Elika W.
Sebastopol, CA
Loving Care For All
Pet care experience
Since childhood I have had a special place in my heart for dogs, birds, rabbits, freshwater and tropical fish, snakes, hamsters and geckos, all of which I have loved over the years as pets. I have also cared for friends and clients horses, lambs, pigs, chickens, parrots, boas, cats, dogs and bearded dragons. I enjoyed my favorite childhood moments at peace in the forests, farmland and equestrian schools and ranches. I helped to train a friend’s large breed rescue dog to stay back and sit so that one could more easily enter or leave the home. I like to have good boundaries with animals and allow or facilitate what the owner and pet needs. I also consider plants to be just as important to care for as animals.
Reviews
Elika did an incredible job watching my two large dogs (who can be a real handful, especially with strangers). She clearly is comfortable with animals, and made me feel at ease.
Elika was the ideal caretaker for Finn and our home. She’s a great communicator, friendly and easy to get along with, trustworthy and reliable, and great with the pup. She also left the house just like she found it if not better. Would definitely work with her again and recommend her services to a friend.
Elika was wonderful when she stayed overnight with my dog and cat. She arranged a first time meeting to make sure it was a good fit and followed up promptly to messages. I received a glowing review from a reference and felt comfortable leaving my home and pets in her care. Elika was conscientious and ensured my home was just as I left it. She even washed and changed the sheets after her stay. My dog was relaxed around her and my cat was particularly affectionate as Elika was preparing to leave, so I'm sure they both will be happy to see her again in the future.
This was Elika's second house and dog sitting service for us. Her care of our home and pet were excellent. It was as good as her first stay. She is very consistent which is much appreciated by us. Thank you!
About Elika W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care for pets in the safety of the familiar surroundings of their owners home and neighborhood, with respect for their home spaces, routines, schedules, and needs: offering overnight sitting, walks and daily care drop ins.
Information Elika W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors, the more info you can give me about you and your animal/s the better I can serve you :) ie. any personal concerns, training level, nervousness, aggression, medications, spayed or neutered, habits, socialization, etc.
A typical day
I love being outside in mother nature from the neighborhoods to trails and parks, giving dogs a much needed place to explore, run and play.
Services
Elika can watch in your home
Availability
I have a somewhat flexible weekly routine offering: + Drop-Ins 10AM-3PM (Sun-Wed+Fri) + House Sitting 1-7days or longer; may be arranged to provide full time in home care if/when I have no other daily bookings. + Walks 30 min (longer = adjusted rate) from 3-10PM daily. + Please chat with me for detailed scheduling as my routines are subject to change.
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About Elika W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care for pets in the safety of the familiar surroundings of their owners home and neighborhood, with respect for their home spaces, routines, schedules, and needs: offering overnight sitting, walks and daily care drop ins.
Information Elika W. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors, the more info you can give me about you and your animal/s the better I can serve you :) ie. any personal concerns, training level, nervousness, aggression, medications, spayed or neutered, habits, socialization, etc.
A typical day
I love being outside in mother nature from the neighborhoods to trails and parks, giving dogs a much needed place to explore, run and play.
Location
Sebastopol, CA
Elika W.
Sebastopol, CA