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Mindi V.

Wasilla, AK

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
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Giant Breed Dog Lover!

Pet care experience

I have two giant breed dogs, so I know the struggle of finding someone who is comfortable around these loveable monsters. They can be overwhelming and invade your personal space, but they are awesome dogs! All dogs have their own charm, personality, and goofy quirks. I am great at reading a dogs vibe and have experience with dogs who need medication/shots administered. I love communicating with owners so that they know what time I get to and leave a home visit (as well as any information on their dog during the visit that I need to share). Dogs need a consistent schedule and someone to count on, and I would love to be that person for both you and for your furry loved one(s). If I feel like the right fit shoot me a message and we can schedule a meet and greet! I live in the Valley and work from home, I specialize in drop-ins in the Wasilla/Palmer area, but I am open to clients for overnight care in the Wasilla/Palmer area as well. If I may not be the right fit for your family consider my husband, Loyd (who I met when I booked to pet sit for me over 10 years ago). *Loyd also has base access*. Here is his profile: https://www.rover.com/sit/loydv76830 and his promo code is: LOYDV76830; if this is your first time using rover you get $20 off. If I refer you to Loyd, when you inquire with me, it could be due to where your sit is located geographically, the scheduling of the sit, or my work/personal commitments outside of rover. Loyd specializes in overnight care, but is accepting clients for drop in visits as well. He lives in the Valley, but works in Anchorage, so he accept clients from all over the Wasilla/Anchorage/Girdwood area!

Reviews

Mandy B.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 08, 2024
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Mindi goes above and beyond to make sure our cat is cared for. She put my mind at rest and I could relax while on vacation knowing my fur baby was being well taken care of. So grateful she is able to sit for us.

Robert R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 30, 2023
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As always great visits!

BreeAnna L.
House Sitting • Aug 13, 2023
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Mindi was so great with our pups!! Definitely utilizing her again. Left our house in great shape, even after one of our dogs had an accident in the house. Mindi communicated with us each day and was wonderful.

Robert R.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2023
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Always great visits!

About Mindi V.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love caring for pets "on their home turf". I find many animals are simply more comfortable in an environment that is familiar to them. Caring for animals in their home allows me to have a more natural connection with most dogs, and therefore I care for pets in their owners homes, and do not offer care in my home.

Information Mindi V. would like to know about your pet

Giant breeds or large breeds are my preference although I am open to various dogs breeds. I like to know if they have any preferences or dislikes that may be beneficial to me caring for them. ****If your dog enjoys enrichment toys, I do make large snuffle mats for $25- if you are interested please let me know and I will make your pup one! Please note it takes 1-2 days to make them****

A typical day

Tug, fetch, whatever the pup enjoys! I love learning about my furry clients and finding out what gets their tails waggin! If they have a favorite place or thing to do-feel free to tell me! I also do have a kicksled with a dog rigging for my pup- so if your dog has done this before let me know and I am happy to bring my kicksled!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY

Mindi can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Due to how quickly Loyd (my husband) and I book up in advance, we both encourage our clients to book as far out as they are comfortable doing to ensure we are able available. Days available for 2023 sitting requests: October: 13-20th November: 1st-4th, 13th-17th December: 18th-22nd ********* My current work schedule (work at home) is as follows: 11am-3:30pm This means most days I am available from for 1-2 visits in the morning, and 1-3 visits in the evening. Keep in mind, if I turn down a sit, it is because the timing might not work out due to previous commitments. If you request an overnight visit, please keep my schedule in mind, as I will need to be at my home at my desktop at 11am-3:30pm M-F. ************ My booking policies: When a client requests an overnight booking with me, I respond as quickly as possible (most times I am able to do this within the hour the request is made). When a client requests dates, those dates are blocked off on my calendar and unavailable to any other customer. This is why I require correspondence with my clients within 24 hours of the initial request. If this does not happen, the booking request will be declined and the reason will be marked "owner did not respond"- if your circumstances require slightly more time, simply let me know in your request and I would be happy to accommodate. Meet and greets need to be scheduled (not held, only scheduled) within 24 hours of first contact or the sitting request will be declined and marked “owner did not respond”. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as this allows me to better serve all my amazing clients.

About Mindi V.

Communication

13 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I love caring for pets "on their home turf". I find many animals are simply more comfortable in an environment that is familiar to them. Caring for animals in their home allows me to have a more natural connection with most dogs, and therefore I care for pets in their owners homes, and do not offer care in my home.

Information Mindi V. would like to know about your pet

Giant breeds or large breeds are my preference although I am open to various dogs breeds. I like to know if they have any preferences or dislikes that may be beneficial to me caring for them. ****If your dog enjoys enrichment toys, I do make large snuffle mats for $25- if you are interested please let me know and I will make your pup one! Please note it takes 1-2 days to make them****

A typical day

Tug, fetch, whatever the pup enjoys! I love learning about my furry clients and finding out what gets their tails waggin! If they have a favorite place or thing to do-feel free to tell me! I also do have a kicksled with a dog rigging for my pup- so if your dog has done this before let me know and I am happy to bring my kicksled!

Location

Wasilla, AK

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Mindi V.

Wasilla, AK

5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews