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Rachael L.

Calgary, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
254 reviews
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Pet care experience

Greetings! My name is Rachael and I'm 23 years old. I've been an animal lover and helped took care of animals since I was a baby, and so is my family- my grandma has owned up to 8 dogs, all the way from small to large breeds! I've always dreamed of caring for pets, and I get the greatest satisfaction while taking my daily walks through dog parks. Watching animals bonding with humans and others makes me happy from the bottom of my heart. Due to my motivation to go ABOVE and BEYOND to achieve even better care for fellow animals, I am now a member of the International Association of Animal Consultants (IIABC), and Petsit USA (American members' requests are welcome when I reside in USA during holidays). I am best friends with a roborovski hamster named Morning, and many dogs alike whom I've owned/ cared for as my own. I've gained many experiences in animal care from the best fur-iends I've made, they taught me a lot about how to understand and love dogs the right way. These beautiful spirits are even the ones who inspired me to step out to spread my love towards all other living beings too- by becoming a pet caregiver. After all, they're our best friends... They deserve it! :) Notes: • Visitor/Guest Policy (Housesitting): Guests coming over are allowed by DEFAULT unless specified by owner. I do not hold any fault if owner disagrees afterwards, yet never specified such prior to the commencement of booking. • If your dog has severe separation anxiety with excessive whining/barking, please let me know, as there will be an additional fee of $5 per day. • I strongly urge you to make sure that your dog wears a collar and tags. Please make sure that your collar is tight enough to not slip over the head before arriving for pick up. What to Bring:
 1. Food
 2. Treats: Bring treats in containers or bags with written instructions 
3. Medications (if needed), provide with instructions for administration 
4. Guests can bring a favourite toy or blanket from home for your pet(s)’ sense of security
 5. Leash: Please bring a spare one if your pet(s) have issues with chewing their leash
 6. Bed/ Crate if used Pet Arrivals & Departures:
**All pet arrivals and departures are by appointment only. For clients coming over for drop-off and pick up, venue is limited to my apartment lobby only. Please schedule an appointment with us in advance to drop-off or pick-up your dog. Please arrive on time. If you are not able to maintain your appointment, please give me 24 hours notice when possible. Billing Cycle:
**Each overnight billing cycle consists of a 24-hour period. Example: If you arrive at 8am, check-out is at 8am on your check-out date. Beyond 24-hour cycle additional fees per pet:
 • 1 - 4 hours: $30 extra
 • 4 - 8 hours: $50 extra I take the best pet care possible and combine it with top notch customer service. My goal is to build a lasting relationship with each and every client. I work hard to ensure your pet will have the proper care that it needs when you're away on vacation, working long hours, or needing that mid-day dog walk. I render Happiness and Friendship to your pets when you're away, while providing a Safe Environment, Convenience and Peace of Mind to you all! Being away from your furbaby is never easy… Whether it's for a few days or a few hours, I’m here to help ;) Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing from you :)

Reviews

Chris K.
House Sitting • Feb 12, 2024
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Rachael was great! She took care of our home and our Cat while we were away. Our cat is kind of a jerk so it was awesome having someone who understands cat jerkness and could work with his special needs. Rachael was also super sweet! She went out of her way to make sure everything was taken care of. All details were worked out and being that this was our first experience using Rover, she managed everything very professionally. We never had that feeling of worrying about our house or Cat. Everytime I checked my phone I had new updates and photos! We intend to book with Rachael again for our future trips. Thank you Rachael 😊

Barbara A.
House Sitting • Feb 04, 2024
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Racheal was great from the start. Very quick response to the initial inquiry. Handled everything professionally. On meet-and-greet she interacted with my animals. She was very communicative while I was away. I got a couple messages a day with some photos. Felt very good that my dog and cat were being taken care of.

Jordan & Emily B.
Drop-In Visits • Sep 24, 2023
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Rachael is the best sitter we have ever had. She takes such great care of our baby and makes sure we had consistent updates!

Trevor M.
House Sitting • May 01, 2023
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We had Rachael stay at our place over the weekend to watch our cat. Our cat seemed really well taken care of and we had no issues at all! Rachael was respectful, sent regular update photos, and our house was left in great condition when we returned. She even went out of her way to do a couple things we didn't bother mentioning to make stress-free return back home.

About Rachael L.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Rachael L. would like to know about your pet

There are no specific preferences, but I would like to know the gender, age, breed, special concerns (such as allergies, anxiety/aggression issues) and personalities so it'll be easier for me to schedule an activity for your best friend! The more an owner can provide, the more comfortable I feel! :) Please communicate the following: -Do they get along with other dogs, strangers and children? -What is your pets usual routine during the day? 
-What kinds of medications does your dog take and how are they administered? 
-Does your pet have health issues? 
-Do they have issues with resource guarding ?
 -Do they chew things apart?
 -Are they allowed on the furniture and bed?
 -Do they use a crate? 
-Are there specific things that can trigger anxiety and/or accidents? 
-Do they bark at noises/strangers? 
-Do they exhibit nuisance barking? 
-Are they potty trained?
 -Do they have separation anxiety? If so, what behaviours do they exhibit?
 - Do your pet(s) have issues with leash chewing/biting? -Do your pet(s) have problems with picking up (and/or) eating food/ trash off the road? -In general, especially during a walk, do your pet(s) have awareness of dangers (example: cars)? Do they know to sit and wait on the side of the road by the traffic light? Or will they bolt at cars (distractions) regardless? -Has your pet ever bitten a person, pet, or animal? 
-Has your pet ever been bitten or attacked by another pet? 
-Has your pet ever been boarded/ petsitted before? 
-Has your dog ever played with dogs at a dog park or doggie day camp? 
-Are they current on all their vaccinations?
 -Do you use a regular flea/tick preventative on your pet?
 -What is the pet's behaviour when meeting another pet? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-What is the pet's behaviour when meeting a stranger (in his/her home and outside the home)? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-How does the pet behave interacting or playing with other pets? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive?
 -How does the pet behave interacting or playing with a person? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-Does your dog, or has your dog, ever had allergies? 
-Do you use training aids, such as muzzles, choke collars, e-collars (remote or bark), or citronella collars? If so, you must provide written care instructions. If training aids are not always needed, please leave them at home. Thank you for reading! :)

A typical day

Activities vary depending on the needs and personality of the dog- For outgoing socialites we'll enjoy a nice get together at dog parks, occasionally having off leash runs and fetch/obstacle activities (optional) For the introverts your best friend will be taken to a peaceful walk in parks, and individual exploration over the city. If allowed, the dog can even go on hikes in national parks, become a part time model for a photoshoot and take beautiful pictures as a keepsake of my service!

Services

House Sitting
in your home
CA$60per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
CA$30per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
CA$25per walk

Rachael can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachael L.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

19 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Rachael L. would like to know about your pet

There are no specific preferences, but I would like to know the gender, age, breed, special concerns (such as allergies, anxiety/aggression issues) and personalities so it'll be easier for me to schedule an activity for your best friend! The more an owner can provide, the more comfortable I feel! :) Please communicate the following: -Do they get along with other dogs, strangers and children? -What is your pets usual routine during the day? 
-What kinds of medications does your dog take and how are they administered? 
-Does your pet have health issues? 
-Do they have issues with resource guarding ?
 -Do they chew things apart?
 -Are they allowed on the furniture and bed?
 -Do they use a crate? 
-Are there specific things that can trigger anxiety and/or accidents? 
-Do they bark at noises/strangers? 
-Do they exhibit nuisance barking? 
-Are they potty trained?
 -Do they have separation anxiety? If so, what behaviours do they exhibit?
 - Do your pet(s) have issues with leash chewing/biting? -Do your pet(s) have problems with picking up (and/or) eating food/ trash off the road? -In general, especially during a walk, do your pet(s) have awareness of dangers (example: cars)? Do they know to sit and wait on the side of the road by the traffic light? Or will they bolt at cars (distractions) regardless? -Has your pet ever bitten a person, pet, or animal? 
-Has your pet ever been bitten or attacked by another pet? 
-Has your pet ever been boarded/ petsitted before? 
-Has your dog ever played with dogs at a dog park or doggie day camp? 
-Are they current on all their vaccinations?
 -Do you use a regular flea/tick preventative on your pet?
 -What is the pet's behaviour when meeting another pet? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-What is the pet's behaviour when meeting a stranger (in his/her home and outside the home)? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-How does the pet behave interacting or playing with other pets? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive?
 -How does the pet behave interacting or playing with a person? Calm, Happy/Excited, Timid/Shy, Fearful, or Aggressive? 
-Does your dog, or has your dog, ever had allergies? 
-Do you use training aids, such as muzzles, choke collars, e-collars (remote or bark), or citronella collars? If so, you must provide written care instructions. If training aids are not always needed, please leave them at home. Thank you for reading! :)

A typical day

Activities vary depending on the needs and personality of the dog- For outgoing socialites we'll enjoy a nice get together at dog parks, occasionally having off leash runs and fetch/obstacle activities (optional) For the introverts your best friend will be taken to a peaceful walk in parks, and individual exploration over the city. If allowed, the dog can even go on hikes in national parks, become a part time model for a photoshoot and take beautiful pictures as a keepsake of my service!

Location

Calgary, AB

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Rachael L.

Calgary, AB

5.0 out of 5 stars
254 reviews