Rita J.
St James Place, San Antonio, TX
Services
Rita can host
Availability
I work from home so your pets will have constant care, attention and potty breaks throughout the day. I also send multiple daily updates with photos so you never have to worry or wonder about how they’re doing while you’re away.
About Rita J.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I allow pups on the furniture and to sleep wherever they feel most comfortable. Our home has a nice sized fenced in backyard for your pup to run around and play in.
Home
Information Rita J. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know prior to the stay if they are on any medication and if so what the doses and dosage times are as well as if there are any behavioral issues or concerns you are aware of or may have that will help me better care for your pet. For example, are they aggressive towards other dogs, scared of rain, do they howl at night, get in the trash, have a hard pull while on a leash, are they an escape artist or have a habit of chewing on anything? I would also like to know what your pets likes/dislikes are, their bedtime routine, favorite toy or games, etc.
A typical day
My kids and I love to cuddle with pups of all sizes. My kids really enjoy playing games with the pups such as tug of war, monkey in the middle and throwing tennis balls and frisbees in the backyard. Our gated neighborhood is dog friendly and pretty quiet throughout the day and evening, so there will be lots of smells for your pup to discover on walks.
Location
San Antonio, TX
Rita J. has Star Sitter status
The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.
A retreat for your furry loved ones
Pet care experience
Hello! My name is Rita! I have over 30 years of experience caring for dogs. Throughout most of my childhood, we always had various pets at any given time, primarily dogs and cats. In addition to our house pets, I grew up in a home where my parents ran a dog kennel for boarding and breeding. From the age of 10 until I left home at 17, I helped with feeding, watering, administering medications, cleaning kennels and grooming. Over the years, I have taken in stray and wounded dogs and cats and took care of them until finding them a home, in addition to pet sitting for family, friends and neighbors when needed. I am a mother of 3 wonderful kids, who are all now teens. They share my love for animals and are always excited to welcome a new furry guest into our home! We live in a decent sized home in a nice, quiet gated community and we have a nice sized fenced in backyard for your pet to roam free in. He or she will be loved, adored and treated as part of our family while staying with us and I can guarantee he or she will never lack attention or care!
Reviews
Rita provided many updates and pictures of Sunny and was great at taking care of her and communicating!
Rita and her family took great care of Ziggy. I would certainly have Ziggy stay with her again. She was really good at sending updates with photos of Ziggy.
Rita was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Ollie! She communicated consistently throughout the stay, sent plenty of pictures and updates, and was very attentive to Ollie’s needs. It gave us a lot of peace of mind knowing our dog was in such good hands. We truly appreciated her care and professionalism and will definitely be using her again!
Rita was amazing! We were a last minute request, and she was so accommodating for our situation. She was very communicative about our dogs and their stay. The boys were very comfortable with her and her family!
About Rita J.
Communication
Dog skills
Safety, trust & environment
I allow pups on the furniture and to sleep wherever they feel most comfortable. Our home has a nice sized fenced in backyard for your pup to run around and play in.
Home
Information Rita J. would like to know about your pet
I would like to know prior to the stay if they are on any medication and if so what the doses and dosage times are as well as if there are any behavioral issues or concerns you are aware of or may have that will help me better care for your pet. For example, are they aggressive towards other dogs, scared of rain, do they howl at night, get in the trash, have a hard pull while on a leash, are they an escape artist or have a habit of chewing on anything? I would also like to know what your pets likes/dislikes are, their bedtime routine, favorite toy or games, etc.
A typical day
My kids and I love to cuddle with pups of all sizes. My kids really enjoy playing games with the pups such as tug of war, monkey in the middle and throwing tennis balls and frisbees in the backyard. Our gated neighborhood is dog friendly and pretty quiet throughout the day and evening, so there will be lots of smells for your pup to discover on walks.
Rita J.
St James Place, San Antonio, TX