Geraldine S.
Lower East Side, NY
Geraldine S. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
No Better Love Than a Pet’s Love
Pet care experience
For as long as I can remember, I have had a profound connection with animals. I grew up with many pets and farm animals in my early childhood, including rabbits, ducks, chicks, birds, hamsters, dogs and cats. For 18 years I took care of my female poodle dog, Luna🌙. We adopted her when I was 7 years old; growing up with her was one of my greatest blessings. She taught me courage, patience and how to have fun, but most importantly, she taught me that love doesn’t need an exchange of words. She watched me grow up from 2nd grade all the way to getting into my dream Master’s program. We moved from Colombia together, she was my family, my longest friendship. About 4 years ago, her health began to deteriorate and she started requiring more frequent doctor visits, life-long medication and random ER visits. Looking after her in her senior years was a tough journey, but one I learned from and I’m grateful for because I got to go through it with her. Luna went to sleep peacefully on 4/28/2023.👼🏼🤍 I have a lifetime of experience taking care of animals, and specifically 18 years caring after my female Poodle dog. I have vast experience handling senior dogs, and understand the gentleness and extra care necessary to look after them. I have experience giving various kinds of oral medication as well as keeping track of dosages and times. My goal is to take care of your dog with the same love and care as I’d want my Luna to be taken care of.🩵 Fun fact: I am pursuing a masters in mental health counseling at NYU and hope to be able to provide animal-assisted therapy in the near future!
Reviews
Geraldine is an angel! She is super reliable, trustworthy and sweet. Ralphie and I are so grateful to her!
Geraldine is the best!
Geraldine was great! Very prompt and easy to work with! Would highly recommend!
Geraldine is the perfect dog walker, I’ll book her as much as she accepts my requests!
About Geraldine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
There’s no yard but two big parks right by the building. my apartment is located in the Lower East Side; it is clean, has wooden floors with carpets, heating and AC. My roommate is also an animal lover and has a lifetime of experience owning and taking care of her pets.
Home
Information Geraldine S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs, allergies, triggers that I should be aware of, like loud noises, bigger dogs etc. Also if they have any preferred parks, TV shows, games they like to play etc.
A typical day
- I would focus on taking them out for walks, to play at the park and get them out in nature. - Letting them sniff while walking is also very stimulating for them so there would be no rush with me. - Listening to soft R&B and classical music while we watch a show and snack or people watch from the apartment.
Services
Geraldine can host
Geraldine can watch in your home
Availability
I am a full-time grad student with weekends and some weekdays available to stay in and take care of a dog. Having a dog to care for can help me in making sure I make time to go outside and walk. Depending on the day of the week and the classes I have I might be available earlier in the morning or in the afternoon-evening. As a self-proclaimed homebody, I can easily board and take care of pets in my apartment for extended periods of time.
About Geraldine S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
There’s no yard but two big parks right by the building. my apartment is located in the Lower East Side; it is clean, has wooden floors with carpets, heating and AC. My roommate is also an animal lover and has a lifetime of experience owning and taking care of her pets.
Home
Information Geraldine S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know ahead of time if your dog has any special needs, allergies, triggers that I should be aware of, like loud noises, bigger dogs etc. Also if they have any preferred parks, TV shows, games they like to play etc.
A typical day
- I would focus on taking them out for walks, to play at the park and get them out in nature. - Letting them sniff while walking is also very stimulating for them so there would be no rush with me. - Listening to soft R&B and classical music while we watch a show and snack or people watch from the apartment.
Location
Manhattan, NY
Geraldine S.
Lower East Side, NY