Erica K.
Austin, TX
Love your pup like family :)
Pet care experience
A big reason I Rover is because I used to travel regularly for work and pet care was a stressor for me. Traveling was particularly difficult around holidays when demand was high and prices were higher. I have been in the conservation and non-profit field for work and the income is... modest. I decided that I wanted to help alleviate this stressor for others and try to keep my rates accessible and competitive while also recognizing that providing great care does take time and emotional energy. I’m flexible with my rate if you’re in a pinch so don’t be afraid to reach out to me if you need me to work within your budget. I have an older schnauzer who is sweet and chill. She's not into frequent humping or constant barking but she is patient when those things happen intermittently. You know, dog problems. My dogs name is toaster. She's great. As a native Floridian, I naturally enjoy long walks on the beach. Does your dog like to travel? We can hop in my truck and take a trip to the park. My house has tile floors and stairs and some rugs on the ground to help with traction. You know how dogs look like cartoons when they slide around on the slick floor? Dogs are great, aren’t they?
Reviews
Erica was absolutely awesome! I was nervous to leave our pup since he usually travels with us or stays with family, and has some separation anxiety, but Erica squashed my fears right away. She sent photos regularly and let me know how well he was doing — he looked right at home and loving life! It was so comforting to know he was in great hands while we were away. My little dude and Erica got along famously, and we’ll definitely ask Erica to watch him again next time we need someone!
So glad our pup got to stay with Erica while we were gone for Thanksgiving! Erica sent us daily updates with pictures, and Pepper got a lot of playtime and snuggling in. She was happy, clean, and tired out when we picked her. We also had to add a medication shortly before our stay, and Erica got them all to her on our schedule. Erica is super nice and I would definitely recommend having her take care of your dog!
Erica is an all-star sitter! She responded to my initial request promptly, took the time to make sure Pudding would fit in with her other dogs, and remained in constant communication through the boarding period. It was easy to enjoy myself on vacation knowing my pup was happy and healthy as ever. I'm sure he's excited for his next stay.
Reggie LOVED his stay with Erica, and I felt peace of mind knowing he was happy while I was away! She sent me pictures (with hilarious captions that made me laugh every time) which I appreciated very much. Next time we go out of town, we'll definitely be contacting Erica!
About Erica K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I love animals and am a huge empath. I like to think I can anticipate their needs or their moods and accommodate them. Currently I prefer to care for them in their own home since my bunnies don’t appreciate canine house guests.
Home
Information Erica K. would like to know about your pet
Any fears/ triggers as well as joys and comforts. Bad habits that they know they can get away with when the parents are away? Haha. Basically, how will your pet play with my emotions to get their way? ???
A typical day
If your pet wants to play, I want to play. If they want to cuddle, so do I. Just chill and do our own thing? No problem. Dog park? Awesome. Play tug of war, fetch, sing to each other, just exchange loving gazes- I like all of those things.
Services
Erica can host
Erica can watch in your home
Availability
I have a flexible weekday work schedule and I typically have weekends off. I can pop by on my lunch breaks or anytime on weekends.
About Erica K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I love animals and am a huge empath. I like to think I can anticipate their needs or their moods and accommodate them. Currently I prefer to care for them in their own home since my bunnies don’t appreciate canine house guests.
Home
Information Erica K. would like to know about your pet
Any fears/ triggers as well as joys and comforts. Bad habits that they know they can get away with when the parents are away? Haha. Basically, how will your pet play with my emotions to get their way? ???
A typical day
If your pet wants to play, I want to play. If they want to cuddle, so do I. Just chill and do our own thing? No problem. Dog park? Awesome. Play tug of war, fetch, sing to each other, just exchange loving gazes- I like all of those things.
Location
Austin, TX
Pets
Erica K.
Austin, TX