Rachel F.
St Paul, MN
Let me help you and your fur-baby!
Pet care experience
I am happy to be a snuggle buddy and/or an exercise companion for your four-legged critters while you're away. About me and my critters: I started fostering dogs in 2005 and I loved it! I absolutely love meeting new dogs, learning about their unique personalities, helping them learn how to trust and play and go for walks, and then experiencing the joy of seeing them placed into the perfect forever home. Eventually I fell in love with one of my fosters and he and I took care of each other for 8 years along with my cat. The three of us moved in with my partner and his dog and it was the five of us for a few years. Within the last couple of years we've been able to foster again and we once again have two dogs and a cat in our r family <3 About me and your critters: I have never had any formal training with pet handling, but I am very calm, patient, and firm, and I understand that dogs and cats have their own ways of telling us what they need or want. I love both big and small dogs, playful dogs and lazy snugglers, very friendly and painfully shy (same goes for cats!) I give great scratches and enjoy the company of both dogs and cats so if your family has both feline and canine members, I'm happy to help with both. About me, miscellaneous: I live and work in St. Paul and my day job hours generally range from 8:30a-5:30p M-F, but there is some flexibility within that schedule, especially with enough notice. So if your critters aren't accustomed to long days I could either make sure I'm home earlier on workdays or stop in for a visit around midday to break up the day a bit. (I'll make sure I can adjust my work schedule if needed before we book anything.)
Reviews
Rachel is a delight! She leaves thorough updates with pictures and is deeply kind and caring to our kitties. We love her.
This is the second time we’ve used Rachel while we were gone. Great experience and will use her again!
We've had Rachel drop by to feed our cats for a couple trips now, and she's wonderful! Cares for our kitties so well, and we appreciate her thoroughness and great communication.
Rachel did it again! She's so conscientious, communicates well, and loves on my Joey like he's her own. Highly recommend !!
About Rachel F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I rely on pet owners to tell me what their furbabies are accustomed to as far as care, routine, and any restrictions. I then try to provide care that is as close to what they’re used to as possible while their humans are away
Information Rachel F. would like to know about your pet
I would want to know how your dog does on a leash when going for walks, and how your dog does when meeting new people and other dogs. Also house rules: Is your furry family member allowed on the furniture? Do they get to sleep in bed with you? (Both of which I'm totally fine with, but I will always be mindful of your home and keep consistent with expectations.)
A typical day
I love a good walk around the neighborhood, or getting down on the floor and playing with toys, or snuggling on the couch and winding down from the day.
Services
Rachel can watch in your home
Availability
I work full time M-F in St. Paul. I am fortunate to have a job with some flexibility as to my hours and even location — I am able to work remotely a couple days per week.
About Rachel F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I rely on pet owners to tell me what their furbabies are accustomed to as far as care, routine, and any restrictions. I then try to provide care that is as close to what they’re used to as possible while their humans are away
Information Rachel F. would like to know about your pet
I would want to know how your dog does on a leash when going for walks, and how your dog does when meeting new people and other dogs. Also house rules: Is your furry family member allowed on the furniture? Do they get to sleep in bed with you? (Both of which I'm totally fine with, but I will always be mindful of your home and keep consistent with expectations.)
A typical day
I love a good walk around the neighborhood, or getting down on the floor and playing with toys, or snuggling on the couch and winding down from the day.
Location
St Paul, MN
Pets
Rachel F.
St Paul, MN