Mal S.
Kirkland, WA
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
Skills
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
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
Mal can host
Mal can watch in your home
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
Skills
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
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
Pets
Mal S.
Kirkland, WA