Poppy Y.
Mount Baker, Seattle, WA






Services
Poppy can host
Poppy can care for
Availability
I am a writer and artist who primarily works from home, although I take occasional shifts at a store where I work and some community spaces I support. I enjoy a lot of flexibility and can accommodate most needs with sufficient advance notice. When boarding or watching dogs in the home, I typically take long walks (1 hour) once a day, with shorter walks as needed. I love to take dogs on adventures to area parks, and am familiar with which areas are best for reactive dogs or dogs who use assistive devices.
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About Poppy Y.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a quiet part of the Mt. Baker neighborhood with lots of parks and trails nearby. I have a lot of experience house-sitting and watching dogs in other people's spaces as well.
Home
Information Poppy Y. would like to know about your pet
I love to work with "difficult" dogs and figure out what they need. Please let me know if your dog has any behavioral issues, such as reactivity with other dogs, ahead of time, so we can plan accordingly.
A typical day
I love to take dogs on outdoor adventures, if appropriate! If they are tired and prefer to rest, I keep them nearby while doing other work and play or snuggle as desired.
Location
Seattle, WA
attentive care for all abilities
Pet care experience
I love pretty much all dogs and enjoy taking them on adventures! I live near lots of beloved spots, including those accessible to dogs with special needs. Whether your beloved prefers intense urban hikes and swims or tender home care and slow movement, I’ve got them taken care of. My heart is especially drawn to the ones who need special care and attunement, such as seniors, disabled dogs, and ornery small ones. My own little angel (recently passed) was very anxiously attached, required medication administration 3-4 times a day, did not enjoy being pet due to pain, and needed to be carried a lot -- but still enjoyed outdoor adventures and had his own ways of showing love. I am patient with dogs that take time to warm up or who have special needs. I have experience with dogs who require diapering, manual bladder and bowel expression due to paralysis, assistive devices, subcutaneous medication administration, and other needs, as well as those with some behavioral issues. I am very comfortable with elderly creatures. Please include information about your animal and their needs in your message and plan for a meet-and-greet. I require either a drop-in visit or a walk before accepting a boarding request for a new client. Thank you!
Reviews
I don’t know anyone who is as in tune with or attentive to the animals in their care as Poppy. They treat every being with a sacred respect and pay attention to things that I have missed with our own pup! I’ve seen Poppy care for dogs like ours with food aggression and high energy, to aging, special needs elder pups like their own with consistency and care to ensure each animal gets exactly what they need while in their care. Highly recommend!
Poppy is a true dog lover, especially of small dogs, senior dogs, and dogs with behavioral issues (like mine- see figgys one terrible review for reference 💀). They are excellent at attuning to animals and giving them the specific treatment they need. I watched them care for their elderly and disabled dog right up until the end, and trust them with my own finicky, particular son. Poppy is patient and deeply caring with dogs of all kinds. Figgy is relaxed and seems happy while with them, which is a gift! Thank you Poppy!
About Poppy Y.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I live in a quiet part of the Mt. Baker neighborhood with lots of parks and trails nearby. I have a lot of experience house-sitting and watching dogs in other people's spaces as well.
Home
Information Poppy Y. would like to know about your pet
I love to work with "difficult" dogs and figure out what they need. Please let me know if your dog has any behavioral issues, such as reactivity with other dogs, ahead of time, so we can plan accordingly.
A typical day
I love to take dogs on outdoor adventures, if appropriate! If they are tired and prefer to rest, I keep them nearby while doing other work and play or snuggle as desired.
Poppy Y.
Mount Baker, Seattle, WA
