Genevieve L.
Genevieve L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $17 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Wooded Trails to Downtown Strolls!
Hi! I’m Genevieve! I’ve spent my entire life caring for animals and have been pet sitting and dog walking for about 13 years. Larger dogs are definitely my specialty, but I grew up with small dogs as well and am comfortable with all breeds, sizes, and personalities. I have extensive experience with rescue dogs, high energy breeds, and dogs with behavioral or special needs. I adopted my own pit bull from a euthanasia list and have spent years working through reactivity and behavioral challenges with her, which has given me a strong understanding of canine body language, patience, and maintaining consistent training routines. I’ve also worked with groups of dogs in shelter and pack environments, including living and working at a remote animal shelter in Greece. I’ve had five cats of my own throughout my life, so I’m comfortable caring for cats as well. I also grew up around farm animals and have experience caring for horses, donkeys, chickens, and other animals. I believe good pet care goes beyond the basics. I’m happy to dedicate whatever time is needed to make sure your pets are well cared for, mentally stimulated, enriched, exercised, and, of course, very loved. Whether they want to play, explore, practice their training, or simply have some company, I’m happy to meet them where they’re at!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My goal is to keep your pet's routine as normal and stress free as possible while you're away. I'll follow your care instructions closely, pay attention to your pet's body language and individual needs, and provide plenty of exercise, enrichment, and affection. I treat every home with respect and will keep you updated with photos and messages so you always know how your pet is doing. My camera roll is already full of pictures of my own dog, as well as my friends' and family's pets, so you can expect no shortage of photo updates while your pet is in my care!
Ratings and reviews
Genevieve has been such a blessing for us! Our dog, Nellie, who is a Boxer and cat, Olive, are our babies. Leaving them with a pet sitter made us nervous, but Genevieve eased our nerves. She sent updates, photos, and recorded bathroom breaks for each visit. She provided enrichment for our cat while ensuring our boxer was also properly enriched with long walks and proper play. She followed all of my instructions for each pet which was appreciated. This was very important for us, as we require a pet sitter knowledgeable in cats and also large bully breed dogs. Genevieve has her own large breed dog, which also helped put me at ease knowing she is used to dealing with large dogs. She is very knowledgeable on dog behavior and assured us that our reactive dog would be in good hands, especially on walks where she requires the most attention. As someone who is very picky with pet care, I would 100% recommend her to my family or friends. We’ll be using Genevieve in the future for vacations. Thank you, Genevieve!
Genevieve was amazing with my pup, Ollie! She truly treats him like he is her own. He especially loves how patient she is with him when he wants to play unlimited rounds of fetch!
Genevieve was great when looking after our elderly maltipoo, Biscuit, while we were away for a week. We had complete trust in her ability to meet all of his needs & care for his complex health issues. She did not disappoint & we were confident that our boy was not only safe but happy & comfortable. Highly recommend using Genevieve’s services.
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Schedule
Pet care is currently my primary focus, so I have a very flexible schedule and can accommodate everything from daily walks to occasional overnight stays. Because I'm actively searching for my next full time position, I have plenty of availability to give pets the time, attention, exercise, and companionship they deserve.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsGenevieve can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know about any specific behaviors, routines, or preferences your dog has. I'm comfortable working with a wide range of personalities, energy levels, and quirks, and I want to make sure I provide the best experience for your pup. I'd also love to know if there are any training commands you'd like me to reinforce, any structure you follow on walks, or any allergies or dietary restrictions I should be aware of. The more I know about your dog's unique personality and needs, the better equipped I am to give them a more personalized and fun experience!