Emelina M.
Petaluma, CA
Services
Prices include all fees.
Emelina can care for
Availability
It’s apart of my lifestyle. I work from home and am able to spend ample time with your fur baby. I’ve spent as little as an evening watching a dog to give her humans a date night to 3 weeks with a dog while her humans went on a road trip. I’m also available for drop-in visits. I did morning and evening drop in visits to feed and give attention to a cat. She had the soul of a dog and LOVED attention and being pet. I love walking dogs. If that’s all you need, I’m available for dog walks, too.
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About Emelina M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets at my clients’ homes, and I take the lead on the parameters they set. I follow instructions and make sure any dietary needs are met. I walk dogs every day, and can bathe them at their home if need be given the proper supplies, or I can bathe them at the self-service station at Petco if the $18 cost is covered. I give dogs a lot of one-on-one petting attention and play fetch and tug-o-war with them. If brushes are provided, I love brushing them. I also give cats a lot of attention, and listen to their needs and body language on whether and when they want to play with toys, be pet, or cuddle. I love giving treats to both dogs and cats if they’re provided and okay with their diets. I also pick up mail, take out the garbage, and can water plants. I've taken dogs to the vet and administered medicine to both cats and dogs, from eye drops to oral medication. I've also cared for dogs who had to wear cones after surgeries or eye infections and dogs with broken legs. I've also cared for a cat after surgery who in addition to medication, needed her onesie changed and her belly checked to make sure she didn't reopen stitches. She was recovering from a brain injury, and I kept a log of her body twitches and was in constant contact with her vet and her human to ensure she wasn't experiencing any concerning symptoms. The biggest compliment I received was a family trusting me to care for their dog who was rapidly declining. He passed the week after they got back. There are a handful of dogs that I've cared for consistently over the years, and I've lost three of them. When they go, I grieve, too, along with their humans because they've become a part of my life and heart.
Information Emelina M. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any special dietary restrictions or a special diet? Does your dog take any medications? Does your dog like to play with toys? Does your dog like to be brushed? What’s your dog’s walking schedule? What is the number to your vet? Does your dog have any mental health needs? I’ve taken care of dogs who were in abusive environments before they were adopted. One of the dogs didn’t like being around tall men, for example, and another had anxiety and didn’t like being around new people. Is your dog comfortable around other dogs? Is your dog comfortable being around other people and little kids? Is your dog comfortable with car rides?
A typical day
A typical day depends on the dog’s needs & their walking schedule. A typical Monday through Friday morning starts with letting them out to use the bathroom, feeding them, and walking, petting, playing, and cuddling with them before I start work. I work from home, and I take breaks throughout the day to pet, brush, and/or play with them. When I’m finished with work, in addition to feeding them, I give them more attention in the form of petting, brushing, cuddling, playing, and/or walking them. If it’s soccer season for my nieces and nephews, I may take your dog to a park to watch their games in the evenings (if your dog is comfortable being around large groups of people or possibly encountering other dogs). If your dog likes to cuddle and you’re okay with them sleeping on the bed, we’ll sleep together. On the weekends, I follow their feeding & walking schedule, and I may take them for a longer walk if they’re able. I watch a lab on the west side of Petaluma, and on weekends, I’ve taken her for a 3+ mile walk to downtown Petaluma, around that area, and back. I watched a dog who was friendly with other dogs. I drove her to one of my sister’s houses, and I walked her to a nearby park with my nieces and nephew while they walked their dog. Both dogs ran around the park and played together. I’ve taken dogs who are comfortable around others to my parents’ house to visit during the day. And on some weekends, I also stay in with dog and give them lots of attention. If I’m watching a dog for a long time, or if their human asks, I’ll also wash them. Overall, a typical day depends on the dogs needs and what they and you are comfortable with.
Location
Petaluma, CA
Pets
Dog and Cat Whisperer
Pet care experience
Animals warm up to me instantly and love the personal attention I give them. I’ve watched a range of cats—one who was notorious for being shy due to trauma and he became my best cat friend on day one, as well as sassy cats, cats that act like affectionate dogs, and an older cat recovering from a brain surgery who I had to give daily medicine and change in and out of onesies so she wouldn't reopen a scar. I’ve watched dogs small to big and young to old (4 months old to rapidly declining). I’m with a small dog, Lilly, as I write this. She’s sitting against my lap, and is my dog soulmate. I’ve taken her to my nephew’s soccer practices and have taken her with me while I run errands (shopping, going to the post office, picking up takeout). I’ve also driven her to different parks to go walking. I love all the pets that I’m blessed to spend time with. I always leave them feeling sad because I miss them after bonding with them. This is my seventh time watching Lilly, and she welcomes me back with a wagging tail, an exposed belly, and cuddles each time I walk through the door.
Reviews
I cannot recommend Emelina enough! She recently took care of my dog and home while I was away, and I am so impressed with her services. From the start, she showed genuine care and quickly bonded with my dog, who can be shy around new people. The regular updates, photos, and messages put my mind completely at ease—her communication was exceptional. Not only did my dog look happy and relaxed in every picture, but my home was also beautifully maintained when I returned. It’s clear that Emelina truly loves animals and understands how much it matters to keep pet owners informed. I will definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, attentive, and loving pet sitter!
Emelina was great with her overnight with Cooper. She sent lots of updates and photos. She also managed his meds, took him for short walks for potty breaks and left my house looking just as I left it. I would definitely recommend Emelina.
Emelina is amazing! She is kind, conscientious, a good communicator, and was really tuned into the needs of my sometimes quirky pup. I highly recommend her and look forward to using her again in the future!
Emelina has done a great job with Cooper. She went above and beyond to text me when he was showing signs of being sick. She also cleaned up a mess he left. I Definitely recommend her for your dog sitting/walking needs!
About Emelina M.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets at my clients’ homes, and I take the lead on the parameters they set. I follow instructions and make sure any dietary needs are met. I walk dogs every day, and can bathe them at their home if need be given the proper supplies, or I can bathe them at the self-service station at Petco if the $18 cost is covered. I give dogs a lot of one-on-one petting attention and play fetch and tug-o-war with them. If brushes are provided, I love brushing them. I also give cats a lot of attention, and listen to their needs and body language on whether and when they want to play with toys, be pet, or cuddle. I love giving treats to both dogs and cats if they’re provided and okay with their diets. I also pick up mail, take out the garbage, and can water plants. I've taken dogs to the vet and administered medicine to both cats and dogs, from eye drops to oral medication. I've also cared for dogs who had to wear cones after surgeries or eye infections and dogs with broken legs. I've also cared for a cat after surgery who in addition to medication, needed her onesie changed and her belly checked to make sure she didn't reopen stitches. She was recovering from a brain injury, and I kept a log of her body twitches and was in constant contact with her vet and her human to ensure she wasn't experiencing any concerning symptoms. The biggest compliment I received was a family trusting me to care for their dog who was rapidly declining. He passed the week after they got back. There are a handful of dogs that I've cared for consistently over the years, and I've lost three of them. When they go, I grieve, too, along with their humans because they've become a part of my life and heart.
Information Emelina M. would like to know about your pet
Does your dog have any special dietary restrictions or a special diet? Does your dog take any medications? Does your dog like to play with toys? Does your dog like to be brushed? What’s your dog’s walking schedule? What is the number to your vet? Does your dog have any mental health needs? I’ve taken care of dogs who were in abusive environments before they were adopted. One of the dogs didn’t like being around tall men, for example, and another had anxiety and didn’t like being around new people. Is your dog comfortable around other dogs? Is your dog comfortable being around other people and little kids? Is your dog comfortable with car rides?
A typical day
A typical day depends on the dog’s needs & their walking schedule. A typical Monday through Friday morning starts with letting them out to use the bathroom, feeding them, and walking, petting, playing, and cuddling with them before I start work. I work from home, and I take breaks throughout the day to pet, brush, and/or play with them. When I’m finished with work, in addition to feeding them, I give them more attention in the form of petting, brushing, cuddling, playing, and/or walking them. If it’s soccer season for my nieces and nephews, I may take your dog to a park to watch their games in the evenings (if your dog is comfortable being around large groups of people or possibly encountering other dogs). If your dog likes to cuddle and you’re okay with them sleeping on the bed, we’ll sleep together. On the weekends, I follow their feeding & walking schedule, and I may take them for a longer walk if they’re able. I watch a lab on the west side of Petaluma, and on weekends, I’ve taken her for a 3+ mile walk to downtown Petaluma, around that area, and back. I watched a dog who was friendly with other dogs. I drove her to one of my sister’s houses, and I walked her to a nearby park with my nieces and nephew while they walked their dog. Both dogs ran around the park and played together. I’ve taken dogs who are comfortable around others to my parents’ house to visit during the day. And on some weekends, I also stay in with dog and give them lots of attention. If I’m watching a dog for a long time, or if their human asks, I’ll also wash them. Overall, a typical day depends on the dogs needs and what they and you are comfortable with.
Emelina M.
Petaluma, CA