Lia D.
Pensacola, FL
Services
Lia can care for
Availability
I’m currently a part-time student in college finishing up my A.A. Degree and I’m also working 7 am- 12pm with a rescue. I’m available any day of the week between the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. (later or earlier times can be discussed as my schedule is extremely flexible!). My only class this semester (Jan 10th - May 9th) is at 2pm - 4:40 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. (*** RECURRING CLIENTS ***please give me at-least a 20 hour text notice before a non-emergency visit request; the visit can always be cancelled if it ends up not being needed. Thank you!!) Message me with any questions and I will respond as soon as possible!
About Lia D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My services at the moment include: • 30 minute or more drop-ins where I can… ♡︎ For dogs: let your dog(s) out, refill water bowls, feed, and play. I am comfortable providing medications if needed. Extra services- nail trims, pawdicures, socialization, & after surgery care. ♡ ︎For cats: refill water, feed, scoop litter boxes, clean stray litter, medicate if needed, and pet/play if they’re comfortable with it. Extra services- nail trims, pawdicures, socialization, & after surgery care. ♡ I also have recent experience with birds, ferrets, Guinea pigs, chickens, leopard geckos and I’m willing to learn about any other pet you might have! • 15 to 30 minute dog walking where I will walk around your neighborhood or specified area. ***larger dogs (over 100 lbs) must be good on the leash and with recall for me to walk them for everyone’s safety and security in case of a trigger*** ♡︎ I will use the last few minutes of the visit to cool down before leaving to ensure safety in the hot summer. • Small, Medium, and Large dog bathing. ♡︎ Dogs under 25 Ibs can be done in 1 hour (including dry time) ♡︎ please provide extra time for larger dogs as well as more time for dogs with long hair to ensure they are mostly dry before my visit ends. ︎♡︎ If you have a pet that is not a fan of getting their nails clipped I would love to set up routine visits for me to just sit with them, give them a ton of positive reinforcement, and help get them used to the process! ☆ Side note: Sometimes my boyfriend does drive me if I’m struggling with a migraine; PLEASE warn me if you have any problems with him being on your property so accommodations can be made. I take my clients comfort seriously; I would never want violate anyone’s trust! Thank you for your understanding in advance!
Information Lia D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any Special needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of! I’m willing to work out something for any dog as long as there is no unprovoked human bite history for my own safety. Please warn me if your dog has ANY aggressive tendencies around toys, food, or anything else. We MUST (unless emergency and no other option) meet up prior to the booking time to give your fur baby a chance to get familiar with me and discuss medical or behavioral needs. I’m comfortable in assisting with any need for your pet. I have 2 years of hands-on experience in administering medications to pets. This past year I’ve gained experience in administering not only pet but also human insulin. ***All pets are required to be up to date on core vaccines PRIOR to my first visit and continue to stay up to date if my services are continuously needed for the safety of my pets and other clients pets***
A typical day
I believe mental stimulation in very important for both dogs and cats. I love teaching dogs new tricks or simply working on developing the tricks they already know. Please let me know if any tricks y’all might be developing or any bad behaviors you would like me to make sure I’m not promoting while you’re away. Cats need metal stimulation just as much as dogs do. Toys are my favorite way to challenge pets minds in the home.
Location
Pensacola, FL
Pets
Fear free cert. Vet Tech student 🫶
Pet care experience
Hello! I’m a student at PSC finishing my A.A. Degree and I was in the Veterinarian Technology program. I’m also currently working mornings with a dog rescue💕. I am fear free certified and have been pet sitting for two years this March! I’ve been around all kinds of dogs, cats, chickens, Guinea pigs, bunnies, and large farm animals my whole life. I have 4 years of experience grooming and learning about medical care for animals at my High School’s Veterinary Assistant Academy. During that time I also volunteered at an Animal Clinic and volunteered to care for special needs cats with a local cat rescue. I got hands on experience of administering medications at the rescue’s cat care facilities. I have also refreshed my experience over the past couple months through PSC’s vet tech program. During the past couple of years I have also gained experience in working with reactive dogs through my own dogs. I strongly believe in positive reinforcement training; I always strive to make your furr babies feel as comfortable as they can by ensuring my visits are filled with as much positivity as possible. With one of my passions being animal behavior, I love working with pets that take a bit longer to warm up. My goal with each visit is to not only give your pet the exceptional care that they deserve but also prevent an increase in stress levels. I love all animals dearly and hope to dedicate the rest of my life to animal welfare. My goal is to one day raise the standard of care for pet sitters across all platforms to give pets the care they deserve.
Cat care experience
Lia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Lia is always wonderful! Very attentive to pet needs and directions and is very professional! Will continue to use he!
Always amazing:)
Lia is always amazingly professional, friendly, and has clear and concise communication regarding my pets wellbeing. She made sure my Sierra cat received plenty of attention during her drop in visits while we were out of town, and provided multiple photo updates during each visit. I will always recommend Lia for anyone that needs their pets checked on and looked after.
I was so relieved when Lia came for the meet and greet and Callie, my VERY cautious and skittish cat, took right to her and even laid down at her feet! Animals KNOW and Callie was telling me to pick her. She even vacuumed the carpet before we got home. Lia is sweet and respectable. She’s my go to girl now for whenever we have to leave town.
About Lia D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
My services at the moment include: • 30 minute or more drop-ins where I can… ♡︎ For dogs: let your dog(s) out, refill water bowls, feed, and play. I am comfortable providing medications if needed. Extra services- nail trims, pawdicures, socialization, & after surgery care. ♡ ︎For cats: refill water, feed, scoop litter boxes, clean stray litter, medicate if needed, and pet/play if they’re comfortable with it. Extra services- nail trims, pawdicures, socialization, & after surgery care. ♡ I also have recent experience with birds, ferrets, Guinea pigs, chickens, leopard geckos and I’m willing to learn about any other pet you might have! • 15 to 30 minute dog walking where I will walk around your neighborhood or specified area. ***larger dogs (over 100 lbs) must be good on the leash and with recall for me to walk them for everyone’s safety and security in case of a trigger*** ♡︎ I will use the last few minutes of the visit to cool down before leaving to ensure safety in the hot summer. • Small, Medium, and Large dog bathing. ♡︎ Dogs under 25 Ibs can be done in 1 hour (including dry time) ♡︎ please provide extra time for larger dogs as well as more time for dogs with long hair to ensure they are mostly dry before my visit ends. ︎♡︎ If you have a pet that is not a fan of getting their nails clipped I would love to set up routine visits for me to just sit with them, give them a ton of positive reinforcement, and help get them used to the process! ☆ Side note: Sometimes my boyfriend does drive me if I’m struggling with a migraine; PLEASE warn me if you have any problems with him being on your property so accommodations can be made. I take my clients comfort seriously; I would never want violate anyone’s trust! Thank you for your understanding in advance!
Information Lia D. would like to know about your pet
Let me know if your pet has any Special needs or behaviors that I need to be aware of! I’m willing to work out something for any dog as long as there is no unprovoked human bite history for my own safety. Please warn me if your dog has ANY aggressive tendencies around toys, food, or anything else. We MUST (unless emergency and no other option) meet up prior to the booking time to give your fur baby a chance to get familiar with me and discuss medical or behavioral needs. I’m comfortable in assisting with any need for your pet. I have 2 years of hands-on experience in administering medications to pets. This past year I’ve gained experience in administering not only pet but also human insulin. ***All pets are required to be up to date on core vaccines PRIOR to my first visit and continue to stay up to date if my services are continuously needed for the safety of my pets and other clients pets***
A typical day
I believe mental stimulation in very important for both dogs and cats. I love teaching dogs new tricks or simply working on developing the tricks they already know. Please let me know if any tricks y’all might be developing or any bad behaviors you would like me to make sure I’m not promoting while you’re away. Cats need metal stimulation just as much as dogs do. Toys are my favorite way to challenge pets minds in the home.
Lia D.
Pensacola, FL