Lucy S.
Columbus, GA
13+ yrs experience in private care
Pet care experience
My late morning-early afternoon (10:30-2) weekday slots are booked! Please reach out for early morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight services! PLEASE NOTE: There will be an additional charge of $10 per same-day request and next-day requests made after 5pm. This only applies once to each booking, not each visit/dropin/walk. Bringing 13+ years of trusted experience in both private and boarding kennel care to my hometown of Columbus, as well as Fort Benning, Phenix City and the surrounding areas, I am here to handle whatever your pet may throw at me during walks, day visits, and overnights! I am comfortable and capable of caring for all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. Services And Training: I am prepared to oversee pet health maintenance, administer medication, and house train as needed. Working with animals has always been a significant part of my life. I began caring for my neighbors' pets as a young teen and simply never stopped loving the work! My time at a boarding, daycare, and grooming kennel here in Columbus was cut short by the pandemic. This brought me here, to work with you in your home, committed to the goal of giving your pets the best experience possible. Taking time to learn the personality and individual needs of each furry family member (ex: dietary restrictions, extra visits and support during anxiety triggers such as thunderstorms, maintaining safe distance from other canines during walks, etc.) allows for the building of strong professional relationships with owners, as well as meaningful connections with the animals in my care. Administration of medication methods and types include but are not limited to: pills with or without food, eye drops, syringe, etc. Injections (such as insulin) are possible with proper preparation and communication. Picture updates during care are guaranteed. Ask me about: ☆ bathing your pet in your home ☆ nail trims in your home ☆ poop scooping your yard ☆ leash training ☆ hour-long visits/walks ☆ puppy care ☆ geriatric/medically fragile pet care ☆ your daily update schedule for housesitting (1/day, 2/day, every other day for longer stays, etc.) My schedule is constantly evolving to meet your and your furry family members' needs. Please state any specific time requirements clearly as they pertain to medications or important meal times. When creating your request, please keep in mind that if there is no doggy door, dog households require a minimum of 3 potty breaks/dropins/walks per day when owner is away. This requirement combats accidents inside and doggy discomfort.
Reviews
Lucy makes us feel comfortable when we go out of town and need to leave sweet Madison. He just turned 1 year old so can be a handful at times but she not only keeps in safe in our home, she also spends time with him on basic training and enrichment activities. When we returned home today he was excited to see us but then went right back to Lucy! My husband and I fully trust her with our precious dog and in our home, I can't recommend her enough!
Absolutely recommend! Our dog LOVES her, and we have 100% trust her. Lots of pictures and updates throughout the day, which lifts our spirits while we’re away. Will definitely be booking again. She’s our #1 pick!!
Lucy is amazing! She cared for our cat while we were away and we had such peace of mind knowing she was caring for him. She sent pictures daily and kept us updated on how he was doing. We highly recommend her!
Lucy did a great job keeping an eye on the place and tending to our animals!
About Lucy S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always confirm your animals' boundaries within your home, such as furniture and room allowances, and ensure security of doors and fences/gates upon arrival and departure.
Home
Information Lucy S. would like to know about your pet
While I have proven capable of approaching and gaining the trust of even the most hesitant furry friends, I would prefer to have as much information about their personality as possible, such as anxiety or aggression triggers, gender preferences, and what behaviors are normal vs not (such as unusual anxiety or refusal to eat). I have no breed preferences, all are welcome.
A typical day
I will always take the time to ask what your baby loves to do or where they love to go on walks. From fetch to roughousing, every pet should get to participate in their favorite activities, even while mom and dad are away!
Services
Lucy can host
Lucy can watch in your home
Availability
Your pets are my full time job! If "constant care" (pets are not alone for more than 2 total hours per day) is needed in special circumstances, please reach out well in advance and make your needs clearly known in your initial request. "Constant care" is priced per booking after a meet and greet and only available Friday and Saturday.
About Lucy S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will always confirm your animals' boundaries within your home, such as furniture and room allowances, and ensure security of doors and fences/gates upon arrival and departure.
Home
Information Lucy S. would like to know about your pet
While I have proven capable of approaching and gaining the trust of even the most hesitant furry friends, I would prefer to have as much information about their personality as possible, such as anxiety or aggression triggers, gender preferences, and what behaviors are normal vs not (such as unusual anxiety or refusal to eat). I have no breed preferences, all are welcome.
A typical day
I will always take the time to ask what your baby loves to do or where they love to go on walks. From fetch to roughousing, every pet should get to participate in their favorite activities, even while mom and dad are away!
Location
Columbus, GA
Lucy S.
Columbus, GA