Haley S.
Haley S.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Pets New Best Friend!
I grew up in a home with two dogs and a cat, so taking care of animals has always been a normal and important part of my life. From a young age, I was responsible for things like feeding them, making sure they had fresh water, taking them outside, cleaning up after them, playing with them, and giving them the attention they needed. Growing up with animals taught me that pets really are part of the family and that taking care of them takes consistency, patience, and a lot of love. As I’ve gotten older, animals have continued to be a big part of my life. I currently have my own dog and have had the opportunity to care for dogs through different stages of their lives. I’ve also lived with roommates who had pets and have always been happy to take care of their animals when they were traveling. I’m comfortable keeping up with their normal routines, feeding them, taking them outside, giving them plenty of attention, and making sure they feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. Caring for older dogs is especially meaningful to me. I had the experience of caring for my childhood dogs as they got older, and being there for them during the later stages of their lives taught me a lot about patience and compassion. I learned that senior dogs can sometimes need a little extra attention and understanding as their routines and abilities change. My current dog is now getting into his middle-age years, so I’m continuing to learn how to recognize and adjust to his changing needs as well. Overall, caring for animals has been a lifelong part of my experience, and it’s something I genuinely enjoy. I know that every pet has their own personality, routine, and little quirks, and I think it’s important to get to know each animal individually. I would treat every pet in my care with the same patience, attention, and love that I would want someone to give my own dog.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I care for every pet with the goal of making them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while keeping their normal routine as consistent as possible. Before caring for a new pet, I like to speak with the owner and, whenever possible, meet both the owner and their pet beforehand. This gives me the opportunity to learn about their personality, daily routine, feeding and exercise schedule, behaviors, and any special instructions. It also gives the pet a chance to become familiar with me before I’m caring for them, which I believe helps them feel much more comfortable having someone new in their space. If I were to take your pet to a park or other outing with my own dog, I would also ask that the dogs meet beforehand. Ideally, I prefer their first meeting to happen in a neutral, comfortable environment where they can get familiar with each other without feeling territorial or overwhelmed. This gives me the opportunity to see how they interact and allows both dogs to develop a level of comfort with one another before spending extended time together. In a client’s home, I’m respectful of their space and focus on maintaining the pet’s usual routine. This includes feeding and providing fresh water, walks and exercise, playtime, bathroom breaks, medication or other care when needed, and plenty of attention and companionship. I also make sure to keep their environment clean and tidy, including cleaning up after them. When caring for pets in my own home, I provide a safe and comfortable environment where they can relax and feel at home. I’m attentive to how they interact with my own dog and make sure each pet has the space and supervision they need. I’m especially mindful of older pets or animals that may need a little extra patience, rest, or assistance.
Ratings and reviews
You can tell by how animals react to Haley that she is good natured and an animal person. She truly cares about the wellbeing of a pet and is trustworthy and reliable. Loki always gets excited whenever she comes around and I love that she sends pictures and updates whenever she takes him out on a walk. Highly recommend Haley for your pets!
I have had a great experience with Haley and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and trustworthy dog walker. She is incredibly attentive, responsible, and genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. She takes the time to understand each dog’s personality, routine, and individual needs rather than treating every walk the same. What stands out most about Haley is how reliable and communicative she is. It is clear that she takes the responsibility of caring for someone else’s pet seriously, and I would feel completely comfortable trusting her with my dog. If you are looking for someone who will treat your dog with the same care and attention she would give her own, Haley is an excellent choice.
Finding someone we trust with our high-energy German Shepherd Husky mix and Border Collie mix was not easy until we met Haley. Not only does she tire them both out with great walks, but she also sends a cute photos! She is flexible, professional, and truly cares about animals. My girls are hefty pullers and Haley does an amazing job reeling them in and ensuring that everyone has a safe happy walk. We couldn’t recommend her more!
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Schedule
I currently work part time and am a full time student. For work, I am on full days M-W 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Thursdays I work half days 8:30AM to 1PM. F-Sun I'm home full time and so is my fiancé. Once of us is always home to take care of our fur baby throughout the week and if for some reason we are not, we have 'grandparents' that are able to watch him. My schooling is self guided and completely online! From M-W I would not be able to stay overnight, however, if your fur baby needed an evening walk, I'd be happy to come over and make sure they get their evening exercise. Thurs-Sun I'm available to stay overnight as all would need is Wi-Fi to ensure I can do my schooling!