Holly R.
Edmonds, WA
Holly R. 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.
What can I contribute to your pets?
Pet care experience
What if peace was a natural state for animals? One of the greatest gifts that animals give to us is the way they receive from us without any judgment and without limitation. I am an Access Consciousness Talk To The Animals Practitioner and I am trained in Access Consciousness Energetic Body Processes, and Reiki that can contribute to the well-being of any animal I connect with, humans too! I have an intuitive sense for what animals want. If you are interested in having energy work done on your pet, please let me know and we can add it to the services I provide during my visit. I have taken care of cats and dogs, and a few small animals most of my life. I have trained my own dogs basic commands such as: sit, stay, break, come, crate, place, heel and have experience with calming them. I even trained my cat to sit for treats!😸 My current rescue family is a chinchilla and kitten. I also volunteer weekly as a night check shift lead at SAFE horse rescue in Redmond where I care for @30 horses, feeding hay & grain, giving medicine, grooming, walking, and cleaning paddocks.
Reviews
Holy is wonderful! We have used her several times for weekend stays with Rosie at our house. She takes very good care of Rosie and communicates with us regularly...need not worry if Holly is with your pet. You are in good hands!!
We've had Holly walking our dog, Willow, for the past two years. We needed someone to housesit Willow for a trip we had planned and she was, as always, accommodating, communicative, and kind. We could not recommend Holly more!
Holly has sat for my cat twice now and she’s been EXCELLENT both times. I feel so lucky to have someone I trust and takes great care with my cat so I can relax being away from home. I highly recommend her.
Holly was wonderful to work with and took care of our pup Moira. Moira can be a bit tricky on walks and Holly handled it really well. Would certainly recommend and work with her again!
About Holly R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'll make sure to get detailed instructions from you to keep things consistent for you and your fur babies at your home. For house sitting, I will stay at your home while taking extra special care of your pets. They will get everything they require as instructed: plenty of potty breaks, playtime, exercise and love! My preference is that they are potty trained but I will clean up any accidents if they happen. On occasion, I may have to leave at least twice a day to check on my own pets and household but will not be gone too long depending on how far away you live, and how long your dog can be left alone during the day. If you've booked me last minute, it's possible I may have other local drop-ins & walks scheduled to do during my stay but I wouldn't be gone too long there either, and I will make sure you know about it. If I am boarding in my townhome, pets will remain inside unless out for walks and relief areas, no tethering. There is always a safe haven for cats and dogs to have their own space as needed, especially overnight. Since I have pets of my own, I'll only have one pet family boarding at a time. A meet & greet with your pet at my home is required before booking to make sure they will get along ok. Preferably dogs and cats that are already used to being around cats and have low prey drive.
Information Holly R. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs and behaviors to be aware of. Any allergies? Does your dog have a history of Houdini stunts? Has your dog been socialized? Does your dog prefer people over other dogs or animals? What commands do they know? My preference is for walking dogs that can heel and do not pull on the leash. Please make sure their harnesses fit properly before the walk as it will take time away from their walk if I have to adjust it. Please make sure your pets have been protected from fleas and ticks. I have a flea allergy so I usually have a natural spray I use before walks. If your pet has fleas, I will be unable to take care of them until the fleas are gone.
A typical day
I love to create fun games and new experiences for your dog, as well as reinforce any training you've been working on. We'll explore the neighborhood, sniff out some local trails, check out a big park near my house, and of course there will be lots of belly rubs and ear scratches!
Services
Holly can watch in your home
Availability
I have a holistic wellness business and create my own flexible schedule to allow for plenty of time to walk and take care of pets most days between 11 AM and 4 PM. Feel free to message me if you need someone outside of this, as I may be able to make it work depending on my schedule! 🐈⬛🦮🐾 ***UPDATE: Effective 1/1/24 - Due to rising cost of living increases I had to raise my walks & drop-in rates a little bit. If you've already booked, I will honor the previous rate. WEEKEND house sitting is available most Friday & Saturday nights! Full weeks available during the summer. If you're planning on going on holidays this year, Send me a booking request while they last!***
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About Holly R.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I'll make sure to get detailed instructions from you to keep things consistent for you and your fur babies at your home. For house sitting, I will stay at your home while taking extra special care of your pets. They will get everything they require as instructed: plenty of potty breaks, playtime, exercise and love! My preference is that they are potty trained but I will clean up any accidents if they happen. On occasion, I may have to leave at least twice a day to check on my own pets and household but will not be gone too long depending on how far away you live, and how long your dog can be left alone during the day. If you've booked me last minute, it's possible I may have other local drop-ins & walks scheduled to do during my stay but I wouldn't be gone too long there either, and I will make sure you know about it. If I am boarding in my townhome, pets will remain inside unless out for walks and relief areas, no tethering. There is always a safe haven for cats and dogs to have their own space as needed, especially overnight. Since I have pets of my own, I'll only have one pet family boarding at a time. A meet & greet with your pet at my home is required before booking to make sure they will get along ok. Preferably dogs and cats that are already used to being around cats and have low prey drive.
Information Holly R. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any special needs and behaviors to be aware of. Any allergies? Does your dog have a history of Houdini stunts? Has your dog been socialized? Does your dog prefer people over other dogs or animals? What commands do they know? My preference is for walking dogs that can heel and do not pull on the leash. Please make sure their harnesses fit properly before the walk as it will take time away from their walk if I have to adjust it. Please make sure your pets have been protected from fleas and ticks. I have a flea allergy so I usually have a natural spray I use before walks. If your pet has fleas, I will be unable to take care of them until the fleas are gone.
A typical day
I love to create fun games and new experiences for your dog, as well as reinforce any training you've been working on. We'll explore the neighborhood, sniff out some local trails, check out a big park near my house, and of course there will be lots of belly rubs and ear scratches!
Location
Edmonds, WA
Pets
Holly R.
Edmonds, WA