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Rachele D.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•116 reviews
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Personalized, Professional Petcare

Pet care experience

Currently living in Belle Haven, Alexandria, Virginia! I grew up on a farm in Annapolis with multiple animals and have always had furry friends in my life. I have rescued all of my past and current dogs and foster dogs for a local rescue organization when I don’t have clients. I’ve been in pet care professionally since 2014 and love it! I am a nurse and have experience with both human and pet medical needs. Each pet is different and may require a different level of care or attention to make them (and you!) comfortable. I am committed to ensuring that every pet I care for is happy, comfortable, and very well taken care of. I am very flexible and will work with you and what you need. I also love taking photos and always ensure that I send you a wonderful picture during and/or after the service :) **At this time for house-sitting, I may not be able to commit to staying overnight. I am happy to talk about what could fit your needs! You can check out further references, photos, and more info by searching my business: Camden’s Yard Petcare. Please also note that my husband/business partner at Camden’s Yard, Brendan, also participates in pet care on evenings and weekends to ensure there is almost always someone home with the fur babies. You can view his bio on our website if desired. I can’t wait to meet you and your pet!

Reviews

Emily R.
Dog Boarding • Jun 19, 2023
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Rachele always goes above and beyond with our pup. We were traveling and got home earlier than expected and she dropped Nilla off with us to ease our travel. She is so thoughtful and caring!

David C.
Dog Boarding • Nov 29, 2022
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Rachele was great and Wrigley was well taken care of. Loved the green spaces around Rachele's home...great neighborhood for walks. Would definitely recommend!

Kelley K.
House Sitting • Nov 02, 2022
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Rachele was great to work with and we came home to a very happy pup!

Kayla P.
Dog Boarding • Aug 09, 2022
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Great experience as always! Rachele was able to care for our dog while we were on an extended vacation. She kept us updated regularly and sent lots of pictures. We always know our pup is in great hands with Rachele!

About Rachele D.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Safety, trust, & environment We have a service agreement and additional insurance coverage through our business to ensure everyone is protected and your needs and expectations are met. We’re happy to provide daily updates and meet with you beforehand so that comfort and trust is established and kept before and during the service. We also have wonderful people we work with through our business that are available for coverage in emergency situations which ensures you aren’t left in the lurch if something happens or if we’re booked.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachele D. would like to know about your pet

I am happy to care for any breed. Before caring for your pet, I generally would like to know medical issues, allergies, feeding schedule, potty schedule, any behavioral things to watch for or triggers, how they get along with other dogs, an emergency contact, and anything you feel is important for me to know. Additional info/fees/services: Generally, because I teach courses via zoom throughout the week drop offs and pick ups ideally are before 8:30am or after 4:30pm however I am happy to arrange for alternative starts/ends and just need to know in advance. I aim for a high level of flexibility and service; I want to be able to work with you to offer what you need. If something changes in your trip or day, just let me know and we will work it out. Please also note, for overnight services, end of service after 2pm incurs an additional fee. That may be waived if the beginning of service on the first day is later or at my discretion. Day care services that are greater than 10 hours may also incur an additional fee. If you need me to grab some more food or anything else for your pet, I am more than happy to - you can order for pick up at the nearby pet store or let me know what is needed and send funds via one of the payment platforms. I am happy to administer routine medication for your pet at no additional cost and am comfortable do so orally and via injection. Finally! If you would like your pet to be the only one we care for during their stay or need 24/7 1:1 care for an overnight service, we are happy to arrange that if possible and block off the calendar for additional day or night bookings. This may mean a higher rate and can be discussed before the service starts. Communication is key! Whatever you need, whatever expectations you have, please let me know so I can adjust or meet them. I’m happy to meet you and your pet beforehand at no cost wherever you prefer.

A typical day

We live near several parks and enjoy exploring them and spending a lot of time outside when weather permits it. My focus is lots of fun, play, and love so that your furball will go home tired and happy and wanting to come back for more the next time you need our services!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$85per night
House Sitting
in your home
$95per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$60per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$40per walk

Rachele can host

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

Rachele can watch in your home

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

Availability

Schedule At this time I now work in a hybrid setting with some flexibility and am happy to meet with you before a service to discuss your needs and what works best for you and your pet.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 11 days ago
Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Rachele D.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

Safety, trust, & environment We have a service agreement and additional insurance coverage through our business to ensure everyone is protected and your needs and expectations are met. We’re happy to provide daily updates and meet with you beforehand so that comfort and trust is established and kept before and during the service. We also have wonderful people we work with through our business that are available for coverage in emergency situations which ensures you aren’t left in the lurch if something happens or if we’re booked.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Rachele D. would like to know about your pet

I am happy to care for any breed. Before caring for your pet, I generally would like to know medical issues, allergies, feeding schedule, potty schedule, any behavioral things to watch for or triggers, how they get along with other dogs, an emergency contact, and anything you feel is important for me to know. Additional info/fees/services: Generally, because I teach courses via zoom throughout the week drop offs and pick ups ideally are before 8:30am or after 4:30pm however I am happy to arrange for alternative starts/ends and just need to know in advance. I aim for a high level of flexibility and service; I want to be able to work with you to offer what you need. If something changes in your trip or day, just let me know and we will work it out. Please also note, for overnight services, end of service after 2pm incurs an additional fee. That may be waived if the beginning of service on the first day is later or at my discretion. Day care services that are greater than 10 hours may also incur an additional fee. If you need me to grab some more food or anything else for your pet, I am more than happy to - you can order for pick up at the nearby pet store or let me know what is needed and send funds via one of the payment platforms. I am happy to administer routine medication for your pet at no additional cost and am comfortable do so orally and via injection. Finally! If you would like your pet to be the only one we care for during their stay or need 24/7 1:1 care for an overnight service, we are happy to arrange that if possible and block off the calendar for additional day or night bookings. This may mean a higher rate and can be discussed before the service starts. Communication is key! Whatever you need, whatever expectations you have, please let me know so I can adjust or meet them. I’m happy to meet you and your pet beforehand at no cost wherever you prefer.

A typical day

We live near several parks and enjoy exploring them and spending a lot of time outside when weather permits it. My focus is lots of fun, play, and love so that your furball will go home tired and happy and wanting to come back for more the next time you need our services!

Location

Alexandria, VA

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Rachele D.

Alexandria, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•116 reviews