Mikaela A.
Lyon Park, VA
11 years of professional experience
Pet care experience
I will love your pet like they’re my own and ensure plenty of pets and snuggles! I have constantly been around dogs and cats since I was born. I currently own two cats, Clover and Leo. Clover is a Lynx-Point Siamese Mix and Leo is a Brown Tabby Domestic Short Hair with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which means he has a cute wobbly walk. I before moving to DC I actively volunteered at an animal rescue with dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. At the rescue, we have dogs and cats that are owner surrenders, strays, puppy mill releases, breaded releases, and animals from other shelters around the country. At a typical volunteer shift, I take numerous dogs and cats through our “intake” process, which includes vetting and photos for the website, and then we send them home with their foster families. In college I also volunteered at a feral cat rescue so I am very familiar and comfortable with cats and dogs of all temperaments and personalities. Before volunteering I worked at an animal hospital where I worked with both in-patient and boarding pets. I am able to administer medicine, clean ears, give baths, take stool samples, etc. I look forward to working with you and your furry family members!
Reviews
as always, Mikaela is amazing! we can travel easy knowing that our cat Eddie is loved and safe at home with Mikaela around. thank you Mikaela!
Mikaela has a great relationship with our kitty and we know we’re leaving our baby in good hands when we book with Mikaela. She writes detailed and personalized notes after each visit and it’s evident that she really connects with our cat so she isn’t lonely without us. Always professional, always communicative - we’re so glad to have found Mikaela and book with her as often as she’s available!
Mikaela was amazing. This was our first time using Rover, and we didn’t know what to expect. She was highly communicative both before and during the time she spent helping us. Mikaela went above and beyond by sharing a detailed note after every visit and sharing lots of photos and videos of our cat, Eddie, which we really appreciated. Eddie clearly connected with Mikaela and we hope to have Mikaela come visit again next time we are out of town. She is top notch!
Mikaela came to provide daily visits to Gigi (our kitten) over several days while we were in Europe. She provided care to Gigi on the 2nd half of our week away. Mikaela went the extra mile, providing lots of videos for us to enjoy. Judging by the pictures, Gigi seemed to have enjoyed herself -- perhaps even fallen in love with Mikaela. I definitely hope to work with her again! Thanks Mikaela!
About Mikaela A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I love doing home visits for your fur children and am able to get even the most shy of pets to feel more comfortable with having a stranger in their home! I also enjoy walking dogs around the neighborhood and enjoy seeing the world through their eyes!
Information Mikaela A. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about their personality. Do they ever show signs of aggression? Do they take a while to warm up to someone? Etc. I would also like to know their leash/walking tendencies along with how they get along with other animals.
A typical day
I have a park and a dog park near my apartment that I plan on taking dogs too (if the owners are comfortable with their dog being off leash there). Depending on where they live I may also explore parks in their neighborhood. Depending on the amount of time allotted and the temperament of the dog I might take them to explore new neighborhoods.
Services
Mikaela can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work in the office (in DC) two days a week so I have a lot of flexibility for mid-day visits along with evening visits!
About Mikaela A.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I love doing home visits for your fur children and am able to get even the most shy of pets to feel more comfortable with having a stranger in their home! I also enjoy walking dogs around the neighborhood and enjoy seeing the world through their eyes!
Information Mikaela A. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know about their personality. Do they ever show signs of aggression? Do they take a while to warm up to someone? Etc. I would also like to know their leash/walking tendencies along with how they get along with other animals.
A typical day
I have a park and a dog park near my apartment that I plan on taking dogs too (if the owners are comfortable with their dog being off leash there). Depending on where they live I may also explore parks in their neighborhood. Depending on the amount of time allotted and the temperament of the dog I might take them to explore new neighborhoods.
Location
Arlington, VA
Pets
Mikaela A.
Lyon Park, VA