Gabriella D.
Gabriella D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
All pets welcome!
I have meet hundreds of pets and families over the years and am confident in taking on anything that comes my way! I am on call 24/7 when I am with your pet. I set daily recurring alarms on my phone for mealtimes and recurring potty breaks throughout the day. I provide a full house sitting service. In addition to pet care, I will collect mail/packages, put out & take in trash/recycling, and water indoor/outdoor plants, including grass. Do you have a small mammal, bird, reptile or fish friend? I have several exotic pets myself and a lifetime of experience in caring for critter of all types. You can rest assure that all your little friends are in the best of hands. I am skilled at administering oral and injectable medications as well as with accommodating special needs, high-level care and elder pets. I have cared for diabetic, blind/deaf, dogs and cats and am able to care for multiple animals at once. The more the merrier! PET CARE EXPERIENCE I have cared for my own, as well as many others, dogs, cats and exotic pets all my life! Some notable experiences include . . . Pet Sitter, A Place for Rover | Burke VA | Feb 2023 - Present - Specialization in senior and special needs pet care - In home care visits - Dog walking - Overnight house sitting Pet & Plant Siting, Neighborhood | Burke VA | July 2013 - Present - Dog, Cat, Exotic animal care - House plant, Garden, Lawn care Plant/Animal Caretaker, GW Community School | Annandale VA | June 2019 – Aug 2023 - Year round volunteer work - 200+ hours of experience - House plant & exotic animal care and maintenance Pet Hotel Associate, PetSmart Pet Hotel | Fairfax, VA | Mar 2024- Aug 2024 - Indoor dog park of 17 dogs - Dogs and cats of all sizes, ages and breeds - Individual walks & playtime for 50+ dogs a day - Prepared meals, administered medications, cleaning
Cat care experience
Gabriella also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Our animals are more than just pets, they're family! That’s why your pets happiness and wellbeing will always be my top priority. For first time bookings, I will propose a meet and greet to meet you and your pets in your home to discuss pet care before booking a service. It is ideal for your pets to meet me before the service so they remember who I am next time :) For daycare and boarding your pup will meet my pup, Thea, first on leash in front of the house, then if they get along, they can play in the yard while we talk. I can pick up your pup for an introduction myself or you and your family can come over and see the yard your self. I send end of day photos and updates of your pet and will gladly send more throughout the day upon request. I typically send photos and a written update after your pets dinner time, but I can send the update at any time. You can even face time with your pet if you so desire. I’m on call 24/7 during housesitting services and will answer any texts/calls as soon as immediately or as soon as possible. I carry a pet first aid kit with me to all services and clip an air tag to all dogs while they are in my care. I have never had an escape, just for extra piece of mind! Dog and cat CPR / heimlich safety certification pending! ! PLEASE NOTE ! - I do not give out my personal number. - I do not conduct pet care services while people are in the home. - Rover monitors employees safety during all services. If needed, authorities will be dispatched to the service address.
Ratings and reviews
Gabriella is simply the best!
Gabriella did a great job with our dogs, she communicated really well, sent lots of photos and was very responsible. She also left the house exactly the way we left it.
Gabriella took care of my golden doodle for a long July 4 holiday weekend from Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. She did a fantastic job! I received updates and pictures once or twice a day, which completely put my mind at ease while I was away. She administered medicine to help my furbaby’s anxiety from fireworks as requested and made sure my baby was calm and safe through the fireworks. It’s always tough leaving your pet over a busy holiday, but Gabriella was incredibly reliable, communicative, and attentive. I highly recommend her. She will not disappoint.
Gabriella was very responsive and left our home in great shape! The dogs seemed happy and well cared for and we would recommend her to anyone searching for a house sitter.
This was our second time having Gabriella care for our cats while we were away. She’s great with communication, follows instructions, and sends a lot of pictures and videos. Highly recommend! We will use her services again.
Gabriella did a great job dropping in to care for our two cats for a week. She sent lots of pictures and videos, and she was very responsive. We will use her services again!
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Schedule
I care for pets in between school. I am studying psychology at George Mason University where I am pursuing a bachelors and masters degree. When I am not on campus I am spending full time at home with your pet!
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.