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Estelle R.

Kensington, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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All Dogs Allowed! Flexible/Reliable

Pet care experience

I am a friendly and trustworthy dog and cat lover who is eager to help out my neighbors in the Fishtown/East Kensington area with a full range of petsitting needs. -Walks- There's a good chance you've seen me strolling, jogging or biking around the Greater Fishtown area. I love staying active, especially when cute dogs are involved. To me, having a pup along for a neighborhood jaunt makes it all the more enjoyable! For social butterflies, a few of my favorite nearby dog-friendly destinations include Pops Dog Park, the Palmer Doggie Depot, Palmer Park and Penn Treaty Park. I also have plenty of experience walking shy and less social dogs, so no worries if yours prefers to do their own thing. Rain, wind, snow or sun, I’m happy to brave all conditions to make sure your pup gets the exercise they need (or to build in some extra indoor play time). -In-Home Care- Whether for a drop-in visit while you’re at work or an overnight stay while you’re out of town, you can count on me to provide exceptional care for your furry family members. Since I was a kid, I've always loved animals. Growing up, my family's apricot miniature poodle named Simon was one of my best and truest friends. I've been dogsitting for friends and family since my teenage years. I have experience taking care of pups of many different breeds, sizes, personalities and ages, from energetic youngsters to wise and easygoing seniors who may require some extra TLC. Nowadays, I'm proud to be the go-to pet sitter for my friends who live in the neighborhood. A few of my repeat clients include Bear the Lhasapoo and Space Baby the cat. From fetch to feeding to head scratches and belly rubs, I live vicariously and love every second I get to spend with these special pets. If you're looking for someone attentive to love on, entertain or tire out your pet while you’re away, I’d love to chat about the possibility of adding your furry companion to my rotation!

Reviews

Olga M.
House Sitting • Mar 27, 2024
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Estelle watched our pets at our house while we were away for a couple of nights. She was on time and overall very responsible. Good communication. Our dog was well walked, cat litter boxes were clean when we returned, and all animals appeared content. We'll be reaching out to Estelle again next time we need a pet sitter. Thank you, Estelle!

Shelby G.
Jul 30, 2019

Estelle is my go-to petsitter when I need to leave my pets alone for several days. One of my pets is on several medications and each of my three pets have different dietary restrictions, but I know I can trust Estelle to make sure they get the personalized care they each need. She’s respectful of the medication schedule required for my eldest. I’ve never come home to house in disarray or an empty water bowl. I highly recommend having Estelle look after your fur babies!

Belinda C.
May 26, 2016

Estelle has watched my dogs, JoJo and Lucy, on numerous occasions while I traveled on short business trips. My dogs absolutely love her and are always happy to see her. She even stops by to visit them sometimes even when she's not being paid. She has always been very reliable and responsible with caring for my dogs as well as staying in my house overnight. She also follows any specific instructions that I give to her as well in caring for my dogs including sending me pictures of them while I'm traveling! I only wanted to hire a dog sitter that not only wanted to make some extra money but also loved animals. That's Estelle! I would highly recommend using her to care for your dogs. I'm sorry that she is moving out of my area so that I can't use her anymore.

About Estelle R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

As my testimonials show, I have a proven track record for being a conscientious and capable petsitter. I'm neat, detail oriented and will treat your home and pet with respect, just as if they were my own. Following your instructions closely, sending updates as requested and keeping your beloved pets content and well cared for will be my top priorities.

Information Estelle R. would like to know about your pet

To make sure we're a good match and I'm prepared to provide the best possible care, I would like to know about any particular quirks your pet has. For instance, is he/she an escape artist? Does he/she generally get along with other dogs? How many treats (if any) would you like me to give if I'm stopping in? Things of that nature, plus any other information you feel I should know.

A typical day

Where will we venture to on walks? I'll leave that up to the pup(s) to decide! I'm more than willing to go to a specific spot near your house if they have a favorite. Otherwise, we'll just walk around the neighborhood and stop by a green space along the way.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$45per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$16per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$19per walk

Estelle can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm a freelance writer who works entirely from home (and sometimes coffee shops), so my schedule is super flexible. I'm happy to accommodate your pet's needs with just a bit of advance notice.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Estelle R.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

As my testimonials show, I have a proven track record for being a conscientious and capable petsitter. I'm neat, detail oriented and will treat your home and pet with respect, just as if they were my own. Following your instructions closely, sending updates as requested and keeping your beloved pets content and well cared for will be my top priorities.

Information Estelle R. would like to know about your pet

To make sure we're a good match and I'm prepared to provide the best possible care, I would like to know about any particular quirks your pet has. For instance, is he/she an escape artist? Does he/she generally get along with other dogs? How many treats (if any) would you like me to give if I'm stopping in? Things of that nature, plus any other information you feel I should know.

A typical day

Where will we venture to on walks? I'll leave that up to the pup(s) to decide! I'm more than willing to go to a specific spot near your house if they have a favorite. Otherwise, we'll just walk around the neighborhood and stop by a green space along the way.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Estelle R.

Kensington, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews