Finlay S.
Falls Church, VA
Services
Finlay can care for
Availability
Summers are the best time for bookings. Between semesters I have full time flexibility to accommodate a variety of bookings and locations. Working for rover allows me to organize my hours in a way that is best for me and my clients.
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About Finlay S.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live with roommates on campus, and alternate between living spaces when I am home, so having pets stay with me is not something I am able to accommodate at this time. I would love to be able to care for your pets elsewhere. I can do anything from long walks or games of fetch to tire an excited pup out, light training and feedings, and any help with medication or supplement schedules.
Information Finlay S. would like to know about your pet
I think it is important to have a general idea of how a dog behaves or particular things they do or don't like. It is extra important to know if there is a nervous habit, it can be something as silly as Golden Doodle Tommy gets super nervous around people in hats, but those are the things to really be aware of, because they aren't always self explanatory!
A typical day
I love to get to know individual dog personalities. Some may like to play a certain way, others another! Whether it be fetch, running around and getting zooms out, playing with their favorite toys or taking a nice walk someplace with lots of smells. I would cater to them!
Location
Falls Church, VA
Hi there! Tell me about your pets!
Pet care experience
Ever since I was little, I have been known to care extra for the animals and creatures around me. I can remember helping out with family friends' dog, cat, or horse feedings fairly early on in my life. I have petsitting experience as well as internship experience at Ark Veterinarian Hospital, where I completed a 6-week full-time internship shadowing Dr. Kate Connell 2 years ago. I was able to work with some amazing technicians and doctors. I was even able to observe a few orthopedic surgeries. Now I can say that I have worked with all sorts of dogs and cats in varying medical and behavioral states. I feel incredibly grateful for the experience. I have pets of my own; my family dog Cabot (a Welsh Springer Spaniel) lives with my dad in Middlebury, and my cat Somtso (a beautiful longhair rescue) lives with me between Pennsylvania and Virginia. My family and I have cared for Cabot for over 7 years now, and sweet Somtso for over 5. I am a full-time college student going into my senior academic year at Dickinson College and am curious about fun ways I could save some money this summer. Let me know if you have any specific questions!
Reviews
Finlay did a great job for us and she had her hands full with our two beagles! Our house is immaculate, and my plants look great. She is a find!
We cannot thank Finlay enough for the amazing care she provided for our boys while we were away. She was incredibly attentive and showed great respect and attention to detail in every aspect of their care. One of our dogs is paralyzed and requires special care, including bladder expression, which Finlay went above and beyond to learn and handle with great care. She followed all of our instructions to a tee and kept us constantly updated on how they were doing, which gave us great peace of mind. Finlay even took the initiative to research and find where she could purchase more of their specific food when our regular supplier ran out. We are so appreciative of her dedication and care for both our dogs and our home. We highly recommend Finlay to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and proactive dog sitter!
Finlay is amazing! She spent tons of time with our high-energy dog. We came home to a relaxed and happy pup.
Finlay was amazing! She kept my sheltie well taken care of while I was away, and kept my house clean and well maintained. She went above and beyond what was expected of her to take care of my house and Apollo. For example, she took out the trash while I was away, which was completely unnecessary, as I was gone for just two nights! But then she ALSO cleaned the trashcan. Just the little details of maintaining a house and home, and Finlay did an amazing job! Highly recommend. THANK YOU!
About Finlay S.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live with roommates on campus, and alternate between living spaces when I am home, so having pets stay with me is not something I am able to accommodate at this time. I would love to be able to care for your pets elsewhere. I can do anything from long walks or games of fetch to tire an excited pup out, light training and feedings, and any help with medication or supplement schedules.
Information Finlay S. would like to know about your pet
I think it is important to have a general idea of how a dog behaves or particular things they do or don't like. It is extra important to know if there is a nervous habit, it can be something as silly as Golden Doodle Tommy gets super nervous around people in hats, but those are the things to really be aware of, because they aren't always self explanatory!
A typical day
I love to get to know individual dog personalities. Some may like to play a certain way, others another! Whether it be fetch, running around and getting zooms out, playing with their favorite toys or taking a nice walk someplace with lots of smells. I would cater to them!
Finlay S.
Falls Church, VA