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Kim A.

Hadley, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
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Furry Knights (Vet tech)

Pet care experience

Come check out my virtual portfolio🐶💞 (I post photos of all my furry clients) @furryknights. ‼️ Hello my name is Kimberly, I am a 4th year (bi-lingual) PhD candidate at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst studying infectious diseases, specifically that are transmissible from humans to animals and animals to humans alike (zoonosis). I am projected to graduate in a year with my doctorates! Prior to going to Massachusetts for graduate school, I worked in 3 different emergency vet hospitals during high school and then while in college earning my bachelors of science degree in Biology with a Chemistry minor. My love for this field started at a young age, while I may be getting a career in this field, my family overall is embedded and involved. Having a sister who is a licensed technician and two immediate cousins (home I am close too🙂!) are veterinarians (1 being a surgeon). That being said.. I have worked in an animal hospital through a paid position for six years straight, From there I have not stopped dog walking & pet sitting involving all types of animals, cats & dogs, birds, fish, reptiles, bunnies, mice and even monkeys! After woking in veterinarian clinics, I worked with larger breeds such as monkeys where I was able to be trained and later assisted on surgeries. I am currently still working as a vet tech at an animal hospital here in Amherst MA. Disclaimers‼️ ‼️ Due to COVID19, clients are able to request photos of where their pet will stay, however I am not permitting entrance at this time. ‼️Any pet that requires medication administration will accrue an additional $5/service/day. ‼️$60 NYC pickup & drop off I hope you choose my Furry Knights Pet-lounge for all your furry friends needs! I'm currently a full time student working from home. I typically walk my dogs when I wake up around 7am again around 12-1 and again at 6. However, I am alway at the dog park! Since I work from home, I am Abel to notice when they need to go out if they happen to need sooner by paying attention to their cues. I have a fenced in patio and two friendly small pugs. I have the ability to crate your friend if you would like, I can also separate them if you want. I ensure food is never shared by separating everyone during meal time (regardless of allergies) and I do not give out my own food or treats (to ensure maximum safety). I currently work from home remotely (in Hadley, MA), so I have plenty of time to walk and care for your best friend! I typically like to walk dogs minimum of 3 times a day. I also have a vehicle and am willing to drive up to 25 miles to ensure you feel comfortable with whom you choose for you pet care needs. I have a fenced in patio, and 2 fur babies to keep your babies company. I am familiar with crate if you prefer your friend is crated when I am not home, otherwise, while I’m their they can roam as they please! I am also married and have watched up to 14 dogs (not including cats) at once, so full transparency, my husband is my right hand man when we are fully booked (he is in the photos for reference) 🙂.

Reviews

Olivia F.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 09, 2024
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Kimberly watched our cat for 2 weeks while we were away for the holidays and she gave such thorough updates - images of the food, water, our cat (when she was visible) even the litter box. Additionally she brought in our mail (which was super kind). She just went above and beyond we were so thankful that Kaito was in such good hands while we were far away. I highly recommend!

Olivia F.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 09, 2024
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Kimberly was amazing. Our cat is not always the easiest but Kimberly gave us very detailed updates, went above and beyond in all the care steps & was really communicative. I am super appreciative of her approach and would definitely work with her again.

Susan B.
Dog Boarding • Dec 28, 2023
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Kimberly took excellent care of Alfie and they went on some great walks. Alfie agrees! I would definitely have him stay there again.

Maureen F.
Dog Boarding • Dec 11, 2023
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I dropped off my 15 lb cavapoo/havanese and was immediately assured he'd be fine. Kim sent me lots of pics over the next couple of days.

About Kim A.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Regardless, if the pet is OK, off leash, I still walk everyone on a leash. I do not except non-neutered with non-spayed pets. I also do not except large breed with small breeds at the same time. As a vet tech, I am very experienced with beyond the Pet Care needs such as medical needs, so I am here at your service!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kim A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs, needs medication or if they have different feeding schedule. I am experienced with medicating dogs as well as cats. ‼️Please be sure to pack the following for your Furry Knight: ✨Leash ✨Collar ✨Harness ✨Food ✨Treats ✨bowls (2) ✨Poop bags ✨Wee-wee pads (if needed) ✨Medications (if needed) ✨Vitamins/supplements (if needed) ⚠️Pet crates & beds are NOT advised!! ‼️Before your Furry Knights stay please be sure to update your pet care information!

A typical day

I do school work from home, so when I am not on the computer working, I am walking my puppies! Sometimes when I am not to busy with school I also like to take my dogs to the dog park by my house.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$45per night
House Sitting
in your home
$110per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk

Kim can host

0 to 15 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only

Kim can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

My walk schedule is as follows (subject to change based on the pets I have and their needs!) Morning walk ☀️ 7-7:30 am Mid day walk 🥙 12-1:30pm Dinner walk 🍽️ 5-6:30pm Last call 📞 9-11:30pm

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 days ago
Kim can host up to 4 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Kim A.

Communication

27 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Regardless, if the pet is OK, off leash, I still walk everyone on a leash. I do not except non-neutered with non-spayed pets. I also do not except large breed with small breeds at the same time. As a vet tech, I am very experienced with beyond the Pet Care needs such as medical needs, so I am here at your service!

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Kim A. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your dog has special needs, needs medication or if they have different feeding schedule. I am experienced with medicating dogs as well as cats. ‼️Please be sure to pack the following for your Furry Knight: ✨Leash ✨Collar ✨Harness ✨Food ✨Treats ✨bowls (2) ✨Poop bags ✨Wee-wee pads (if needed) ✨Medications (if needed) ✨Vitamins/supplements (if needed) ⚠️Pet crates & beds are NOT advised!! ‼️Before your Furry Knights stay please be sure to update your pet care information!

A typical day

I do school work from home, so when I am not on the computer working, I am walking my puppies! Sometimes when I am not to busy with school I also like to take my dogs to the dog park by my house.

Location

Hadley, MA

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Kim A.

Hadley, MA

5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews