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Elyza S.

Louisa, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Your local Louisa dog lover 🐾❤️

Pet care experience

Hello & thank you for being here!! My name is Elyza and I have had a passion for animals ever since I was a little girl. Dogs have always been a huge part of my life & I realize it can be tricky finding the right person to watch them if you’re planning on going out of town or if anything comes up. I would love to help! I have a rescued pit mix of my own who is my sidekick ❤️ I previously worked at a well known doggy day care & boarding facility in Charlottesville, which is where I learned very quickly that I wanted to start dogsitting and I have been doing so for over 2 years now! I promise I will love treating your babies like my own and building a bond with them that they will never forget ❤️ I am currently working full time, but have some extra time to do drop ins, walks, or stay in your home while you are away (your pups would have to be used to a full time work schedule and be able to be alone while I am away at work during the week!) I am used to taking care of my pup so nothing is new to me. I can administer any medications & provide any extra exercise as I strive to take the best care of your fur babies! 🐾 I am fine with walking your pups on leash or just supervising while they free roam if there’s a fenced in yard. I would love to take your dog/s to the dog park or the pet store if you allow me to do so! I do in-home sitting & will have plenty of time to spend with your animals when i’m off of work; this is way more comfortable to your pup while you are gone so they can still feel comforted and loved in their own home. ❤️ (My family has had some kitties growing up, so I don’t mind watching them too!) I have had experience with disabled/senior dogs as well and I know it can be hard to leave them. I had a disabled border collie that I did so much for and I miss her everyday ❤️ With that being said, I am 100% comfortable with watching older pups too as long as there is no serious health issues. 😊

Reviews

Kayla S.
Sep 15, 2023

Elyza is the absolute best when it comes to my pets: 10/10! My fur babies get so excited seeing her and hanging out with her while I’m working or on vacation. I never have to worry about them not getting enough attention when she’s around!

Cassidi H.
House Sitting • Oct 04, 2021
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Elyza was great! She stayed with our dog in our house for the weekend while we were out of town. She sent several photos and updates about how he was doing. When we returned, we found the house exactly as we left it. She kept him on his usual routine and administered his medication as directed. We'll definitely be booking Elyza to dog sit in our home the next time we go out of town. We also highly recommend her to others in the area that may be looking for an in-home dog sitter!

Tara H.
Oct 03, 2021

Elyza is a kind and gentle soul! She is trustworthy and reliable. Elyza came over for an initial meet and greet and I knew within moments she was the one for us. Jack, our dog, has come to love her as part of the family just as we have! Elyza communicates clearly about scheduling and any new concerns or changes with our dog while in her care. We get updates and cute pictures during each daily visit. I trust her highly with my pet and home. Hands down she is the best!!!

Rebecca R.
Oct 01, 2021

Elzya has been caring for my two dogs for over a month now and she is fantastic! She is flexible and accommodating to my crazy work schedule. My dogs love her, and they (and my home) are always well cared for when I'm gone. My dogs have done special behavioral concerns and she has eased my mind and taken great care of them. She sends pup-dates and pictures regularly, and always checks in with me for my schedule and additional needs for the pups.

About Elyza S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
87% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am also a photographer, so you will probably get plenty of pictures and updates of your babies while you are gone! 🐾 Reach out to me separately for pics with my fancy digital camera! :)

Information Elyza S. would like to know about your pet

I will want to do a meet and greet with your dog/s first. Please let me know anything about your dog/s beforehand; aggression, reactiveness, medical issues, resource guarding, anything like that. It’s always nice to get a feel of what the dog does and doesn’t like so I don’t have a bad first impression! Side note: If your animals get along with other dogs, my pittie will always be happy to keep us company & has his own crate to stay in :-)

A typical day

I am very active! I love to walk and see nature, and having a dog with me makes it even better. If you have toys I will be glad to play with/supervise them. Snuggles are well appreciated too - ALWAYS!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Elyza can watch in your home

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

Availability

As stated in my bio, I am currently working full time 10am-6pm M-Th, 10am-3pm Fri, and occasionally a couple hours on a Saturday morning. Your dog/s would have to be used to a full time work schedule as some days I may be gone 8+ hours a day. I like to state this here so that my clients know I will not be at their house 24/7 before booking. Any overnight stays; I would come to work from your house and go straight back there after work. :-)

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About Elyza S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
87% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I am also a photographer, so you will probably get plenty of pictures and updates of your babies while you are gone! 🐾 Reach out to me separately for pics with my fancy digital camera! :)

Information Elyza S. would like to know about your pet

I will want to do a meet and greet with your dog/s first. Please let me know anything about your dog/s beforehand; aggression, reactiveness, medical issues, resource guarding, anything like that. It’s always nice to get a feel of what the dog does and doesn’t like so I don’t have a bad first impression! Side note: If your animals get along with other dogs, my pittie will always be happy to keep us company & has his own crate to stay in :-)

A typical day

I am very active! I love to walk and see nature, and having a dog with me makes it even better. If you have toys I will be glad to play with/supervise them. Snuggles are well appreciated too - ALWAYS!

Location

Louisa, VA

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Elyza S.

Louisa, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews