Ella R.
Ella R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Star City Pet Sitting
Certified in American Red Cross Pet CPR and First Aid. Now with more availability during the daytime for lunch walks or drop-ins! During the week housesitting now available! I've owned pets all my life, and have been responsible for caring for my own pets since I was in middle school. I am especially experienced with cats, but am happy to take care of any and all pets! I was in charge of cat care for at an animal rescue in Peru where I stayed for 6 weeks, as well as volunteered at an all cat shelter in Santiago, Chile for 2 weeks. I have also done volunteering with cat care at various animal shelters here in the US. I currently volunteer locally as a Cat Companion and adoption specialist at the Capital Humane Society. Although my focus has been cats, I am comfortable working with all animals, as animal shelters need help in all places! I have taken cat behavior courses and am specially trained to know how to communicate with and understand cat behavior. One of my greatest joys is being able to earn the trust of a cat! In addition to caring for cats, senior pets of all shapes and sizes hold a special place in my heart. I want to help make their 'autumn and winter' the best years of their life. I currently own 2 cats but have both owned and lived with dogs in the past. I have some experience in caring for other animals including turtles, rabbits, hedgehogs, birds, and fish. I will follow all of your instructions on how best to take care of your pets and your space - you know them best! Leaving a space cleaner than I found it is important to me - I will do my best to respect your space as if it is my own.
Cat care experience
Ella also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When I am with a pet they are my main focus, all of my attention is on them and their well being. During drop ins I make sure to check on their daily habits (eating/drinking, litter box/outside business, etc) as well as their behavior while they are with me and report all of the information to the owner.
Ratings and reviews
Absolutely did not leave my place cleaner than she found it. Came home to dog pee on the couch and left my other dog with so much water in his crate that he peed all over it by the time I came home. Was unable to follow instructions to take my other dog to potty outside.
My cat is happy and chatty. Can’t ask for more.
Ella is was great and always has been. Will continue to have her watch our cats in the future!
Ella was looking after our cat for more than three weeks. Since he is very shy, she only saw him once. But there were unrxpected situations like finding a dead bird in the basement. Ella was very creative, responsible and reliable. After these three weeks we totally trust her with our cat!
Ella gave me the best peace of mind while we were away from our girl. Thanks for the updates and photos Ella! We will definitely be booking her again
Ella is always so great with our cats and fish! She really takes her time and gives everyone great care while we are gone. We'll be using her services again and again!
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Schedule
My schedule is completely open! I recently left my teaching job and am hoping to expand my pet sitting business into something more full time. Reach out now to schedule a time for me to pamper your pets!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsElla can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if your pets have anything that you know makes them uncomfortable or makes them nervous. I want to make sure your pet is comfortable with me as much as possible. Some things might include: scared of the vacuum, doesn't like delivery drivers/trash collectors, loud sounds, etc. Also, if they like certain things certain ways, such as their food being mushed up, etc.