Eve G.
Alexandria, VA
Illustrator who loves animals
Pet care experience
I love cats and have had a cat in my home for most of my life. What I love most about raising cats is building trust with them. Every cat is unique and I will take the time to get to know them and how they communicate.
Reviews
Thank you for taking care of Olive!
Eve was great with my kitty Scoopy! She sent me pics for each visit and my cat seemed to warm up to her very quickly and felt very comfortable with her. Eve was very responsive to my messages and was easy to work with. Felt good to know that my cat was in good hands with her while I was gone. Highly recommend!
Eve was so wonderful with our girls, and even our shiest baby came out to socialize. She takes the time to earn your pet’s trust and is very communicative. Would definitely rebook with her again.
Eve is our go-to cat sitter. She has taken the time to get to know our little guy and his personality, is very communicative, and always keeps us informed during her visits. We gratefully come home to a happy cat!
About Eve G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I grew up taking care of the household pets and have lived with and around animals for most of my life. I have a range of knowledge about what is and is not safe for a variety of animals and will do my best to make sure your pets are cared for per your instructions while you are away.
Information Eve G. would like to know about your pet
It is important for me to know the size of the dog and the dog's energy level before I agree to drop in. I know my own limits and I would never agree to care for an animal I do not fully believe myself capable of handling. Dogs over 30lbs with a lot of energy or a tendency to charge on a leash are not a good match for me. Small dogs with tons of energy and a need to play on the other hand are great! Please also let me know about your cat/dog's favorite toys, their exact feeding schedule with amounts, their medical history and anything related to it that I would need to watch out for, and if anyone else will be around to care for your animal throughout the day.
A typical day
For cats: I will follow your instructions on caring for your cat. It's important to me that your cat feels safe around me and comfortable while you are away. I love all cats! confident, shy, independent, attention-loving, playful, you name it. I will work with their personality to ensure that they are not stressed out by a stranger showing up. I also scoop litter boxes on every visit. Please be sure to leave bags or let me know to bring my own. For dogs: I love going for walks around local parks. I stay on the trail to avoid disruptions to local wildlife and tick risks. Stella loves to play with the hose and will happily chase the stream from it for hours. During hot weather, I prefer to play with dogs indoors to avoid walking them on hot pavement. Because my schedule only allows for drop ins at the moment, I am primarily looking to work with cats.
Services
Eve can watch in your home
Availability
I am self employed, so I am able to make time for drop ins most hours of the day. I can do anything from checking in to make sure your pet(s) are well, fed and played with to spending a little longer with them if I know ahead of time. COVID-19 UPDATE: While new mask guidance implies it's okay to meet unmasked, if we are meeting face to face I must ask that it is masked. Being cautious protects me AND the animals that are relying on me every day for their meals. Pet care is very important to me and I will do everything in my power to make sure I am healthy and able to meet to needs of every animal left in my care. I mask in every client’s home, wash my hands between every household and minimize the spread of disease/pests between pets to the best of my ability.
About Eve G.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I grew up taking care of the household pets and have lived with and around animals for most of my life. I have a range of knowledge about what is and is not safe for a variety of animals and will do my best to make sure your pets are cared for per your instructions while you are away.
Information Eve G. would like to know about your pet
It is important for me to know the size of the dog and the dog's energy level before I agree to drop in. I know my own limits and I would never agree to care for an animal I do not fully believe myself capable of handling. Dogs over 30lbs with a lot of energy or a tendency to charge on a leash are not a good match for me. Small dogs with tons of energy and a need to play on the other hand are great! Please also let me know about your cat/dog's favorite toys, their exact feeding schedule with amounts, their medical history and anything related to it that I would need to watch out for, and if anyone else will be around to care for your animal throughout the day.
A typical day
For cats: I will follow your instructions on caring for your cat. It's important to me that your cat feels safe around me and comfortable while you are away. I love all cats! confident, shy, independent, attention-loving, playful, you name it. I will work with their personality to ensure that they are not stressed out by a stranger showing up. I also scoop litter boxes on every visit. Please be sure to leave bags or let me know to bring my own. For dogs: I love going for walks around local parks. I stay on the trail to avoid disruptions to local wildlife and tick risks. Stella loves to play with the hose and will happily chase the stream from it for hours. During hot weather, I prefer to play with dogs indoors to avoid walking them on hot pavement. Because my schedule only allows for drop ins at the moment, I am primarily looking to work with cats.
Location
Alexandria, VA
Pets
Eve G.
Alexandria, VA