Grettel G.
🏳️🌈 Rosendale, NY
Services
Grettel can care for
Availability
I have a flexible schedule so you’re in luck! I’m available early morning through evenings Monday-Friday (and the occasional weekend and holidays) for walks, drop-in visits and overnight care in your home.
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About Grettel G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
The safety of your pets and the security of your home are my top priorities whether I’m dropping in for visits while you’re out of town or taking your pup for a daily walk while you’re away at the office. With over a decade of experience caring for dogs, cats, turtles and every thing in between, you can trust me to bring real-world animal care experience into your home. For your peace of mind (and mine!) I’m always vigilant of my surroundings, double check doors and locks and triple secure collars, leashes and harnesses. I’m a stickler for detail and will follow your care instructions to a T.
Information Grettel G. would like to know about your pet
I have no breed restrictions—As the former owner of a purebred American Staffordshire Terrier (RIP Junebug!) I know traits like gentleness, sweetness and tractability come in every package. I judge every animal as a unique individual. What I’ll need to know is if your animal has any existing health conditions or diet or activity restrictions that need special attention (i.e. needs medication, has a sensitive stomach so no treats, recent tendon tear or recent surgery and shouldn’t jump up on furniture, is vision or hearing impaired, is heat intolerant, etc.) or any tendencies, anxieties or aggression triggers I should be mindful of (i.e. pulls on leash, is dog aggressive, has a high prey drive around squirrels, a fear of children, resource guards, escape history, etc.). The more information you can share with upfront, the better 🐶
A typical day
I let my clients take the lead here. Different pets have different activity needs and activity restrictions based on age, breed, activity level and general health. I like to do a meet-and-greet ahead of my first visit to get to know your family and pet and establish expectations. For dogs, a typical visit is a 30 min walk with time to sniff and explore after which we’ll return to your house where I’ll refresh their water bowl, give them a treat and lock up after myself. If your dog has access to a secure yard and isn’t accustomed to walks or has physical limitations, the 30 minute visit will look slightly different, with the outdoor activity being limited to your property. Cat visits usually involve a feeding, water bowl refresh, playtime and litter box service. Exotic pet visits usually involve feeding/watering, spot cleaning enclosures and adjusting lighting and heating elements.
Location
🏳️🌈 Rosendale, NY
Pets
Grettel G. 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.
Dependable w/10+ Years Experience
Pet care experience
I am an animal lover with years of experience caring for dogs, cats and small and exotic pets who will find a fun and loving friend in me. I lavish heaps of affection and praise on every four-legged companion left in my charge. I provide dog walking and daytime home visits including feeding and watering, refreshing the litter box, play time, administering oral medications, and transportation to vet appointments as needed. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you! *Flexible schedule and reliable transportation.
Reviews
We were nervous about leaving our cat with a pet sitter for the first time, but as soon as we met Grettel at the meet-and-greet, we knew she would be a great fit. Riley is usually very finicky around strangers, but she took to Grettel almost immediately. Throughout our trip, Grettel provided plenty of photos and videos that showed Riley happy, comfortable, and well cared for, which gave us tremendous peace of mind while we were away. Communication was excellent, and it was clear that Riley was in good hands. We will absolutely hire Grettel again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter.
Grettel was wonderful! She took incredible care of both my pets and nursed my dog through a very unpleasant stomachache. We felt very lucky to have her there when we had to be away. Will definitely call her again!
Grettel was great with my three cats. I’d happily have her watch them again for me.
My cat was happy and content when I got home thanks to Grettel! She followed all my instructions and communicated when she had questions. Will definitely book her services again!
About Grettel G.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
The safety of your pets and the security of your home are my top priorities whether I’m dropping in for visits while you’re out of town or taking your pup for a daily walk while you’re away at the office. With over a decade of experience caring for dogs, cats, turtles and every thing in between, you can trust me to bring real-world animal care experience into your home. For your peace of mind (and mine!) I’m always vigilant of my surroundings, double check doors and locks and triple secure collars, leashes and harnesses. I’m a stickler for detail and will follow your care instructions to a T.
Information Grettel G. would like to know about your pet
I have no breed restrictions—As the former owner of a purebred American Staffordshire Terrier (RIP Junebug!) I know traits like gentleness, sweetness and tractability come in every package. I judge every animal as a unique individual. What I’ll need to know is if your animal has any existing health conditions or diet or activity restrictions that need special attention (i.e. needs medication, has a sensitive stomach so no treats, recent tendon tear or recent surgery and shouldn’t jump up on furniture, is vision or hearing impaired, is heat intolerant, etc.) or any tendencies, anxieties or aggression triggers I should be mindful of (i.e. pulls on leash, is dog aggressive, has a high prey drive around squirrels, a fear of children, resource guards, escape history, etc.). The more information you can share with upfront, the better 🐶
A typical day
I let my clients take the lead here. Different pets have different activity needs and activity restrictions based on age, breed, activity level and general health. I like to do a meet-and-greet ahead of my first visit to get to know your family and pet and establish expectations. For dogs, a typical visit is a 30 min walk with time to sniff and explore after which we’ll return to your house where I’ll refresh their water bowl, give them a treat and lock up after myself. If your dog has access to a secure yard and isn’t accustomed to walks or has physical limitations, the 30 minute visit will look slightly different, with the outdoor activity being limited to your property. Cat visits usually involve a feeding, water bowl refresh, playtime and litter box service. Exotic pet visits usually involve feeding/watering, spot cleaning enclosures and adjusting lighting and heating elements.
Grettel G.
🏳️🌈 Rosendale, NY