouldn't hesitate to contact Debora about future sitting needs.

Vanya N.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2024
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Debora did an amazing job watching my cat while I was out of town! She sent great photos so I could see how he was doing, and even left a small gift for him. I’ll be using her services again in the future!

Jamie S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 24, 2023
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Excellent Service

Wendie E.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 23, 2023
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Great service and very good communication!

About Debora B.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

SAFETY I like to schedule a meet & greet to get to know the owner and the pet. I feel this is the best way to learn about the pet and any other important detail that might be relevant.

Information Debora B. would like to know about your pet

How does the dog behave when the owner is not around? Have you ever had a pet sitter? Does the dog have separation anxiety? Does the dog need any specific medication? What is the contact of his vet?

A typical day

A TYPICAL DAY I like the pets to feel comfortable with me, so when I am doing dog walking, I usually go to places where the owner advises me to go and where the dogs are already familiar. When I do drop-in visits and house-sitting, I like to provide the pet with a calm environment so that they feel relaxed and confident with me.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$16per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$17per walk

Debora can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

MY AVAILABILITY Monday to Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm (drop-in visits and dog walking) Friday: after 6:20 pm (drop-in visits, dog walking, and house sitting) Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays: Very flexible (drop in visits, dog walking, and house sitting)

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Debora B.

Communication

23 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

SAFETY I like to schedule a meet & greet to get to know the owner and the pet. I feel this is the best way to learn about the pet and any other important detail that might be relevant.

Information Debora B. would like to know about your pet

How does the dog behave when the owner is not around? Have you ever had a pet sitter? Does the dog have separation anxiety? Does the dog need any specific medication? What is the contact of his vet?

A typical day

A TYPICAL DAY I like the pets to feel comfortable with me, so when I am doing dog walking, I usually go to places where the owner advises me to go and where the dogs are already familiar. When I do drop-in visits and house-sitting, I like to provide the pet with a calm environment so that they feel relaxed and confident with me.

Location

Ames, IA

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Debora B.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•68 reviews