Haotian L.
Haotian L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog lover. Engineer. Shelter donor
Hi, I’m Skye. I offer a calm, detail-oriented approach to pet care, shaped by my background in engineering. I’m naturally attentive and have a strong sense of responsibility, with safety as my top priority. I carefully follow each dog’s routine, never introduce new food without approval, and closely monitor behavior, energy levels and overall well-being. You’ll receive regular updates and photos besides the Rover card, so you can feel confident and at ease while you’re away. I intentionally keep my daycare small—only one dog at a time (or two from the same household)—to provide focused, individualized care in a low-stress environment. I have no other dogs, and my rabbit stays in a separate room. My yard is chemical-free, and I’m mindful of plants that may be unsafe for dogs when we go on a walk. With years of experience working with horses, dogs, rabbits, I’m skilled at reading body language, staying calm under pressure, and building trust at each animal’s pace. I respect each animal’s individual preference and I’m especially patient with shy, sensitive, or senior dogs. I’m happy to provide the extra attention and gentle care they may need. I view pet care as more than a service. It’s something I genuinely care about. And I give back by donating a third of my Rover income to local dog rescue organizations every month.
Cat care experience
Haotian also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I own a home in a safe neighborhood at west San Jose with a moderate-sized, fully fenced yard that provides a safe space for dogs to play and relax. The lawn has real grass and is chemical free. For extra safety, I use an outdoor yard camera to monitor dogs while they’re playing in the yard. I prioritize working with owners who value consistency and are ready to move forward after a meet & greet, so I can provide the best experience for every dog in my care.
Ratings and reviews
She is very accommodating and my pup enjoyed the walk
Haotian has been a great walker. She promptly scheduled a meet and greet, and also followed all our instructions. She gave our pup extra time to sniff and find the right spot to poop so really appreciated her help! She’s also very communicative and responds very timely. Will definitely have her help again!
I was really glad I reached out to Skye to help walk Suki for a few days. Even though it was a last-minute request, Skye was incredibly accommodating. She even did a meet-and-greet to walk my dog around the neighborhood first, ensuring Suki was completely comfortable before accepting the job. I was highly impressed by her professionalism and punctuality, and I will definitely request her help again in the future!
Haotian took great care of Luna. Provided regular updates. Has a lovely environment for Luna’s stay.
Skye took care of my Shiba for the past week. She was reserved during the meet & greet, but she had incredible attention to detail and care. Not only did she take regular (and amazing) photos every day, she made sure to brush him regularly and feed him cold water from the fridge. It really felt like she was treating him as her own. Given Shiba commonly act like cats, if you have a dog or a cat, i have no doubt that she’ll take great care of them!
Haotian is a great cat sitter, reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring. She handled all the essentials perfectly and spent quality time giving my cat attention and play. I really appreciated all the daily updates and photos. My cat was relaxed and happy when I returned. Highly recommend!
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Schedule
I’m taking a break from corporate life and currently working part-time at home as a photographer, so I have plenty of time to pay attention to pets and interact with them. I may get a little busier over the weekends but I’m very flexible on weekdays. During daycare I’m home most of the time, but dogs may be alone for short periods (1-1.5h) if I need to step out. Dogs should be comfortable relaxing independently for short periods.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsHaotian can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know about any special needs or behavior of your pets before booking so that I can see how to accommodate that. I have little experience with puppies so I prefer hosting dogs over 18 months old. To ensure the best experience for your dog, I kindly ask that first appointments are booked at least two days in advance, and that a meet-and-greet is scheduled beforehand. This gives us time to get to know each other and helps your dog feel safe and comfortable. I do charge an additional fee for dogs over 50 lbs or powerful breads.