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Ivy D.

Covington, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Parents away? Your pets WILL play!

Pet care experience

I’ve been a dog/cat owner for over 10 yrs & have experienced & loved all different types of personalities each pet can bring! I have years of experience pet sitting as well as administrating medications. I also own exotics (a chinchilla & a bearded dragon) so my pet loving skills go well beyond the average! I work full time as a surgical scrub nurse at an out patient surgical facility. My hours usually range from 5am - 3pm M - F. I am free weekends as well as the evenings. I live in a 3 bedroom home in River Ridge. Your fur baby will have access to my privately- fenced, spacious back yard where he/she can enjoy exerting their energy by playing with my two dogs or splashing around in the puppy kiddie pool. They can choose to graze in the sun or relax in the cool shade my covered back patio provides. Your special member of your family will also have access to lounge lazily on the couch & be entertained by my bearded dragon or (if they are more of the solo type) be provided with their own doggy/kitty bed. I have a very submissive 6yr old male golden retriever mix named Gator. Everyone who meets him has said they feel he is a human stuck in a dogs body! He doesn’t have a mean bone in him & is usually belly up to the other dogs at the dog park. My female is a 4yr old German Shepherd mix baked Rocket, who’s tail has never stopped wagging since the day I saved her. They both have been trained to be obedient & gentle to other animals. I am the proud mother of a 5 year old chinchilla naked Bijoux who breaks all the rules pertaining to chinchillas! She is friendly, outgoing, active & not shy one bit! She will eat the almonds right out of your hand as she sits very comfortably on your lap! When she is out & about of her enclosure she interacts quite frequently & friendly with my dogs. That goes to show you how nicely behaved my dogs are. They love any animal they meet. Another member of my household is my bearded dragon Dracarys (Draco for short). He is the most laid back member of my pack! He loves is outside time sunbathing as much as he does just chilling on my head or shoulder eating his parsley. I run every evening before bed, so if your dog is a runner & works well on a leash they are more than welcome to join Gator & I on our run! (Rocket is not one for long distance runs) I do hike often. Usually every other weekend I take my son up to Clark Creek & hike the trails where my dogs join me. If they are in good health & are people friendly it wouldn’t be a problem to take your furry ones along for a nice, muddy day in the woods.

Reviews

Amanda L.
Jun 21, 2020

Ivy is so awesome when caring for my little baby Izzy and Rocco. You could tell what a huge animal lover she is! Super loving, responsible and reliable!! Will definitely use her again!!

Vincent J.
Jun 20, 2020

I had Ivy watch my dog Beaux several times and she is always pleasant to deal with. I feel she not only gives the appropriate attention to my dog but is also prompt and makes sure that you can’t even tell she was there. Highly recommend

Amparo N.
Jun 20, 2020

Ivy pet sat my cat Chewi for the week and followed my instructions extremely well. She was punctual, easy to communicate with, always answered my calls in a prompt manner and kept me informed on how my cat was doing along our trip. She also asked questions when she needed to make sure my cat was comfortable. I would recommend her highly for your pet sitting needs. -Amparo Novondo

Ricky G.
House Sitting • Sep 25, 2019
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kind professional responsive and responsible could not ask for better

About Ivy D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ivy D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog knows basic commands & if he/ she is leash trained. Scheduled meal/ medication times as well as any allergies is a must! I want your fur babies to be in top condition while they are in my care. Also, please let me know if they have any fears (ex: loud noises... I live by the baseball stadium and they have fireworks often). Also, if they like any special treats or need any special affection while they are missing you please let me know. As with humans pets sometimes have what some would consider “bad habits”. What might be a bad habit for you may not be one for me ... vice versa. The last thing I would want is to return your sweet baby with a new bad habit! And anything YOU feel that is important to share with me, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, please let me know. I know our pets are loved as if they were our children so if you want me to give any extra attention or a little something extra while you’re away, please feel free to mention it. Our pets miss us while we are gone and I want to fill the hole in their hearts that’s missing you with love and affection & FUN until your return!

A typical day

While staying at my home your pup will enjoy walks as well as evening runs (if they are leash trained and healthy enough to keep pace.) I have a Jeep Wrangler and most of the time the top is off so they will go to and from the park or levee in style. Most of my friends are animal lovers also, so (mostly on weekends) we will have doggy play dates. If I am sitting for you on a weekend that I go hiking I will make sure your pup is cleaned before being returned to you.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Ivy can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Ivy can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Ivy D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 2 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Ivy D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog knows basic commands & if he/ she is leash trained. Scheduled meal/ medication times as well as any allergies is a must! I want your fur babies to be in top condition while they are in my care. Also, please let me know if they have any fears (ex: loud noises... I live by the baseball stadium and they have fireworks often). Also, if they like any special treats or need any special affection while they are missing you please let me know. As with humans pets sometimes have what some would consider “bad habits”. What might be a bad habit for you may not be one for me ... vice versa. The last thing I would want is to return your sweet baby with a new bad habit! And anything YOU feel that is important to share with me, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, please let me know. I know our pets are loved as if they were our children so if you want me to give any extra attention or a little something extra while you’re away, please feel free to mention it. Our pets miss us while we are gone and I want to fill the hole in their hearts that’s missing you with love and affection & FUN until your return!

A typical day

While staying at my home your pup will enjoy walks as well as evening runs (if they are leash trained and healthy enough to keep pace.) I have a Jeep Wrangler and most of the time the top is off so they will go to and from the park or levee in style. Most of my friends are animal lovers also, so (mostly on weekends) we will have doggy play dates. If I am sitting for you on a weekend that I go hiking I will make sure your pup is cleaned before being returned to you.

Location

Covington, LA

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Ivy D.

Covington, LA

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews