Ellie G.
Ellie G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $16 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Merry, caring presence for your pet
I grew up in a house full of animals. As long as I can remember, my family has lived with dogs, cats, guinea pigs, chickens, lizards, frogs, snails, salamanders and all manner of wild backyard critters as well to attend. I was raised to respect these animals as well as attend to their needs. I believe love and respect go hand-in-hand, and I love creatures of all shapes and sizes! Since I was old enough to babysit, I was also pet-sitting! I believe that animals are not only our friends and our kindred spirits, but also our duty to care for well. I spent time working as a pet nutritional expert at a store in Austin, TX, and that experience only increased my passion for animals and their well-being. I love to travel, and know that it makes all the difference to leave someone you trust with your critters. My headline includes my vision statement; I endeavor to become a friend to your pet, and while you're away, provide my full presence, my dedicated care, and my joy at being with them.
Cat care experience
Ellie also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
It's important to me that you are confident in your pets' safety and comfort. I will not take dogs outside without a leash, unless they are in a fenced-in yard, and I don't let cats outside unleashed on principle as I believe this makes them a danger to themselves, other cats, and smaller animals. You can expect photos from me of your pets if you'd like them, and if they let me I'll happily clean out eye-boogers, snuggle with them, and ensure that they have love and companionship during the stressful time you're away.
Ratings and reviews
Ellie is a great animal care taker! She watched over my cat, Alphonse, numerous times and treated him so kindly. She is experienced with cats and knows how to care for them appropriately. She also is no stranger to other types of pets; cats, dogs, frogs, you name it! Ellie is a trustworthy pet sitter and I would recommend her to anyone.
Ellie has always provided wonderful care for our dog, Chestnut, and cat, Miles! Ellie is trustworthy and responsible and always went above and beyond when caring for our pets and home! Even as our pets got older and required additional love and care, Ellie continued to be patient and caring with them. Ellie's sincere love for animals really shows and I highly recommend her for all of your pet sitting needs!
Ellie’s love for all animals is evident. She has cared for our dogs, cat, and chickens during our frequent travels and we never have to worry. We come home to a clean house and know all our animals were loved on and cared for while we were away. She even makes sure our energetic dog gets plenty of exercise! Highly recommend if you want a reliable, kind, animal loving pet sitter!
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Schedule
I work at two museums in Albuquerque on weekdays, but live in Bernalillo. I'm a graduate student at UNM, so my class schedule is mostly afternoons right now. My cat's a rather needy fellow, so he's happiest when I'm home. I make sure to make time to spend with him on weekends, mornings, and evenings, and spend time making up for missed cuddles then. I keep his areas very clean, he drinks only from a fountain, and I keep him to a strict feeding schedule (much to his chagrin and occasional break-in attempts of the food container). My frogs, Gus and Markl, need live food once a week and clean water every day, and I maintain a heat lamp schedule for them as well, as well as regular maintenance to their bioactive terrarium. When my parents are out of town, I take care of our two dogs, Lilo and Clara, and nine chickens. The dogs need to be walked, the chickens need to be fed and their eggbox cleaned, and there's lots to do to make sure everyone is comfortable. Lilo's pretty anxious, and Clara's getting up in years, so I make time in my work schedule to return home midday to check on them if I'm out and about. Depending on your pet's needs, I'm flexible in terms of schedule. :)