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Mal S.

Kirkland, WA

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I'll pamper your pup like my own!

Pet care experience

I share a home with my wonderful partner and Cecil, our rambunctious but sweet Australian Shepherd, and a talkative old cat name Squeakers. I've taken care of pets my whole life (I had cats, chickens, ducks, and even a goat growing up) and was absolutely delighted at twelve years old when we took home a Pomeranian mix name Mimi from the local Humane Society. Since then, I have had always either owned a dog or helped take care of them. I couldn't imagine a life without Cecil or really, a dog in general, and because my partner is against getting another dog (for now...), I can fulfill that dream by caring for your pup as if they're my own :) I've helped raise litters of puppies before they've been rehomed and have also personally raised two Australian Shepherds into adulthood myself. Some folks may be overwhelmed by herding dogs, I personally embrace them!

About Mal S.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a two-story home that has a fenced backyard where we frequently play with Cecil and is big enough for two or three rambunctious dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mal S. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences, but I wouldn't be against especially sitting a herding dog! Ideally, the dog I'm sitting has a huge personality and will enjoy being outside and has basic leash manners. Not too aggressive would be nice too!

A typical day

Your pup, depending on their personality and lifestyle, would be taken to the local dog park (that is usually quiet, much to the dismay of Cecil) in our Subaru and either given a chew or Kong to tire themselves out. Additionally, they'd get an intimate walk of our neighborhood and some of the fun trails nearby.

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Mal can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat

Mal can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Although I work full time, I have the privilege to work in a hybrid work environment. That means that a large portion of my week is spent working from home and occasionally, I have to attend in-person work things. However, those tend to be no longer than a few hours and if they extend longer than 3-4 hours, I have my sister watch Cecil and would be more than fine with also tending to your pup! We dedicate time throughout our days taking Cecil either to the local dog park or on very, very long walks throughout the town and then a session of fetch in our backyard! The rain doesn’t stop us from our trips as we have a bath tub in our home and are more than happy to bathe two dogs after a romp outside.

About Mal S.

Communication

Usually responds in within a few days

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We live in a two-story home that has a fenced backyard where we frequently play with Cecil and is big enough for two or three rambunctious dogs.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 3 cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Mal S. would like to know about your pet

I have no breed preferences, but I wouldn't be against especially sitting a herding dog! Ideally, the dog I'm sitting has a huge personality and will enjoy being outside and has basic leash manners. Not too aggressive would be nice too!

A typical day

Your pup, depending on their personality and lifestyle, would be taken to the local dog park (that is usually quiet, much to the dismay of Cecil) in our Subaru and either given a chew or Kong to tire themselves out. Additionally, they'd get an intimate walk of our neighborhood and some of the fun trails nearby.

Location

Kirkland, WA

Mal S.'s Neighborhood

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Mal S.

Kirkland, WA