Elizabeth B.
Elizabeth B.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Walks While You're Makin Bacon
I began pet-sitting for friends and family when I was 16. Once I became a professional housekeeper, my clients loved for me to housesit while they were away (with the added benefit of a clean house upon their return). Now that I have my own fur family, I'm unable to housesit for long stretches. Life has taught me to be adaptable and to be ready for curveballs thrown my way. I've given dogs medication, cared for aging pets, and cleaned many a puddle and turd with love and understanding. Twice I was bitten by a nervous dog, which triggered a fear response to dogs suddenly approaching me. That experience only increased my love for dogs, and I was able to train my body to react calmly, rebuilding that trust. Dogs love us unconditionally, we must return the favor!
Cat care experience
Elizabeth also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I can't have your pet at my house (cats of my own). In a client's home, I balance the needs of the pet with boundaries set by the client (for example, dogs allowed only in certain rooms). I'm happy to follow your instructions out of respect, of course, but also because consistency is needed for encouraging good behavior and the well-being of the pet.
Ratings and reviews
Elizabeth is fantastic! Flexible comma and kind and patient with my high anxiety shepherd mix.
Liz watched our three animals (two greyhounds and a fat tabby) for 2+ months while my wife and I hiked the Pacific Creat Trail. She was great! All the animals were immediately comfortable with her; she managed our two dogs (one of which is reactive to other digs) on walks like a pro; and she was very communicative, sending updates and pictures on regular basis. She even forwarded packages that we needed along the trail! We couldn’t have been happier with her, and we wouldn’t hesitate hire her again.
Liz has been our go-to pet sitter for many years. She has been totally dependable and the cats and bird have always been contented and well cared for when we returned. I definitely recommend her.
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Schedule
I'm self-employed with a variable schedule, so it's easy for me to add a walk or drop-in. Caring for animals enhances my life, so including your pets in my day is a win-win-win situation.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsElizabeth can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- For walks, I accept small and medium sized dogs whether or not they pull, yank, act aggressive towards other dogs, or are otherwise not-so-leash trained. I am of short and slight stature so unfortunately I cannot physically control a large dog if they exhibit those less than ideal behaviors. If your dog is somewhere between medium and large, and in that spectrum of behaviors, I am happy to give it a try!