Moira C.
Denton, TX
Life-long animal lover & caretaker!
Pet care experience
Having two amazing and talented veterinarians as parents, I practically grew up in a kennel and it’s no wonder I love animals as much as I do. I’ve taken care of horses, snakes, turtles, dogs, cats, etc from when I was just a little girl and currently have two cats who I absolutely adore. I am experienced at administering oral (pill or liquid) and topical medication to both cats and dogs, and have taken care of senior cats with extensive health problems. I also have a very strong stomach and have dealt with plenty of vomit, blood, diarrhea, urine, etc in my time. I have a keen eye and a lifetime of second-hand veterinary knowledge so I will know when/if a vet is needed in case of emergencies. My love and empathy for animals extends to my current position as an animal research assistant, working to save wildlife from the increasing threat of climate change. What sets me apart from other sitters is that I consider both the physical and mental well-being of your animals, and am always working hard to ensure they are getting the highest level of love, attention, and play time that they would receive from their owners!
Reviews
Moira has such a deep love for animals and it showed through her care for my cat. She went above and beyond our care instructions and made sure our little guy was happy and comfortable while I was away. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
There is so much I could say about the care Moira provided for our dog and 2 cats while we had to be out of town. Although all of our pets are seniors, we had never needed to have a non-family member care for them in the past. One of our two cats was 18 and had a wide range of serious health issues requiring many different medications each day and lots of encouragement and enticement to eat. He was also having UTI and gastrointestinal issues at the time we needed her. She followed the very lengthy set of instructions, with times for medications to the letter. Because she had never given subcutaneous fluids before, we elected to have her take him to our vet each day for those but if we had sufficient time before our trip she would have been happy and capable to learn how to do those. His health situation required her to stay at our house nearly 24 hours a day and she was happy to comply and arrange her schedule to be able to do so. The care and concern she showed for our critically ill pet was so much more than I thought I could hope for. Leaving him was very stressful for us but she provided multiple updates each day on his situation and handled all of the additional problems resulting from his gastrointestinal issues with aplomb. Our other 2 pets did not require as much hands on care but she was diligent about their care as well, taking the dog for twice daily walks and alerting us to an encounter with one of the neighbor's dogs who was running loose. She left our house in immaculate condition and even went so far as to wash the towels she used! While we have no point of comparison, having never used a pet sitter before, I can't imagine finding anyone more caring and competent. We would give her our highest recommendation and be happy to use her for our pets' care anytime.
Moira would be a good fit to be a petsitter. She has had a lifelong experience with her own pets- cats, dogs and even a pet snake for a time. She was in our employ at our veterinary clinic during high school for kennel work and maintaining kennels and taking care of clients pets and walking hospitalized patients. She’s very friendly and has the empathy and compassion needed to work with animals and is a responsible person.
About Moira C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Drop-in Visits and Walking - 15-30 minutes (as specified by owner) of play-time using their favorite toys - For dogs, 15-30 minute (as specified by owner) walks on a route they are familiar with - Brushing, treats, feedings, etc. as permitted/specified by the owner - Making sure all water bowls are clean and topped off - Clean litter boxes - Photos and real-time updates as requested! House-Sitting - Feeding, medications, vitamins, etc. according to the exact schedule provided (i.e. if your furbaby typically eats breakfast at 5am, I will wake up and feed them at 5am!) - For dogs, 3+ walks per day at their regular times (if they need more often, please let me know!) - A total of 1 hour of playtime spread out throughout the day to ensure an adequate level of stimulation and interaction - Litter box cleanings 1-2 times per day! - Couch cuddles (if receptive) while watching TV/reading/studying throughout the day - Plenty of pets and brushings (if they enjoy it) throughout the day -If your pet is special needs and needs to go to the vet for subcutaneous fluids or certain medications, I am more than happy to do so
Information Moira C. would like to know about your pet
- If your pet takes any medications, please provide the name, dosage, method (i.e. syringe, pill-pusher, skin cream, etc.), and schedule of when they need to take it - If your pet is special needs, please provide me all the necessary details of their condition so that I can be on the look out for possible signs of complications that might need professional medical intervention - Please make sure I have your veterinarian's info, as well as your preferred emergency vet in case something happens outside of your regular vet's hours - Please provide me with a schedule for feeding that details what type and brand of food, how much, and how often, with specific times. For example, "7am and 6pm, 1/4 cup of dry food (Hill's Urinary Care) and 1/4 cup of wet food (Iam's Pate) at each meal" - Please let me know how I can make your pet as comfortable and happy by providing me with the following: -Do they like to be brushed, and where? -What are their favorite toys, how do they like to play best, and when do they typically seem the most interested in play? -Do they have any special treats I can give them and how much/how often? -Do they like to cuddle and be pet often? Or do they need a little extra space? - If I am house-sitting for you, please let me know if I will need to be there 24/7 or if I would be able to come and go (while ensuring the best care possible for your babies!)
A typical day
For low-energy pets, I typically like to throw on a show I like and pet/cuddle/brush while watching TV. For higher energy pets, I use a variety of toys to play with them (fetch, tug-of-war, chase, cat wands, etc.). If the owner permits, I am also happy to spoil them with some treats!
Services
Moira can watch in your home
Availability
Availability Throughout the Week Monday: 6am-8:30am, 10am-1pm, 4pm-anytime after Tuesday: 6am-8:30am, 11am-3:30pm (11am-anytime after every other week), 6:30pm-anytime after Wednesday: 6am-8:30am, 3:30pm-anytime after Thursday: 6am-9:30am, 2pm-3:30pm, 5pm-anytime after Friday: 6am - 8:30am, 12pm-1pm, 5pm-anytime after Saturday: All day Sunday: All day
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About Moira C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Drop-in Visits and Walking - 15-30 minutes (as specified by owner) of play-time using their favorite toys - For dogs, 15-30 minute (as specified by owner) walks on a route they are familiar with - Brushing, treats, feedings, etc. as permitted/specified by the owner - Making sure all water bowls are clean and topped off - Clean litter boxes - Photos and real-time updates as requested! House-Sitting - Feeding, medications, vitamins, etc. according to the exact schedule provided (i.e. if your furbaby typically eats breakfast at 5am, I will wake up and feed them at 5am!) - For dogs, 3+ walks per day at their regular times (if they need more often, please let me know!) - A total of 1 hour of playtime spread out throughout the day to ensure an adequate level of stimulation and interaction - Litter box cleanings 1-2 times per day! - Couch cuddles (if receptive) while watching TV/reading/studying throughout the day - Plenty of pets and brushings (if they enjoy it) throughout the day -If your pet is special needs and needs to go to the vet for subcutaneous fluids or certain medications, I am more than happy to do so
Information Moira C. would like to know about your pet
- If your pet takes any medications, please provide the name, dosage, method (i.e. syringe, pill-pusher, skin cream, etc.), and schedule of when they need to take it - If your pet is special needs, please provide me all the necessary details of their condition so that I can be on the look out for possible signs of complications that might need professional medical intervention - Please make sure I have your veterinarian's info, as well as your preferred emergency vet in case something happens outside of your regular vet's hours - Please provide me with a schedule for feeding that details what type and brand of food, how much, and how often, with specific times. For example, "7am and 6pm, 1/4 cup of dry food (Hill's Urinary Care) and 1/4 cup of wet food (Iam's Pate) at each meal" - Please let me know how I can make your pet as comfortable and happy by providing me with the following: -Do they like to be brushed, and where? -What are their favorite toys, how do they like to play best, and when do they typically seem the most interested in play? -Do they have any special treats I can give them and how much/how often? -Do they like to cuddle and be pet often? Or do they need a little extra space? - If I am house-sitting for you, please let me know if I will need to be there 24/7 or if I would be able to come and go (while ensuring the best care possible for your babies!)
A typical day
For low-energy pets, I typically like to throw on a show I like and pet/cuddle/brush while watching TV. For higher energy pets, I use a variety of toys to play with them (fetch, tug-of-war, chase, cat wands, etc.). If the owner permits, I am also happy to spoil them with some treats!
Location
Denton, TX
Pets
Moira C.
Denton, TX