Emma & Patrick G.
South Philadelphia, PA
Lover of all four legged friends
Pet care experience
Lifelong lover of pets of many varieties and temperaments! I have been an animal caregiver on Rover since mid-2019, and have a long history of sitting and caring for the pets of friends and family members. I also have worked extensively (5+ years) in toddler aged childcare. I grew up with five pets (3 cats, 1 dog, 1 guinea pig) and have loved caring for pets ever since. I would love to give your pets the love and care they require. I am available for dog walking, day care, and overnight stay in my home. I live with my partner in 1100 square foot, 2 bedroom row home in South Philadelphia. We live about a block from the Bok Building dog run. Pups are welcome on all couches and beds in our home as well. We both work from home, which means we are around most of the time to hang with the animals, but our current workload dictates that we cannot take high energy dogs who need extensive activity outdoors outside of walks. We are prepared to host small and medium pets, as well as those in the lower end of the Rover's 'large' weight classification. We also require that any animal that stays in the house be completely house trained, as half the house is carpeted and we have had some issues with dogs that are only partially or puppy pad trained. We generally do not take very young dogs, unless well-trained, for similar reasons. In light of current issues relating to covid -19, we require that any pet owner is abiding by current standards of quarantine (I.e. social distancing, face mask wearing), as we are doing the same. We have both been fully vaccinated and boosted. Please reach out for meet and greet appointments; I am very flexible.
Reviews
Wonderful! Our dog was well cared for, and we received updates. I will definitely reach out again next time we're out of town!
Emma did a great job watching our pug dog Bosley! Very professional and friendly, and we would highly recommend working with her if you need someone to watch your dog! Open lines of communication and flexible. Thank you so much, Emma!!!
Emma and Patrick are great! They kindly adapted to my last minute changes and did a great job taking care of my girl and giving her some tricky medication.
Emma took great care of our anxious pup! She was kind and listened to all of our/her needs as well as sent pictures throughout the stay. Thank you again!
About Emma & Patrick G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a small South Philly back lot, which is mostly concrete with a narrow garden bed, available if your pet needs to pop out for a bathroom break. We have bowls for food and water, as well a an array of toys and treats. I also keep a pet first aid kit on hand just in case. Pets are allowed on furniture (if you permit), but we don’t have enough room to have large dogs sleep in bed with us. We recommend bringing a bed or blanket for larger dogs (as well as smaller dogs, if they prefer it), as well as any favorite toys or treats.
Home
Information Emma & Patrick G. would like to know about your pet
We try to closely replicate your pets typical schedule, so it's always helpful to know their usual itinerary, including wake up, bed, meal, medication, and walk times. We are happy to accommodate a wide variety of breeds, but need a heads up about any pets who have tendencies towards marking, chewing on furniture, shoes, or plants, as well as any aggressive behaviors, so that we can prepare accordingly.
A typical day
We are close to the small dog run at the Bok Building, which is just around the corner from our house. I enjoy playing and giving lots of love in the house, where there is ample square footage for catch and zoomies, and plenty of comfy couch space for snoozing.
Services
Emma & Patrick can host
Emma & Patrick can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently attending classes online, so I am home all day to care for your pets! My partner works from home as well, in case we need a second pair of hands. As specified above, our workload mandates that we can only take dogs that do not need extensive exercise outside of regular walks and indoor play. Again, due to our workload, we cannot accommodate animals that require constant supervision due to behavioral issues such as marking and chewing on household items. Otherwise, we make plenty of time to give creatures all the love and care they need!
About Emma & Patrick G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
We have a small South Philly back lot, which is mostly concrete with a narrow garden bed, available if your pet needs to pop out for a bathroom break. We have bowls for food and water, as well a an array of toys and treats. I also keep a pet first aid kit on hand just in case. Pets are allowed on furniture (if you permit), but we don’t have enough room to have large dogs sleep in bed with us. We recommend bringing a bed or blanket for larger dogs (as well as smaller dogs, if they prefer it), as well as any favorite toys or treats.
Home
Information Emma & Patrick G. would like to know about your pet
We try to closely replicate your pets typical schedule, so it's always helpful to know their usual itinerary, including wake up, bed, meal, medication, and walk times. We are happy to accommodate a wide variety of breeds, but need a heads up about any pets who have tendencies towards marking, chewing on furniture, shoes, or plants, as well as any aggressive behaviors, so that we can prepare accordingly.
A typical day
We are close to the small dog run at the Bok Building, which is just around the corner from our house. I enjoy playing and giving lots of love in the house, where there is ample square footage for catch and zoomies, and plenty of comfy couch space for snoozing.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Emma & Patrick G.
South Philadelphia, PA