Martha A.
Sleepy Hollow, NY
A genuine caring dog and cat lover
Pet care experience
Hi! For me, pets are a crucial part of my happiness! They bring so much joy to my day and it’s incredible how much they teach us about slowing down and taking a minute to enjoy the small things. I work from home with flexible hours as an interior designer here in the city, so I have the perfect schedule to walk some cute pups at any odd hour! I am also a cat foster for a local rescue organization! I’m passionate about animal rights and find so much joy in each foster I find a forever home for! Currently, I have a 16 year old cat named Rufus who has hyperthyroidism, but regardless is just the sweetest little boy! I would love the opportunity to help loving owners take care of such an important part of their lives.
Reviews
Martha was a wonderful cat sitter, coming twice a day to feed and play with our cat, Beast, even during the bout of horrible air quality in NYC from the Quebec wildfires. She took great care of him and shared very cute pictures (and videos) of our cat's playtime. She also cleaned up a few cat vomits and one pee outside of his litter boxes (he's getting old). We highly recommend Martha and will be booking her next time we take a vacation!
About Martha A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a client's home, I will always ask about what the pet's favorite things to do are, what exactly their meal plan is, and if they are working on any training like correcting behavioral issues or any commands. I will also ask about areas I should not go into and always respecting the client's privacy! A role I live by is "Treat others the way you would like to be treated."
Home
Information Martha A. would like to know about your pet
Information I believe is most important to know ahead of time: - Past history with humans and other animals - Any medical information like allergies, diseases, ailments, joint issues, and etc. - Meal plan and schedule - How they are on a leash and what their goals are with it - What treats they can have - Level of training they have, if they have any active training going on like correcting behavior or commands that I can help with - What their favorite activities are - Any other information the owner believes is important for me to know!
A typical day
I love to give lots of attention to dogs and cats by giving them one on one time so they know they are noticed and loved. For cats, I like to stick by them and let them make their own call on what they want to do if that's letting me pet them, getting out their favorite toys, setting up objects for them to knock over, or just letting them nap and be left alone. For dogs, I like to give them lots of love, playtime, and take them on as long of a walk as they need, judging on the breed, age, size, and the owner's wishes.
Services
Martha can host
Martha can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home and go into work around 5 times a month with a flexible work schedule, making it easy for me to do any time during the weekdays. I am also available on Saturdays and Sundays all day. - Can do early mornings!
About Martha A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
In a client's home, I will always ask about what the pet's favorite things to do are, what exactly their meal plan is, and if they are working on any training like correcting behavioral issues or any commands. I will also ask about areas I should not go into and always respecting the client's privacy! A role I live by is "Treat others the way you would like to be treated."
Home
Information Martha A. would like to know about your pet
Information I believe is most important to know ahead of time: - Past history with humans and other animals - Any medical information like allergies, diseases, ailments, joint issues, and etc. - Meal plan and schedule - How they are on a leash and what their goals are with it - What treats they can have - Level of training they have, if they have any active training going on like correcting behavior or commands that I can help with - What their favorite activities are - Any other information the owner believes is important for me to know!
A typical day
I love to give lots of attention to dogs and cats by giving them one on one time so they know they are noticed and loved. For cats, I like to stick by them and let them make their own call on what they want to do if that's letting me pet them, getting out their favorite toys, setting up objects for them to knock over, or just letting them nap and be left alone. For dogs, I like to give them lots of love, playtime, and take them on as long of a walk as they need, judging on the breed, age, size, and the owner's wishes.
Location
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Pets
Martha A.
Sleepy Hollow, NY