Jake S.
Ann Arbor, MI
Pet loving doctorate student
Pet care experience
I've taken care of my family's dogs since I was in elementary school. I have take care of my friend's and significant other's dogs on numerous occasions since I was an undergraduate student at U of M. I am now a graduate student @ Michigan State University & don't have time for my own dog, so I am looking to fill some of my time taking care of dogs for other people! I did get a kitten at the start of the covid pandemic & she is my pride and joy, but I am not a "cat" or a "dog" person by any means, I love all animals equally :) I'm a doctorate student in the Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. As a doctorate student, I am often working from home and am allowed to set my own hours when working in the lab. Because of this, my schedule is extremely flexible and I am able to create the hours hat I choose to work, as long as I am getting the work done that I need to finish. I would care for a client's pet in the same way that I have always cared for my family's pets & my cat Eevee. I strongly believe that having pets enhances my life and overall happiness & that they deserve to be treated with love in return. My pets may be an important part of may life, but to them I am one of the ONLY people in their lives, and I want to make them feel loved & enjoy the life that they have.
Reviews
Jake is the best! So dependable and helped take our puppy from a couple months old to a big one year old! She loves him and gets so excited when she sees he’s at the door!
Jake was an absolute life saver this trip! My flight home got canceled but Jake was quick to respond and flexible with the schedule for caring for my cats. It was such a relief especially since he is a pro at medicating my older cat! Jake has watched my cats a couple times now and he is the absolute best!
This is my second time using Jake for drop-in visits for my cats. He is AMAZING! Jake spends the full 30 mins with my cats each time. My one cat is really shy and is now in love with Jake where he greets him at the door when he visits. Jake is also very vigilant with my old lady cat who is a picky eater. I really can’t recommend Jake enough.
Jake is great!! My senior cat required medication twice a day and Jake was amazing at keeping the time interval. She can also be a challenge to medicate at times but Jake had endless patience with her. He was also very attentive and thoughtful when she wasn’t eating as much while I was away. I definitely recommend him.
About Jake S.
Communication
Skills
Information Jake S. would like to know about your pet
If there is anything that I need to know about your dog ahead of time, please let me know! I've had dogs that are great at walking strictly on the sidewalk and others that enjoy running through the grass and sniffing all of the trees. If you want your dog to behave in a certain way when on walks, I can do my best to make sure he/she is enjoying the walk in a way that works from him/her!
A typical day
My goal is to make sure your dog is enjoying their day just as much as I am! The key to healthy day is getting proper exercise and enjoying some time outside, and although it may be about the exercise, there's always time to stop and watch some squirrels or take in some new smells. I don't have any special locations that I like to go on walks, but MSU's campus has been popular with my friend's dog to look at the ducks in the Red Cedar River. However, walks around the neighborhood are just as great!
Services
Jake can watch in your home
About Jake S.
Communication
Skills
Information Jake S. would like to know about your pet
If there is anything that I need to know about your dog ahead of time, please let me know! I've had dogs that are great at walking strictly on the sidewalk and others that enjoy running through the grass and sniffing all of the trees. If you want your dog to behave in a certain way when on walks, I can do my best to make sure he/she is enjoying the walk in a way that works from him/her!
A typical day
My goal is to make sure your dog is enjoying their day just as much as I am! The key to healthy day is getting proper exercise and enjoying some time outside, and although it may be about the exercise, there's always time to stop and watch some squirrels or take in some new smells. I don't have any special locations that I like to go on walks, but MSU's campus has been popular with my friend's dog to look at the ducks in the Red Cedar River. However, walks around the neighborhood are just as great!
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Pets
Jake S.
Ann Arbor, MI