5.0

I love dogs of every type, I am a life-long dog owner, and advocate through rescue for over 20 years. Kitties too! I work with Pedro Pet Pals, Animals Rule here in San Pedro, and have pulled dogs to foster from Harbor Shelter, provide independent rescue support through social media pet pages. Prior to that, I was in Silver Lake. A lot of my pet sits are by referral, word of mouth, so if you'd like more reviews/feedback then you see here, happy to send, I have excellent references. I limit to 2-3 animals, and always check with you about how they get along with dogs/cats. You can request that your pets be the only pets for an additional fee that's only charged if I have to turn down another pet sit. It only happens seldom. They get a lot of focused attention. Some people call me a whisperer :) I'm the person who meets all my neighbors because of walking the dogs, I know the animals names first before the people :) I've been blessed over the years to be in a community of friends with dogs, and we have taken turns watching them for each other. I also have hired a dog sitter/walker to help with my schedule. So when I decided to turn to dog sitting as a part-time income with my freelance event work (I work from home except on the event days) after my three doggies passed away within a year and half of each other, and I was laid off, I knew I wanted to be the kind of sitter I liked to hire. Which means...there isn't anything I wouldn't do for your furbaby...there's nothing, that surprises or phases me :) I like to charge fair prices, I don't tack on fees. Medicine, baths, vet visits, whatever they need. My house is their house and I treat them as if they were my own - except! that I make sure they stay on your schedule and instructions, whatever those might be about food, treats, how they socialize. They are allowed anywhere in my house, and if they like it, I take them everywhere - to visit friends with dogs, parties, bbqs where doggies are allowed (because so many of my friends have them!) park, beach...and even errands. I don't get upset when they have accidents. My place is cozy, doggies always know they're in a doggie home. Kitties know I let them go at their own pace. Because I have worked in rescue for over 20 years, I understand all kinds of quirks and needs, especially behavioral, and will spend the time to make them feel at home. They get plenty of 1:1 TLC. I pay attention to them because they are special. And we have fun...it's like doggie day camp when they are here. My favorite job from age 12-19 was working at a day camp, and love for kids, love for dogs, same :) I'll watch your doggies/kitties in my house or yours. I have dog beds, blankets, treats, toys, bowls, even stairs/ramp if they need help getting on things, pee pads and poop bags. So all you need to bring is what you think they need while you're away-their food, treats, a favorite toy/blanket. Walks, hikes, playtime. I'm diligent about whatever your fur baby(s) need - diet, medication /topical treatments, how they are around people and animals, what they like/helps them the most. Adapt easily to their needs - cuddles or not, pets, belly rubs, whatever :) If they do anything different/out of the ordinary, I'll let you know. I'm an excellent communicator, so you'll get lots of updates, photos and videos, I love to do it. I am very active in the San Pedro community to help abused and neglected animals, network on social media.