Jacqueline K.
Westbrook, ME
lover of all animals, big and small
Pet care experience
I've lived with animals my whole life. Growing up, I lived with many cats, dogs, rabbits, and two amazon parrots. I have volunteered at shelters and worked at a pet grooming service in my teens. Currently, I live with four cats, one gecko, and many different pet insects and arachnids. At the moment, I'm sitting a dog and a four year old child for a neighbor every Monday, as well as semi-regularly watching a pair of senior dogs and four adult cats for a different couple. I would love an opportunity to care for peoples exotic pets because as someone with exotic pets of my own, I know it can be very difficult to find knowledgeable and trustworthy sitters to care for them if I'm gone. Of course, I'm also happy to meet and care for fuzzy friends too! If you have any questions, please just shoot me a message.
Reviews
I'm so glad Smokey-James got a few visits with Jacqueline! My only advice would be that a sitter would reach out when a visit has been made, with a quick update, instead of waiting for me to reach out. I appreciate the service though! Thank you!
It was nice to know someone was checking in with my dogs while I was away
About Jacqueline K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Because I already live with several pets, I usually care for pets in their owners' homes, but I do make exceptions for well-behaved pets that get along with cats. I have a large (unfenced) yard and a car fit for multiple dogs to get them there or to any destination if the situation calls for it. As a precaution, I will always require that the owner be present with me for the introduction, and I would ask that they allow me to accompany them on a short walk or be present during a feeding so that we can build trust before the owner leaves. Every pet has a different personality and set of needs and I pride myself on my ability to understand animal body language well enough to know what they need and want. Care and interaction vary case by case, but my main goal is to keep all the animals in my care safe and happy.
Home
Information Jacqueline K. would like to know about your pet
How well-behaved is your pet during walks? How is your pet with other animals/people? Are they on any medications or special diets? Do they have any medical conditions I should be aware of? Do they have any allergies? Do they have any aversions to specific foods/places/sounds? How are they in the car? Is there anything unusual or special I should know about your pet?
A typical day
I like to keep pets' routines as close to normal as possible. If there are any special places your pet likes to go, I want to take them there! If they prefer a specific play style, I'm game! If they are more low energy, I am happy to provide pets and comfort.
Services
Jacqueline can host
Jacqueline can watch in your home
Availability
When I'm not sitting I make my own hours for work, so my schedule is very flexible. This excludes Mondays when I sit for my neighbor.
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About Jacqueline K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Because I already live with several pets, I usually care for pets in their owners' homes, but I do make exceptions for well-behaved pets that get along with cats. I have a large (unfenced) yard and a car fit for multiple dogs to get them there or to any destination if the situation calls for it. As a precaution, I will always require that the owner be present with me for the introduction, and I would ask that they allow me to accompany them on a short walk or be present during a feeding so that we can build trust before the owner leaves. Every pet has a different personality and set of needs and I pride myself on my ability to understand animal body language well enough to know what they need and want. Care and interaction vary case by case, but my main goal is to keep all the animals in my care safe and happy.
Home
Information Jacqueline K. would like to know about your pet
How well-behaved is your pet during walks? How is your pet with other animals/people? Are they on any medications or special diets? Do they have any medical conditions I should be aware of? Do they have any allergies? Do they have any aversions to specific foods/places/sounds? How are they in the car? Is there anything unusual or special I should know about your pet?
A typical day
I like to keep pets' routines as close to normal as possible. If there are any special places your pet likes to go, I want to take them there! If they prefer a specific play style, I'm game! If they are more low energy, I am happy to provide pets and comfort.
Location
Westbrook, ME
Pets
Jacqueline K.
Westbrook, ME