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Dustin A.

College Area, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Dedicated Animal Lover

Pet care experience

I am an SDSU student who is looking to spend my free time caring for animals! I have loved animals since I was little, and I grew up with a yellow lab and two cats. I began caring for my neighbor's dog when I was 12 years old and would watch him when they would go out of town for years until he passed. He was deaf and would never want to eat, but was a lovable old guy nonetheless! I have also had experience with cats, including syringe feeding senior cats and administering medication via IV and syringe to dogs and cats. When I was still in high school, I worked at a pet boarding facility as a kennel technician, where I worked to care for upwards of 60 dogs at a time along with cats, goats, and birds. One of my favorite memories from the kennel was when we would let these two huskies run in the back pasture and play with them until they would finally lie down and sleep. Since coming to SDSU, I have missed being around animals and wanted to get back in the business. I hope to see your pet soon!

Reviews

Allison T.
House Sitting • Jan 27, 2019
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Dustin is a great sitter! I have an English bulldog who is 2.5 years old and super stubborn. Dustin is very responsible, reliable and you can tell truly loves and cares about animals. He sends frequent updates and an emergency came up where he had to watch my pup for another day and he was flexible and able to accommodate this unexpected request. Graham has many allergies and is often on medications which Dustin has experience giving to him. I would highly recommend Dustin as your pup will be in terrific hands and have so much fun! Graham can’t wait for Dustin to watch him again!

Anna M.
Jul 11, 2018

My name is Anna Miller and I have been a Kennel Technician at Creekside Pet Boarding for over 4 years. I have worked with, and trained Dustin Adkins on how to properly care for dogs and cats. During his employment, Dustin was driven and enthusiastic. It was clear that he enjoyed his job but also took it seriously. On numerous occasions, we would receive dogs and cats with special needs regarding feeding and medical purposes. He would consult with the animals owner to make sure that he had written the instructions carefully. Dustin even took the liberty to tell all of his co-workers how to care for the animal, and would make sure that it was done correctly. Proper care is taken seriously at our kennel, but interaction and playing with the dogs is important as well. Dustin was active in playing with our daycare and over night dogs. He gave equal attention to the dogs he played with, including any solitary dogs that were forbidden to interact with another dog. Dustin’s heart is in the right place when it comes to animals. I highly recommend Dustin as your animal care taker, he takes their needs seriously, and is more than happy to spend quality play time with your pet. Not only does he treat them as if they are his own, he also never treated his job as “work.” To him, it was a fun environment where he could spend his day playing and caring for dogs and cats.

Karli M.
Jul 11, 2018

Dustin is a long time pal of mine, he’s attended to my VERY high energy boxer’s needs for me when I go out of town. I can always trust she’s well taken care of by a fellow animal lover! Two paws up from us. ❤️❤️

Rachel M.
Jun 27, 2018

I am a Rover sitter myself and Dustin has helped me out so much! I had a family emergency come up last minute and after speaking to the owner, he gladly and professionally took over a housesitting job with two dogs for me with a repeat client. Since then, whenever I am fully booked or out of town I recommend him to ANY clients, new and old when I cannot cover the job. It was definitely time for him to join Rover and start building a clientele himself. Knowing him personally, I can attest to the kindness and big heart he has towards animals of all shapes and sizes. You will always be able to leave trusting and knowing they are in wonderful hands with Dustin.

About Dustin A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Information Dustin A. would like to know about your pet

I am open to all breeds and sizes of dogs. I only wish to know if your animal has any allergies, medical conditions, aggression, or severe nerves to ensure I can care for them as best as possible. In addition, I do ask to know if there are any recording devices on the premises just for my own comfortability.

A typical day

I love going to the beach and would be happy to take your dog down to Ocean Beach or Coronado for the day! In addition, I, of course, would be willing to take them on walks, hikes, or runs. I am an avid runner would enjoy having a dog to go with me. I am a full-time student and have a parttime job, so there are time constraints on my schedule some days. Regardless of this, I will always ensure to check on your pets throughout the day even if I work or have school.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Dustin can watch in your home

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

About Dustin A.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Information Dustin A. would like to know about your pet

I am open to all breeds and sizes of dogs. I only wish to know if your animal has any allergies, medical conditions, aggression, or severe nerves to ensure I can care for them as best as possible. In addition, I do ask to know if there are any recording devices on the premises just for my own comfortability.

A typical day

I love going to the beach and would be happy to take your dog down to Ocean Beach or Coronado for the day! In addition, I, of course, would be willing to take them on walks, hikes, or runs. I am an avid runner would enjoy having a dog to go with me. I am a full-time student and have a parttime job, so there are time constraints on my schedule some days. Regardless of this, I will always ensure to check on your pets throughout the day even if I work or have school.

Location

San Diego, CA

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Dustin A.

College Area, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews