Doreen M.
Alexandria, VA
Services
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Doreen can host
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Availability
I'm a homeschool mom, so I am usually home most of the day. I dote on pets! They are by my side always being loved on.
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About Doreen M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I usually like to be with the pet at all times for quality care and comfort. For cats: We have 4 litter boxes, at least one on each floor and changed it daily, twice for seniors and special needs guests. With visiting cats we keep them on one floor until acclimated to our home. Then if all feel safe they are welcome to roam the entire house if the parents allow it.
Home
Information Doreen M. would like to know about your pet
A few questions: Does your fur baby have a tendency to mark? If so would you cover the cost or provide carpet cleaner spray specifically for urine? Are they aggressive towards people and or other cats? What's their favorite activity? Are they on flea & tick medicine? Have they had any destructive behavior? Aggressive at meal time? Feeding routine? Are they up to date on their vaccines? Health issues? Tell me about their likes and dislikes. I'm looking forward to meeting you both. Thank you.
A typical day
We have plenty of cat toys and play with the cats at least two times a day. I brush their hair as needed, or at least 2xs a week. To maintain furbabies health, I scoop the litter boxes at least once a day.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Pets
Doreen M. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Open arms with an open heart
Pet care experience
Hi! Thank you for checking out my profile. I consider it an honor to care for your baby. The only time I have ever been without a fur baby was when I lived in the dorms in college, and that's only because they didn't allow it. I am a senior & special needs feline foster parent. I have years of experience with all types and ages of pets. I understand the challenges of trusting a stranger with your baby. I will send you daily pictures and updates. Our home is open to cats and other furry/feathered/scaly babies. At this time, I am unable to host dogs over night, but I am able to walk, drop in, and care for dogs & other babies at your home. Our family's sweet girl Messina of 18 years past away so we no longer have a dog to love on. It will be a treat to care for yours. Prior meet ups are a must. For house sitting and drop ins, I do ask for in person meet & greets. For boarding we can chat on the phone or virtually. Pleass note that house sitting fees are determined by the number of walks and extra requests. I look forward to meeting you and your loved ones. If you are new to Rover - use this promo coupon for great savings: DOREEM20593
Cat care experience
Doreen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Doreen is wonderful! This is the second time Polly has stayed with Doreen. She doesn’t “board” you let. She pampers your fur baby!
Doreen remains a godsend! She's watched our pets while we're away numerous times now, and we always feel safe and secure with her checking on them.
Doreen is the best! We had to find a sitter last minute before a weeklong vacation and were in a bit of panic mode. Doreen from the start made herself available to talk over the phone and calm any nerves we had about leaving our cat Milo for a week. Milo recently got into a fight with another indoor/outdoor cat so he was a little skittish at the time and was hesitant when we first dropped him off at Doreen’s. However, Doreen made him feel right at home - playing with him every day, giving him treats, and just overall giving him the love we needed while we were gone. She even had all of his stuff packed and ready to go when we picked Milo up! We highly recommend Doreen for your cat sitter needs and plan to request her services again in the future.
We've been bringing our Saint to Doreen's multiple times now and we keep coming back for a reason! She takes such wonderful care of our cat every single visit, it's clear she truly loves what she does. We always leave feeling completely at ease knowing Saint is in great hands.
About Doreen M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I usually like to be with the pet at all times for quality care and comfort. For cats: We have 4 litter boxes, at least one on each floor and changed it daily, twice for seniors and special needs guests. With visiting cats we keep them on one floor until acclimated to our home. Then if all feel safe they are welcome to roam the entire house if the parents allow it.
Home
Information Doreen M. would like to know about your pet
A few questions: Does your fur baby have a tendency to mark? If so would you cover the cost or provide carpet cleaner spray specifically for urine? Are they aggressive towards people and or other cats? What's their favorite activity? Are they on flea & tick medicine? Have they had any destructive behavior? Aggressive at meal time? Feeding routine? Are they up to date on their vaccines? Health issues? Tell me about their likes and dislikes. I'm looking forward to meeting you both. Thank you.
A typical day
We have plenty of cat toys and play with the cats at least two times a day. I brush their hair as needed, or at least 2xs a week. To maintain furbabies health, I scoop the litter boxes at least once a day.
Doreen M.
Alexandria, VA