Derek A.
Lexington, SC
Reliable, Flexible, and Available!
Pet care experience
I am an educator, meaning I have the unique ability to care for pets in the morning, afternoon, and evening in the way that best suits the pets typical schedule. I currently have one large dog (boxer) and an American Shorthair cat. At one time, I had two other large-breed dogs (boxers) in addition to the current boxer. I am an active member of Carolina Boxer Rescue, having fostered five dogs and successfully placed all five (find our Facebook Page: "the Boxer Farm"). When fostering, the foster dogs and my dogs are handled separately (if necessary). In order to further accommodate potential foster dogs with the Rescue I converted my garage in to a temperature controlled and insulated "dog apartment" for my dogs so fosters are able to be housed inside and away from other dogs when quiet time is necessary. I have a variety of crates available for use (small, medium, large and extra-large) if necessary, and understand that sometimes time in the crate is necessary to keep a normal schedule for all dogs. I volunteer often at PETS Inc. (located in Columbia, SC) where I primarily help with the dogs that are on site. In addition to my wealth of experience with dogs of all sizes and breeds, I also work less than a quarter of a mile from my home and am able to check in on your pet in the morning, late afternoon, and evening if they were to stay with me at my home.
Reviews
Derek did a great job for us and our pets. He came by before the dates to go over the animal and home care instructions and then kept us informed with texts and pictures while we were away. Could not ask for more from a pet sitter. Highly recommend! Thanks!
Derek is awesome. He goes above and beyond. Every time.
Awesome young man, Derek did an excellent job with all five of our furry family- He did well with our two shepherds and three cats! Thank you for making this awesome family trip possible, would not have been possible without the peace of mind and care Derek provided ! Highly recommended by us and the five furry family members.
Our first experience with Rover and Derek made it flawless!! We will be using him each time we go out of town! It was so easy, several updates and pictures and my house was exactly how we left it! I am so happy that the stress of finding someone to watch our dog is over! Five stars, hands down!
About Derek A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for dogs the same way I have come to care for mine, placing special emphasis on maintaining their daily routines as best as possible.
Information Derek A. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know daily schedule (feeding, bathroom, exercise), how much they are fed and at what specific times, when they are typically let out to go to the bathroom, if there are any favorite toys or treats, medication schedules and primary veterinary clinic in case of emergencies (I use Grace Animal Hospital located in Lexington, SC).
A typical day
My neighborhood is a dog-friendly neighborhood with ample space to walk a dog. I have a large fenced in backyard that is unobstructed by playground equipment, trash or any other potential dangers for dogs. I check the viability of the fence nearly every time that I am in the backyard to ensure its construction and upkeep.
Services
Derek can watch in your home
Availability
I am an educator, therefore my schedule is consistently 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM during the week (during the school year) with summers (June to August) off.
About Derek A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for dogs the same way I have come to care for mine, placing special emphasis on maintaining their daily routines as best as possible.
Information Derek A. would like to know about your pet
I would love to know daily schedule (feeding, bathroom, exercise), how much they are fed and at what specific times, when they are typically let out to go to the bathroom, if there are any favorite toys or treats, medication schedules and primary veterinary clinic in case of emergencies (I use Grace Animal Hospital located in Lexington, SC).
A typical day
My neighborhood is a dog-friendly neighborhood with ample space to walk a dog. I have a large fenced in backyard that is unobstructed by playground equipment, trash or any other potential dangers for dogs. I check the viability of the fence nearly every time that I am in the backyard to ensure its construction and upkeep.
Location
Lexington, SC
Pets
Derek A.
Lexington, SC