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Estella A.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
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Animals Love Me and It's Mutual!

Pet care experience

I'm a pet portrait artist and caring for dogs and cats provides the perfect and refreshing break times in my day. (Essencepetportraits dot com...if you'd like to see!) I'm available to do overnight sits and sometimes longer stays, as well. Because of the nature of what I do I have the option to spend time in the home I'm sitting. As a pet sitter with over 20 years of experience, I know how to give your pup, cat, or other critter the love and care they need while you’re away. Though I don't have my own animals at the moment, I have almost always owned cats and dogs — and sometimes little furry rodents. I love dog's unique personalities and loving nature. I love their companionship and eagerness to be with others. I started pet sitting over 20 years ago — I started sitting for my housecleaning clients, and found it very rewarding. I regularly care for cats and dogs and love all other animals, as well. They are all adorable and I love caring for all of them. Cats have so much personality and are usually very loving. I have also cared for some birds and I especially love the ones who dance when you sing to them. Clients love that I respond promptly — I’m available for questions and correspondence while your sweet critter is in my care. I send lots of updates and photos so you can feel relaxed about your dear pet while you’re away. If I have any questions, I’m quick to ask — it’s important that I provide the best care possible. 🐈If you contact me to book and I I'm in the mountains camping, I won't respond immediately but will within 24hrs!🐶

Reviews

Paula S.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 24, 2021
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My 4 cats did seem to enjoy Estella’s company but my experience was NOT a positive one with regard to medication administration - food was left out with medication in it and my other cats likely ate some of that food. Even though the sitter went back to remove the food after I became upset, it should not have been left out to begin with (because the food contained medication) and other cats will most assuredly eat whatever food is left out! This could have turned into a very dangerous situation for my other cats and I am EXTREMELY upset about what occurred. I will NOT be utilizing these services in the future and will NOT recommend these services to others. I need to have peace of mind that my animals are cared for when I am not with them and, needless to say, this service did not provide that. I returned home early and asked that no other medications be administered.

Maegan H.
House Sitting • Nov 10, 2021
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This was our second time booking Estella and we couldn't be happier with how things went. We have two very shy cats and by the time we came home, they had completely warmed up to her. It was so relieving to see! Not only did she take such good care of them and send me updates and photos everyday, our house was in better shape when we got home than it was when we left. Estella is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their pets.

Maegan H.
House Sitting • Jun 16, 2021
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Estella was amazing with our two cats. They are both very shy but Estella was very patient and took great care of them. I will definitely have Estella watch both of them in the future.

Mckenzie L.
House Sitting • May 24, 2021
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Estella took wonderful care of our two dogs as always! We typically do not leave them for more than a few days at a time so having Estella with them for a longer stay completely eased our minds. Our dogs adore her and she remains in contact with us with updates throughout her stay which we always appreciate.

About Estella A.

Communication

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Estella A. would like to know about your pet

Meet and greets are important to give your pup time to see you interacting with their owner. I get to see behaviors that work well, what commands they respond to, and get them comfortable with me before the stay. I give the dogs a chance to be around me and feel that I am a safe and caring person.

A typical day

Please let me know before hand a few additional tidbits :) I have a puppy rate, but if your pup is already out of the special puppy care phase then I'll adjust to the regular rate when booking. And cats! I Love cats, too. The charge listed for cats is for only a cat. I adjust these rates when we book :) Thank you! And I look forward to caring for your sweet fur babies! My other hobbies include writing and travel.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Estella can watch in your home

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

About Estella A.

Communication

32 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

24 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Estella A. would like to know about your pet

Meet and greets are important to give your pup time to see you interacting with their owner. I get to see behaviors that work well, what commands they respond to, and get them comfortable with me before the stay. I give the dogs a chance to be around me and feel that I am a safe and caring person.

A typical day

Please let me know before hand a few additional tidbits :) I have a puppy rate, but if your pup is already out of the special puppy care phase then I'll adjust to the regular rate when booking. And cats! I Love cats, too. The charge listed for cats is for only a cat. I adjust these rates when we book :) Thank you! And I look forward to caring for your sweet fur babies! My other hobbies include writing and travel.

Location

Santa Fe, NM

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Estella A.

Santa Fe, NM

5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews