Emelina M.
Emelina M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog and Cat Whisperer
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.
Qualifications
Pets
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.
Ratings and reviews
Emilina was an amazing dog walker for my dog Andy and always sent so many photos of him and my cat to show me they were doing well. I highly recommend them!
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!
Thank you for walking Articus this long weekend! i enjoyed seeing his activities in the photos and seeing the walk map too😃🐾
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Schedule
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.