Francis M.
Francis M.
Highlights
Pet care experience
All pets deserve all the love!
I was born into the pet sitting world. My mother owned a pet sitting service for many years of my childhood, and I have continued to care for animals in a variety of ways since. I have spent a lifetime around animals, particularly dogs, and am very familiar with their physical and emotional needs. As such I have a deep love and understanding of animals and look forward to putting this passion, along with my skills, to good use! There are a variety of services I'm capable of fulfilling. For Dogs and Cats: -giving love and attention (most importantly) -providing food/water, including specialty diets for animals with particular needs -providing mental stimulation through activities and playtime -adhering to a consistent routine to promote your animal's well being -maintaining a clean, sanitary environment -administering medicine, including insulin -administering basic first aide For Dogs: -providing exercise that meets your dogs needs, including longer or more intense sessions for more athletic breeds -assisting in training -mentally stimulating and enriching your dogs through play and activities -managing the needs associated with puppies and elderly dogs alike -bathing/grooming (provided the right materials) -nail trimming/teeth brushing (provided the right materials) -attending to needs of sensitive/reactive dogs, including dogs with a bite history (please let me know of these needs in advance so I can provide the best care for your dog) -providing special outings with enriching experiences for your dog (ex: beach trip, hiking trip, etc.) -handling dogs that are large or have excessively high energy -lifting large dogs and carrying them to safety in emergency situations For Cats: -mentally stimulating your cat through play and attention -grooming/brushing fur -cleaning litter box -attending to needs of shy/sensitive cats -adhering to schedules, including the ones of partial indoor/outdoor cats I look forward to hearing from you and getting to know your furry family members!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I respect the animals, the pet parents, and the home. I follow this rule very carefully no matter what kind of service I am providing for them. In every circumstance, I am putting your pet's safety first. I am attentive to the pet's surroundings and constantly ensuring the environment around them is safe, secure, and comfortable. I am understanding of the needs of the pet parents. I know how hard can be to leave a furry family member in the care of someone else, so I take the needs and concerns of the owners very seriously. I take care of the households I interact with. I realize that keeping a home in good condition and interacting with a house mindfully is crucial for the well being and safety of both the animals and the owners.
Ratings and reviews
Francis was great as always. He communicates well and takes excellent care of Kylo, our fish, and our home. Kylo is always happy to see him.
We have booked Francis multiple times since last year to look after our 2 pets, 1 dog and 1 cat. Our cat needs daily medication for seizures and Francis is diligent about the schedule. Recently, our dog was diagnosed with diabetes and we were apprehensive about leaving her since she now needs insulin injections twice a day. Francis provided incredible care when our dog wasn’t feeling her best, and even spent time to show us some tips and tricks to manage her condition. We could not have asked for a better person to take care of our pets.
Francis is excellent! My go to pet sitter for my cat. Francis is kind, thoughtful and trustworthy. I would absolutely recommend working with Francis!!!
Francis is great with our Aussie-shepherd mix. He showed up promptly to walk her and had her out and about for the full allotted time. We’ll use Francis again!
Great communication and takes wonderful care of our Kylo and fish
Francis truly goes above and beyond for his clients. His communication was excellent—I loved receiving updates about his schedule and how my cats were doing throughout the visits. I felt totally at ease while I was away, and I’d happily rebook with Francis anytime.
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Schedule
I most often have availability in the mornings (before 10am) Fridays through Sundays, late afternoons (after 8pm) every day of the week, or overnight every day of the week. I do have a part-time job in Danville with a varying schedule, and I go to school in Fremont Mondays through Thursdays (7:30am-2:00pm), so I will be working around that. If we can work out a schedule at least three weeks in advance, there's a good chance I could move my normal schedule around to better attend to your animals needs. I am willing to book on shorter notice, just know that my availability will be less flexible due to my primary job.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsFrancis can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please notify me of: ANY BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS OR RISKS. I am capable of working with a variety of temperaments. This includes animals that are reactive and potentially aggressive. It is important to mention ANY of these concerns (even if seemingly small) to ensure the safety of your animal and myself. Examples of behavioral concerns/risks include but are not limited to: food/toy aggression, reactions/anxiety targeted at specific things, reactiveness to types of physical contact (ex: touching feet, petting lower back, etc.). ALLERGIES OR HEALTH CONCERNS/RISKS. If your dog has any sort of allergies or health conditions, please notify me so that I can ensure your dog stays safe and healthy. Also let me know of any special diets or needs so that I can work with your animal accordingly.