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Roxie W.

Harlem, NY

7 reviews
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Complete and compassionate pet care

Pet care experience

Hi, I'm Roxie and I have worked in the animal care field for ten years. I am qualified to administer medications orally and under the skin. Caring for various types of wildlife as a wild animal keeper at the Bronx Zoo has given me a great ability to read animal behavior. I have since left the zoo and I'm now working at an animal hospital in Brooklyn as a Vet Tech. When I'm not at work I'm walking dogs or hanging out with my puppy brother Michaelangelo. My experience has taught me that every individual must be approached with patience and respect. Rest assured that when your fur baby is with me, he or she will receive the best care possible. I will do everything I can to make your pet feel comfortable while you're away, providing lots of love, affection, and fun. I can't wait to help you with your pet care needs!

Reviews

Kaitlin B.
Feb 11, 2021

Roxie is wonderful with animals! She has extensive experience with animals from a vet tech perspective so I know our pets are in good hands. She's nice, reliable, punctual, and the dogs always look forward to seeing her if it's for a walk or just spending time at the apartment. She's great and I would highly recommend her!

Galina O.
Feb 09, 2021

Roxie is an amazing human who loves all animals wholeheartedly. She has vast experience with not only dogs and cats but wild animals too. She spent 10 years working at the world famous NY BRONX ZOO. From being a part of the wild life conservation and education program to caring and training all types of animals. She has helped to hand raise and save multiple species of wildlife and domestic animals. She is caring and warm and I may go as far as saying an animal "whisperer". She now works to help heal and advocate for fur babies of all kind as a veterinary tech in NYC. I have known this amazing woman for over 2 decades and I have never met anyone as amazing as Roxie. If you want someone who will care for your fur child like one of her own, than Roxie is your go to!!!!

Viviana F.
Feb 06, 2021

Roxie is a great person! I’ve previously worked with her in the past. She’s a reliable and responsible person. She’s very passionate about animals especially dogs. She will be great caregiver to your dog.

Joy A.
Feb 06, 2021

As long as I’ve known Roxie, she’s been wonderful with animals. The times I’ve seen Roxie interact with dogs, it’s always been with enthusiasm and they certainly have felt her warmth and love and have reciprocated her energy. She’s always down for an adventure, so if your pup requires a little more activity (running/playing fetch) she’d make a good match for your rambunctious puppy. And if your dog is a lounger, she also comes through with the belly rubs. She’ll definitely adapt to your dogs personality and learn their likes and dislikes. Your dog will be thoroughly loved under her care.

About Roxie W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Roxie W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about your pet's daily routine and what his or her likes and dislikes are. I also need to know if your pet has any triggers, allergies, anxieties, and if they are on any medications or have any health issues.

A typical day

Central Park is not too far so we will definitely make our way over there, and there are a few dog parks in the area that we can visit if you would like. From my previous experience I know a lot of ways to keep animals' minds enriched and stimulated (from puzzle feeders to creating toys to encourage natural behaviors such as sniffing).

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Roxie can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Roxie can watch in your home

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

About Roxie W.

Communication

100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour

Skills

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

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Roxie W. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about your pet's daily routine and what his or her likes and dislikes are. I also need to know if your pet has any triggers, allergies, anxieties, and if they are on any medications or have any health issues.

A typical day

Central Park is not too far so we will definitely make our way over there, and there are a few dog parks in the area that we can visit if you would like. From my previous experience I know a lot of ways to keep animals' minds enriched and stimulated (from puzzle feeders to creating toys to encourage natural behaviors such as sniffing).

Location

New York, NY

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Roxie W.

Harlem, NY

7 reviews