Elika N.
Elika N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Wags, purrs, and salty tails
My life changed when I started volunteering at a local animal shelter in 2014. A lifelong animal lover, it was not until this experience that I truly found my passion. I received special training to work with dogs considered challenging because of size, strength, fear, or other behaviors. This was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I have been a cat parent for over twenty years and I currently have a dog, two cats, and a ball python. I have fostered cats, dogs, snakes, and rats. Additionally, I have experience caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and fish. In 2022, I completed a comprehensive dog and cat first aid and CPR course. I have experience with both kittens and puppies. I am comfortable with animals of all ages, sizes, abilities, and dispositions. I would love to use my knowledge, skills, and experience to help care for your beloved pet.
Cat care experience
Elika also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Because my dog is dog-reactive, I am not in a position to care for your animals in my own home, but I am happy to come to them and care for them in their homes. I will work around feeding, walking, and medication schedules. I will play with your pets and/or sit patiently while they acclimate to my presence. Bottom line: I will adjust my methods to best suit your pet.
Ratings and reviews
Elika has been an absolute lifesaver for me over the many weeks! I needed someone dependable to walk my dog, Daisy, while I recovered from surgery, and Elika went above and beyond every single day. Daisy absolutely loves her and gets so excited every time she shows up. Elika is super reliable, always on time, and great about keeping me updated on how their walks went. Knowing Daisy was in such good hands gave me total peace of mind and let me focus entirely on resting up without any guilt. If you need a dog walker who is genuinely kind, responsible, and amazing with all animals, I highly recommend Elika!
Elika was very attentive. She kept tabs on all the things we worried about and made sure to give our kitties the utmost attention. We couldn’t be more grateful!
Loved getting the detailed report and pictures from the lunchtime check ins Elika went so way beyond just giving him food. Grateful to have found her.
She was amazing! Very good communicator and took great care of my pup!
Elika is so thoughtful and observant and caring with our animals. My mind is at ease knowing she is checking in with them. Very reliable, consistent and responsive.
Elika is always so sweet to our cat Charlie! She is very dependable and we are so grateful for every time she’s helped us out.
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Schedule
I try not to pack my schedule too tightly so I can devote the time each pet needs. If your baby needs a little extra time, I want the flexibility to provide it.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsElika can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- Must knows: allergies, behavior triggers, medical needs. In addition, Please let me know about any special needs your pet may have. Everything from knowing if your dog is leash-reactive to knowing your dog's favorite toy is helpful. Does your dog have a favorite walking route? Are there dogs in the neighborhood that he or she loves or hates? Does your cat have a favorite hiding place? Does your pet know they are about to get medication when they see certain treats come out? No detail is too small! Please note that I will not allow nose-to-nose encounters with other dogs when we are out unless I know your dog is familiar and friendly with the other dog. And I will not walk a dog with a prong collar. If you use a prong collar on your dog, I will still walk them but only with a harness.