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Rachel H.

Sweet Briar, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews
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A Dog’s Best Friend

Pet care experience

I truly care about the well being of your pets. Nothing makes me happier than tuckering out a pup and watching them drift blissfully into sleep after a hard day's work of playing, running, and petting. I grew up taking care of a lovely Terrier-Poodle runt named Ren, who lived to be sixteen years old. Since then, I've been walking and caring for dogs and cats wherever I go. I regularly cared for animals in three boroughs of NYC while I lived there. In Austin, I worked as a pet services professional for an additional five years. I have provided in house pet sitting to dogs, cats, rats, snakes, and one chinchilla. I have walked breeds as small as mini schnauzers and as big as Rottweilers. I have pack walked up to seven dogs at a time, and run a doggy daycare yard of sixty dogs all on my own. All this to say that I am both qualified and committed to taking great care of your little dudes. Many a client has raved about my genuine affection for their pets (and the great photos I take while you’re away). I'm available for meet & greets so you feel confident and comfortable leaving me with such a precious part of your family. We can go over any triggers, treats, or restrictions your pet has, and for every walk, you'll get a status update and a picture or video of your pet. Hope to hear from you! Let’s make some memories!

Reviews

Dany I.
Aug 16, 2023

My cat Wheatley is a senior with medical issues and is very sensitive to change, so it's important for me to have someone reliable and understanding of his needs... and Sid is always the first person I call to watch him when I'm out of town! They send regular updates like photos of him, his food, litterbox, and water dishes so I can rest easily knowing he's taken care of. I'm constantly referring them to my friends when they need pet sitters because I know they're trustworthy and communicative, and it's obvious they truly care about my kitty.

Sarah M.
House Sitting • Apr 19, 2017
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Our dog Lucy loved Rachel instantly upon meeting her. Lucy is usually quite shy around new folks and took a great liking to Rachel’s sweet and comforting personality. We had Rachel house sit for us while we were on vacation for about 5 days. She not only treated out house with great respect and care, but gave us updates 2x a day when she took Lucy out on her walks. She also sent the sweetest photos along with. It was so comforting to know that our dog was not only well taken care of but pretty much having a great vacation of her own. We couldn’t ask for a better dog sitter. Thanks Rachel!

Jillian P.
Mar 27, 2017

Rachel worked for me as a part-time dog walker and occasional overnight dog sitter for just over a year and a half. I have a four-year-old black lab named Lucy, and throughout her time with us I found Rachel to be professional and trustworthy while providing wonderful care. Her love of dogs truly shows and it was a huge comfort knowing that while I was at work or away overnight, Lucy was with someone who could keep her safe and well cared for. I have had nothing but positive interactions with Rachel, and I am delighted to recommend her to you because she is really a wonderful dog walker.

About Rachel H.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Care is personal. I prefer to have a meet and greet so we can go over walking and feeding routines, house rules, commands, medication schedules, and whatever else we can think of. You know your pups best.

Information Rachel H. would like to know about your pet

If there's no time for a meet and greet, I'd like to know the following things: What is their energy level like? Do they have any medications? Oral or Injection? Any triggers (things that typically panic them)? Any problems peeing or pooping in the house? Spots they like to sneak off to to get into mischief? What treats are they allowed? Food schedule? Do they play well with others? Any specific commands for good/bad behavior? Information for their vet.

A typical day

I always opt for a park if there's one nearby. If it's really hot out, maybe a trip to the springs or a run around the yard with the hose. Personally, I'm a big fan of tug-o-war.

Services

House Sitting
in your home
$72per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$24per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$24per walk

Rachel can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have full availability from January 2023 to Mid-March 2023, so midday walks are a breeze. Send me a message and we can work out the details!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 8 months ago
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Rachel H.

Communication

1 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

11 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Care is personal. I prefer to have a meet and greet so we can go over walking and feeding routines, house rules, commands, medication schedules, and whatever else we can think of. You know your pups best.

Information Rachel H. would like to know about your pet

If there's no time for a meet and greet, I'd like to know the following things: What is their energy level like? Do they have any medications? Oral or Injection? Any triggers (things that typically panic them)? Any problems peeing or pooping in the house? Spots they like to sneak off to to get into mischief? What treats are they allowed? Food schedule? Do they play well with others? Any specific commands for good/bad behavior? Information for their vet.

A typical day

I always opt for a park if there's one nearby. If it's really hot out, maybe a trip to the springs or a run around the yard with the hose. Personally, I'm a big fan of tug-o-war.

Location

Austin, TX

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Rachel H.

Sweet Briar, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
•3 reviews