Gabrielle U.
Gabrielle U.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fur, Feathers, & Scales All Welcome
I’ve taken care of pets of every kind since I was 10 years old! I’ve grown up caring for both cats and medium/small dogs, and currently have two wonderful adult cats. I am a huge animal lover, so much so that I’m also a PhD student studying the neuroscience of animal behavior! My work provides me with a lot of flexibility early in the morning and in the afternoons and evenings. I am comfortable doing drop in visits for medium dogs, small dogs, cats, and smaller pets such as mice, rats, rabbits, and geckos. I’m also comfortable providing walks for medium and small dogs too! My childhood dog was a small dog that had mobility issues, so I’m also incredibly attentive to animal health and willing to go the extra mile for any pet with special needs.
Cat care experience
Gabrielle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My first priority is making sure your pet is safe, healthy, and relaxed. On the first visit, I’ll take extra time to let them warm up at their own pace. From there, drop-ins and walks are tailored to your pet’s routines and your specific instructions. For visits I’ll handle feeding, water, playtime, clean up if needed, and a quick wellness check of appetite, energy, and bathroom use. I’ll always send pictures, a summary, and a notification of anything I find unusual. For walks, I’ll follow your specific instructions and routes, keep a close eye on your dog’s body language, and adjust for changes in energy level, weather, and continue with any leash manners you might be working on. Safety is always first on walks: I will always use safe and secure leash handling and will never allow for off-leash time on walks unless explicitly instructed to do otherwise. I will provide and carry water, and can also provide snacks if instructed to do so! I’m also comfortable working with older dogs or cats or pets with special needs for visits and walks. I’m familiar with providing injections and medications. I can also provide drop in services for smaller animals such as rodents, reptiles, or rabbits!
Ratings and reviews
Gabrielle was great and super communicative with is while we where out of town. I would book with them again!
Gabrielle was wonderful! She was reliable, attentive, and took such great care of Penny while we were away. She followed all of our instructions, kept us updated, and made sure Penny got plenty of playtime, cuddles, and attention. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was in such good hands. We would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her.
Gabriella was amazing! This was a last minute request and they were able to pick it up right away. Super communicative as well. :)
Gabi took great care of my senior girl, Eleanor! She kept her on track with her medications and sent very thorough visit recaps and photos. It’s always so hard to leave Eleanor but I felt so much more at ease knowing she had Gabi there to check on her. Will definitely book again with her in the future!
Gabrielle did an amazing job taking care of our cat, Fox! Her notes are very detailed, which we love to read. Fox always has a great time with her!! I also greatly appreciate the little things she does while we are away, like bringing in packages. Highly recommend Gabrielle! Have already rebooked and will continue to book again in the future!
Gabrielle was reliable and communicative. She was also patient and calm when one of the keys I'd left her didn't work! Gabrielle sent me thorough updates after her visits and lots of cute kitty pics. I'd happily hire Gabrielle to care for our boy again!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I have a very flexible work schedule, but I’ll mostly be available to provide care early in the mornings before 9AM and later in the afternoons after 4PM!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsGabrielle can host up to 2 drop-ins per day