Kirk S.
Kirk S.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $23 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Kind Care for All Your Friends
Hello! I’ve been passionate about all animals my entire life. I started volunteering for a vet at the age of 10. I was hired by a different vet at the age of 12 and worked at that small animal clinic for the next six years. I have a degree in Zoology and a vast knowledge of animal healthcare and husbandry. I’ve developed and sold my own unique pet product. I’ve raised, trained, and cared for a huge variety of animals for 40 years. I’ve had 11 dogs of my own, and have trained many more. If you’re looking for kind, compassionate, and skilled care, hire me! I have a great deal of experience in emergency medicine and wound care. I would love to care for your pets!
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I have a large, securely fenced yard. I can board your animals, or care for them at your location. Other than to walk your dog, I will generally not leave the house while pets are in my care. We can do FaceTime or Zoom calls if you want to check on them. You won’t be disappointed!
Ratings and reviews
We used Kirk when traveling to Maine and he was highly responsive and professional with all communication leading up to the trip. I felt my dogs were well cared for in a strange place and would not hesitate to use him again.
This was our first time using Rover and we could not have picked a better dog sitter! Kirk took great care of our dog and our dog loved him. Highly recommend, thank you so much!
Kirk is the best! He took wonderful care of my energetic 2-year-old lab, giving him lots of walks and lots of love. He stayed at my house and left it in perfect condition. I have already booked Kirk for two more sittings.
Kirk was amazing watching Coffee! She gets super anxious being left alone and he was attentive and made sure she knew she was okay the whole time. Would absolutely book with him again!
Kirk is a most excellent dogsitter and an awesome human. I highly recommend! He took care of my senior pup while I was in town on vacation so I could enjoy a stress free puffin cruise. If I we're local I'd book with him for all my dogsitter needs. Thanks, Kirk!
Kirk was great- he watched our dog while we ran a half marathon in Acadia. He sent me a photo & updates. Would highly recommend!
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Schedule
I have a lot of fee time and make my own schedule. I am happy to socialize your dog by taking them to dog parks or restaurant settings if you like. I will follow any specific instructions or requests you have. I can care for injured animals and give medication as directed. I made all the food for my dogs, so special diets requests are no problem! I worked with a dog groomer for years, so I can do basic grooming for your dogs and cats (ears, nails, combing, etc. but no specialty cuts like Poodles, Schnauzers, etc.). I love cats and all sizes and breeds of dog equally. I am physically fit, so long walks or hikes are no trouble for me. I will make certain your animals are physically and emotionally comfortable. Last, I am totally comfortable and well capable of managing dog breeds regarded as aggressive or dog aggressive. I will ensure your dog and every other animal and person stays safe. I’ll make sure your pets are happy!