Rachel E.
Elliston, VA
Reliable and loving care
Pet care experience
Hi!! :) I'm a recent graduate from Virginia Tech with tons of animal experience! I have been surrounded by dogs my whole life and have 9 months of experience working as a kennel attendant at a veterinary clinic while I was in college. I grew up with Great Pyrenees dogs, so am very comfortable around large dogs. I watched a very high energy German Shepherd while their owner was abroad for a summer, so I have experience with dogs that are energetic and know how to work with them in order to make them the most comfortable and happy. I would love to talk with you about your dog(s) and see if we would be a good fit! I also have lots of experience with horses and various other farm animals if you are in need of more than just dog or cat sitting!
Reviews
Rachel's communication is great and she was very kind with my dogs!
Rachel was wonderful with our shy dog during an overnight stay! Would highly recommend!
Rachel was excellent- she was responsive, available at the last moment, and took great care of our dog. She even checked in with us during our trip. I highly recommend Rachel and plan on working with her again.
Rachel was the most loving to our pup Orwell! It felt so good to leave him knowing that we could trust her to care after him with plenty of exercise, snuggles and kindness. I was a bit anxious about leaving Orwell but she made the process so easy and effortless! I'm so thankful to have found her!
About Rachel E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When I am pet sitting, I like to spend as much time with your pet(s) as my schedule allows. I understand that many dogs can get anxious when their owner is away, so I do everything I can to make them as comfortable as possible! This includes staying as close to their regular routine as possible and going on lots of walks. I love taking dogs on trails if that is something they would enjoy.
Information Rachel E. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know how they behave around strangers, little kids, and other dogs - so that I can ensure the comfort of both your dog and anybody else around. I would also like to know their usual schedule so I can keep things as much the same for them as possible.
A typical day
Depending on the dog's energy level, I love taking dogs on walks by the river and on hikes around Blacksburg! In the summer months I stick to early morning or evening hikes so they don't get too hot. Or, if it's in the middle of the day I make sure it's somewhere they could jump in some water to cool down.
Services
Rachel can watch in your home
Availability
I work full time during the week. I have an hour long lunch break where I would be able to check on your pets as long as you live within 15 minutes of Virginia Tech.
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About Rachel E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When I am pet sitting, I like to spend as much time with your pet(s) as my schedule allows. I understand that many dogs can get anxious when their owner is away, so I do everything I can to make them as comfortable as possible! This includes staying as close to their regular routine as possible and going on lots of walks. I love taking dogs on trails if that is something they would enjoy.
Information Rachel E. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know how they behave around strangers, little kids, and other dogs - so that I can ensure the comfort of both your dog and anybody else around. I would also like to know their usual schedule so I can keep things as much the same for them as possible.
A typical day
Depending on the dog's energy level, I love taking dogs on walks by the river and on hikes around Blacksburg! In the summer months I stick to early morning or evening hikes so they don't get too hot. Or, if it's in the middle of the day I make sure it's somewhere they could jump in some water to cool down.
Location
Elliston, VA
Rachel E.
Elliston, VA