Jennifer L.
Jennifer L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Loving, Experienced Dog Care Home
I am a lifelong animal lover with a special affinity for basset hounds. I've had one or more for most of my life. I currently have 7 year old Piper, who is a giant love bug and extremely well socialized. Check out the Facebook page for the Walk, Woof, and Wag 2019 Halloween fundraiser for Chico Animal Shelter and you will see Piper and her older sister Winnie (RIP sweet girl) as part of the grand prize winning 3 Amigos costume contest! I also have a new basset puppy named Coco who was born May 2023. She is a wonderful, happy, playful puppy who loves having new dogs to play with. I also foster for Golden Gate Basset Rescue so there will occasionally be another basset living with me (I never foster more than one at a time). Working with GGBR has given me lots of experience caring with dogs coming from a variety of, sometimes terrible, backgrounds. I have fostered everything from senior dogs with major health problems to extremely fearful and avoidant dogs. I have an RN degree and a bachelor's in Zoology. I worked in a vet hospital for 3 years during college. I'm very comfortable giving medications.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Good with communication and sent updates.
Jennifer took great care of our little dog during our 2 week vacation. I highly recommend her!
Highly recommend. I was nervous leaving my baby for the first time but she took such great care of her and fiesta baby made some friends. Definitely will be booking with her again in the future.
Jennifer sent lots of updates and videos and was a great sitter.
Lexie was very active when I went to pick her up from Jen. Jen sent me photos while she took care of Lexie. SmJen was very response when setting up drop off time. I believe Lexie looks forward to next time.
This was first time my dog was away from me overnight. Jennifer made every effort to make Jessie comfortable.Her very nice home was devoted to the dogs she was watching and made sure to send me updates and videos I was very pleased and would definitely call on Jennifer again
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I do work out of the home full time: 7am-3pm M-F. I always come home at lunch when dog sitting and spend 30-45 minutes with them. Your babies will not always have me around but there will always be other dogs around.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a clean, comfy home with extra space and a nice, although smaller, 6' high fenced backyard. My backyard also has artificial turf instead of grass. This helps keep everything much cleaner, including the dogs. I have a large doggie wading pool for water loving pups in the hot summers. All pups are welcome on furniture, on my bed (both with access ramps), or any of the many dog beds laying around. But I will do my best to maintain your pup's normal routine and follow whatever the client's wishes are. I'm patient, gentle, and very good at reading dog behavior. I often make my own healthy dog food and dog treats so there is always yummy stuff laying around and I can accomodate special dietary needs. I have a big doggy door to the backyard so there is constant access. If your pup won't use a doggy door I do have alternatives available. When I'm not working, I'm a homebody who loves to be with my dogs. I also love taking dogs for walks and out on excursions. Client permission will always be obtained before any excursions that require car travel. I'd love to meet your fur babies!
Pets
A typical day
A variety of walks are available depending on you and your dog's preferences. I love Bidwell Park, Horseshoe Lake, the seed farm in south Chico, and even the Oroville Forebay. Simple walks around my quiet neighborhood are also lovely.