Mandy G.
Mandy G.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $30 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Safe, Reliable Dog and Cat Person
• I have had cats since I was a child, and have not been without one since I was 22 years old! I thought I was a solid cat person, until I got my first dog in 2012. Now I love them both, and can connect with their different energies. I will take care of your family member as if they are my own. • My four dogs in the past decade have all been rescues, including a traumatized chi-weenie I patiently won over, and my most recent Mexican street dog who needed me to really push my skills to help him feel safe and comfortable in the world. I really had to learn how to get him connected to me, so he'd move through the world less reactively. •I have recently helped two of my dogs in 'hospice', and to pass on, and know the attention needed for very old, sick and special needs dogs. My dog Loki was diabetic the last two years of his life, so I have skills at giving timed twice daily shots. He also had cancer and glaucoma, so I have experience giving medication and eye drops, and post-surgical care. • One of my dogs was a barky chihuahua so I am unfazed by the loud little ones! • I love all the many personalities of cats, and can play hard to get them exercise, and be patient with shy ones. I have nursed cats through surgeries, too, and given medication. • I am able to care for all your small animals. I have experience with fancy rats, guinea pigs, rabbits and leopard geckos. I am happy to work with you for the care reptiles, chickens and birds. Please create a profile for all your pets per enclosure, and book as a 'cat'. •I do require a Meet and Greet for all new dog clients - for walks, drop-ins, and housesitting - so I can keep your dog and myself safe. So I may not be able to accommodate very last minute requests, if there is not enough time to schedule a Meet beforehand.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
• As a pet owner myself, my very first priority will be keeping them safe, double checking all doors, and making sure no one gets out, and that leashes and harnesses are secure. Please provide a harness for your dog, rather than just a collar. •As a homeowner, I also will insure that your home is secure. Please let me know if you need lights turned off and on, and mail brought in. •For Housesitting: • All pets I am providing care for need to be on the booking - please create a profile for each. • I will be at your home a majority of the time and overnight, except for stepping out 1-4 hours at a time. • High needs/anxious dogs will need to book several walks with me before I stay with them, so they will know me and feel safe.
Ratings and reviews
Unbelievable comfort knowing my dog is SAFE with Mandy.
Mandy was a great help with our cat while we were away for a week. Super communicative and our normally shy cat seemed to warm up quickly to Mandy. I would definitely recommend and will be reaching out again in the future myself. Thank you, Mandy!
Thank you for accepting my last minute request. Clear communication and Chacco had great walks.
Your kind and patient with our dog.
Mandy responded quickly and took great care of my dogs. We will definitely hire her again!
Mandy walked our dogs for months and they absolutely loved her (they'd excitedly wait for her at the gate). Mandy made the logistics so easy, she was always on time, and she always left a detailed report.
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Schedule
*NOTE: HOUSE-SITTING in the summer from late June to September, I sometimes teach art in my studio in Columbia City from 11am -5pm on SAT/SUN. • I am a Columbia City-based full-time artist and run my own teaching business, so I am totally in control of my hours and can be flexible to when your companions need their care.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldMandy can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Please let me know: • has your dog been with other dog walkers, and what is the best way to be introduced? •how your dogs reacts to other dogs, and cats, in the world? •how do they feel about children, or strangers approaching them. I veer towards caution in both cases. •how does your dog do in a car?