Isabel R.
Isabel R.
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Highlights
Pet care experience
A pet lover and your new pet sitter
When I think about what pets need I, of course, think of food and water, but also love and patience. What sets me apart from other sitters is my determination to provide pets with all four. As a pet owner myself I’m capable of caring for all the needs a pet has. My childhood dog, Bear, is now a senior dog and has to be taken care of in ways we never had to when he was younger. Since I live in different states now, the visit at the vet was a scary one for my mother as well as for me since. His constant cough had the vet looking at his heart and since he’s an older dog we only expected bad news. With the cough medicine they gave my mom we knew things were about to change. I helped my mom with suggestions on a few accommodations for him like adding a step stool on the side of the bed and changing his diet as well. She would explain now in the mornings she has to feed him his medication for breakfast (which she hides in a slice of Turkey so he doesn’t notice). During exercise we learned we had to make sure they were slow paced, gauging how he was feeling and taking breaks when he visibly looked tired. All these extra steps she takes every day makes me love and appreciate him even more even if it’s from a distance. Whether it be a puppy or a senior dog, whenever I’m visiting them I’m always eager to take care and show my love for them. We also have another dog, Bella, that’s a few years younger than my senior dog and I was able to train both of them to use the new doggy door we installed. It took time and patience but now they come in and out without my help. I have experience in caring for my dogs from laying out pee pads to showing them new tricks even as they get older. I realized that my mom is fortunate enough to have a schedule to be able to care for her dogs, but not everyone is the same. That’s why I want to help my community, to care for their pets especially for those with extra needs. I’m willing to meet the pets beforehand to make sure we’re a great fit!
Cat care experience
Isabel also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Isabel did great. She took great care of my pups who are people shy and skittish. . She gave me feedback on how they did and their potty details which would be important if you had a dog who had problems with that
Thank you again for taking care of Marble while we were gone! You were great as always!
This was my first time booking a cat sitter via Rover for a trip out of town and I'm so happy I did. Isabel was very reliable and caring to my cat during the drop-in visits. She kept constant communication and shared lots of photos and videos. I also appreciated how punctual and tidy she was. This gave me a lot of peace of mind as I was only used to asking friends/family to watch my cat. She usually goes into hiding when people come over but even came out for cuddles and playtime. I will definitely be booking with Isabel again the next time we are out of town.
Isabel is fantastic! Quick to respond, very communicative, so so kind, does an amazing job!!! Will be continuing to book her, you’d be smart to too!
Isabel is an incredible pet sitter. She is kind, responsible, and trustworthy. She provides professional care, ensuring my pets are always safe, happy, and well-loved. Highly recommended!
Calendar and availability
Schedule
Pet care fits perfectly in both my daily and weekly routine since I would say I’ve perfected it over the years. Since installing a doggy door I didn’t have to worry about their potty breaks anymore as they go in and out freely. However before then, I worked close to home so I would feed them in the morning, let them out before work, drop in during my lunch and let them out, and after work we would go for a walk. They also learned that sitting against the sliding door was a sign they needed to go to the bathroom. For my cats, I set up specific times to feed them and I will adjust the time frames if need be. I always made time for their needs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Where your pet will stay
Safety, trust & environment
Providing my pets with food and water is the basic necessity I give them to show them I care for their well being. I also make sure to are up to date with their shots and vaccinations. They are groomed every month and for my previous cats who were outdoors we put a tick collar on them. Taking my dogs on walks is how I used to get them their daily exercise in and for my cats playing with them with their toys though they get plenty enough on their own with their zoomies. All my pets were already spayed/neutered before we adopted them and during the adoption process we set up their microchips. My pets have all slept indoor and have various places for them to roam, play, and sleep. I understand the importance of daily playtime therefore I devote at minimum 30 minutes a day. For my dogs I would play fetch and utilize various cat toys with catnip for my cats. I make sure to clean up after my pets both outside and inside. Cleaning their bowls and their droplets.
A typical day
For dogs I love to play fetch with them. Running back and forth with them is a fun way to get their exercise and they always seem happy with the playful activity. For cats a good cat toy and having them chase for it and jump for it always makes me smile because they enjoy it.