Diane S.
Diane S.
Contact for Boarding
from $48 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Playful Heart & Calming Presence
🏡- Both my partner and I work from home 🛃- VERY flexible schedule 🥎- Dog park right across the street. 🍼- Experience with puppies, kittens, seniors & giving meds 💓- Comfortable with all breeds, sizes, & temperaments - Dog Experience - Growing up on a farm, I've always had a pack of furry companions by my side. My own sweet-yet-lil-slow couch potato boxer, Ronan, has taught me the importance of positive reinforcement, patient training, and understanding canine body language. I am proud that he can be walked without a leash, waits for my command before stepping into the road, plays very well with other dogs and cats, and is incredibly polite. Whether im caring for a playful pup or a gentle senior, I'm passionate about giving them the care and attention those furry angels deserve. - Tailored Care for Your Pet - To ensure a smooth transition, I'll take detailed notes on your pet's routine, preferences, known words and any special needs. A pre-trip meet-and-greet allows me to observe your pet's behavior and establish a rapport, making them feel comfortable and secure in my care. FIRST TIME USING ROVER? Use code DIANEM32180 for $20 off your first-ever booking when you book with me!
Cat care experience
Diane also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Diane was absolutely wonderful and the most caring with our senior dog and cat. During this hot Houston summer, she worked with our dog to figure out the best times to walk her and at her pace. She was very attuned to the needs of our 13.5 year old dog, which is so important to us. She was also very sweet with our cat. Very impressed with her deep attention to the animals needs and bonus: she left our home much cleaner than when we left!
Pros: - Genuinely kind, with a calm presence. Our cat warmed up to her and seemed to really like her. - Offered a meet and greet before the stay. - Sent a couple of nice updates with photos while we were gone. - Left a sweet drawing on our whiteboard. - Adjusted the booking and refunded the difference when her end time changed. Cons: - 30 minutes late arriving on departure day, which nearly made us miss our ride to the airport. - Two days before the trip, she told us she would need to leave about six hours earlier than the end time we had originally booked, leaving us scrambling to re-plan our cat's once-a-day feeding schedule. - The booking was adjusted to end at 11am, but she actually left at 9am. Our cat ended up alone for more than 24 hours, which was the exact thing we hired a sitter to prevent. - Our pet camera pointed at the food bowls was turned away and unplugged without a word to us, so we couldn't confirm whether any of the feedings happened. - Our front door was left unlocked when she left, and stayed unlocked for over a day until we got home. She's a sweet person and clearly good with animals. But the reliability issues, the shortened stay, and especially the unlocked door mean we sadly couldn't book again. 😔
Took great care of my girls. Good communication, even stayed later than booked to be with them. Thank you Diane!
This was our first time having anyone watch our dog and cat and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Diane was very communicative with updates and pictures and took great care of our pets and house. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter.
My dogs really love Diane. They are both a bit fearful when meeting new people but they warmed up to Diane so quickly. She is now their new bff.
Diane is great!
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Schedule
I'm self employed and work from home, so I'm very flexible as I set my own schedule. I usually walk my own dog around 10am and 5pm with a play break in between and a night walk if he seems to want it.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
- For all walks I learn your routine with your dog and do my best to match it so they have consistency. I default to not interacting with other dogs on walks unless both you say its ok and the dogs both are showing good body language. - For Drop-Ins & House Sittings: I ensure your pet's feeding area is clean and their water bowl is fresh daily. I take my time to check around the house for any signs of accidents or mischief. Most importantly, I enjoy spending quality time with your furry friend, giving loving words and engaging playtime to keep their mind sharp and spirits high. - For Boarding & Daycare: My three-story townhome offers multiple cozy spaces for your furry friend to relax. Our cats have plenty of vertical territory to observe from, and they're always welcome to retreat to the top floor for some peace and quiet. Our smoke-free, kid-free home has hardwood floors, comfortable furniture, and a variety of toys for their choosing. We have a fenced in courtyard and there's a convenient dog park right across the street. I can tailor a walk to your pet's preferences, whether it's a social playdate, a solo fetch session, or a leisurely neighborhood stroll.
Pets
A typical day
I like to start their day with fresh air & exercise so we go to the park and play fetch or chase squirrels. Then I do some light training/refresh of tricks before breakfast since dogs are most receptive at that time. Then they typically take their post-morning nap next to me while I work on my digital illustrations. Once they start to get a bit antsy/bored I do a play break with them which could be: play tag around our maze of a house, playing hide & go seek with treats, "running away" from them so they chase me, using the cat toy wands to get them moving, or going outside if they seem to have alot of energy to get out. Then we giggle, cuddle, and they snuggle in for a midday nap. Its pretty much that on repeat till dinner time. I take them out to the park again for more exercise, then feed them. Later on I generally give them a hard chew or bone while we eat dinner so they don't get jealous of our food. I take them our again a few hrs after dinner for last potty breaks, then we all pass out in a big cuddle puddle.
- Cats16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeDiane can host up to 1 pet per night
- Definitely let me know if they have any special needs, medications, quirks, and how they act around cats. I also like to know your fur babies known words (stay, wait, hold, etc.) & what their typical day is like. This helps me maintain a consistent routine and lets them feel more comfortable in their new surroundings.