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Gretchen G.

Pacific Beach, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews
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Professional Pet Sitter in PB

Pet care experience

I started Pet Sitting more than 5 years ago because I stay home with my kids who both homeschool and I thought it would be fun and flexible for us to care for other dogs. What started out as a part time "hobby" has become work that we truly love! OVERNIGHT BOARDING This is a 24 hour block of time where your dog will stay in my home. New customers: A "Meet and Greet" is required prior to boarding and the maximum stay is 3 nights for the first booking. I need to observe your dog's behavior in my home and know that all will go well for a one week or longer stay. So if you have a 2 or 3 week vacation coming up, you will need to do at least one overnight with me prior to booking for the vacation. I cannot take an extended stay for the first time your dog is staying with us. I've taken these long stays with new dogs in the past, but I've had some really difficult dogs so I'm more careful now. I also cannot take last minute emergency requests for the very first booking. We will allow dogs to sleep on our bed, but they MUST also be okay to sleep on a dog bed or in a crate in a separate room if needed. Meaning that, if your dog is disrupting our sleep, they will be moved to a separate room and they should be okay to do that. DROP IN CARE (30 min to 1 hour) "Drop in" means we make scheduled visits to your home while you are on vacation or just for the day while you are away from your home for an extended period of time. We are able to accommodate new customers in the Kate Sessions Neighborhood of Pacific Beach, or those within a half mile/short walking distance of our home. This service is for only available for Cats. Besides caring for your cat(s), we will bring in mail, newspapers and packages, clean up pet messes, water any plants inside your home and turn on/off lights. DISCOUNTS I am willing to negotiate discounts with those who have been repeat customers for 1 month or more.

Reviews

Janna M.
Dog Walking • Dec 08, 2017
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I was extremely happy with the way Gretchen took care of both our Cat and Dog while we were out of town. She went above and beyond takinh care of them. She is professional and friendly and very knowledgeable in caring for animals. I have already set up my next trip with her and feel comfortable and safe with her coming into my home. Thank you so much Gretchen for taking such good care of our babies! Highly recommended- Janna, Mista and Wills

Alan R.
Dog Boarding • Jan 19, 2017
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Teddy had a great stay with Gretchen and her family. Gretchen was really easy to deal with and I was returned with a happy puppy! I would not hesitate to use Gretchen again for future boarding needs. Thanks!

Jeannie K.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 28, 2016
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I am so glad to have found Gretchen & her family! Jack is loving his time with them & it shows in the awesome pics she sends :-)

Pam C.
Doggy Day Care • Jan 14, 2016
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best dog sitter ever !!! chilli loves gretchen and family, its chillis second home

About Gretchen G.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$50per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$26per visit

Gretchen can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
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
Dogs over 1 year old
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Gretchen G.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Location

San Diego, CA

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Gretchen G.

Pacific Beach, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•16 reviews