Emma F.
Emma F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
$23 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Experienced & Flexible Caretaker 🐾
I've been taking care of animals for nearly 13 years now! I'm a seasonal wildlife biologist by trade and love to work with pets on my off season. I initially studied veterinary medicine before transitioning to shelter work, then to wildlife rehab, then ultimately to wildlife biology, so I have a diverse background with all sorts of critters. I've looked after dozens of dogs, cats, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. I've done a mix of walking dogs, housesitting, doing drop-in visits, and boarding pets. I've worked with anxious & reactive pets, pets of all ages, of all sizes, and with varying dietary and medical needs. While I am not a professional trainer, I can reinforce any training you have been working on while I am with your pet. In my spare time, I like to hike, go birding, bake, knit, or play with my own dog! Depending on your pet's activity levels, interests, and needs, I can find plenty of outdoor and indoor enrichment to do with them. If you're comfortable with it, I'm also happy to drive them to parks or pet-friendly trails for a nice hike. Whatever you need to make your pet happy and comfortable (and to give you peace of mind as well), I'll work with you to achieve.
Cat care experience
Emma also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet's safety will always be my priority. In your home, I always make sure doors and gates are closed/locked, cleaning supplies are out of reach, and will never give your pet food that you haven't approved. I won't bring any kind of candle, diffuser, wax melt, or flowers that may be toxic. I also double check any medications, their dosages, and which pet needs it (if you have multiple pets). On walks, I will follow any safety measures your pet uses, such as using a basket muzzle, a harness, a double-leash system, etc. During drop-ins, I will never leave without doing a headcount and confirming every pet is healthy & happy before leaving.
Ratings and reviews
Emma took a very last minute sitting request and helped us greatly when we didn't have someone to take our dog out and give her meds. I would recommend Emma to anyone! She has great communication and I would definitely trust her again with our senior dog.
Emma was fantastic! I had full trust in her and didn’t worry about my cat and dog while in her care. She provided great updates and was super communicative!
Emma did a wonderful job doing drop in visits with our 2 dogs while we were away. She spent quality time with them and kept us informed so we had peace of mind.
Emma was great with my cats while I was gone for a week! Worked with me to make sure I booked exactly what I needed, was great about the many steps it took to get entry into my apt building, and sent the best photos/updates! Thank you!
Emma did great with our senior dog! She gave all of the special care that our dog needed. I would definitely trust Emma to watch our dog again :)
Emma does a fantastic job. She takes extra steps to communicate and does a wonderful job with our dogs while we are gone!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
When I'm not traveling or working with wildlife, I work full-time with pets! I can be flexible with your specific pet care scheduling needs. I frequently update my calendar to reflect my availability. If I have any outside commitments, I will discuss that with you before booking.