Hope S.
Downtown, ME
Very Experienced, Active, Dog Lover
Pet care experience
Hi Everybody, After growing up in a home with parent who was a professional dog trainer and foster parent to many German Shepard seeing eye dogs, I was trained early to be knowledgeable in dog o obedience as well as comfortable with and loving all dogs! I adopted my first large breed dog young and loved and cared for her for 12 years until her peaceful and loved passing. Eager to always have a dog present to walk, run, hike and adventure and cuddle with, I became a foster parent for a local organization that finds foster homes for rescue dogs from the south while they wait for their forever homes. While currently taking a break from fostering, I am well known to most of my acquaintances as the go to dog person and have become the first ask for all overnights; long stays or short! My experience with dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments makes me ideal for dog sitting even a tricky dog who might struggle in a traditional boarding setting. I am extremely confidant in my ability to care for all dogs as well as adaptive and communicative regarding all specific needs and requests of any pet or owner that may choose to board with me.
Reviews
Hope was a perfect dog sitter. My dog got plenty of time outside and love from her. Thanks Hope!
Hope took such great care of my quirky little dog when I went out of town for a few days. She totally got his personality and kept me updated about what they were up to. I wouldn't hesitate to book w/ Hope again!
Hope took terrific care of our dog over the Labor Day weekend. She sent us regular updates via text throughout the weekend, including photos of our dog looking very happy and well-cared for. We would be thrilled to board our dog with Hope again. Thank you so much, Hope!
Hope was really great with our dog - she was flexible with drop off/pick up times and sent us several updates (including photos and videos) throughout the day. I would absolutely book her again in the future and would highly recommend her!
About Hope S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a small apartment but all pups who have stayed with me have been very comfortable and safe! I live in an ideal for walking neighborhood in the West Emd and am happy to make trips to the beach, the Back Cove walking trail, Mackworth Island or anywhere else your pup likes to walk! I am happy to host pets who need to be crated while I am absent as well as pets who are happy and allowed to lounge wherever they please if I am not there. I live in a quiet building of which I am the landlord so there rarely any issues that I am not aware of and can completely vouch for its safety!
Home
Services
Hope can host
Availability
I currently work full time but as the manager of a company I a great deal of schedule flexibility as well as weekends off! Weekdays include in office work for me so my schedule for caring for a pet generally includes a nice walk in the morning, a walk in the middle of the day and a then evening playtime or a walk! Weekends are for dog walking, playing and hikes in my opinion so your pup can romp or chill with me on the weekends in whichever way suits them best!
About Hope S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a small apartment but all pups who have stayed with me have been very comfortable and safe! I live in an ideal for walking neighborhood in the West Emd and am happy to make trips to the beach, the Back Cove walking trail, Mackworth Island or anywhere else your pup likes to walk! I am happy to host pets who need to be crated while I am absent as well as pets who are happy and allowed to lounge wherever they please if I am not there. I live in a quiet building of which I am the landlord so there rarely any issues that I am not aware of and can completely vouch for its safety!
Home
Location
Portland, ME
Hope S.
Downtown, ME