Evan O.
Sand Point, WA
Cozy A/C Retreat at Magnuson Park
Pet care experience
***I AM FULLY VACCINATED AND AM HAPPY TO WEAR A MASK DURING INTERACTIONS UPON REQUEST. I ALSO HAVE A GREAT AIR CONDITIONER AND USE A HEPA AIR FILTER*** Location, location, location. Living in the newly remodel prior-military housing, I am literally located just inside the main entrance of Magnuson Park. As the second-largest park in Seattle, we have 350 acres to stretch your furry child's legs. With 8.6 acres dedicated as an off-leash area, It is "a place where city hounds can romp with buddies in Seattle’s biggest fully-fenced back yard for canines". As an active individual myself, who works from home, I go for a lot of walks/jogs through the park on clear weather days. For those pets that like to play fetch, I also frequent the two fully-fenced baseball fields for off-leash exercise. I live alone in a one-bedroom apartment, and although I don't currently have any pets of my own, I grew up with high energy and mischievous Labrador Retrievers. With half a dozen vet clinics within 15 minutes, two within 10, and one within 3 minutes, this is one of the safest and likely the most exciting places for your furry friend to vacation.
Reviews
Evan is the best, hands down! My dog got an eye injury requiring a surgical procedure the week before her booked stay with Evan. So I had to bring her with her cone, eye drops, and trusted him to follow through. I can home to a happy dog with her eye better, and she was back to her cuddly, fetch-loving self. I was SO relieved that he was taking care of her because he is smart, meticulous, and clearly loves spending time with her and his gorgeous new pup Clyde. A million thanks, Evan!
This was our first time using Evan to take care of our pup. I liked that Evan is home and around during the day which is important to us and what our dog is accustomed to. Evan was very professional and thorough/prepared and asked all of the right questions for our meet and greet. Our dog is a bit high maintenance with his schedule and Evan was able to accommodate his needs. He truly cares about the responsibility and making sure you trust your dog will be in good hands while you are away. Added bonus is his knowledge and attention to detail regarding park trips, other dogs, behaviors. We have already booked our next boarding!
Evan is friendly, polite, professional, accommodating, asks good questions, remembers the details, responds quickly and most importantly- clearly likes dogs & our dog liked him! Our (sometimes nervous) senior dog came home happy and relaxed, comfortable in his care - she's fragile and slow and he was happy to accommodate. If your dog is more active, you might also appreciate the proximity to Magnuson Park. In any case, he's a really great dog sitter, highly recommend, will definitely book again.
Evan took great care of our senior Labrador. She was relaxed and happy when we got home, and probably can’t wait to stay with him again. He is a great communicator and I also really appreciated the updates and pictures to let us know how she did settling in. Thank you!
About Evan O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in an apartment on the edge of Magnuson Park. The main door to my apartment leads to a closed-off hallway so there's nowhere for a bolter to go. I am also on the ground floor with easy access to a ramp for elderly pets that shouldn't be climbing stairs. Although I don't have direct access to a fenced backyard I am only two football fields length away from two fully fenced baseball fields and an 8.6-acre off-leash dog park. I don't allow pets on my bed but do have other furniture I am okay with if you indicate that it's an approved habit. Having grown up with mischievous dogs myself I keep a clean living space where shoes, socks, and other tempting objects are rarely within reach. If your dog likes to go "shopping" around the house when left alone or chews on things that aren't their toys, I ask that you provide a crate for when I have to leave them unattended. For more wise/elderly dogs it's up to the owner if you want to provide a crate as a safe/comfortable/commonplace to retreat.
Home
Information Evan O. would like to know about your pet
I only sit one pet at a time unless they already live in the same household. I do however live in an apartment building with numerous neighbors that have pets. We share a common entrance to the building, so close contact with other animals on an almost daily basis is unavoidable. Because of this, I don't accept dogs with a history of any aggression. Living in an apartment, I also can't accept pets that bark after being given a command to stop or while home alone. The occasional bark when someone's at the door or after a loud noise is understandable, but anything more isn't fair to my neighbors who are currently dog-friendly.
A typical day
Does your dog like to socialize, play fetch, go for jogs, or just stretching their legs? Being minutes from the off-leash dog park in Magnuson Park and the two fully fenced baseball fields is a huge perk I use a lot. I also jog through the park on fair weather days with those pets that can keep up.
Services
Evan can host
Evan can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work from home and expect to be with your pet most of the time. I wouldn't leave them unattended for more than a few hours when errands or other plans arise.
About Evan O.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in an apartment on the edge of Magnuson Park. The main door to my apartment leads to a closed-off hallway so there's nowhere for a bolter to go. I am also on the ground floor with easy access to a ramp for elderly pets that shouldn't be climbing stairs. Although I don't have direct access to a fenced backyard I am only two football fields length away from two fully fenced baseball fields and an 8.6-acre off-leash dog park. I don't allow pets on my bed but do have other furniture I am okay with if you indicate that it's an approved habit. Having grown up with mischievous dogs myself I keep a clean living space where shoes, socks, and other tempting objects are rarely within reach. If your dog likes to go "shopping" around the house when left alone or chews on things that aren't their toys, I ask that you provide a crate for when I have to leave them unattended. For more wise/elderly dogs it's up to the owner if you want to provide a crate as a safe/comfortable/commonplace to retreat.
Home
Information Evan O. would like to know about your pet
I only sit one pet at a time unless they already live in the same household. I do however live in an apartment building with numerous neighbors that have pets. We share a common entrance to the building, so close contact with other animals on an almost daily basis is unavoidable. Because of this, I don't accept dogs with a history of any aggression. Living in an apartment, I also can't accept pets that bark after being given a command to stop or while home alone. The occasional bark when someone's at the door or after a loud noise is understandable, but anything more isn't fair to my neighbors who are currently dog-friendly.
A typical day
Does your dog like to socialize, play fetch, go for jogs, or just stretching their legs? Being minutes from the off-leash dog park in Magnuson Park and the two fully fenced baseball fields is a huge perk I use a lot. I also jog through the park on fair weather days with those pets that can keep up.
Location
Seattle, WA
Pets
Evan O.
Sand Point, WA