Emily P.
Blue Island, IL
Former Vet Assistant
Pet care experience
When it comes to pet care, I am an expert! I had worked as an AKC certified dog trainer for a little over a year, specializing in basic obedience training. I then moved on to P.A.W.S. of Tinely Park, a no-kill animal shelter. There I took care of 40+ dogs a day and, when I had the time, would also help out with the cats. I had been there over two years. Then I moved on to vet med as a vet assistant for cat/dog med but also worked in specialized exotics med for over 3 years. I feel this shows that I do well with animals that tend to be nervous, anxious, skidish, and fearful. I pride myself on knowing how to pick up on how your pet is feeling and adjusting my interactions accordingly. It might be worth mentioning that I have worked with dogs of all stress and anxiety levels in the past but have never once been injured. Proper handling is very important to me. Not only am I experienced with cats and dogs, but I have kept and worked with exotics as well! Such as small mammals (like: rabbits, chinchillas, mice, rats, hamsters, Guinea pigs, hedgehogs, etc.), birds, reptiles of both non venomous snake and lizard varieties, certain amphibians, tarantulas, and fresh water fish! So pets of all kind I am very open to. I also feel I should add that I have been using this app for a few years now and seem to have built up a great reputation for myself. Pet care and helping out people are my truest passions, so help me by letting me helping you! Sent me a message for all inquiries.
Reviews
Emily’s wonderful and very reliable. I’m thrilled to have her as my sitter for my pets.
She’s great and easily flexible. Couldn’t ask for a better person.
Emily was great and really helped to take care of my cats and rabbit. I will definitely have her help again. Communication was great too!
Emily has been stopping in to feed and play with our puppy a couple days a week for the past few months, and we were so lucky to find her. She is flexible, responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and takes great care of our pup. She has given us pointers on stopping bad behavior and has even brought him toys. We are very comfortable leaving him alone during the day knowing she's going to stop by to give him the attention he needs. I cannot say enough good things about her.
About Emily P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Fenced yards are a plus but I have taken care of dogs that have alternative styles of containment. I keep a watchful eye regardless of situation. I am able to feed, medicate, and adjust to your pets personal needs. I also am a grade A communicator, constantly giving detailed records of how your pet is doing.
Information Emily P. would like to know about your pet
I do not have any breed preferences. I love all dogs!! I would like to know anything there is to know about your dog before i interact with them for the first time. Are they shy? Do they tend to react out of fear? Allergies? Sensitivities? Any medical conditions? I always appreciate a heads up on anything and everything.
A typical day
Walks around the neighbor hood are just fine by me. I can walk dogs in more nature type areas upon request as well. I have light experience with grooming so if they roll around in the mud i can promise they will not be left in that condition. As for house visits, i am always a sucker for a good game of fetch. If your dog isn't the retrieving type i can always come up with different game that suits their needs.
Services
Emily can watch in your home
Availability
I have left my job as a vet assistant to pursue pet care full time for it is my truest passion. This makes my avaliablity very flexible.
About Emily P.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Fenced yards are a plus but I have taken care of dogs that have alternative styles of containment. I keep a watchful eye regardless of situation. I am able to feed, medicate, and adjust to your pets personal needs. I also am a grade A communicator, constantly giving detailed records of how your pet is doing.
Information Emily P. would like to know about your pet
I do not have any breed preferences. I love all dogs!! I would like to know anything there is to know about your dog before i interact with them for the first time. Are they shy? Do they tend to react out of fear? Allergies? Sensitivities? Any medical conditions? I always appreciate a heads up on anything and everything.
A typical day
Walks around the neighbor hood are just fine by me. I can walk dogs in more nature type areas upon request as well. I have light experience with grooming so if they roll around in the mud i can promise they will not be left in that condition. As for house visits, i am always a sucker for a good game of fetch. If your dog isn't the retrieving type i can always come up with different game that suits their needs.
Location
Blue Island, IL
Pets
Emily P.
Blue Island, IL