Sandra F.
Sandra F.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Lifelong Animal Lover
I've had and cared for everything from chickens, iguanas, exotic birds and dogs. We live on an acre of doggie heaven with a fully fenced yard that is ready to be enjoyed by your fur baby. We have a 7yo rescue who loves all dogs and people. He is friendly loving and loves to entertain company!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Rosie enjoyed her stay with Sandra and sweetheart, Mr. Max! Rosie was well taken care of and Sandra did a phenomenal job administering lmedications, which is a challenge at times. Would highly recommend her to anyone who needs pet care!
It was delightful meeting Sandra and her son’s dog Max. Bean enjoyed exploring their yard and enjoyed his stay.
Sandra provided my dog Babe outstanding care from the minute we arrived to the end of Babe’s stay. She went beyond the usual services I expected. I’ve had many experiences with other dog care over the years.
Sandra took care of my dog for almost 12 days. When we first visited Sandra and her dog Max for a meet and greet, my dog Wolfie immediately wanted to play with Max. They played very well together and I felt comfortable leaving my best buddy with Sandra and Max. Sandra kept me updated with photos and text messages. I would not hesitate to recommend Sandra as a responsible pet sitter.
Sandra is the best! Right from our meet & greet, Lola trusted and listened to her right away, so I knew she would be in good hands. Sandra's property is beautiful and spacious and she has taken all the precautions to ensure it is secure, safe, and comfortable for any dog that stays there. Max is such a gentle giant and was the perfect companion for Lola. I appreciate all the details and feedback that Sandra provided me on Lola's little quirks that she noticed during her stay; it's great to know how Lola behaves while she's away from me, and it just showed me how attentive Sandra is and how much she cares. I wouldn't hesitate to book her again!
In short: did not follow basic instructions for pickup & drop-off (came at wrong times), informed us she “cannot walk the dog” because she is 64 y.o., keeps all dogs outdoors 24/7, and made racist comments at our wedding. Positives: she is easy to talk to, and accommodated our last minute change from doggy daycare to dog boarding for an additional fee. —- The long version: Before officially booking with Sandra, we had sent her very detailed messages about special pickup and drop-off instructions as we were in Fallbrook for our wedding, and our dog would be part of the ceremony. We promised a VERY large tip if she was able to accommodate our unique needs, and she promised she would be able to fulfill them so we booked with her. She came at the wrong time, refused to walk our dog due to her age, and then still demanded the tip we had promised, refusing to take our dog without it. Because we did not want to cause a scene AT OUR WEDDING, we decided to pay the tip. While waiting for us to grab the money, she made several racist remarks about our guests to our bridal party. Even after she took our pup home, she kept her outside in the yard the entire time, including for sleep. Our friend who lives in Fallbrook raised this concern to us as he informed us coyotes are common in the area, so we were especially concerned for her safety. While Sandra is nice when talking face-to-face, we had too many major problems during this booking to be happy about any part of it. We wish we had gone with another sitter in the area instead, and would caution others to look elsewhere if possible.
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Schedule
I'm retired and spend most time at home. I occasionally run out for errands but am mostly home. Early riser and generally take care of the animals before my morning coffee.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I offer a very safe and fun environment for your dog to play and frolic with mine. He will be treated with love, kindness and will enjoy playing with our boy. We provide a safe clean outdoor environment for your pup to exercise and explore. We offer clean covered outside bedding and fresh water changed regularly. Treats given throughout the day and plenty of TLC. They will be accompanied by our gentle Max who enjoys having new friends visit so your pup will never be alone.
Pets
A typical day
Wake up to breakfast and then join me in the back to run and explore. I play in my garden while the dogs play in the grove, look at the chickens and enjoy an acre of fun.
- 16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeSandra can host up to 1 pet per night
- After a horrendous experience, I will no longer accept bookings without a meet and greet no matter your circumstances. I do this to keep Max happy and help my son while he's in college. I am retired and don't need the stress. drama or aggravation of high maintenance or entitled dogs or people. We are a peace loving Christian household, we live a quiet life and only ask for respect and kindness in return.