Kimmy S.
Kimmy S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $33 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dogs are my life.
Aside from growing up with dogs, I have had several positions at the Champaign County Humane Society, including the Foster Care Coordinator, the Animal Care Supervisor & Surgery Assistant (I have also worked in Adoptions and Medical Lab). Just some of my responsibilities included provided the feeding, cleaning, and general care for shelter pets, modifying challenging behavior in dogs, administering medication to animals, and prepping/monitoring patients under anesthesia (occasionally scrubbing in to emergency surgeries). Working in the shelter, I've handled reptiles, small mammals, cats, dogs, and birds. I've personally owned dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters, but dogs will always have my heart! I grew up with a German Shepherd, but love working with any and all dogs. I am very patient with animals and understand that every dog is an individual who needs specific attention and unique care. My patience has proven to be a strong characteristic for dogs who are high energy, elderly, sick, or timid. Many of them need special time set aside so they are still enriched and kept healthy and happy, which is one of the most satisfying feelings in the world. Dogs truly are the best.
Cat care experience
Kimmy also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My main focus with any pet is to make the animal as comfortable as possible and adapt to the animal’s needs. I enjoy playing with animals, training them, and spending time getting to know their personalities.
Ratings and reviews
Kim is the best and we know we can always relax on vacation knowing our pets are in trustworthy hands :)
Kimmy was an excellent pet and house sitter! We have two active dogs and an elderly cat and when we came home, they were so calm and happy, which was all we needed to know! They were well cared for, our house looked great and we could relax while we were away! I could tell when she came to meet them how great she was with behavior and reading their body language. Georgie was instantly enthralled! We will absolutely book Kimmy again!
Kimberly did a super job with our lively beagles. The next time we need a dog sitter, we will try to hire her. She is responsible and our dogs loved her. We also appreciated her willingness to do a “meet and greet” for her first time here.
Kimberly is the best :) we can always relax knowing she is dependable and responsible with our babies ♥️ thank you again Kim!
Kimberly was amazing with our dog and two cats while we were away. Our very timid dog warmed up to her immediately! She took great care of them all and communicated frequently. We will definitely be using Kimberly again in the future.
Kimberly is the best! We never have to stress when we are away thanks to her. Our pets seem to love her and we are thankful she takes great care of them every time :)
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Schedule
I am an early riser and love staying active and engaged, whether that means sitting quietly with a pet or going on a long walk. I also have flexibility throughout the afternoon and evenings to drop-in during my work hours to let an animal out, give the animal medication, and/or tend to any other needs. Pet care is wholly part of my life and work.