Haochen N.
Haochen N.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Attentive dog/small animal carer
My family owned a Golden Retriever for several years while I was growing up. As an adult, I have also helped care for family members’ dogs, including walks, feeding, and maintaining routines while owners were away. What I’m comfortable with: • Feeding and keeping up with their routines • Leashed walks and outdoor potty breaks • Playtime and companionship • Caring for calm to moderately active dogs • Providing consistent updates and photos I am patient, calm, and attentive, and I always follow your instructions closely to help your dogs feel safe and secure in my care. Your dog’s comfort and well-being is my top priority. Small Animal Care (Drop-In Visits): I also have experience caring for small animals such as rats, hamsters, and chinchillas. I have owned small animals (rats and hamsters) in the past and am comfortable with daily care routines including feeding, cage cleaning, enrichment, and health monitoring. While Rover does not list small animals as a separate service category, I’m happy to discuss drop-in visits for small pets with owners to see if I’m a good fit.
Cat care experience
Haochen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I follow your instructions closely and stick to your pet’s routine. I make sure doors and windows are secure, food and water are fresh, litter boxes or habitats are clean, and the environment is safe before and after each visit. I always double-check locks when entering and leaving. With cats, I respect their boundaries and take time to observe behaviour, appetite, and litter box habits. I provide playtime or quiet companionship depending on the cat’s personality and keep stress to a minimum by maintaining their normal routine. For dogs, I make sure leashes, collars, and harnesses are properly fitted before walks, avoid unsafe areas, and never allow off-leash time unless explicitly approved by the owner. I monitor energy levels and weather conditions to keep walks safe and comfortable. For small animals (such as rats, hamsters, or chinchillas), I focus on proper feeding, clean habitats, gentle handling when appropriate, and checking that enclosures are secure. I offer playtime if approved by you. I keep owners updated with messages and photos after each visit and will contact them immediately if I notice anything unusual. Building trust with you and your pet is very important to me, and I treat every pet and home with care and respect.
Ratings and reviews
Emily took great care of our cat! She was easy to work with, always replied quickly and sent us lots of updates/photos!
Haochen was excellent! Good communication, reliable, and attentive. She took good care of our pets while we were away, and everything went well. Highly recommend.
She really care about me and my pup. Is very accommodating to my pups needs and I really appreciate her. So glad she is my regular walker! Would recommend!
Haochen is great! Beyond just a lover of all fur babies, she's also very friendly and easy going while also being very communicative. She takes great care of our Youppi, as well as the pets of many friends and family. Highly recommend!
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I currently have a very flexible schedule and am available for daytime, evening, and weekend drop-in visits. I can accommodate pets who need mid-day check-ins, consistent routines, or extra attention :) I update my Rover calendar regularly and am happy to discuss scheduling needs in advance.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsHaochen can host up to 1 drop-in per day
- Before a visit, I like to know your pet’s routine and any special requests, such as feeding schedules, medical needs, or medications. I’d also love to learn about your pet’s personality in advance. If possible, I prefer to do a meet-and-greet beforehand so I can get to know you and your pet 😊 It’s helpful for me to know how your pet reacts to strangers (shy, anxious, spicy, or very friendly) and whether there are any behaviors I should pay special attention to. I also appreciate knowing what kinds of play, toys, and activities your pet enjoys so I can make each visit engaging and comfortable. For cats and small animals especially, I’d love to know about their litter box or cage setup and any specific handling requirements. Lastly, please let me know where supplies are kept, how to enter the home, and who to contact in case of an emergency. Having this information helps me provide safe, personalized care for your pet while also safeguarding your home.