Iris D.
Iris D.
Contact for Boarding
from $45 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pawsitive Vibes Peace, Love, & Dogs
I love animals and I have always had a variety of pets (both typical and unique) as beloved members of my family or cherished beings I’ve gotten the opportunity to spend time with. Some of the animals I’ve lived with or cared for include: dogs, cats, fish (salt and fresh), birds, hedgehogs, hamsters, reptiles, rabbits, pigs, and many more! I currently live in Hyattsville with my partner and our 4 beautiful rescue dogs (Havanese-6 y/o, Pomeranian-17 y/o, Husky-12 y/o, and Pittie-8 y/o). Over the years, my diverse and pawfict pack has taught me more and more about pet care. Especially my senior Pomeranian–whom I’ve had the privilege to love since he was a rambunctious puppy–now into his baby grandpa-hood, and hopefully into his twilight years. I look forward to walking dogs and meeting/sitting various pets in our neighborhood. Thank you for considering me to care for your special family member!
Cat care experience
Iris also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Iris was amazing! Very responsive to texts and great communication. Spent extra time with my family of fuzzes and always sent pics, along with helpful feedback. Will definitely rebook and highly recommend!
So glad we found Iris to take care of our shy cat!
Iris did a great job checking in on my pup and kept me updated!
Iris took great care of the kitties, taking the time to play with them, and sent lots of photos. Very prompt communication.
Iris is awesome! She is fantastic with animals and took such great care of my pup, Benny. He can sometimes be weary around people, but he warmed right up to her.
Iris did a great job looking after my cat over the holidays! I really appreciated how Iris left me super detailed reports and tons of cute pictures during the daily check-ins, and was a great communicator. I also appreciated the flexibility when I was scheduling our initial call. I would absolutely ask Iris to catsit again and would recommend anyone to book as well!
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Schedule
My schedule can be somewhat flexible - if I know in advance I can change the days/hours I work. I currently work as a substitute teacher and part-time for parks and rec. When I’m working, my partner is usually home. On my off from work days, I’m available to sit and/or drop-in on your pet. On weekends my availability is variable, but I try my best to keep my Rover calendar up to date.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
My partner and I live in Hyattsville with our 4 dogs (Havanese-Maltese, Pomeranian, Husky mix, and Terrier mix). We have a fully fenced-in backyard and 2 separate living spaces in our home, giving us room for extra pups. Our home has one-step entry in the back, making it great for elderly dogs or dogs with joint problems.
Pets
A typical day
I love to play and snuggle with dogs! For physically and mentally stimulating activity, I like to play fetch or tug with balls or dog toys. I also take my pups on 30-minute walks in the morning and evening and a 45-minute walk in the afternoon. After some good play, a long walk, and plenty of water, I like to give dogs lots of pets and snuggles.