Elsie R.
Upper West Side, NY
Home full-time
Pet care experience
I'm a dog lover and all around animal fanatic. I often care for my sister's rescue dog who has special needs and he is such a joy. I grew up with dogs; both labs and spaniels. I learned as a kid that dogs are a HUGE responsibility and to this day, I enter into any dog care situation with that attitude. Having said that, I take great pleasure in caring for animals and really can't get enough! We have no children in our apartment and I’m close to all kinds of pretty outdoor walk locations! You can trust your best friend in my care: I understand that peace of mind is the most important thing and will care for your fur babies just like they’re my own!
Reviews
Not the most professional petsitter I've had, and communication was not the best. I got quick updates about my cat, so I thought everything was going fine, but after coming home I realized that my cat had peed somewhere because the cat bed smelled really bad and was put in the washing unit, and my cat had not eaten a lot of meals because a lot of uneatten canned food was in the trash. I really appreciate Elsie for having taken care of the basics (feeding, doing the litter), but I think communication could've been more transparent, and I would've preferred for there to be a bit more professionalism in terms of the use of personal items. The petsitting rates were cheaper than those of other petsitters though, so I guess I shouldn't have expect too much?
Pretzel had a great time with Elsie! Very responsive
Elsie took care of my shy senior kitty for 11 days, and she was fantastic! By the end of the 11 days, they were cuddling like they had known each other forever, which is a difficult thing to do because my cat trusts no one. I could also tell that Elsie really cared about the care she was giving my kitty because she was so thorough in her descriptions of what happened that day. I would definitely recommend Elsie for any cat care!
Elsie was amazing! She was very communicative and thorough. She took great care of our Tucker and we will ABSOLUTELY be using her again in the future.
About Elsie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a very hands on sitter and neat freak so you will find your home exactly as you left it after a stay! And I love to cuddle with your fur babes!
Home
Information Elsie R. would like to know about your pet
I like to know your dog’s size, energy level and any relevant personality traits so I can be prepared to do my best according to their specific needs.
A typical day
I love to give dogs a good workout. We play with toys, go off leash when possible and have a great time. With senior or special needs dogs, I’m just as happy to do some chilling on the couch. Whatever suites your pet!
Services
Elsie can host
Elsie can watch in your home
Availability
I am a part time grad school student and freelance writer so I make my own schedule! That means I am available when and where you need me!
About Elsie R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am a very hands on sitter and neat freak so you will find your home exactly as you left it after a stay! And I love to cuddle with your fur babes!
Home
Information Elsie R. would like to know about your pet
I like to know your dog’s size, energy level and any relevant personality traits so I can be prepared to do my best according to their specific needs.
A typical day
I love to give dogs a good workout. We play with toys, go off leash when possible and have a great time. With senior or special needs dogs, I’m just as happy to do some chilling on the couch. Whatever suites your pet!
Location
New York, NY
Pets
Elsie R.
Upper West Side, NY