Ixchel Hernandez A.
Ixchel Hernandez A.
Contact for House Sitting
from $60 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Biscuit maker aficionado
I’ve taken care of animals for 25 years now. Growing up I had a dog, five cats, and our house was known to feed the stray cats in the neighborhood. I’m a huge animal lover. I’ve been pet sitting clients for the past 4 years, and I absolutely love the work. Dogs and cats are so sensitive to change, so I love catering to their needs to make sure their time apart is free from stress. I do this by maintaining their routine, providing plenty playtime/exercise if they’re open and able, lots of pets and cuddles if they’re interested, and staying home as much as possible so they can have the security of a present and consistent caretaker (overnight care). I want the pets to feel like they’re on vacation too! As for the pet owners/stewards, I love to send plenty of pictures and videos, so they can feel at ease knowing their pets are cared for! I don’t have a lot of selfies/photos with the pets but under my photos you’ll see all the sweet pets I’ve cared for! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I prefer staying in a clients home so pets can stay in an environment they’re used to. I provide lots of cuddles for the pets that need it. If clients have carpeting, I’d like to know their preferred carpet cleaning methods (I.e. machine or hand scrub) in case of any accidents.
Ratings and reviews
Ixchel took wonderful care of our pets, our dog Apple and our two cats. They followed her around and demanded attention and got it. We were able to communicate with her quite well throughout the long July 4 weekend.
Ixchel did a fantastic job house sitting and watching our dogs. She sent daily updates with photos and videos of what they were up to all day and was communicative throughout our travels, and I would book her again!
Sunny was so excited to see us when we got home but was clearly well cared for + not anxious. Thank you so much!
Ixchel was communicative and delightful.
Ixchel stepped in at the last minute to watch our dog, Rue. Rue can be shy and anxious around new people, and Ixchel knew exactly how to approach her. She provided regular updates and we felt relieved knowing Rue was in good hands. Would recommend her services!
Ixchel does a wonderful job taking care of my pups! She takes photos and keeps me updated :) one of my fogs sometimes gets seperation anxiety, but with ixchel she's pretty calm. Ixchel always responds promptly and always asks questions if she is ever unsure. 10/10 recommend and would request again.
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Schedule
I’m a part time actor— mostly theatre. I’m free during the daytime and normally have rehearsals in the evening. When there are evening rehearsals I walk dogs in the early evening 5 or 6 before leaving and walk them before bed, around 10:30.** **As of April 12th 2026 I’ll have full availability for dog/cat sitting and dog walking