Julie & Suzzy M.
Julie & Suzzy M.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your Dog's Favorite Sitters
Profile will be updated soon to reflect my sister, Suzzy, joining me in the dog sitting business. I'm very excited to be working with her from our new home in Florida! ... I've never met a dog who didn't like me. I'm available to walk, feed, play with, and care for your pup whenever they need attention. I'll keep up your rules when you're away. I don't give into begging if they have a strict limit on treats, but I'll see to it they have plenty of attention and petting. I'm also good with kids, cats, fish, and hermit crabs. I would offer to care for your pet in my home, but I have a cat who prefers the place to herself. I consider every dog in my life as family (despite my cat's disgust). Just ask Snickers, Anthony (Twee Twee), Badger, Abda, Mandy, Missy Monique, Ginger, Pepper, Sugar, Sweet Pea, Willy B, and all the others I've grown close to over the years. They all give me two paws up! My love for animals started early. I was the president and editor of a newsletter for a group in high school known as OSCAAR (Ouachita Students Concerned About Animal Rights). Part of my duties included collecting donations and seeing that they were delivered to the local dog shelter in Monroe, LA. I also made jewelry to sell for donations and organized events to raise awareness about pet care among the student body and local residents. If you want me to spend the night in your home to care for your pet, please let me know. I am happy to, if my circumstances allow at the time. But I will not assume it because I do not want to feel like I'm invading anyone's personal space. Also, if you wish for your dog to wear a bark collar, or choke collar, do not contact me. I respected an owner's wishes once because I had already agreed to the job prior to knowing about that. However, I do not believe in using such cruel methods. And I refuse to make that mistake twice. When we are coordinating the details of the stay, please let me know how long or how often you would like me to be with your dog and I can let you know if my schedule can accommodate your request. If you live far away, that adds to the time it takes to get back. Some only wish me to walk the dogs in the morning and evening. That means upwards of 12-14 hours between visits occasionally. I am flexible and will let you know if I can or can't be there as often as you need. While my hours change and are flexible, I am never available all day long for any one job. There will definitely be plenty of back and forth as my main job is as a nanny and I often walk dogs during the day. Don't hesitate to ask what my availability is for when you need me! I have dog-sat, house-sat, and babysat on numerous occasions for friends and acquaintances. I've cared for several types of pets. I've loved dogs my entire life. As a kid, I collected over 100 porcelain dogs from all over the country, studied dog encyclopedias, and watched and recorded tons of dog shows. I made it a point to know every dog in my neighborhood and get to know all of my friends' pets, not only by name, but each one's temperament, personalities, and preferences. Often times I even knew the brands of food and treats they ate and kinds of medication they took. I prefer handling medication given within food. However, if another method of administering medication is required, I'm willing to try so long as neither the dog nor I are in any danger (ie any risk of being bit). Please reach out to me if you'd like to set up a meet and greet! I can't wait to hear from you. I just moved from Orange County, California, to Polk County, Florida, as of August 2024. To all of my California clients, I'm sorry I'm no longer available there. It was a pleasure working with you all! Thank you for many years of great opportunities! To all my new/potential clients in Florida, I'm looking forward to getting to know the area and you in the near future!
Cat care experience
Julie & Suzzy also care for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
For walks and drop in visits I check water bowls (and food as needed), walk or let out dogs, check on cats, etc. Whatever you need, that's what will be done. Depending on a dog's health, stamina, etc, I will take them on walks accordingly. Some only need 5 minutes outside and want or need to come right back in. Others need long walks throughout the neighborhood. Whether your dog is reactive or not, I handle them all the same. I avoid other animals and people at all cost that we may encounter while outdoors. I will cross streets, walk behind things or the opposite direction, whatever it takes to ensure your pet's safety and well-being both physically and mentally. If you like your pets to be socialized, that's great! They have the rest of their lives to do so under your supervision. My job in the few days or hours they're in my care is to ensure their safety. And because I work with numerous animals of all sorts and personalities, I take the safest route I know in handling all of them. If I'm staying overnight, I'll often close doors to extra rooms to avoid any hazards unknown to me that your pets might encounter. Much depends on the animals and your home, but that's my general default mode. I leave everything as I found it. Down to however the bedding on the guest bed was made, if I don't have other instructions (like removing bedding to be washed). I bring everything I need and touch nothing in your home unnecessarily without permission.
Ratings and reviews
Julie took great care of Max when we needed to be away. Max instantly bonded with her and was very comfortable to continue with his daily routines. Pictures received during the day showed a happy boy. Julie is friendly, flexible, and a good communicator. We will definitely use her again, and I highly recommend.
Julie & Suzzy are simply put ‘FANTASTIC’! Between them they looked after our Westie from 8am through to 10pm for 6 days while we spent each day and evening in the theme parks at Disney world. They were always on time and sometimes when we were slightly late getting back they hung back until we got home. They are both really nice people and obviously dog lover too so I cannot fault their service and I highly recommend them!
Our furry friends were in great hands. Great communication and happy dogs. Highly recommend! Thank you!
Julie and Suzzy were great. Very personable and they were great with Lucy. We couldn't have asked for anyone better. We are very happy with our experience. Kathryn and Kurt Hedrick. 🙂
We loved Miss Julie!!! She was so great to work with. I highly recommend her, our dog Dash adored her!
Julie & Suzzy were amazing! The communication and detail provided during their care of our Frenchies was amazing! Will definitely be using them again!
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Schedule
I typically work as a nanny. I'm currently fully available. In the past, and likely in the future, my schedule has varied greatly and usually gives me far more flexibility. When I'm working full time, I'm willing to stay over night and handle meals while your pet's usual walker stops by during the day or I can take them to doggy daycare before I go to work if they're accustomed to that with your work routine already.