Simon L.
Simon L.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $16 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Energetic and Expert Animal Au Pair
I've never known life without animals! I've been responsible for pets from a very young age: from gerbils, to cats and dogs, to squirrels and goats, my circle of friends and family have always committed open homes and hearts to furry friends. Every stage of life, every shade of personality, I resolve to provide love, care and accountability. My personal dedication is boosted to professional assurance, as I am a long term caretaker at Mid City Animal House Daycare and Boarding.
Cat care experience
Simon also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I am comfortable caring for multiple animals at once, and following owners instructions with a keen eye. I am comfortable administering medications, special care instructions (i.e: elderly or special needs animals) and giving walks and baths. I am generally comfortable in unfamiliar places, maintaining a calm energy, respecting property and taking great care to give pets the attention they need in the absence of their owners. If you are interested in boarding with me: I currently provide a loving home to 2 cats and a dog. They are friendly, curious and well socialized with people and other animals. Dot, our boxer-collie, is especially good with dogs, cats and small children. For safety, we are able to easily separate pets either by partitioning/gating off rooms where they can maintain comfort, or utilizing the large dog crate in the front room where your pet will not be sequestered all by themselves, but still have a space they feel secure. I have no allergies, aversions, or phobias. I communicate well and will happily answer questions and provide references.
Ratings and reviews
Simon was a phenomenal caretaker for my guy Cornelius. Checked in and out with every visit, communicated amazingly throughout the entire time. He definitely has a knack for taking great doggo pics. Was also able to accommodate a last minute booking and extension of service due to travel delays. Highly recommend booking with him if you want someone caring about your dogs much as you do while you’re not there!
My dogs love Simon!
I seriously couldn't be happier with Simon! He treated my cat, Monkey, like family, kept me updated, even sent pics, and made the whole experience completely less stressful, which is something I’ve struggled with in the past. Reliable, kind, and clearly passionate about animals, I called him an animal whisperer because of how quickly my cat bonded with him. I will say that Rover makes leaving town for work, usually last minute, a game changer for me and I will absolutely be requesting him again, no doubt!
Reliable and responsible, send lots of updates and pictures! Pups love him!!
Simon is such a wonderful, enthusiastic, and caring person. He obviously has lots of experience with pets and a great love for them too boot!
So I am speaking from the perspective of family, but it is an honest perspective. Simon is one of the most responsible and caring people I've ever known, and doubly so for animals. Indoor, outdoor, pets, strays... animals just really like him! Anyone ever needed a pet sitter/house sitter they trusted, he is the first call they make. He's the person I trust to treat my fur babes like his fur babes, and I recommend him as a professional with zero reservation.
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Schedule
My part time work schedule is flexible, and I'm almost always in pet care mode since it's what I do! I am available for most services, from dog walking to house sitting, and if your pets would be good roomies with my pets, I am open to boarding on a case-by-case basis!