Ivan S.
Ivan S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $20 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Stay PAWS-itive!
I am vegan and love all animals, I have three cats all of which I took in as strays but unfortunately I cannot have dogs in my apartment. I commute via electric bicycle around Baltimore and make myself available 7 days a week, including holidays. It's rare for me to take a day off, spending time caring for clients animals is like a mini vacation for me. I thought this would be a good way to make some extras money and hopefully get some selfies with cute pups. I only take selfies with animals. I grew up with cats in my household but always wanted a dog of my own. When I was still living with my mother, she was working with a German Shepherd rescue as a foster parent and I would often times help walk the dogs for her when she was not able.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I go above and beyond for my cats at home, I make them homemade wet food and grow them catnip and cat grass blend so they are fed the best and entertained. Pets are a precious part of the family and I take utmost care with clients pets.
Ratings and reviews
Really set my mind at ease, knowing my Pippin was being taken care of. Loved the pictures!
Thanks for taking care of Sam, Ivan! He’s already looking forward to the next one.
I had a knee injury and suddenly needed a dog walker fast and Ivan was extremely responsive. Ivan has been so great with my Pittie, Kai. Kai has a neurological condition - NCL4A that makes her a bit wobbly and need some special attention and stability on walks at times and she also loves walks. Ivan has been really understanding of her needs and helpful with her and she gets so excited every morning for this walk.
Ivan is great with my easy dog and my anxious dog.
Ivan was great! He was super communicative, sending photos and updates and asking questions as needed. During our meet and greet, Ivan hit it off with our cat right away. Lydia was well taken care of and happy when we got home.
Ivan is exactly what I look for in a pet sitter, reliable, good communication and a genuine love for animals. I plan to hire him again soon!
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Schedule
Walking dogs is now my main source of income, I am working to pay off my new electric bicycle and save for a desktop computer so that I can take online classes to get a degree in animal behavior. I'm available for dog walking and pet sitting 7 days a week if there is no conflict with my regular clients or other bookings.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsIvan can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
- I do not have any dog breed preferences, I am comfortable handling dogs with varying sizes and temperaments. I do well with anxious dogs, but if there is anything specific related to your dog please let me know so I can accommodate. For example, if they are dog reactive or have a high prey drive and like to chase small animals.