Ilana G.
Ilana G.
Contact for Boarding
from $39 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Family Xperiences away fm home
I've grown up with pets since I was little and have experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, chickens and ducks! I've had experiences from puppies to senior dogs and have experience with animals with handicap abilities, medication management, and behavioral challenges. Although I do not have animals of my own, I wanted to share in the joy of having pets around by helping others host their furry family member at my home. My total attention will be on giving the best care to your family member as I take one client at a time. * I do live with my male partner so if there is any anxiety/aggression towards male energy, we can schedule a few M&Gs to expose your pet to male presence or have a mutual agreement that it may not be a good fit.
Cat care experience
Ilana also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
thank you for taking such good care of Dalia and keeping us updated via text and videos. I would highly recommend Ilana.
I think this is Eva’s 4th time with llana, so that should tell you everything you need to know! llana keep you posted on your love one several times a day, your animal will be in great hands!
We have an anxious and very clingy rescue dog, Frankie, who we couldn't take to our typical dogsitters (thanks mom and dad! 😁) during vacation. He's a 5 year old chihuahua/mini pinscher, a little dude with a lot of needs. A regular boarding facility would make him fall apart from stress with so many other animals around, so we looked for a dogsitter who would watch him for a week, with no other pets or clients. Ilana was so nice and friendly, my nervous little dog wasn't super welcoming right away as expected, but he warmed right up after a day. The meet and greet definitely helped, he was already more comfortable the day we dropped him off because he had been there and met her once before. We received multiple updates daily on how Frankie was doing, and photos and videos of play time, walks, eating, etc. Ilana stuck with Frankie's usual routine with feeding and walking which helped a lot, everything was very smooth and as normal as could be for him. He wasn't anxious when we picked him up, and he's settling back in easily. My husband and I were nervous to hire a dogsitter for the first time, but the experience was so easy, our doggy is happy, and so are we. We would 100% book again in the future! ❤️
Ilana was amazing with my 7-year-old tabby, Spinach. I just moved to the area and had to leave within a few days of arriving to go to a week-long conference. Ilana answered my booking request right away and was very friendly and responsive throughout our whole booking. I was scared to leave my cat for a week in a new place after a long weekend of travel, but Ilana eased both mine and Spinach’s anxiety with the situation! My cat is very anxious and does not warm up to strangers quickly. Ilana sent me photos/videos/updates every day, multiple times a day, to keep me updated on how it was going. This included updates anywhere from food intake and if she was eating, to her safe places in the house. She was also very attentive to Spinach’s needs, likes, and routines, and attended to them throughout her stay (e.g., pets and scratches, medication, etc.). She was also flexible when I needed to extend my booking for an additional day. Spinach loved Ilana and it was great seeing her get more and more comfortable during her stay. Ilana was a lifesaver and I definitely will be using her services anytime I need to make sure my cat has a safe, reliable, and loving space while I’m away!
Ilana has watched Lexi twice now, and she’s been wonderful both times! I love the daily photo and video updates she provides; they really put my mind at ease while I’m away. It’s clear Lexi is comfortable with her and well loved. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a consistent, caring sitter!
It was my first time having her watch my dog for the week and she was great. She communicated with me everyday on how Pearl was doing and sent me videos and pictures. She has a friendly personality and my dog loved her! Thank you again for watching Pearl! 😃
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Schedule
I currently work a hybrid job so I can work from home as needed. The days I work in the office can be shifted around as needed and will adjust my work-from-home days to fit your needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a duplex house with a fenced patio and a front grass lawn. I do not own any animals myself, so I am able to give all my attention to your furry family member without the distraction of another animal. I can also crate train if that is what you are striving for. All dogs must be potty trained and have nails filed to prevent scratches on our original wooden floors. We work hard to keep our home clean and in great condition to provide a high quality experience for our clients. We also have air purifiers to keep great indoor air quality and will be using filtered water for our clients. Treats that have been owner-approved can be given as well.
A typical day
I am very active so I enjoy outdoor explorations with the pups and doggy park visits. I also like to create a fun and caring environment and have many play times to bond with them and make them feel as comfortable as I can!