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Francesca A.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Pet care experience

When you select me as your pet sitter, be assured that your companion will be happy and cared for, and your life will be easier while you enjoy your vacation with peace of mind.   I am Fear Free Shelter Certified and am extensively educated on cat behaviors, how to meet your cat’s physical and emotional needs, and how to create a healthy and engaging environment for your feline family member.   I am truly passionate about our feline companions. For years, I have cared for my own cats, cat sat for others, and looked after cats in a professional capacity and in all life stages. I have a keen eye to identify possible diseases and act quickly to save lives, following protocol. I am experienced in administering medications, giving injections and fluids. Caring for cats who might be under stress, are aggressive, sick, or in need of rehabilitation is where my experience and calm is particularly helpful. I love dogs (there has been always a dog in my life) and have a lot of experience with them too. As a dog walker and in a professional setting (Animal Shelter, a dog rescue and as a Kennel attendant in a dog boarding vet hospital facility). I am particularly fond of seniors and special need one and I know how to meet their needs.

Reviews

Courtney N.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 29, 2024
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Francesca was absolutely amazing and really cared about both my cats well-being! Her notes each day were very thorough and she gave a lot of great suggestions.

Erica S.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 18, 2024
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Francesca was amazing with my two pups. You can tell she really cares about and loves animals, and has an amazing intuition with dogs. The girls warmed up to her immediately and had so much fun on their walks. Will definitely be booking with Francesca any time I need a walker!

Jane A.
Dog Walking • Mar 25, 2024
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So glad to have found Francesca. She was prompt, reliable and great with my dog. I highly recommend her.

Amelia H.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 30, 2023
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Francesca is so amazing! This was my first time booking her and now she’s the only sitter I would book. She showed genuine love and care towards my elderly cat and really made me feel comfortable leaving her for several days.

About Francesca A.

Communication

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

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer IN-HOME VISITS ONLY. I love when client leave me instructions and tell me everything about their cat/dogs need. Feeding instruction, need of medications, behavioral issues such as soiling outside the litter box or if they are shy or unsure about strangers. What I do when I get to your house is to make sure your cat is around and let him/her come to me to check me out. I will then start with cleaning the litter box and make sure there are no accident. I am very big on cleaning and keep everything immaculate for your cat so he/she will not be stressed about having the litter box soiled or her food and water dishes dirty. After cleaning I go and proceed with the feeding. If it's a shy cat I will not expect him/her to come out and eat right away. If the cat is social he/she will most likely eat in front of me. After feeding I will sit with your cat/cats and get to know him/her and start a good play session if he/she wants to play or just having a petting session. Usually seniors like to be pet more than playing but a lot of seniors I found still have a good spunk of energy and they love to play and be entertained. Your shy cat will have an extra attention especially on the feeding part I will monitor how much he/she eats. When they are stressed they tent to eat very little. Another part of my visit is to take pictures and update you daily on your cat/dog. I can also bring your mail inside, water plants if needed and take care of other small animals you might have in the house.

Information Francesca A. would like to know about your pet

If your pet is on any kind of medication, if he/she has allergies, any health issue I should be aware of. Also behavioral issues if he/she has any agression, pray drive behavior whe is outside. I can exercise you high energy dog only if he/she is within the acceptable weight posted on my profile.

A typical day

My service is for cat sitting and dog walking. I plan my dog walking distances from your home depending on weather condition and age of the dog. If there is a particular place your dog love to walk, meet his doggy friends, please let me know and I will take him/her there. I love seniors and special needs dogs.

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$19per walk

Francesca can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I can a easily establish good pet sitting visits routines so that your cat know when to expect his food, his litter box cleaned and some good play time.

Available
Not available
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About Francesca A.

Communication

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

Skills

30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I offer IN-HOME VISITS ONLY. I love when client leave me instructions and tell me everything about their cat/dogs need. Feeding instruction, need of medications, behavioral issues such as soiling outside the litter box or if they are shy or unsure about strangers. What I do when I get to your house is to make sure your cat is around and let him/her come to me to check me out. I will then start with cleaning the litter box and make sure there are no accident. I am very big on cleaning and keep everything immaculate for your cat so he/she will not be stressed about having the litter box soiled or her food and water dishes dirty. After cleaning I go and proceed with the feeding. If it's a shy cat I will not expect him/her to come out and eat right away. If the cat is social he/she will most likely eat in front of me. After feeding I will sit with your cat/cats and get to know him/her and start a good play session if he/she wants to play or just having a petting session. Usually seniors like to be pet more than playing but a lot of seniors I found still have a good spunk of energy and they love to play and be entertained. Your shy cat will have an extra attention especially on the feeding part I will monitor how much he/she eats. When they are stressed they tent to eat very little. Another part of my visit is to take pictures and update you daily on your cat/dog. I can also bring your mail inside, water plants if needed and take care of other small animals you might have in the house.

Information Francesca A. would like to know about your pet

If your pet is on any kind of medication, if he/she has allergies, any health issue I should be aware of. Also behavioral issues if he/she has any agression, pray drive behavior whe is outside. I can exercise you high energy dog only if he/she is within the acceptable weight posted on my profile.

A typical day

My service is for cat sitting and dog walking. I plan my dog walking distances from your home depending on weather condition and age of the dog. If there is a particular place your dog love to walk, meet his doggy friends, please let me know and I will take him/her there. I love seniors and special needs dogs.

Location

Costa Mesa, CA

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Francesca A.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews