Patricia A.
Patricia A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
On-demand care & affection for pets
When I'm not dog sitting, I am a Speech Therapy Assistant at a local school district. Caring for animals my whole life has been a foundation for me to develop responsibility, patience, compassion, skilled observation, and proficient communication. My family and I have loved all kinds of dogs and pets over the years including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, and turtles. I've loved 2 boxers of my own and now only have 2 cats. Our pets truly are like family members; so they need quality care and affection! I hope to build trust and respectful relationships with the people and pets that come into my life. I’m flexible and ready to help when needed, so give me a call or message me if you have any questions.
Cat care experience
Patricia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I will check any gate or fence before letting your dog out into the yard. Before leaving, I typically do a walk through of the area to check for food that has been left out on the counter. For homes with cats, I make sure I see they’re all present and not trapped in a closet or in a room with a closed door. I secure all doors, gates, windows, and crates as needed. I like to leave the place in the same condition (or better) than how I found it. I also refresh or top off their water bowls before I leave.
Ratings and reviews
Wonderful as always. Tricia is consistently my first choice for sitting. Thank you!
Excellent. Tricia is wonderful to work with.
Patricia was great! She was very responsive when I would reach out. She house sat for us for 3 nights. We have a German Shepherd and an outdoor only cat. Both pets were very well cared for with updates. Patricia sent cute photos showing what they were doing. Our dog got to go swimming in our pool and play! It was great to just be able to enjoy our vacation and not worry about our home or pets. We will definitely ask her to house sit again.
I've worked with several other wonderful house sitters on Rover, but Tricia is exceptional in her professionalism, experience, communication, positivity, and problem solving capabilities. My dear pitbull rescue is a shy boy and typically it takes a few days to feel safe with a new sitter. Tricia had good sense for how to earn his trust and provide care that brought out the best in him. During our work with Tricia, we received detailed updates and photos about Momo's day which was a peace of mind for us on our trip. She promptly communicated with any questions or issues that came up, but Tricia demonstrated good judgement in her decision-making process and was able to accurately support Momo and his needs. Couldn't recommend Tricia enough; she is our first choice for future house sitting and pet care in the future.
We’ve had Trish house/pet sit for us a few times now and she is the best. We have a dog with heart disease and he needs various meds throughout the day, and Trish makes sure to he gets his doses on time. She’s also communicative and we know the dogs are in good hands when she is here for us!
Trish was great and the dogs seemed to have enjoyed her company. She stayed in touch with me through the weekend, which was reassuring given that we have a special needs dog that requires heart meds throughout the day. We appreciated her attentiveness and communication.
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Schedule
Since I work at a school, my summer vacation allows me to have a very flexible schedule. I am available for overnight stay and house sitting. Your specific needs are important to me, I'm happy to accommodate for my clients. My schedule allows me to drop-in on your pets during the day and I will send you a text before I stop by.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsPatricia can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- What tendencies do your pets have? What special routine do they require at feeding time or potty time? What special/ specific commands or behaviors would you like your dog to practice with me? Do they have separation anxiety and do I need to keep an eye on them so that they don't get into things they're not supposed to? Do they have a favorite toy or bed? Do they have prescribed medicine?