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Elke S.

Oakley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
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Dependable, experienced pet sitter!

Pet care experience

I know how stressful it is to leave your pets when you go on vacation. We treat your dog how I would like mine to be treated...like family. Your dog will receive lots of love and attention and be safe in a home environment where they have run of the house and the yard. Our main priority is to keep them safe and happy while they stay with us. I am also able to do home visits for all different types of pets and have watched dogs, cats, lizards and fish. Typical visits are around 30 minutes and include feeding and giving lots of love and exercise if needed. I can also help out with basic house sitting services such as mail pick up or watering your plants. Prices quoted through rover.com are per visit, not per pet. In home pet visits are available in the Brentwood/Oakley/Antioch areas. Our pets include a cranky older Yorkie (Opal) who rules the household and a younger, energetic Chihuahua Mix (Andy) who would love to a playmate, but is respectful of doggies who don't appreciate his energy. My son also has a carrot tail leopard gecko who mom has a lot of experience providing care for. We have years of experience with rescue animals and are used to all different personalities from shy, timid dogs to super energetic dogs. I'm comfortable caring for dogs with medical issues. Please contact me and we can talk about your expectations and pet sitting needs!

Reviews

Sheila E.
Dog Boarding • Dec 07, 2023
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When Teddy came home, he seemed to get along better with our other dog. Being around Elke’s dogs and the other dog(s) she sits or fosters seems to be just what our Teddy needs. We must do it more often. Thank you Elke.

Julie P.
Drop-In Visits • Nov 26, 2023
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Elke was great. Lived close which was awesome. Came everyday around the same time to give my two kitties some love. One is 18 so quite old and deaf but she was great with getting his attention and getting him up and moving. It was a fun addition getting at least one (usually more) photos of each kitty every day. She also was able to grab a package for me that came way too early, so another amazing win! Our cats are happy to have parents home, but they haven’t been as nearly as angry as usual having someone pop by to give them some love :-) will for sure reach out again next time we need a sitter! (So much better experience than when I tried once on Facebook).

Shannon Q.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 18, 2023
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Went the extra mile to make sure my pups were well taken care of. Was great at sending pictures and giving me updates on how my pups were doing. My dogs are high maintenance elderly with special medical needs and she was extremely helpful in caring for our old pups ❤️

Kymberlee L.
Dog Boarding • Jan 04, 2023
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Elke is amazing! She fostered our current dog 8+ years ago through a rescue we both foster for and I am SO glad to have found her on Rover! Our 6 month old pup just finished a 6 night stay with Elke and her pack and he fit in great. We got frequent updates with pictures, and he came back to us calm and content. Thank you Elke!

About Elke S.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am able to still provide dog boarding services as long as your dog is comfortable being left for a few hours in the morning, either crated or out in the house with my dog.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Elke S. would like to know about your pet

We love to have any breed of dog stay with us! We are used to all personality types. As long as your pup is fine with multiple furry friends, we should be able to accommodate them. It is important for me to know if your dog is up to date on vaccinations and if they have any medical or separation anxiety issues.

A typical day

If your dog is used to regular walks, we will take them out for regular exercise. If your dog enjoys car rides they are welcome to come along with us when we are out and about.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$31per visit

Elke can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat

Elke can watch in your home

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

Availability

I am home full-time during the summer and school breaks. During the school year I work at one of the local elementary schools part-time so am away from the house in the morning. I am still able to provide pet sitting services in your home before I go to work in the mornings.

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About Elke S.

Communication

25 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am able to still provide dog boarding services as long as your dog is comfortable being left for a few hours in the morning, either crated or out in the house with my dog.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Elke S. would like to know about your pet

We love to have any breed of dog stay with us! We are used to all personality types. As long as your pup is fine with multiple furry friends, we should be able to accommodate them. It is important for me to know if your dog is up to date on vaccinations and if they have any medical or separation anxiety issues.

A typical day

If your dog is used to regular walks, we will take them out for regular exercise. If your dog enjoys car rides they are welcome to come along with us when we are out and about.

Location

Oakley, CA

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Elke S.

Oakley, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews