Rachel E.
Brooklyn, NY
Fun playful exp. dog & cat sitter
Pet care experience
Hi I'm Rachel and I am very much in love with all pets! I'm the biggest pet lover any of my friends know :) I’m a psychotherapist who works from home so I can be nearby during the day for animals that could use some more company. I have 13 years of experience doing pet sitting and walking other people's dogs and I love to give cats and pups lots of attention, play time and cuddles! I'm experienced at administering medicine to cats and dogs and I have no problem giving updates and pictures to owners and checking in if I am not sure about something. I also read instructions carefully and I will make sure to be thorough, careful, and attentive in the care of your pet. I'm also a very tidy and clean person and leave homes the way I found them.
Reviews
Rachel watched my dog Winston back in November and she seemed fine. I booked her again for one night in February and it was a disaster. Instead of staying home with Winston, she went out and left him alone until 12:15 am. When I got home, I reviewed my puppy cam footage and learned that she let my dog go for nearly 15 HOURS without going out for a walk. On top of this, she moved my bed and the rug in my room (ostensibly to plug in a charger, but there are three exposed outlets in my bedroom that don't require moving furniture), moved my desk, floor lamp, and a bookshelf in my living room, and unplugged my keyboard, mouse, and speakers from my computer so she could connect them to her laptop. I hope this review spares other people from a bad experience.
Rachel was great! She took wonderful care of my slightly neurotic dog, Tiny. I got regular updates and she was very responsive whenever I reached out. I came back to a super clean apartment and a very happy dog!
Rachel stayed with my dog for three nights and was amazing! My little guy is afraid of people and very dog-reactive. Rachel came over several times before my trip so that Winston would be comfortable with her. She sent me photos and updates while I was away. And she handled him both on and off leash like a pro. I've already recommended her to other pet owners in my building.
Our dog had an amazing time with Rachel and was very well cared for
About Rachel E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether I’m boarding your pups (or cats!) or sitting in your home I’m very happy to give as frequent walks and pets as my schedule allows (let’s touch base on what exactly that means so we know we’re aligned)! I love to cuddle your furry friends and will love on them as much as they will allow me to (but also happy to respect the boundaries of more withdrawn animals). Please note that for boarding, I live with a cat and so your pet MUST be known to be cat-friendly. Otherwise I’m happy to do the sit in your home. I’m not booking one night stays or drop-ins at this time due to my own busyness but multi-night bookings are a good fit for me!
Information Rachel E. would like to know about your pet
I definitely want to know any of your animals’ particular likes or dislikes, schedule, any medicines, or any physical issues or ailments. Looking forward to chatting with you and meeting your furry family members!
A typical day
I’m a very affectionate person and love to give your furry friend lots of pets! If possible a park hangout is lovely in good weather, or if your pet likes to play I enjoy that too!
Services
Rachel can watch in your home
Availability
I work from home so I have more time to pay attention to and care for your pups and cats -especially if they come over to me while I’m working and let me pet them, or 😍 dare to dream 😍 sit on my lap! Walks and feeding do have to happen around my client sessions (and very occasional crises) so if that has to be done with very specific timing/within a narrow time frame, let’s talk about that so there are no misunderstood expectations.
About Rachel E.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Whether I’m boarding your pups (or cats!) or sitting in your home I’m very happy to give as frequent walks and pets as my schedule allows (let’s touch base on what exactly that means so we know we’re aligned)! I love to cuddle your furry friends and will love on them as much as they will allow me to (but also happy to respect the boundaries of more withdrawn animals). Please note that for boarding, I live with a cat and so your pet MUST be known to be cat-friendly. Otherwise I’m happy to do the sit in your home. I’m not booking one night stays or drop-ins at this time due to my own busyness but multi-night bookings are a good fit for me!
Information Rachel E. would like to know about your pet
I definitely want to know any of your animals’ particular likes or dislikes, schedule, any medicines, or any physical issues or ailments. Looking forward to chatting with you and meeting your furry family members!
A typical day
I’m a very affectionate person and love to give your furry friend lots of pets! If possible a park hangout is lovely in good weather, or if your pet likes to play I enjoy that too!
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Rachel E.
Brooklyn, NY