Emily K.
Maplewood, MN
Emily K. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
Loving your pets as much as you do!
Pet care experience
Let your pets have a home away from home, and their own vacation. Hi I'm Emily! I am the owner of Em & Arlo Pet Care. We are some of the best and most experienced pet sitters in the area! We offer boarding in our home, doggie daycare, and drop in visits. We are fully insured for all your pet care needs. Whether you want cute photos of your pets while you are away or giving them some love I am your girl! I have extensive knowledge on dogs, but also lots of experience with other animals as well. I have trained and raised service dogs. If you need a pet sitter or even help training basic and advanced tricks, I’m here for ya! Our home offers lots of love, cuddles, and fun playtime. We will love your pet just as much as you do while you are away. I enjoy dog training and helping dogs be their best they can be. We can't wait to take care of your pets! I have experience with puppies, senior dogs, dogs with illnesses/ special needs, and all dog ages in between! New to rover? Message me for a special discounted rate for your first booking with me! Your dogs will have a blast with our dogs Arlo and Flynn. When your pets are here they become apart of our family. We have a big fenced yard for fun outside playtime and a puppy proof home! Because of our secure fenced in yard there will be no issues with pets trying to escape. If your pet is an escape artist we have a 50ft long lines we use in the yard if needed. They will still have free range to the whole yard, but will not be able to escape. We keep any objects that may be dangerous to a pet up out of reach or in closets. We monitor all pets for abnormal behaviors, sicknesses, and dog body language. If anything were to come up I am able to act quickly with your pets best interest in mind.
Reviews
Emily was great- caring, attentive, provided lots of updates on my furry boy. Thank you Emily!
Dependable with great communication and very good with my two high energy breeds! Thank you Em!
We will continue to use Emily! We know our dogs are in good hands! Emily is a great communicator sharing updates and pictures throughout the day.
Emily is so sweet and professional! She went above and beyond. She did a meet and greet with my two dogs before doing a drop in visit which I appreciated because I have a dog who can be leery of new people at times. She sent lots of pictures and wrote a sweet message about her time with my girls. Will definitely be using her again!
About Emily K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is a high standard at our home. We keep all exits secure at all times to prevent pets from escaping. I keep all pets separate during feeding time. If, for some reason, dogs are being left home alone, all dogs from different homes will be separated for safety reasons. If dogs usually are crated, we crate them. We carefully watch all dogs, primarily when outside, to ensure they will always be safe. If any issues arise, we will contact you ASAP. What makes us different from other sitters? We are fully insured with our own private insurance policy pet care professionals, in addition to the Rover Guarantee. All home areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after all stays. This ensures all dogs in our home stay healthy while here! For the safety of myself, my family, and my dogs, we require all pets to have a meet and greet before booking. This gives me insight if we are a good match for each other and how to best care for your dog in their time here.
Home
Information Emily K. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the background and personality of the dog. The dog must be friendly to other people and animals. For the safety of myself, other clients dogs, and my own dogs, I am not able to take agressive dogs or dogs with bite histories for boarding or day care. Puppies who play bite are acceptable as they are still learning how to play with others. To be in accordance with our insurance policies and local laws / regulations ALL dogs we take care of must be up to date on all vaccinations for their age including but not limited to: kennel cough, canine influenza, parvo, rabies, flea/ tick / heart worm preventives ect. Proof will be required. This ensures we keep all dogs in our care, including our own, safe and healthy during their stay with us! The rabies vaccination is required in our county for all dogs and cats. A form will be sent to you where you can upload a copy of your pets most up to date vaccination records. We would like to know if dogs have special schedules, special diets or specific needs. I am willing to accommodate if needed when it is communicated before hand. Please make sure you bring their food, food dishes, and your dogs collar with tags to their stay here. Please communicate before hand on expectations for communication. I normally send 1-3 updates a day about your pet and how they are doing along with photos. If you would like more I am more than willing to accommodate if communicated before hand.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation. We will play enrichment games as well as having fun outside. I love to do short training sessions with dogs on basic skills like heeling on walks, sit, recall, and more. There is always lots of treats. In the summer time we have a doggy pool we like to bring out for some fun in the sun!
Services
Emily can host
Emily can watch in your home
Availability
I am home full-time running Em & Arlo Pet Care and my online Etsy shop! Between myself, my fiance, and my mother, who lives with us, the pups in our home are rarely left home alone. Drop off and pick up times include the spring/summer business hours of 7 am-10 pm. Any drop-off times before 7 am will need to be adjusted to the night before or between 6 am and 6:59 am will include a $20 early drop-off fee. Any pick up / drop off times after 10 pm must be adjusted to the next business day hours. Drop off and pick up by sitter rates are calculated by the 2024 IRS rate of 67 cent per mile to clients home and back each way.
About Emily K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety is a high standard at our home. We keep all exits secure at all times to prevent pets from escaping. I keep all pets separate during feeding time. If, for some reason, dogs are being left home alone, all dogs from different homes will be separated for safety reasons. If dogs usually are crated, we crate them. We carefully watch all dogs, primarily when outside, to ensure they will always be safe. If any issues arise, we will contact you ASAP. What makes us different from other sitters? We are fully insured with our own private insurance policy pet care professionals, in addition to the Rover Guarantee. All home areas are cleaned and sanitized before and after all stays. This ensures all dogs in our home stay healthy while here! For the safety of myself, my family, and my dogs, we require all pets to have a meet and greet before booking. This gives me insight if we are a good match for each other and how to best care for your dog in their time here.
Home
Information Emily K. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know the background and personality of the dog. The dog must be friendly to other people and animals. For the safety of myself, other clients dogs, and my own dogs, I am not able to take agressive dogs or dogs with bite histories for boarding or day care. Puppies who play bite are acceptable as they are still learning how to play with others. To be in accordance with our insurance policies and local laws / regulations ALL dogs we take care of must be up to date on all vaccinations for their age including but not limited to: kennel cough, canine influenza, parvo, rabies, flea/ tick / heart worm preventives ect. Proof will be required. This ensures we keep all dogs in our care, including our own, safe and healthy during their stay with us! The rabies vaccination is required in our county for all dogs and cats. A form will be sent to you where you can upload a copy of your pets most up to date vaccination records. We would like to know if dogs have special schedules, special diets or specific needs. I am willing to accommodate if needed when it is communicated before hand. Please make sure you bring their food, food dishes, and your dogs collar with tags to their stay here. Please communicate before hand on expectations for communication. I normally send 1-3 updates a day about your pet and how they are doing along with photos. If you would like more I am more than willing to accommodate if communicated before hand.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation is just as important as physical stimulation. We will play enrichment games as well as having fun outside. I love to do short training sessions with dogs on basic skills like heeling on walks, sit, recall, and more. There is always lots of treats. In the summer time we have a doggy pool we like to bring out for some fun in the sun!
Location
Maplewood, MN
Pets
Emily K.
Maplewood, MN