Kimberly P.
Kimberly P.
Contact for House Sitting
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Animal Advocate & Pet Foster Mom
Animals have been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was the kid who brought home every stray dog in the neighborhood and that instinct to care never left. Over the past 10+ years I've turned that passion into real, hands on experience caring for animals in every stage of life. I'm currently an active animal fosterer and the founder of Hopes Furever Homes, a new animal foster organization in Apollo Beach, Florida. Fostering has taught me how to read animal behavior closely, manage animals with different personalities and needs under one roof, and stay calm and attentive when things get unpredictable because sometimes they do. My previous background as a Licensed Vocational Nurse means I'm completely comfortable administering medications, monitoring health changes, and knowing when something needs attention. Your pet won't miss a dose, and you won't have to worry. What I bring to every visit or stay: genuine attention, deep respect for your routines and your rules, and the kind of care I give my own animals. I don't cut corners. I communicate honestly and check in so you always know how your pet is doing. I treat your home and your pet with the same consideration I'd want for my own. When you're away, your pet deserves someone who truly cares not just someone going through the motions. That's what I'm here for.
Cat care experience
Kimberly also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
My home is a pet household through and through. I have three dogs of my own: Ube, a gentle 6 y.o Japanese Akita who wouldn't harm a fly; Kuma, an 11 y.o partially deaf Shiba who is equal parts goofy and chill; and Jax, a 12 y.o Chorkie who is firmly convinced he runs the place (he does). All three are up to date on vaccinations and are well socialized with other dogs, cats, and children, something we've built intentionally through years of fostering. The backyard is fully fenced with 6.5 foot vinyl privacy fencing, so there's no squeezing through gaps or nosing under gates. Dogs can run, sniff, potty and decompress safely. (I am currently fixing up our backyard to provide a doggy summer oasis, I will keep you updated on the progress.) Inside, I have a dedicated gated loft space set up specifically for dogs in my care with comfortable crates, cozy beds, fresh water bowls, and toys. I also have a separate room for the cats in my care with cat trees, cat beds, scratching posts, fresh water and clean litter boxes. It's air conditioned, clean, and calm. It's a space where dogs and cats can rest, settle in, and feel secure rather than overwhelmed.
Ratings and reviews
To sum up all the great things about Kimberly she is caring and detail oriented. While managing 4 fur babies of her own she was still able to give 100% of her attention to my dog River when she would dog sit for me. River has a pretty strict routine and she was able to follow all his feeding instructions and what was needed during exercise time. She treated him as if he were her own and I would definitely use her dog watching services again!
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Schedule
I'm a stay at home mom who also works part time remotely, which means I'm home the vast majority of the day. This isn't a side gig I squeeze in between a 9 to 5, your pet genuinely has my attention. I have the flexibility to fit walks and drop in visits around your schedule.