It is extremely hard to find a pet sitter that can handle my crew of furbabies is an understatement—and then I met Irene. I have three very special (and very challenging) dogs. My biggest girl is an Italian Mastiff—an absolute sweetheart, but incredibly strong on leash and sometimes a bit pushy with her sister. My middle girl is a 60 lb mix who adores people but is highly reactive to other dogs and motorcycles, especially on leash. And my littlest 40 lb mix is currently battling a very aggressive cancer, with complex medical needs that include daily bloody noses, reactivity to bikes and scooters, and no recall. Finding someone with the right environment—a fenced yard, no other pets, and the skill and patience to handle all of this—felt nearly impossible. Irene checked all the boxes on paper, but I was still so nervous about whether anyone could truly manage their needs. I was blown away from day one. I told Irene that if walks were too difficult, the dogs could just play in the yard. So imagine my surprise when I received my first update: all three dogs had been walked separately and did great. Not only that, she continued walking them daily in a neighborhood setting—something I don’t even feel comfortable attempting myself. She carefully planned each walk around timing and routes to avoid triggers, and somehow managed situations like other dogs passing by with my reactive girl. What meant the most to me was her mindset. Instead of judging or focusing on the challenges, she encouraged me. She highlighted the positives, recognized my dog’s anxiety for what it is, and shared how she helped calm her. She truly understood that my dog isn’t “difficult”—she’s just nervous because of her past. Irene even taught me new techniques for walking her that have made a noticeable difference. Beyond the walks, Irene handled their care flawlessly. My dogs have complex meals—five different components plus supplements and medications—and she managed everything perfectly. When my cancer-fighting pup stopped eating, she worked with me to find something he would eat. When he later developed loose stool, she proactively asked if she could give him pumpkin she had on hand. She even kept an eye on his tumor, which gave me so much peace of mind. Her home is absolutely perfect for dogs—comfortable, calm, and equipped with a secure, tall fenced yard. From the moment I walked in, I knew my pups would feel safe there. I was especially worried about my sick pup having bloody noses and potentially staining things, but Irene reassured me not to worry at all—and I could tell she truly meant it. The daily updates were incredible—detailed, thoughtful, and full of the cutest photos. When I picked my dogs up, they were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. All of my belongings were clean, organized, and ready to go. I’ll be honest—I’m what most people would call a “crazy dog mom,” and in six years, Irene is only the second person I’ve ever trusted to care for my dogs. That alone should say everything. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your dogs like her own—with patience, skill, compassion, and genuine love—book Irene. She is truly amazing

Irene was terrific with our two pups! She took good care of them, took them out for adventures, sent us pictures so we could see the fun they were having, and was great about giving us updates. It gave us great peace of mind, knowing they were in such good hands while we were on vacation. Thank you Irene!