Rachael L.
Rachael L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$56 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring for your pet's unique needs!
I have been an animal lover my whole life and grew up with my own dogs (hound crosses) and pets. I graduated University of Guelph with the Horse Industry Technician Certificate and have made my professional career all about animals. Several years of experience working in prestigious, world class facilities for horses and dogs alike. Personally I am a mother of 2 young kids, 3 dogs (2 golden retrievres, an Australian shepherd) and a pony. I very recently lost my 8 year old husky cross rescue to an aggressive battle with cancer. I work from home with a flexible schedule as a receptionist and training support for a world class dog kennel. I can provide reliable, confident care for all of your pets at home and even farm duties if required. Confident handling all sizes of species and breeds. Can provide knowledgeable first aid care when necessary and am certified through St.John Ambulance in Pet CPR. I’m happy to do drop in visits throughout the day if you are away or provide routine exercise times for your pets, whether daily or just a couple days a week. My services are backed by years of experience training puppies, older dogs, horses and many small and large animals of varying backgrounds from rescues to breeders to professional athletes and I’m happy to care for all ages as well. I am looking forward to working with you and your pets!
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
When visiting my clients' pets in their homes I am confident supervising outdoor play in a fenced yard or off leash once a bond is established. I'm confident handling all temperaments and sizes of dogs on leash and have a great experience using a variety of collars or harnesses. I'm happy to work with your dog on leash walking skills if needed as well. Your dog's safety, comfort and confidence are important to me when exercising and handling them in any setting. I can confidently supervise play of multiple dogs as well as go on on and off leash pack walks to better serve my clients. I have over 2 acres of "no climb" fenced in as a dog run on my property that I would be happy to share as an exercise space for you pets as an outing. Consistency is key to success when it comes to animals and I am happy to provide that sense of calm and stability for them in whatever way that looks like based on how you've handled and raised them. No matter what situation we find ourselves in, as stated above, safety is a top priority and I can keep a calm, cool head and think on my feet if ever an emergency should arise. Your pet will be in safe, confident, calm hands at all times.
Ratings and reviews
Each time Rachel stops in for a visit, I come home to very happy dogs!
I was grateful to Rachael for being able to accommodate my last minute request to drop in on my dogs. My husband was out of town, I needed to work in Ottawa and we have a Bernese Mountain Dog pup who can't be left alone too long. I came home to some very happy fur babies. Thank you!
Rachael was a conscientious, kind and thoughtful petsitter with whom we entrusted our two dogs and our cat for a trip out of town recently. She also went the extra mile with communication and photos - thanks Rachael!
Rachael is amazing! She is reliable and we feel so happy knowing our cat Hunter is in good hands when Rachael drops in.
Rachael L. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.
Rachel was very responsive, flexible and amazing to book with! Our puppy greatly appreciated her visit (and so did we!). 10/10 would recommend!
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Schedule
I work from home with flexible hours. 4 days a week I am kid free but the days I'm not my daughter would be happy to tag along for pet visits and walks if you pet doesn't mind small children being around (she's very well mannered around animals). I am available 9:30am-3:30pm and can open my availability on evenings as well as the weekend if there is a need. I'd love to provide some mental, physical stimulation for your pet (especially dogs) and don't mind feeding a meal or giving meds if required. I would enjoy becoming a part of your pet's regular day time routine and I'm sure we'd have so much fun together! I'm happy to cover multiple drop in visits a day for meal times and potty breaks if you need someone to pet sit but not house sit as well.