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Emmalee A.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews
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Experienced & College Educated

Pet care experience

Hello, I have had pets ALL my life and was a professional dog walker and sitter after graduating college in Chicago, IL. Upon, returning to Indiana for a job as a journalist, I continued to dog sit and rescue animals. My primary focus, however, became, my sweet daughter, Vivian. She is now eight, and we have taken a class together at the Human Society. She is like her mommy and loves all animals. I am currently at home full-time caring for my grandmother. I opted to care for her instead of a nursing home. The animals and stimulation are good for all of us. We will treat your pet child like a member of our family. I do my best to replicate the dog's regular routine and schedule, and adhere to the owner's rules, requests, and guidelines. *I invested in three crates, small, med. large so no need to bring yours. I found this was a huge burden and task on the owners, so I got you covered there. * Things I ask for: 1. Be HONEST. If your pet has accidents, chews, etc. I can handle that, just please be honest about it. 2. That your pet is picked up no later than 6pm on the last day. This is standard at any facility, and for my own child's after care program. If you aren't able to, please just communicate with me and generally we can work something out. (I have to have an end to day :) 3. Flea Treat your pet. I had someone drop off three dogs that were not treated. I did not know until the end of the weekend. Man oh man, it was a lot to get rid of the fleas. Plus, the poor dogs :( Thank you for taking the time to read!!! If you have questions feel free to ask.

Reviews

Sally W.
Dog Boarding • Dec 30, 2018
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Emmalee is our go-to pet sitter for our doggos. She is great at communicating and is very adaptable to changing schedules. She has watched our dogs several times and they are PUMPED every time they see her house !! Would definitely recommend.

William B.
Dog Boarding • Sep 26, 2018
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Emmalee took excellent care of my Sherman, she sent me pictures and updates on my puppy throughout the day. I would not hesitate to leave my puppy there again and I would highly recommend her.

Sally W.
Dog Boarding • Sep 05, 2018
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This was the second time Emmalee has watched Wu and El and it definitely won’t be the last! She took them on plenty of walks, got them new toys, and kept us up to date with pictures while we were away. I would highly recommend Emmalee.

Stephanie B.
Dog Boarding • Jun 30, 2018
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Emmalee and her daughter gave my 6 week old kitty VIP treatment with lots of love and extra care. I am so thankful for their help!

About Emmalee A.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Maintain routine and care that pets receive at home. As with human children, I think it's important to respect and adhere to owner's rules and what they do and don't allow at home. It's like being a grandma, but to fur babies, they come and hopefully get to love on them, spoil them a little while they are visiting.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emmalee A. would like to know about your pet

I like to know everything about your dog. Their routine, when they eat, if they are active, where they sleep, if they are crate-trained, allowed on furniture, darters and/or runners, escape artists :), what makes them nervous, if they are chewers, if they have special likes or dislikes. The more you tell me, the better I can care for them. I always suggest bringing a blanket or article of clothing with your smell, it really does help calm them and relieve their anxiety. Also, please be honest. If they do not like cats, that is OK. I have a basement for my cats (equipped with kitty door) as well as my daughter's bedroom with a kitty door. That is their safe place. Dogs are not allowed in my daughter's room. Too many small things to chew. Better safe than sorry.

A typical day

I adhere to the dog's regular schedule to the best of my ability. I am usually home caring for my grandmother, and get at least one walk in a day (weather permitting). If the dog is used to sleeping in a crate, I will adhere to that. If they are used to sleeping in bed, I have no problem doing that. I treat your dog as I would someone's child. I find out their likes, dislikes, routines, etc. and follow them. Every dog and every owner is different and I try to respect the owner's wishes. I do not have dogs, although my profile says I have two. I request dogs be picked up by 6pm. That is the end of my "work day" and allows me time to get my daughter ready for bed and school.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$34per night
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Emmalee can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Emmalee can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently do contract work and have few appts per week outside of the home. I'm able to be home with pets 80-100% of the day.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Emmalee A.

Communication

15 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Maintain routine and care that pets receive at home. As with human children, I think it's important to respect and adhere to owner's rules and what they do and don't allow at home. It's like being a grandma, but to fur babies, they come and hopefully get to love on them, spoil them a little while they are visiting.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Emmalee A. would like to know about your pet

I like to know everything about your dog. Their routine, when they eat, if they are active, where they sleep, if they are crate-trained, allowed on furniture, darters and/or runners, escape artists :), what makes them nervous, if they are chewers, if they have special likes or dislikes. The more you tell me, the better I can care for them. I always suggest bringing a blanket or article of clothing with your smell, it really does help calm them and relieve their anxiety. Also, please be honest. If they do not like cats, that is OK. I have a basement for my cats (equipped with kitty door) as well as my daughter's bedroom with a kitty door. That is their safe place. Dogs are not allowed in my daughter's room. Too many small things to chew. Better safe than sorry.

A typical day

I adhere to the dog's regular schedule to the best of my ability. I am usually home caring for my grandmother, and get at least one walk in a day (weather permitting). If the dog is used to sleeping in a crate, I will adhere to that. If they are used to sleeping in bed, I have no problem doing that. I treat your dog as I would someone's child. I find out their likes, dislikes, routines, etc. and follow them. Every dog and every owner is different and I try to respect the owner's wishes. I do not have dogs, although my profile says I have two. I request dogs be picked up by 6pm. That is the end of my "work day" and allows me time to get my daughter ready for bed and school.

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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Emmalee A.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•34 reviews