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Gretchen D.

Palmyra, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews
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Gretchen's Peace of Mind Pet Care

Pet care experience

Let me provide you with peace of mind while you're away! I'm a licensed veterinary technician with many years of professional pet care experience. I began pet sitting when I was in high school, got my Bachelor's degree in zoology as well as my dog training certification, worked as a kennel manager for a boarding kennel after graduating college, then went back to school and became a licensed vet tech. Now I'm working part -time, which puts me in an ideal situation to offer some pet sitting services. I also have years of dog training experience, and I train and compete in dog agility in my spare time. As a former kennel manager and as a pet parent, I understand how important it is to have someone you can trust to care for your pets while you're away. I know that your pets are members of your family, and they deserve to be treated as such. I will care for your pets as I care for my own fur-babies. I can provide a safe, comfortable home-away-from-home for your dogs where they will get plenty of attention and interaction! My home includes 3 dogs and 2 dog-friendly cats. I have a fully fenced yard for the dogs. If your pet has any medical needs, I can provide them whatever they need. To provide the safest environment for your dog(s) as well as my own, I do request that your dog(s) be up to date on vaccines as well as flea/tick prevention and heartworm prevention before staying with us in our home. I also request that puppies be crate trained. As it has come up in the past, please be aware that I am NOT willing to use an electronic/shock collar on your dog while they are under my care. Please understand that I have a young child at home, and her safety is my top priority. For that reason, I can only board dogs that are child-friendly and gentle. If I believe that your dog(s) staying in our home will in any way cause a safety concern, I will decline the boarding request. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have, so please don't hesitate to contact me! *Holiday rates apply.*

Reviews

Christian C.
Dog Boarding • Oct 16, 2019
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Gretchen gave me updates with pics every morning, my dog looked so happy. We couldn't have been happier with the care that she gave my dog. We will definitely use Gretchen again and again.

Robert Z.
Dog Boarding • Jul 02, 2018
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Absolutely Fantastic! Gretchen watched my Golden Retriever/ German Shepherd mix overnight and she was the best. She sent me updates with pictures throughout the stay and my dog had a blast! We met a couple of days before at a park to make sure that her dogs and my dog were a good fit. My dog is shy and timid but felt right at home with Gretchen. I will most certainly be using her again!

Pamela S.
Dog Boarding • Dec 22, 2017
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Our four month old puppies loved their stay at Gretchen’s. They were relaxed and happy when we picked them up. Gretchen handled all details professionally and seems to be a real animal lover.

Karen S.
Dog Boarding • Aug 19, 2017
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Gretchen is a fabulous dog sitter with excellent credentials. She made the experience wonderful from the meet and greet, updates and pictures during the stay, drop off and pick up. My high energy dog came home exhausted. I highly recommend Gretchen :)

About Gretchen D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced, large yard at my home. I have friendly dogs who love to play, and I live on a quiet, low-traffic cul de sac if your dog enjoys leash walks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gretchen D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, medical needs, or behavior concerns ahead of time. I want to make their time with me as comfortable as possible.

A typical day

I am well versed in dog behavior and I'm very cognizant of making sure my dogs' physical, mental, and emotional needs are met. I will do the same for your dog while I care for them!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$20per visit

Gretchen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Gretchen can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm currently working part -time at a local animal clinic, and I have availability to pet sit Fridays-Mondays. Longer stays can be considered on a case by case basis.

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 25 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Gretchen D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
30% bookings with photo updates

Skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced, large yard at my home. I have friendly dogs who love to play, and I live on a quiet, low-traffic cul de sac if your dog enjoys leash walks.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Gretchen D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has any special needs, medical needs, or behavior concerns ahead of time. I want to make their time with me as comfortable as possible.

A typical day

I am well versed in dog behavior and I'm very cognizant of making sure my dogs' physical, mental, and emotional needs are met. I will do the same for your dog while I care for them!

Location

Palmyra, VA

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Gretchen D.

Palmyra, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews