Erika D.
Erika D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I like big pups and I cannot lie
The short story: I'm a university teaching professor who loved meeting furry friends over summer break. I'm back in the classroom, but still enjoying time Rovering on a limited basis. The long story: Ever since I was a small child living on a farm, I've loved caring for animals: goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, cows, and a few surly ponies, we had them all including, of course, cats and dogs. After my mother sold the farm and transitioned to more "traditional" pets, this did nothing to diminish the quantity. At one point in my teen years, we had 4 dogs, 4 cats, 2 rats, 2 guinea pigs, 3 mice, 2 ferrets, 4 birds, and countless fish. While I cannot match the volume of my mother's menagerie, I am proud to say that I inherited her love for them. I currently live in southern Maine with the furry love of my life, Sir Newton Wendell P Wigglesworth (majestic cat). I recently lost my adopted fur-daughter, Dora Eloise (the sweetest dog) to cancer. Newton is getting along in his years and while I would love to introduce him to new friends, I recognize that my schedule is not as flexible year-round as it is during the summer. Of note, Dora was a special-needs dog and I've cared for other special-needs animals in the past so I am very comfortable with some aspects of extra care. I'm also adept at handling large dog breeds, having had two 100+ pound sheepdogs myself.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to keep your pet as comfortable in their routine as possible when you are away. Is there a dog park they like? Let's go there! Do they prefer a hike in the woods? I'm in!
Ratings and reviews
Erika is the only sitter we trust with our little 18 year old girl. She is so caring and thoughtful with her, and she is really cookie’s bestie!
Erika goes above and beyond for our elderly cat cookie. She is literally cookie’s best friend and cares for girl like her own ❤️
Erika is fabulous with our elderly cat Cookie. She gives her so much personalized care and attention, plus leaves us lots of wonderful pictures and detailed report cards for our fluffy girl!
Thank you so much Erika! You are the absolute best as always ❤️
Erika is the best. She’s our senior kitty’s best friend and able to care for her and all her special needs. We wouldn’t trust anyone else with our girl!
Erika is fantastic! My boys love her and I always know they are in such good hands when she is sitting. Her communication is great along with her updates. 10 out of 10.
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Schedule
I am currently on contract at my professional teaching job, so some days are more limited than others. For the fall of 2023, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are very tricky. I'm happy to try to fit repeat clients in though, so please don't be afraid to ask!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsErika can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- If your dog has any special considerations when meeting new people, that is really helpful to know. Also, one of the first things I will ask when I meet your dog is whether or not they have any sensitive areas that can't be touched.