Irina K.
Chesapeake, VA
Insured~Bonded~Pet CPR Certified
Pet care experience
What sets me apart? I am insured, bonded, cat and dog first aid and CPR certified, reliable (never canceled a booked commitment), and highly experienced (over 950 booked requests on just Rover alone ranging from a couple drop-ins to an over two months/ 3 visits a day booking). I provide high standard care to your fur babies and spend quality time with them whether it's pups or kitties (love them all!). Please take a minute to read my previous clients' testimonies on my reviews page. I believe in a timely, honest, and open communication - you will never have to guess what your furballs and I are up to. I send videos while with them and lots of photos in my cards after the drop-in/ walk. I try to learn each and every one's personality and provide care tailored specifically to your pet(s). I consider myself detail-oriented and will follow your care instructions to the best of my ability. I am flexible as to what exactly you need me to do for your pet during the booked walk or drop-in service and can totally combine the two if needed or preferred. Please note that I serve my clients on a first-come, first-served basis, so, do understand that unless the service is booked right after the completion of a meet and greet (for new clients)/sending the request (for repeat clients), I cannot guarantee a spot for your pet(s) as there are only that many "morning" and "evening" hours available for me to provide care for your fur babies (this is especially true during holidays). Please do not prepay before our meet and greet if you are new to me - your requested time slot will be held for you and your pet(s) while we wait on the scheduled meet and greet visit. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Reviews
Thank you again for taking such good care of our fur babies! You are the best cat sitter have ever had 😊
Irina is WONDERFUL! We love her, the dogs love her, she does such a great job. LOVE that she sends great pics and videos on every visit along with a thoughtful and heartfelt recap. We have utilized Irina’s services a couple times now and HIGHLY RECOMMEND you do the same. Yoshi and Cora thank you so much for the personal care and attention and especially for playing ball during every visit whether it was morning noon or night. ❤️
Irina is an outstanding petsitter. She takes excellent care of my 2 boxers. They have so much fun with her. She sends great photos and a detailed report card. She treats my babies as if they were her own. I know they are in excellent hands when she cares for them. .
We scheduled with Irina and she took care of our fur kids, leaving us nothing to worry about so we could enjoy our vacation! She sent plenty of updates and precisely followed all instructions. We will definitely be a repeat customer!
About Irina K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always stay present during the visits and walks (taking lots of pictures helps me keep an eye on your pet(s)). I closely observe your fur kiddos, watch out for any changes in their behavior, try and foresee their attempts to escape and such - I am always outside in the backyard with them, tossing a ball, pulling a rope, giving out head scratches, or practicing commands. Please, do give me as much of a heads up about behavior your pet(s) might exhibit as you think might be helpful for me to provide them with safe and filled-with-fun visits!
Information Irina K. would like to know about your pet
I will provide service to dogs and cats of any breed or size (from the smallest Chihuahua to the taller-than-your-kitchen-counter Irish Wolfhound) as long as they get along with me and let me take care of them. Give me a heads up if your fur kiddos are chewers, diggers, escape artists, so I can keep an even closer eye on them and watch out for any signs to prevent those behaviors.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation is just as important as physical one for dogs, so when taking a break from fetching or tug-of-war in your backyard or coming across a picture perfect background on the walks, I usually ask the pups I take care of to follow a command or two. I also believe in slowing down for them to smell the bushes or poles or that weird spot on the sidewalk during the walks. With younger pups, I love to practice any specific skills you are working on with them, so, do let me know if I can help!
Services
Irina can watch in your home
Availability
Once I commit to providing care for your pet(s), I will structure my day around the time you requested the care to be at. I will try and accommodate any last minute requests or wishes to the best of my ability or will suggest an alternative route if the new changes collide with my previously-agreed-to commitments. Please reach out, if needed, no matter how small it is!
About Irina K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I always stay present during the visits and walks (taking lots of pictures helps me keep an eye on your pet(s)). I closely observe your fur kiddos, watch out for any changes in their behavior, try and foresee their attempts to escape and such - I am always outside in the backyard with them, tossing a ball, pulling a rope, giving out head scratches, or practicing commands. Please, do give me as much of a heads up about behavior your pet(s) might exhibit as you think might be helpful for me to provide them with safe and filled-with-fun visits!
Information Irina K. would like to know about your pet
I will provide service to dogs and cats of any breed or size (from the smallest Chihuahua to the taller-than-your-kitchen-counter Irish Wolfhound) as long as they get along with me and let me take care of them. Give me a heads up if your fur kiddos are chewers, diggers, escape artists, so I can keep an even closer eye on them and watch out for any signs to prevent those behaviors.
A typical day
I believe that mental stimulation is just as important as physical one for dogs, so when taking a break from fetching or tug-of-war in your backyard or coming across a picture perfect background on the walks, I usually ask the pups I take care of to follow a command or two. I also believe in slowing down for them to smell the bushes or poles or that weird spot on the sidewalk during the walks. With younger pups, I love to practice any specific skills you are working on with them, so, do let me know if I can help!
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Pets
Irina K.
Chesapeake, VA