Deirdre F.
Deirdre F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Trusted animal care specialist
Passionate animal care specialist with 20+ years in veterinary and hands-on pet care. I began working in animal care and animal medicine in 2003, starting at a single doctor veterinary practice and later gaining experience in shelters, training, foster care, and multi-doctor clinics with animals of all sizes. I’ve cared for animals at every life stage, from bottle fed puppies to senior pets requiring extra patience and support. I’ve had my 16 year old dachshund since she was a puppy and hand-raised her, fostered high energy shepherd/border collie and her puppies and adopted one of the puppies 6 year ago, and a few kitties, so I’m very comfortable meeting both gentle senior needs and active, exercise-focused routines. I hold a BS in Wildlife Conservation & Management and currently care for seven animals of my own, which has reinforced how important individualized, attentive care is for every pet. I would love to help meet your needs and help care for your animals of all ages, sizes, and energy levels.
Cat care experience
Deirdre also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I can assure you I will keep your animal safe during my visits. Before heading out for walks I will make sure your pet is secured properly in either harness or collar leads, if I am letting them out and playing with them in your yard, I will check all gates to make sure they are secure and will not let you pet leave my site during visits. I can help with reinforcement of basic commands if you are working on that. Unfortunately, I am not currently offering boarding but may do so in the future.
Ratings and reviews
Dierdre stayed with my dog Simba for two days while I was out of town. Simba is a senior Aussie who gets very anxious when I'm away. Dierdre connected with Simba, made him comfortable, and kept me informed. I highly recommend her!
Deirdre is exceptional with animals and brings real professional experience from working at a veterinary clinic. She’s confident handling pets of all temperaments and understands how to recognize signs of stress or health concerns. Beyond her technical knowledge, she’s incredibly compassionate and patient — animals genuinely feel comfortable around her. She treats every pet with the same level of care and attention she would expect for her own. I would absolutely trust her with any pet, whether for a quick visit or extended care.
Deirdre F. has a natural way with animals and truly cares about their well being. She is attentive, patient, and treats every pet with kindness and respect. Knowing an animal is in her care brings real peace of mind because you can trust they are safe, comfortable, and genuinely looked after. She is reliable, communicative, and provides thoughtful, consistent care. Beyond that, Deirdre is simply a good human. She is warm, trustworthy, and easy to connect with. She is someone you feel good about leaving your pet with.
Deirdre is a compassionate and patient caregiver. Her love for animals comes through in all she does and her approach in dealing with frightened or difficult animals is admirable. Her gentle approach to animal handling is what makes her great!
Deirdre is such a wonderful pet sitter! She obviously loves animals and I always feel like my animals are well cared for and they love spending time with her. The dogs get so excited to see her and she makes sure to give the kitties time and attention, too. She's always been consistent and reliable and I can trust her to give the animals their meds when I've needed her to. It's hard to put our faith in others to care for our pets, but I always know they are in good hands when they're with Deirdre.
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Schedule
I just recently moved to the Solon, Ohio area (willing to travel but distance does adjust price). Field work season is here, so my schedule is limited to evenings (5pm- 9pm) and weekends (excluding Sundays, for now, but if you are heading out of town for a weekend ask I may be able to fit you in). I could stop in for a quick lunch time break (outside, walk & or snack) while you are at work, or if you are traveling and need someone to check a few times a day to feed & walk while you are gone, I am here for you (not currently available for overnight stays sorry). Please let me know what your needs are, timeframes, and neighborhood & see if could be a match for you and your pets needs.