Debra W.
Cobble Hill, NY
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Dog lover, servant and cuddler!
Pet care experience
I had one dog growing up as a child, Suzi, a poodle from Heidelburg, Germany. We adopted her from a woman who couldn't care for her. She was wild and full of joy. She would run in huge circles in the yard and pull us down the street on a walk and we cooked food for her. That started my love affair with dogs. She died when I was 15. It broke my heart. I had cats during my 20's, 30's and 40's, but no dogs. Several years ago I kept telling my husband that I wanted a dog, but we were both traveling too much, so it was put on hold. One day we were walking down Montague St in Brooklyn Heights, and we saw a table with a dog rescue. There were a few dogs out front. My husband said, there's a pupoy under the table, and ran over. We picked up this little black lab mix with the chubbiest pink tummy and it was love at first sight. We brought her home that day. Ebony. The love affair began. We saw her through puppyhood and training and wonderful years of adventures. Her joie de vivre reminded me so of my Suzi. She had two knee surgeries and Cushings disease. She lived to be 14. We adopted a beautiful boy, Casey, from the ACC. He was perfect. A black lab mix that looked like a small Greyhound. He lived to be 11 and half. He died from complications from a brain tumor. When my husband's aunt couldn't keep her Yorkie, we adopted him into the family. He was sweet and silly and so tiny after my 80 and 50 pound Lab mixes. He died short of his 18th birthday. That was just over a year ago. We are now dogless. While I was away performing during the summer, my husband decided the void was too huge and became a foster to a 75 pound pitbull terrier, Rocky. When I got home and met him, I fell in love too. It was difficult to say goodbye, but he recently found a wonderful home on Long Island. I tell you all of this because my experience with different breeds and sizes have been varied and I am an 'owner' who is in it to the end. I am dedicated and love animals; my own, and treat other's dogs as I would my own.
Reviews
So thankful that Fergie got to spend her 3rd long stay with Deb. I don't have to worry and she enjoys their company and is well cared for. I receive updated photos and videos. :)
Debra took wonderful care of our Jane while we were away for a week. It was so nice to know she was in a loving household.
We are again so so so thankful for Debra and John. They treat our little tiny man as if he were their own. He gets so happy the moment he sees them - and we get delightful photos and updates the entire time we are gone. Thank you as always, Debra. See y’all soon.
We love Debra and her husband John. They take such good care of Dewey. Every time we pass their street, he tries to pull to their apartment; that's how much he loves being with them.
About Debra W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in patio. It has a lower level that is a step out. It can be blocked off from the upper level if need be. Dogs become part of the family here.
Home
Information Debra W. would like to know about your pet
Are they housebroken? Do they walk well on a leash? Do they have issues with other dogs? I always schedule a meet and greet if I don't know your dog. It is the best way to see if I and your dog will be a good fit. I don’t find my space good for large dogs. I really can’t sit dogs over 40 pounds.
A typical day
Walks, play, snuggles, some training. Walks in my neighborhood. I don’t take the dogs to dog parks. Maybe overly cautious, but something always happens at dog parks and part of my job is keeping your pet safe.
Services
Debra can host
Debra can watch in your home
Availability
Morning pees and feeding and walk and play. We might chill and play inside and take a short afternoon walk. I might be on a zoom call or working on a personal project during the day. Feeding in the evening, walk, cuddles. Maybe hanging outside if it’s nice.
About Debra W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced in patio. It has a lower level that is a step out. It can be blocked off from the upper level if need be. Dogs become part of the family here.
Home
Information Debra W. would like to know about your pet
Are they housebroken? Do they walk well on a leash? Do they have issues with other dogs? I always schedule a meet and greet if I don't know your dog. It is the best way to see if I and your dog will be a good fit. I don’t find my space good for large dogs. I really can’t sit dogs over 40 pounds.
A typical day
Walks, play, snuggles, some training. Walks in my neighborhood. I don’t take the dogs to dog parks. Maybe overly cautious, but something always happens at dog parks and part of my job is keeping your pet safe.
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Debra W.
Cobble Hill, NY