Hope A.
Hope A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Wags, Walks & Wellness 🐾💙🐾
I’ve cared for my own dogs since they were 8 weeks old and have experience with many breeds and sizes—from Toy Poodles to Irish Wolfhounds. I love them all and proudly identify as a dogtrovert. Puppies welcome! I work in digital marketing as a freelancer, so my schedule is usually flexible. For my dog, our day to day includes walks, parks, play, sniffaris, snuggles, brushing, training, and enrichment. I’m also studying Herbalism & Nutrition for dogs [working toward my canine nutrition certification with Feed Real]. Before booking a new client, I *always* ask for a Meet & Greet so I can learn about your dog’s routines, preferences, and any special needs—like diet, medications, health status, reactivity, or training goals. Their health and happiness are my top priority. You can count on me for timely updates with photos and notes after every visit. I’ll always flag anything unusual (like loose stool or changes in behavior) so you stay informed. I’m committed to reliable, responsive care and will follow your guidance for what your dog enjoys—whether that’s neighborhood walks, quiet playtime, or practicing skills in new environments. Winter Safety Notice If road or weather conditions become unsafe (ice, snow, negative temps), I may delay or cancel visits to protect your pet and myself. I’ll communicate promptly about any changes. Because winter can be unpredictable, I strongly recommend ensuring you have a nearby backup contact available in case I can’t safely reach your home. If it sounds like a good fit, please reach out 💙 I typically reply within an hour and am happy to answer any questions!
Cat care experience
Hope also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Safety first - I pay close attention to environment - weather, terrain, other animals, etc. I like to clean food and water bowls every day or two [at most]. Also happy to do litter boxes daily or however often you like. For Drop Ins & Walks, if you leave out towels/wipes/mudbusters, I will wipe down paws and dirty muzzles after our adventures. For summer/winter, if your dog has shoes for walking, let me know! Mine does =) If you have any questions, please let me know and we'll sort out if I'm a good option for your pet's specific needs.
Ratings and reviews
My kitty Mimi loves her! Hope is consistent on time and so loving to my kitty. I am always nervous to leave her because she has separation anxiety, but Hope fills that spot so well I think she loves her just as much as us!
Cannot say enough great things about having Hope take care of our senior kitty while we are away! She has amazing communication and she watches all his habits with an eagle eye. She gives us peace of mind while we are way from him and that is priceless.
Beyond blessed that we found Hope! She is always so great with her communication about her visits with our senior cat. She truly cares about him, and it is the best feeling to know she’s taking care of him while we are away.
Second time booking with Hope she is dependable. She’s caring and knows your pet well and learn her habits. She is amazing. I will always use her.
So thankful Hope agrees to take care of our senior kitty when we are away. She is tuned into his needs and works so hard to keep him happy. She is also great at working on getting him to take his pill medication. We’d be at a loss without her!
As always Hope is so great with her communication. I look forward to her reports about her time with our kitty. She is amazing with our old guy and pays such close attention to all his habits. She is a blessing to have taking care of him when we are away.
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Schedule
My schedule is flexible so let me know what you need. I will always communicate ahead of time if my schedule changes, so you have ample time to make other plans.