Olivia B.
Olivia B.
Contact for Boarding
from $90 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet sitting magic for you!
Hello, my name is Liv, and I am a long time caregiver of animals. I have always understood animals better than people-- which is fine by me! Over the years, I have volunteered for wildlife rescues, shelters in my hometown in Montana; I have also fostered, rescued and secured homes for many creatures great and small here in Washington. I have been training and caring for dogs for fun and professionally for a little over 10 years. I'm happy to provide referrals from local petsitting clients upon request. I have a great deal of experience with senior animals, and I am very comfortable administering medications and changing diapers, puppy pads, etc. I also have experience with exotics like birds, snakes, fish, bunnies, and chickens(I have 6 chickens). I grew up in a rural area around horses and lots of other kinds of animals. Care policies: -For my safety, I will ONLY serve clients that have booked a meet and greet. This ensures we can both decide if your pets and I are a good fit. -Any additional animals that I am caring for MUST be disclosed before a booking(fish, amphibians, snakes, chickens, etc) I am comfortable with exotics and birds, but I will need to incorporate these into my billing structure. -owners must supply all pet necessities like doggy bags, food, and medications prior to the booking for the entire duration of any housesitting or boarding. -Cameras indoors must be disclosed as per Rover's policy and WA state two-way recording consent law. For my privacy and safety I cover any indoor cameras when I am present. I will always uncover upon leaving a property as I understand the value of security systems. I am also happy to notify you when I am entering or leaving for any extended periods for your peace of mind. -30 minute Drop ins with more than a 20 minute travel time are booked the full hour.
Cat care experience
Olivia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Olivia went above and beyond during her stay! This was my first Rover booking and I am over the moon happy about my choice. I highly recommend and will be first in line to book her again.
Thank you for caring so sweetly for our girl, especially in her old age ? loved the updates and photos!
Olivia is hands down the best dogsitter/housesitter we have ever had. She daily photos of our pup and chickens, and she truly understands animals, so I never doubted they were well cared for. She flexed easily when our anxious dog didn't want to stick to routine, or eat from her dish while we were away and found ways to make her comfortable enough to eat and play. In addition, even though this wasn't part of what was negotiated or expected, she watered our outdoor flowers and left our home discernably cleaner than we did for her! She's incredible and we will be booking her again.
Olivia has watched our dogs and cats several times over the years. She's responsible and great with the animals. She has lots of experience and I feel comfortable leaving them in her care. If anything went wrong (it never has), I trust her to make the right calls to keep our pets safe and happy.
Olivia is an excellent pet caregiver. We've known each other for several years, and they have taken care of my family's two cats, five ducks, and several tropical fish on many occasions. They are always incredibly attentive and willing to go the extra mile to spend time with the animals and give them the enrichment they need. Olivia also has her own dog and chickens, and has had other dogs and cats in the past, some of whom were elderly and/or had special needs, and I have seen Olivia go to great lengths to provide care and comfort to these animals. They are an incredibly kind and empathetic person who puts their whole heart into whatever they undertake, especially when it comes to caring for pets.
Absolutely wonderful! Luv sent updates everytime she went to check in on the doggos. Very responsive and a sweet natured person!
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Schedule
I run a local business and a non profit. I am usually able to be fairly flexible with scheduling, but I do have a part time day job.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I typically try to provide a lot of enrichment time beyond just walks so your pup or cat feels tired and well socialized when I leave your place. This can include games, fetch, or puzzles, working through any basic commands they know to make their brains work, and for cats I like to make sure they get out their "hunting" so they can sleep that 16 hours the rest of the day. I am not able to facilitate outings to offleash dog parks due to the liability risk-- Dog parks present high rates of bites and other injuries and illnesses. I have a dog-friendly, modern vehicle equipped with front and rear dash cams. If you would like your dog to accompany me on appropriate outings or take them to a pedestrian friendly park or trail, I am typically more happy to oblige. I will never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle or in public. I will never introduce a dog to other dogs or allow greetings with other animals without consent of owners. If your dog is afraid of specific things like cars, bicycles, or large dogs, this must be disclosed. I am very familiar with dog health, behavior, many different breed profiles, and aggressive/nervous body language. If I notice any health concerns or behaviors that were not discussed or noticeable during conversations or a meet and greet, I will always check in with you. I'm always happy to send pictures and video. I offer boarding on a case by case basis if your dog is a good fit for my household. My yard is fenced, my dog can be kept separate, and we have an excellent trail nearby.
A typical day
I like to make sure dogs get more than just a walk, especially if yours is a worker. Puzzles and nose work are some of my favorite mental activities for pups, and with cats I like to make certain they "hunt" enough for the day with a feather wand or toy.