Kirk S.
Kirk S.
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
He was the absolute best!!! Kept in touch with lots of updates and photos, and extremely caring/understanding. Will absolutely be rebooking again in the future if need be!!! :)
Another great review for Kirk! He is punctual and so dependable! He and Stanley really enjoy each other! We return to a very content and happy dog and a clean, tidy house. Kirk’s communication is excellent and we love the photos he sends. Absolutely our favorite “go to” pet/house sitter!
Kirk is the best! He sent lots of pictures to keep me updated, and I could tell how much fun my pup was having. He even checked the mail and watered some vegetable beds during a dry spell. Any pet (and human) would be lucky to have him as a sitter.
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.
Kirk is a great pet/house sitter! He is dependable and reliable; he is an excellent communicator. He provides numerous photos of Stanley during his stay. He administers medications and continues Stanley’s daily routines. He leaves the house clean and tidy. We love having Kirk stay with Stanley-he is the best!
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!
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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!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsKirk can host up to 10 drop-ins per day
- I am comfortable with and used to handling most breeds of dogs. Please let me know if your dog has aggressive tendencies towards people or other pets. I can make plans to house or walk your dog separately.