Erin R.
Bentonville, AR
Mary Poppins but only for furbabies
Pet care experience
I’ve grown up with animals my whole life--when I was six I wrote my parents a letter begging for a cat, promising "I will always love cats." These days I consider myself an equal opportunist and have a small herd of my own (4 cats + 1 dog, all rescued!). I've learned a lot from rescuing our animals. We adopted our dog after he had been neglected for six years. My approach was simple: create a structure to pour in the love. I know how important routines and structure are to keep a happy, anxiety-free household. That's why I try and keep our herd on a schedule for meals and exercise :) I promise to do the same for your fur baby as well, keeping you updated with pictures along the way. I'm experienced with elderly pet care, having to give 2x daily pain management to my cat and also have experience identifying and managing pain in dogs. I know how hard it can be to leave your animals in the care of others when you're away. Nothing ruins a vacation like worrying if your family member is getting the care they need. I promise to love your furbabies like my own!
Reviews
Erin is easily the best pet owner I know. Erin and her husband have 1 dog and 4 cats, and each pet is given so much love and individualized attention. I have asked Erin to check in on my cat several times, and she has always sent photo updates and a detailed description of what my cat was up to. My cat is very shy, but Erin took the time to stay and coax her out, which is something not many pet sitters would take the time to do. Erin is extremely passionate in everything she does, but it's clear being a pet owner and pet lover is her biggest passion. Whether it's homemade meals or making a doggy oasis in the shade, Erin is always looking for the best way to make her pets happy based on their individual personalities. Erin was the first person to meet my dog, Franklin, and she immediately played with him and held him with ease. All of our friend's pets love Erin because of her comfortability with animals and playful nature. I have no doubt Erin would make an excellent Rover sitter, and the many dogs she would care for would be lucky to meet her.
Erin LOVES dogs. She is compassionate, kind, and most important to me----protective and conscientious of their safety and well-being. Erin is extremely reliable and treats animals as if they are her own.
About Erin R.
Communication
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Safety, trust & environment
I consider pets our family members. Our cats have access to their own catio (a screened in porch with cat trees) with in/out privileges to the house. Our dog, Ted, is never left alone for more than a few hours and mostly hangs out with me on a lead when when I'm working in the studio when it isn't too hot. Our home does not have a fence and would not be a good fit for any escape artists!
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Information Erin R. would like to know about your pet
My household prefers older, mellow dogs that just wants to hang around their people. We love our high energy dogs, too, but they aren't a good fit for our household. An non-cat reactive dog is an absolute must. I require meet and greets with all dogs before they stay with us.
A typical day
I let the dogs hang with my while I work in my pottery studio. We have a lead by the door, and they love to hang in the sun and people watch :) We love to go for walks at our two favorite parks in Bentonville: Coler and Compton Gardens. Generally, you can expect a short lunchtime walk and a longer evening walk (as appropriate heat/weather depending).
Services
Erin can host
Erin can watch in your home
Availability
I'm a potter with a home studio, which gives me complete flexibility in my schedule. That means that I'm available for multiple potty breaks, walks, and visits no matter the time of day!
About Erin R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I consider pets our family members. Our cats have access to their own catio (a screened in porch with cat trees) with in/out privileges to the house. Our dog, Ted, is never left alone for more than a few hours and mostly hangs out with me on a lead when when I'm working in the studio when it isn't too hot. Our home does not have a fence and would not be a good fit for any escape artists!
Home
Information Erin R. would like to know about your pet
My household prefers older, mellow dogs that just wants to hang around their people. We love our high energy dogs, too, but they aren't a good fit for our household. An non-cat reactive dog is an absolute must. I require meet and greets with all dogs before they stay with us.
A typical day
I let the dogs hang with my while I work in my pottery studio. We have a lead by the door, and they love to hang in the sun and people watch :) We love to go for walks at our two favorite parks in Bentonville: Coler and Compton Gardens. Generally, you can expect a short lunchtime walk and a longer evening walk (as appropriate heat/weather depending).
Location
Bentonville, AR
Pets
Erin R.
Bentonville, AR