Leah E.
Leah E.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $75 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Individualized care for your bestie
For over seven years, I volunteered with a rescue group, training and caring for dogs with behavioral issues and special needs. (Not to mention plenty of well-adjusted, healthy pups!) As the parent of a senior dog myself, I empathize with all of the emotions and apprehension that can occur (on both sides!) when pets are apart from their people, I understand how important it is to know your pets' caretaker is not only capable of providing the logistical support to keep your pet healthy while you are away, but that they genuinely care about your pet and their experience. In caring for your pet, I aim to provide you with the peace of mind that the furry piece of your heart you couldn't take with you is having a great time while you are away from home. I will learn your pets' routines and send regular updates to let you know how they are doing during your absence. I understand that animals are individuals, and what works for one dog/cat/other may not work for another. I have experience working with pets of a wide array of ages, energy levels, and medical needs, have experience managing intricate feeding and medication schedules, and have some experience administering (cat) insulin injections. If you have any questions, please ask away! As far as what I request from clients: If I will be staying in your home, clean bedding/towels are appreciated. Additionally, i am not likely to eat food you’ve left behind, so if something in your refrigerator or on your counter will expire before you return, you may wish to dispose of it before leaving.
Cat care experience

Leah also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Nobody knows your pets better than you, so I will follow your care instructions and take in anything else you think I should know about your best bud(s) during our time together.
Ratings and reviews
Leah was great with my dog! She was very communicative, sending beautiful portrait mode photos of our dog, and he was well taken care of with substantial walks, quality time, and treats. I would absolutely book with Leah again!

Leah was an excellent sitter! She provided lots of updates and was so patient with our old rescue lady! Highly recommend!

Really detailed with Neko’s complex med and care routine. Thank you!

Leah took wonderful care of Andre while my husband and I were traveling over the holidays. Andre has mobility issues, needs daily medication and cannot maneuver stairs. Leah sent updates every day with photos and/or video and kept us updated on his eating and activity.

Leah was very communicative which was helpful for peace of mind. She seemed overly sensitive though with puppy behaviors and wasn’t the best fit for Atreides as he is a rather big dog that is in puppy training. Possibly smaller, fully trained dogs are a better fit?

Leah is a wonderful and thoughtful cat sitter. I appreciate the messages sent while I was away. I also appreciate the care Leah took of my home. Leah is professional, friendly, caring, and dependable. I want to continue working with Leah whenever I need to leave town. I highly recommend Leah and would love her to care for Pito again.

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Schedule
My job is currently remote as of the time I am writing this; so my care schedule for overnight stays can be somewhat flexible as long as you have a strong, secure WiFi. Additionally, I will need to stop home 1-2 times during the day most days to care for my own senior dog while their other parent is at work. This has not and should not cause a disruption for our stay, especially if you are located in (or within a short bus ride to/from) Capitol Hill or the Central District. I tend to be more of a night owl than an early bird. For walks and drop-in visits outside of overnight stays, I am generally available after 6:30pm on weekdays and after 1:30pm on weekends.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsDogs over 1 year oldLeah can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Do they get along with other dogs? How do they react to small animals, children, wheels, or other potential triggers? Are there any behavioral quirks I should know about? Please note: I only care for dogs and cats who have been spayed or neutered.
