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Elissa H.

Newport News, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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Our animals are our family.

Pet care experience

I am currently a student at George Mason University. I have loved, owned, and worked with dogs my entire life. While I was growing up my family took art in fostering many Great Pyreneese through a rescue group in Richmond. This began my love for larger breeds, but I have always had a soft spots for a cute face and a bold personality. I worked with Best Friends Pet Care for over a year in Fairfax Virginia gaining professional experience in how to handle many dog sizes and personalities. Through Best Friends I gained experience handling a variety of breeds as well as a number of dogs at once, so the more the merrier. My friendly yet strict personality with animals has allowed me to become a confident and safe handler with respect for all animals. I grew up with race horses and have worked on a variety of farms gaining experience with different types of animals so I can confidently handle additional pets if needed. I am also experienced with rescue Pit bulls and mutts.

Reviews

Nancy L.
House Sitting • May 04, 2016
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This was Elissa's first time sitting for my two pooches, Bella and Bishop. She did an excellent job, spending time with them, sending me pictures and communicating. I plan on using her for future jobs. Highly recommend!

Doug S.
Nov 04, 2015

Elissa is a caring person with extensive experience in animal care including special training in horse care and experience in working in a kennel dealing with all types of dogs. I would fully trust her with all 11 of my horses and with my dog. She is honest and trustworthy - I would trust her to sit with my house as well. You cant go wrong with Elissa.

Lynette S.
Nov 03, 2015

I highly recommend Elissa as your dog, cat and house-sitter! She is responsible, trustworthy, and she is a loving care-taker of all animals, large or small. She grew up surrounded by horses, dogs, cats, and many other living creatures, and she is studying to become a Vet. I trust her with my beloved pets, and they are always happy to see her!

About Elissa H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Elissa H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the age of your pet, personality with other pets, personality on a leash, any habits to watch out for (good/bad), and any previous medical conditions. Also if treats are acceptable, any known food aggression.

A typical day

I love to be outside and getting exercise so if yo have a hyper dog that enjoys a run or feel your dog needs a workout, 10-20 minute jogs on the leash after bathroom breaks are available.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Elissa can watch in your home

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

About Elissa H.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Skills

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

Information Elissa H. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know the age of your pet, personality with other pets, personality on a leash, any habits to watch out for (good/bad), and any previous medical conditions. Also if treats are acceptable, any known food aggression.

A typical day

I love to be outside and getting exercise so if yo have a hyper dog that enjoys a run or feel your dog needs a workout, 10-20 minute jogs on the leash after bathroom breaks are available.

Location

Newport News, VA

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Elissa H.

Newport News, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews