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Erika I.

Etowah, NC

4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
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Erika can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Non-neutered males accepted, spayed females only
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Erika can care for

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

Availability

I currently work full time night shifts and a part time job. My week work days fluctuate and I will do my best to fulfill your needs around my work schedule.

Available
Not available
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Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Erika I.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pet and home as I would my own. My priority is timeliness on allowing the pet to relieve themselves as well as exercising and giving them love/affection. I will leave your home as it was found and will always clean up after myself.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Erika I. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your animal has any special tendencies or needs. How do they act when left at home alone? Do they need to be in a kennel? Are they chewers? Do they get along with other dogs? I have a toy Aussie of my own that I would prefer to tag along with me during Rover visits. She loves to play and gets along with other animals. Let me know if this will be an issue!

A typical day

I will fit our day around the needs and routines that you would like provided to your pet. I am able to go on runs/walks, adventure to a hiking spot or check out the local dog park.

Location

Etowah, NC

Erika I.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal Lover | Nurse | Athlete

Pet care experience

My name is Erika. I relocated to WNC in 2020 after graduating with my BSN and playing college volleyball for four years. I am currently working as an ER nurse. I grew up on a ranch in Colorado with dogs, horses, chickens, and cats. I love all animals and will treat them as my own. As an athlete I am able to run with them or go for long walks. I am available to do over night stays and watch them in either your home or mine- whatever you prefer. I am comfortable around all animals and I am willing to play with them, groom them, feed and water, give medications, or drive them places if needed, etc. I will care for them as you wish and treat them as if they were my own!

Reviews

Buz And Claire T.
House Sitting • Sep 24, 2024
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My wife and I usually travel with our pups "Happy" and "Healthy" (10 year old miniature Schnauzer mixes) by car whenever we can but recently we needed to make a short trip to a non-pet friendly destination. We had the option of leaving them in a kennel or finding an in-home pet sitter. We were lucky enough to find Erika on the Rover website. She stopped by our home and we did a "meet and greet". Our boys took to her right away and we knew immediately she would be a good caretaker for them. Our trip came off without a hitch. Erika was happy to text us photos at meal times and it made it very easy for us to enjoy our short time away. When we arrived home the house was spotless. We both give Erika our highest recommendation.

Amy H.
Boarding • Jun 07, 2024
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Charlie had a great time with Erika and her dog, Raleigh! She sent pictures that showed he had adventures and cuddles. We loved knowing that she was taking such wonderful care of him.

Vince C.
House Sitting • Mar 19, 2024
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Erika took great care of our two labradors and left the house very clean! She shared photo's of our boys every day.

Kristen G.
Drop-In Visits • Oct 21, 2023
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I have a very anxious Aussie who gets very out of sorts when his herd of humans are away. From our initial meet and greet with Erika, I could see that her laid back and trusting energy provided my pup with the reassurance he needed. I was very happy with how the first visit went and plan to hire her again!

About Erika I.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I will care for your pet and home as I would my own. My priority is timeliness on allowing the pet to relieve themselves as well as exercising and giving them love/affection. I will leave your home as it was found and will always clean up after myself.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Erika I. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your animal has any special tendencies or needs. How do they act when left at home alone? Do they need to be in a kennel? Are they chewers? Do they get along with other dogs? I have a toy Aussie of my own that I would prefer to tag along with me during Rover visits. She loves to play and gets along with other animals. Let me know if this will be an issue!

A typical day

I will fit our day around the needs and routines that you would like provided to your pet. I am able to go on runs/walks, adventure to a hiking spot or check out the local dog park.

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Erika I.

Etowah, NC

4.9 out of 5 stars
54 reviews