Mercedes D.
Astoria-Long Island City, NY
Me + Your Fur Baby =BFF!
Pet care experience
I absolutely love animals! I have had dogs since I was 5 years old. I have been in the animal care field for a little over 10 years now. I started off with dog walking/sitting. While I was doing that I started working at a grooming salon. I became interested in pet nutrition and began working for a home cooked pet food store. A few years later, I wanted to make more of an impact and help homeless animals and owners with the knowledge I had learned from my previous years and began working at an animal shelter. Helping animals find new homes and helping owners keep their pets with food, toys, medical care, or training advice was such a rewarding experience. This position humbled me and helped me move on to my next career which was working in veterinary medicine! I care for both dogs and cats.I can take your pet to vet visits and grooming appointments. I am knowledgeable in administering oral medication, as well. I will be more than happy to give you updates and pictures while you are away! :)
Reviews
Mercedes has been a wonderful caretaker for my kitty Lucy when I travel! She's friendly, sweet, professional and Lucy loves her! I would highly recommend booking with Mercedes.
Excellent, as always!
Mercedes is incredible. We met her at our local pet store and later discovered she was on Rover. Our (sometimes sassy) puppy absolutely loves her. She's reliable, knowledgeable, polite, and you can tell how much she truly loves and respects dogs. We will definitely be using her again!
Mercedes is great! I booked puppy sitting for a week when I had a new foster puppy. She was very loving and caring and had some great tips. Always on time and easy to communicate with. Thanks Mercedes!
About Mercedes D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would prefer that if you choose me to care for your pet that you leave me with specific instructions that you wish I follow. If there is a certain routine and schedule that your pet is on I would love to keep on it. Sometimes our fur babies get stressed out around new people or an absence of the owners so anything to keep them happy and stress free.
Information Mercedes D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if there are any allergies or food restrictions, temperament issues (food aggression, separation anxiety), medical problems, and if dog is well with other animals or humans.
A typical day
Enclosed dog parks (with owner consent), Central Park, Astoria Park and any nearby parks. If there is a specific location that you like to take your dog, let me know, and I would love to take them there.
Services
Mercedes can watch in your home
Availability
I am currently enrolled in online school so I have open availability during the week. I will be available mostly between 10 am and 7pm but can definitely work with you if a different time is preferred. Just give me a few days notice. Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and your pets!
About Mercedes D.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would prefer that if you choose me to care for your pet that you leave me with specific instructions that you wish I follow. If there is a certain routine and schedule that your pet is on I would love to keep on it. Sometimes our fur babies get stressed out around new people or an absence of the owners so anything to keep them happy and stress free.
Information Mercedes D. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if there are any allergies or food restrictions, temperament issues (food aggression, separation anxiety), medical problems, and if dog is well with other animals or humans.
A typical day
Enclosed dog parks (with owner consent), Central Park, Astoria Park and any nearby parks. If there is a specific location that you like to take your dog, let me know, and I would love to take them there.
Location
Astoria, NY
Pets
Mercedes D.
Astoria-Long Island City, NY