Julie & Michael G.
Julie & Michael G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $35 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Let Us Spoil Your Pet!
We absolutely LOVE animals! We currently have 3 of our own: 1 English Mastiff, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier (Pit Bull), and 1 Boxer. We are comfortable caring for tiny dogs; giant dogs; cats; and pocket pets. We understand how stressful it is to leave your pet so frequent pics and updates will be sent so you can see how your pet is doing while you are away. As a retired nurse, Julie is comfortable giving medications, and caring for your animal with special needs. She has experience with diabetic pets, paralyzed pets, pets with cancer, arthritic pets, pets with neurological disorders, and pets in pain or in palliative/hospice care. Mike is also comfortable caring for pets requiring medical interventions. We volunteer with a local rescue and are comfortable with all kinds of dogs and temperaments. We have lots of experience with dogs that have separation anxiety, have suffered trauma, and those with behavioral challenges. Julie is a member of Pet Sitters International and attends ongoing education so that she keeps up to date on the latest information regarding pet care and training.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Your pet’s safety is a primary concern. Care is taken to ensure that your pet doesn’t escape from the door when we arrive and leave the home. When walking your dog we do not interact with other dogs as a safety precaution to protect your dog. We are bonded and insured and have been trained in pet first aid and CPR.
Ratings and reviews
Julie did a great job pettsitting Sadie!!
Julie really came through on very short notice for housesitting 3 pets with higher needs. When we got home, everyone was happy and healthy.
We had another wonderful experience with Julie! She took great care of our cat, Flower, and our leopard gecko while we were away. She also went above and beyond by bringing in our packages. Everything was well taken care of, and we came home to happy pets. Highly recommend!
Julie took great care of my dogs and cats! I really appreciate her.
They are always dependable and pleasant!!! They have a special relationship with our kitty and we love that!
Julie and Michael did a fantastic job. I had a lot of anxiety about leaving our cats in the care of someone for over a week but after meeting with Julie and Mike, it was clear they knew exactly what they were doing and had a lot of experience. I left a lot of instructions and they were just amazing in taking care of everything including things around the house. They even did a few extra things around the house! I am so glad to have found them and plan to rebook with them in the future. It was such a relief to know that the cats were in great hands while we were away. Thank you so much Julie and Mike! Sweetie and Miss Kitty thank you too!
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Schedule
Julie is retired so caring for pets is her primary responsibility. Michael works part time and is attending nursing school. We work together to make sure your pet receives lots of attention, love, cuddles.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsJulie & Michael can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- If your dog will be staying at my home, I would like to plan a meet and greet with my pets to make sure they’re compatible. At this time I only provide limited boarding in my home. With 3 dogs of my own, small or senior dogs are preferred for boarding. Prior to caring for your pets at your home, I prefer to meet you and your fur babies prior to initiating care so they can get to know me and we can review the details of their care. Some of the information I would like to know prior to beginning care for your pet(s): What breed and gender is your pet? Age? Have females been spayed and males neutered? Do they have a microchip? Let me know what activities your dog/cat enjoys. Please list any behavioral issues: biting, nipping, aggression (towards other dogs, people, cats, small animals, etc), food or resource guarding (toys). Is your pet sight or hearing impaired? What type of food does your pet eat? Are there special feeding instructions? How often do you feed your pets? What time do you feed meal (s)? How much food is provided at each meal? Are treats allowed? Any restrictions on treats? Does your pet have any food sensitivites/allergies? Is he/she food aggressive? Is pet allowed on furniture? Any restrictions? Is pet crate trained? Is pet potty trained? How does dog tell you he/she needs to go out to potty? Is there aggressive behavior toward other dogs or cats? What are possible triggers? Any human aggressive tendencies? When do you typically let out in am? When is bedtime? Do you have a “doggy door”? Is pet scared of thunderstorms, fireworks or anything else? What usually comforts him/her? Is there a history of separation anxiety? How can I make your special friend feel safe and secure while you are away? Do you regularly walk your dog? How long? Where? Can I take your furbaby to a dog park? What type of leash do you typically use (slip lead, traditional, etc)? Do you use a collar or harness? Does dog pull? Should I avoid walking near busy street, other dogs, etc. Are there any medical issues, meds to be given (if so, name of medication, dose, route (orally, by injection, subcutaneously, intravenously) and schedule? If pet takes oral (by mouth) medications, how do you administer (put in food bowl at mealtime, put in pill pocket, put in peanut butter, cheese, etc)? Who is your vet? Please provide contact information. Is pet up to date on all vaccinations? Heartworm testing? Bordetella (kennel cough)? Is pet on heartworm and/or flea and tick prevention? When was last dose? Where is the nearest emergency clinic? Do you have any special instructions in the case of an emergency? May I administer over the counter medication(s) if needed (aspirin, benadryl)? Please provide any information that will make your pet(s) stay/care safer and more enjoyable.