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Desiree A.

Palm-Aire Village, Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Desiree can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Desiree can care for

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I work from home and have a flexible schedule so I have lots of availability to play with your dogs and give them as much attention as they need!

About Desiree A.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur babies will be kept inside with the option for outdoor play. I have a small fenced in yard and my neighborhood has a large fenced in dog park with tons of space for playing. I allow animals everywhere in the house, beds and couches are no problem!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Desiree A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know what your dogs typical day looks like so I can provide some consistency while they are adjusting to a new environment. Also inform me of any special needs like medications, ointments, grooming requirements, etc. If you also have any interest in having your pets portrait done by a professional pet photographer during their stay, please let me know!

A typical day

This depends on the pets, I will tailor my day around whoever I’m sitting for. For a more high energy dog, we’ll typically go for a morning walk around the neighborhood, rest for a few hours while I work, then go to the dog park in my neighborhood to play until they’re completely worn out. For an older or low energy dog, we’ll do a short walk in the morning and at night and we will probably just cuddle the rest of the day!

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Desiree A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Caring and responsible animal lover

Pet care experience

I’ve taken care of dogs and cats ever since I was a kid. I have had German Shepherds and Border Collies in the past and currently have a 4 year old Goldendoodle named Groot. I frequently babysit a small elderly dog, and love dogs of all sizes!

Cat care experience

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Enthusiastic loving cat whisperer

Desiree also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Sally H.
Boarding • Jul 21, 2026
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Daisy absolutely loves being with Desiree and all the family! She's even gotten to be friends with the cat. We feel incredibly comfortable leaving Daisy with her and I love the pictures she sends.

Sally H.
Boarding • Jan 02, 2025
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Daisy loves going to Desiree's house and getting to play with her BFF dog and cat! Desiree makes her feel right at the home and she keeps me updated on how Daisy is doing though I know she is always happy.

Layla H.
Boarding • Nov 28, 2023
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Great job as always

Layla H.
Jun 02, 2023

My dog is my child and is very spoiled. With that being said, she can be a bit needy. She likes her food microwaved, she likes getting extra attention, and she likes tagging along with mommy on my daily errands. Desiree has been able to accommodate all of my pet’s needs and more! I work as a flight attendant and my job keeps me away from home quite often. Desiree works from home, which makes her a great fit for a caring pet sitter. She sends photos of her and my baby cuddling in bed, and FaceTimes me at least once a day while watching my dog. Her home has a fenced in yard and a dog park near by. My dog is a bit territorial and has typical small dog syndrome, so I was a bit wary to have a pet sitter who has a pet themselves. Desiree’s dog groot is very sweet and gets along with everyone. He is playful with the dogs who love to play, and submissive with the tough cookies like my dog :p. I would recommend Desiree to anyone looking for a caring pet sitter.

About Desiree A.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
76% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur babies will be kept inside with the option for outdoor play. I have a small fenced in yard and my neighborhood has a large fenced in dog park with tons of space for playing. I allow animals everywhere in the house, beds and couches are no problem!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Desiree A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know what your dogs typical day looks like so I can provide some consistency while they are adjusting to a new environment. Also inform me of any special needs like medications, ointments, grooming requirements, etc. If you also have any interest in having your pets portrait done by a professional pet photographer during their stay, please let me know!

A typical day

This depends on the pets, I will tailor my day around whoever I’m sitting for. For a more high energy dog, we’ll typically go for a morning walk around the neighborhood, rest for a few hours while I work, then go to the dog park in my neighborhood to play until they’re completely worn out. For an older or low energy dog, we’ll do a short walk in the morning and at night and we will probably just cuddle the rest of the day!

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Desiree A.

Palm-Aire Village, Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews