Lou S.
Sumner, WA
Paws, Fins, Feathers and Scales!
Pet care experience
My pet sitting career started at 10 years old when I started watching my neighbors' dogs, Coco and Django, as well as their cats. I'm now 21 and I still watch Coco from time to time! When they got a new puppy a few years ago, Rufus was a handful. I was excited and very quickly humbled. He was a challenge, but I wouldn't change him for the world. Aside from dogs and cats, I also have experience with exotics like snakes, geckos, bearded dragons, rats, aquatics and livestock. Growing up, my mom was an exotic animal foster and my aunt and uncle had a farm. At 14, I helped a lovely goat through labor... with twins! I've had an interesting and enriching childhood and I've learned a lot in my limited years. My love for animals knows no bounds. Currently, I have three cats (two of which I've had since they were neonatal kittens), a chihuahua named Poncho, three pet rats, a betta fish, and a bearded dragon. I take great pride in my animal husbandry skills! I do take a week off from rover every month to prevent burn out. If there's a week I'm unavailable and you'd like to book, please reach out as I can most like shift my week off to accommodate you and your pets!
Reviews
Lou was fantastic with our 3 dogs and provided daily pictures and pupdates! We recommend Lou 100%!
Great communication, very friendly, asked good questions about routine and care to make sure the dog stayed with their routine. Overall very pleasant to work with and respectful, would recommend and use for my doggo again!
Lou was great with my pit mix. Good communication. Will def rebook
Lou is the Best! Roxie loves her
About Lou S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately at this time, I'm not able to pup-sit at home. I have a dog-reaction chihuahua who is currently enrolled in training classes. However, I would be more than happy to sit in home and walk. I have experience with harness training, simple command training, and general animal care. If you leave me a list of things to accomplish, I'll make sure it's completed! As far as cats, I'm experienced giving medication orally and via injection, so diabetic animals don't scare me in the least. I'm not afraid of scooping poops either!
Information Lou S. would like to know about your pet
Their feeding schedule, allergies, are they okay in the car, do they like the car, are they leash and harness trained, are they allowed treats, what medications do they take and how to administer them, and their temperament so I can "doggy daycare plan"
A typical day
Walks, water games in the hot weather (followed by a bath and a steam mop/vacuum of your floor, by me), and go-bye byes! There's a dog park near me, French Lake, as well as a lovely one in Des Moines called Grandview! For older or lazier dogs, hanging out on the couch or the floor having some snuggles and watching some TV! I also like to read aloud and sing to my dog. He seems to enjoy it.
Services
Lou can watch in your home
Availability
Rover is currently my full-time job, so my schedule is wide open to accommodate you and your pets. I can do early mornings, evenings, and everything in between!
About Lou S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately at this time, I'm not able to pup-sit at home. I have a dog-reaction chihuahua who is currently enrolled in training classes. However, I would be more than happy to sit in home and walk. I have experience with harness training, simple command training, and general animal care. If you leave me a list of things to accomplish, I'll make sure it's completed! As far as cats, I'm experienced giving medication orally and via injection, so diabetic animals don't scare me in the least. I'm not afraid of scooping poops either!
Information Lou S. would like to know about your pet
Their feeding schedule, allergies, are they okay in the car, do they like the car, are they leash and harness trained, are they allowed treats, what medications do they take and how to administer them, and their temperament so I can "doggy daycare plan"
A typical day
Walks, water games in the hot weather (followed by a bath and a steam mop/vacuum of your floor, by me), and go-bye byes! There's a dog park near me, French Lake, as well as a lovely one in Des Moines called Grandview! For older or lazier dogs, hanging out on the couch or the floor having some snuggles and watching some TV! I also like to read aloud and sing to my dog. He seems to enjoy it.
Location
Sumner, WA
Pets
Lou S.
Sumner, WA