Jemima A.
Jemima A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Extra love for extra needs
Honestly, I don't think I've gone more than a few months of my life without a pet around. I grew up with dogs and have since lived with and looked after dobermans, beagles, doodles, pointers, and pitbulls, amongst others, so a big, strong, or stubborn dog doesn't throw me off, and neither does a nervous first-timer. I've also lived with cats for years, so I speak fluent "aloof but secretly obsessed with you." Along the way I've picked up a lot of the extra care stuff almost by accident: giving meds on a schedule, handling a dog with leash reactivity, sticking to a strict routine for an anxious pet, being patient with a senior pet who needs a little more help getting around. I'm not saying I've seen it all, but I've seen a lot, and I actually enjoy the pets who need a bit more thought and attention. They're usually the most rewarding ones to work with.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I like sitting in your pet's own home when that's an option. It just tends to be less stressful for them than a strange new place. Every pet's a little different, so I'm not going in with a fixed routine; I'd rather figure out what actually works for your dog or cat and stick to that. If your pet needs meds, has a quirk, or gets nervous easily, that's not a dealbreaker for me, if anything, tell me more, because I want to get it right.
Ratings and reviews
Jemima was a fantastic sitter! She stayed in our home and took great care of our dogs. Our puppy is a stubborn eater and she worked with him to make sure he ate enough throughout the day. Along with sending daily updates and photos, she also provided extra patience with our older dog who is skittish on night time walks. It was easy for us to relax on our trip knowing our dogs were safe and well cared for. Would absolutely book with her again!
Jemima was great! Sent very thorough updates and took extra care of my pup when he was having some tummy issues and allergies while I was away for two weeks. Highly recommend!
Jemima takes the time to understand you and what you pet(s) need. I have noticed that because of her relaxed nature some dogs gravitate to her and immediately become comfortable. She said simply enjoys being pets and I can tell because of how much care she shows towards my doggies 🐕
Jemima is so kind, warm, and gentle. She loves to play and spend time with fur friends of all kinds! She is a huge cuddle-bunny and will go above and beyond for any pet under her care.
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Schedule
I'm currently a full-time master's student, and don't currently have other part-time work, but I will communicate if that changes in the future. I do have evening classes that are online except for one. Otherwise, I'm available to spend time with your fur babies.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJemima can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- Before a first booking, I always like to meet up first, a walk, a hangout, whatever makes sense, so we can both make sure it's a good fit. I want you to walk me through anything important: meds, triggers, habits, favorite toys, games, the works. The fundamentals of any kind of care is adjusting to the individual's needs/preferences, so I'm here to learn how your pet does things, not show up acting like I already know best.