Francesca F.
Francesca F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $17 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Warm, attentive, reliable caregiver
I’m an animal lover who has been taking care of and walking dogs for most of my life. I recently became a cat lover too! Learning the unique personality of animals brings me so much joy, and providing them with love and affection in the way they specifically like to receive it is one of my gifts. My day job is remote so I have the flexibility to care for animals through my day and work from alternate locations when needed. Before I moved to Seattle, I cared for my mom’s senior toy poodle, Coco, 3 days per week. Coco (who is more baby than dog and absolutely loves being held) developed some special needs and particularities as she aged so I was happy I could be there to take extra special care of her. I tend to do very well with senior dogs though I enjoy and love animals of all shapes, sizes, ages, and dispositions. My boyfriend has an 11 year old shepherd mix named Jax (pictured in my profile) who is very hesitant around new people. I finally won him over with my enthusiasm for his daily walks and the consistency with which we’d go together. Now we are best buddies and he even wags his tail when he sees me or when I tell him how handsome he is. My approach is different with each animal I meet, and I focus on providing them the love and care they specifically require.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I treat my clients homes as if they were my own and will always leave your space better than I found it. I am attentive and reliable and I will follow any special instructions you may have about your home or your animal.
Ratings and reviews
Francesca has cared for my cats, Pepper and Phoebe, and makes them feel so loved! I feel completely comfortable leaving them with her, and that peace of mind means everything to me. She is kind, gentle, and caring, and those qualities shine through in the way she treats my animals. Her love for the animals makes it feel more special and meaningful than just a job and truly like something she loves to do. It means so much to know they’re getting love and attention while I’m away. As both a friend and a pet sitter, she is someone I feel lucky to know and trust. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a loving person to care for their pets!
Francesca was outstanding and patient with our senior pup who takes a lot of time learning to trust new people. He really looks forward to her visits and our family feels so relieved to have another person who makes our boy feel right at home!
Francesca is wonderful with my senior dog, Cocco. I have a beautiful collection of photos that she attached to text updates, which always made me happy to receive. She is genuine, reliable and radiates a natural warmth that animals love. She put my heart at ease!
Francesca is an excellent pet sitter/dog walker. She has the sweetest personality and my two cats and dogs adore her! Our 11 year old black lab has always been shy around people other than family but very quickly responded to Francesca and her sweet-talking way with him. As soon as she mentions the word “walk” he is up and ready to go with tail wagging the whole way! My cats equally adore her and follow her around like puppy dogs! I highly recommend Francesca for any of your pet needs!
Francesca has walked and watched my 2 young dogs many times and they love her! They have a lot of energy and can both be a little demanding when it comes to attention but she handles them very well. If one gets jealous she makes sure they both get their fair share of love! They are always excited to see her and usually end up trying to sit on her lap and get as many pets as possible.Francesca loves animals is very gentle and patient, and caring with them. I think animals can tell if someone is an animal person, and they definitely know it with her! I would trust her with my dogs anytime!
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Schedule
I work remotely from 6am to 2pm PST. I am available from 2pm to 5pm during the week for walks. I can also step away during my work day for about 30 minutes at a time as long as your home is close by.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsFrancesca can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- Please let me know if your dog has special needs, whether it’s related to food, behavior, preferences, things to avoid etc. The safety, health, and happiness of your pet is most important to me!