Rafael A.
Rafael A.
Highlights
Pet care experience
I love ALL DOGS
I have over 15 years of experience in education, studying, working with and owning dogs. I studied and have a degree from UC Davis, volunteered since I was in middle school and help provided care and treatment at veterinary hospitals to provided the best care to our canine companions. Large or small, healthy or sick I do my best to ensure our dogs are taken care of.
Cat care experience

Rafael also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rafael took care of my two cats on multiple occasions during the four years I spent studying at SMC and UCLA. Butterscotch and Hubert absolutely loved him and always had a blast when he would come pet sit. Hubert, in particular, suffered from asthma attacks and struggled with his health but Rafael was always gentle and patient with him. His experience working with animals at an emergency vet hospital has given him the experience necessary to be around animals of all types, especially sick ones, and make them feel comfortable and loved. I’ll always be grateful to him for the care and joy he brought into my home. Having seen on multiple occasions the diligence and warmth with which he treats animals (both mine and others), I have no doubt in my mind that you’d be lucky to have him as a caretaker or pet sitter for your little loved ones.
Rafael is an exceptional caretaker! He has dog sat our fur babies for over a decade and uses his animal education from UC Davis to ensure the best quality of care when it comes to our four-legged loved ones. He is always is consistent, on-time and very attentive and caring!
Rafael is a true animal lover. He perused a degree in higher education under Animal Science at the University of California at Davis. He has worked with a variety of animals at Davis to include farm animals, reptiles and house pets. After graduating he has mostly worked with dogs, cats and some species of farm animals. He also volunteered to foster cats. He often will house sit for family and friends who need pet sitting as well.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I have a flexible hybrid schedule which allow me to be available for pet sitting, drop ins and boarding as needed during the week. 9 am drop offs and I’m pretty flexible and open to adjust scheduling as needed for pick and drop offs beforehand.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
Nice home environment, relaxing and friendly. Gently approach pets or let them come to me as needed, engage in a bit of trust building with respect for their personal space and treats when need to smooth over greetings. I have two healthy and medically up-to-date dogs in a separate environment and if interested they can have a greeting or remain separate as preferred. As well as nice little gated area with some plant to sniff and explore.
Pets
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsRafael can host up to 2 pets per night
