Meagan S.
Central West End, MO
Training, fun, and exercise!
Pet care experience
*Before reading further, I do not accept same-day bookings (request, meet and greet, booking, & stay all same day) - you just can't predict if dogs will get along and I don't like to potentially leave someone hanging if they might have a dog that doesn't appear to enjoy the company of my pup. I get a lot of these requests to drop off dogs for boarding with hours notice (with drop off being the meet and greet, and will decline this type of last minute request every time unless you are a repeat client. Thank you! I am a graduate student who works flexible hours and has considerable experience caring for my own animals as well as those of others. I have also boarded dogs at my home for years and cared for pets (dogs, cats, fish, horses, sheep, goats etc.) at their homes, checking in multiple times throughout the day. I worked as an intern at a large and small animal hospital in high school and undergrad and am American Red Cross certified in both human and animal CPR and first aid (animal certificate in photos, I am unable to list links within this text). I am also comfortable with caring for a pet who might need a little extra TLC or have special needs. I would love to organize a pack hike once or twice a week for walking clients with dogs who would enjoy the adventure and enrichment of the great outdoors (and who like other dogs of course)! I believe that a tired dog is a happy dog is a good dog, so we do lots of walking. I also have a bike attachment for dogs who like to run long and fast and so can accomodate intense runners/pullers (eg. huskies etc.) Exploring city parks and forested state parks is a hobby of my pup Astro and I, and we'll take your buddy along for adventures while you're away on your own! I love animals and will take care of your pets as though they were my own! See you and your fuzzball(s) soon!
Reviews
Meagan did a great job watching Petey while I was on vacation. He loved playing with her dog Astro and she gave me video updates during his stay. I would definitely recommend using Meagan as your next sitter or dog walker.
Very caring and professional! Totally confident leaving my dog in her care!
Meagan has grown up with dogs and many other kinds of animals. Her love for animals is something I've always admired. She would, without doubt, be my first choice as a caregiver. I would definitely trust her with my dog.
Meagan is a genuine animal lover and goes out of her way to make sure they are well cared for. She has boarded my dogs - from puppy to senior - in her own home in addition to doing AM/PM home drop-ins to care for our house cat, Skunky, and to care for our farm animals (horses, sheep, chickens, and barn cats). She is knowledgeable and kind and is always my first call when I need a reliable and responsible caretaker for my menagerie.
About Meagan S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Meagan S. would like to know about your pet
Before sitting I would like to know if a dog is friendly towards other dogs, especially mine since they'll be roomies. We can certainly do a meet and greet! I would also like to know if the dog is house-trained, has any destructive behaviors, or has any reactive tendencies (resource guarding, leash reactive, anxiety, etc.). If a feline books, I would like to ensure that it is comfortable in a home with a dog, that it faithfully uses the litter box, and is in general respectful of indoor environments just like the dogs! In order to make any fuzzy friend's stay as comfortable as possible I would also like to know that they are up to date on all vaccinations, any accommodations they might require, their general home routine, likes, and dislikes.
A typical day
Guest pups would enjoy the same royal treatment that my own pup receives! Plenty of walks around the city and Forest Park, frozen fruit cubes, visits to off leash parks and to distant trails and creeks for water fun (with owner permission)! There are plenty of toys (although tennis balls aren't allowed). Brushings are a part of the daily routine, I can also easily trim nails and toe fuzz. Upon request, I can also take your pup for a bath before they come home (bath fee applies). If a feline companion happens to book us, Astro is respectful of cats (his mind is boggled by how small and spunky they can be). We have a spare bedroom/office/sewing room with east-facing windows full of sunlight and large lovely windowsills and a door-hung cat tree. There is a house laser pointer and plenty of yarn to go around as well. We can either close the door to the room for maximum privacy or put up a baby gate to allow for house exploration!
Services
Meagan can host
Meagan can watch in your home
About Meagan S.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Meagan S. would like to know about your pet
Before sitting I would like to know if a dog is friendly towards other dogs, especially mine since they'll be roomies. We can certainly do a meet and greet! I would also like to know if the dog is house-trained, has any destructive behaviors, or has any reactive tendencies (resource guarding, leash reactive, anxiety, etc.). If a feline books, I would like to ensure that it is comfortable in a home with a dog, that it faithfully uses the litter box, and is in general respectful of indoor environments just like the dogs! In order to make any fuzzy friend's stay as comfortable as possible I would also like to know that they are up to date on all vaccinations, any accommodations they might require, their general home routine, likes, and dislikes.
A typical day
Guest pups would enjoy the same royal treatment that my own pup receives! Plenty of walks around the city and Forest Park, frozen fruit cubes, visits to off leash parks and to distant trails and creeks for water fun (with owner permission)! There are plenty of toys (although tennis balls aren't allowed). Brushings are a part of the daily routine, I can also easily trim nails and toe fuzz. Upon request, I can also take your pup for a bath before they come home (bath fee applies). If a feline companion happens to book us, Astro is respectful of cats (his mind is boggled by how small and spunky they can be). We have a spare bedroom/office/sewing room with east-facing windows full of sunlight and large lovely windowsills and a door-hung cat tree. There is a house laser pointer and plenty of yarn to go around as well. We can either close the door to the room for maximum privacy or put up a baby gate to allow for house exploration!
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Pets
Meagan S.
Central West End, MO