Heather R.
Portland, OR
I already love your fur-baby
Pet care experience
One of my passions in life is pets and caring for them. As a graduate from Carrington College in veterinary assisting I learned valuable skills such as understanding animal behavior, CPR, nail trims and administering medications. I have had dogs, cats, rabbits, hampsters, lizards, fish, frogs and feel comfortable with nearly any type of pet. What I bring to pet care is a strong connection to animals, I feel a sense of responsibility and need to care for them and be their new best friend. I will always talk to pets & their owners when I see them on a bus, walking down the street, or in an outside restaurant. I am vegan, as I feel that all animals should be treated well. I do not impose my views on anyone but am happy to talk about it and offer advice if asked.
Reviews
Heather is an enthusiastic pet sitter! I was worried I wouldn't be able to find a cat sitter on rover, but she fit the bill! Her own experience with special needs cats and her obvious love of them means I will be calling her back.
Having pet sat on many occasions Heather has a great rapport with animals that makes her an excellent pet sitter. I am always quick to recommend her services.
Heather has been an asset to my family. She has taken care of our animals on many occasions over the last 15 years. Heather is responsible and always follows through with everything she commits to. Heather is always there at the agreed upon time. She’s loving to our animals and treats them very kindly. Our animals are always well taken care of.
Heather has taken excellent care of my cat and dog many times even when the cat was ill. At that time she had no problem administering medication. She also maintained all areas including litter control as well as assisting the animals until we came home one week later. She accomplished these duties on more than one occasion.
About Heather R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will take your dog to a park if it's within walking distance, or walk around the neighborhood, or play/run around in the yard or house as well.
Information Heather R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know your dog's temperment, if they take awhile to warm up to strangers, foods they can't eat, any bad habits, words, & training to work on.
A typical day
My own dog isn't much of a player with toys but we chase each other around the house & play hide & seek, "find it" (it being a treat) and a game called "I'm gonna getcha" But I'll play anything that your dog wants to play.
Services
Heather can watch in your home
Availability
I am free just about any time and duration, and can go anywhere that Tri-Met can take me if it's an hour or less travel time.
About Heather R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will take your dog to a park if it's within walking distance, or walk around the neighborhood, or play/run around in the yard or house as well.
Information Heather R. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know your dog's temperment, if they take awhile to warm up to strangers, foods they can't eat, any bad habits, words, & training to work on.
A typical day
My own dog isn't much of a player with toys but we chase each other around the house & play hide & seek, "find it" (it being a treat) and a game called "I'm gonna getcha" But I'll play anything that your dog wants to play.
Location
Portland, OR
Pets
Heather R.
Portland, OR