Erika L.
Plant City, FL
Services
Erika can care for
Availability
I am a full time public school teacher which allows me primarily weekend and holiday flexibility, as well as afternoon/evening flexibility and early mornings as needed. During the week, I can typically do walks and check ins before school as early as 6am-6:30am, or in the afternoon anytime after 3pm until 10pm. I am flexible on weekends and major holidays/school holiday breaks. **FOR HOUSE SITTING ONLY** I offer semi-overnight services on Friday and Saturdays that include extended visits of 2 hours in the evening between 6pm-10:30pm, 60 minutes in the morning between 6am-10:10am as well as an afternoon relief break for 20 minutes between 10-2. Weekdays I offer semi-overnight services that typically include: A 20 minutes morning visit between 4am-6am, a 30 minute afternoon visit between 3pm-5pm, and a 2 hour bedtime visit between 6-930pm. Timing will align so that dogs are never left longer than 10 hours without a relief break. This schedule can also be modified to include shorter more frequent relief breaks/visits at 20 minutes each around 6am, 3pm, 6pm, and 9pm. Overnight hours run 24 hour segments so each booking includes one morning, evening, and two afternoon visits. Due to the nature of my business offering semi-overnight services, this option will work best for clients who are more shy or independent, or who may not need 24/7 care but would like to bundle and make the most out of their drop in time! Please inquire with any questions, happy to try my best to accommodate your needs!
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About Erika L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand that safety and trust are essential when allowing someone into your home to care for your pets. As someone working within the Public School System, you can rest assured that I take both safety and trust incredibly seriously and have completed multiple background checks and fingerprint checks outside of the Rover platform within the last 3 years. I have never been involved in any matters, criminally or civilly, and will put respect, cleanliness, and security at the forefront of my mind while servicing you and your pets needs for checkins and walks from your home.
Information Erika L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know in advance about any behaviors regarding your furry friends. Whether reactivity to the mailman, certain preferred routes or terrain for walks, or any bathroom habits that I should be on the look out for. Also please let me know of any ailments or special considerations you want me to take with your pet so that I can accomodate appropriately!
A typical day
As a dog owner myself, I understand the importance of "a tired dog is a good dog" and know that once you return from being away from home you want to cuddle up with your buddies and relax! I am dedicated to making sure each pet in my care receives the mental and physical stimulation they need, as well as the emotional connection they need, to make for a healthier, happier, and stress free pet!
Location
Plant City, FL
Pets
I'm here to love them like you do!
Pet care experience
Hey friends, old and new! My name is Erika and I am purrfectly pleased to be here! I can't wait to meet you and spend time together! Before that, let me tell your parents a little about myself so they know you are in the best hands! As someone who grew up in rural America, taking care of all kinds of animals was just a way of life. Once I grew up and left for the big city, I knew that love I had built over the years needed somewhere else to go. In 2012 I began volunteer work with a local rescue as a canine and feline socialization expert helping to prepare dogs and cats for their future homes and set them up for success. From there, I expanded my volunteer efforts to include adoption event handling, pet transportation, and short and long term fostering. In 2015 and 2016 respectively, I adopted two dogs of my own from the local pound, Maesie a small breed terrier mix, and Marah a medium size bully breed mix. Since their adoptions, Maesie and Marah have been the lights of my life and we have gone on countless adventures, road trips, to beaches, restaurants and bars, parks, and everywhere in between. They have also help me care for and socialize 9 foster dogs and over 20 foster cats and kittens since 2016 that have all since found wonderful new homes. One of the kittens even weaseled his way so deep in each of our hearts that I knew his new home had to be with us, and in 2021 Bo Beryl became the third and final edition to my little family. Through my extensive volunteer history, I have become skilled at caring for all different breeds, ages, and personalities of pets, as well as feel confident administering basic medical care including oral medications and basic pet first aid as well as have experience dealing with pets that have reactivity concerns. Now that Maesie has passed over the rainbow bridge and Marah is in her golden years at 10+, she much prefers the couch and an extra snack to walks and playtime 9/10 and has gladly told me that she is willing to share her mom a little bit once again! As a pet mom myself, I know how important it is to be able to trust someone with the care of your babies and can assure you that if you allow me that honor I will love them just like you do!
Cat care experience
Erika also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Erika is always a pleasure to communicate with and she goes above and beyond! My two cats love her and if they could write reviews, they’d also give her 5 stars!
Erika was such a joy to have as a sitter to my cat Kya! She took exceptional care of my baby and even took the time to teach her how to “sit.” Which she still does for treats. Erika is new to the Plant City area and she was truly worth every dollar I paid. I received daily pictures and reports on my Kya’s mental well being, food intake, and litter box use. I highly recommend Erika and will use definitely book her again if I ever need a compassionate sitter for Kya! Thank you Erika for your time and for giving love to my baby while I was away. You are the best!
We are so going to miss you!!!!
Erika provided great service as advertised in a timely manner, we’re very pleased with her.
About Erika L.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand that safety and trust are essential when allowing someone into your home to care for your pets. As someone working within the Public School System, you can rest assured that I take both safety and trust incredibly seriously and have completed multiple background checks and fingerprint checks outside of the Rover platform within the last 3 years. I have never been involved in any matters, criminally or civilly, and will put respect, cleanliness, and security at the forefront of my mind while servicing you and your pets needs for checkins and walks from your home.
Information Erika L. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know in advance about any behaviors regarding your furry friends. Whether reactivity to the mailman, certain preferred routes or terrain for walks, or any bathroom habits that I should be on the look out for. Also please let me know of any ailments or special considerations you want me to take with your pet so that I can accomodate appropriately!
A typical day
As a dog owner myself, I understand the importance of "a tired dog is a good dog" and know that once you return from being away from home you want to cuddle up with your buddies and relax! I am dedicated to making sure each pet in my care receives the mental and physical stimulation they need, as well as the emotional connection they need, to make for a healthier, happier, and stress free pet!
Erika L.
Plant City, FL