Sinead D.
Sinead D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
CA$24 total per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
I love pets and I love to help!
I'm a long time animal lover and I was raised to treat pets with kindness and respect. I love getting to know every individual pet and their quirks. I was lucky to share 16 wonderful years with my cat Maeve - a siamese mix who had very strong opinions. Growing up we had our uncle’s Labrador, and then when Hoosier moved out we adopted a beagle mix who was always getting in to something. In my teens my parents finally brought home the cat I had been begging for! A semi-feral rescue and (it being the 1990’s) an outdoor girlie she never became a people cat - which just made it all the more special when she would curl up beside me every morning before school. In high school I provided after-school care to a very active golden lab, and dog walking for a husky up the street. In our 20's my brother adopted a doberman/shepherd mix, and my best friend has had a series of pit bull and bull mix rescues that I have helped with for the last 20 years. These days I provide care for my dads cockapoo whenever he goes out of town, as well as regular drop in care and play to my friends pets - Onix (a dachshund) and Azalea (Australian Shepherd) & Maka (a little bit of every breed!). I love dogs and cats and because I have been around them all my life I am able to bring a warm calm presence with me when I provide care for them. For drop in care and house sitting size doesn’t matter - however these days for safety reasons I only provide leashed walks for small or medium dogs. I'm looking to provide pet care services near my home. I have a flexible schedule and can easily adjust my responsibilities to ensure I'm free to give your pet the time and attention they need. I am also available for overnight stays and house sitting. Whether it is a drop in play date, medication dose, food top up and litter box clean up for your cat, or an active walk in the local ravine or a peaceful meander while they sniff every corner, drop in feeding, companionship or medication for your dog; when you're away from home at work or on vacation - I'm happy to help you take care of your pet. Because Rover does not give me a way to adjust my pricing to account for the different levels of care different animals require my house sitting rate includes 15-30 minutes of walking. If your fur baby requires more than that I'm happy to discuss and agree on a reasonable rate to account for the additional care your dog requires (Just the backyard? No increase, 90 minutes twice a day? Lets chat!)
Cat care experience
Sinead also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I'm happy to maintain your pets routine while you are away to minimize stress - I have worked with feral cats and rescue dogs and take my cues from your pet, whether this means active play, or maintaining a quiet calm atmosphere while they get used to me. I am willing to consider hosting cats in my home, but unfortunately my building prohibits dogs.
Ratings and reviews
This was my first time using Rover and I was so happy to find Sinead! I was up north camping for 4 days, and I felt at ease knowing Sinead was staying with my kitties while I was gone. She sent me updates and cute photos each day. She was quick to reply, and professional throughout the whole process. I came home to a tidy apartment and happy kitties. Will definitely book Sinead again in the future! Thanks Sinead! :)
Sinead is great. Everything done to a T and obviously interested in our cat's welfare. Will contract again without hesitation.
Sinead was very good, took good care of Ziggy, was on time and conscientious. She did a great job.
Sinead is very professional and friendly. She sent me updates and photos every day we were gone. She house sat for us and took care of our large dog and our cat. She managed to walk our 90 pound dog, that can pull at times and can be very nervous of outside and people, successfully and without issue. Our cat that hides from strangers even came out and befriended Sinead. I would definitely recommend. She is an animal person, and is very trust-worthy with good energy.
Sinead was an absolute gem for our first time using Rover! We were away for 11 days, which felt like a long stretch to leave our cats, but she made the whole trip so much easier for us. She went above and beyond, taking care of little things we hadn't even thought to ask about. Our boys, Mochi and Ooyu, can be a handful .. they had a few mischievous moments (broken glass, general chaos included) - but Sinead was endlessly patient and kind with them. By the time we got home, they seemed so content and relaxed. She also sent frequent updates throughout our trip, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We're incredibly grateful to have found her and would recommend her to anyone ❤️
Sinead is fantastic and we can’t recommend her enough. She made us feel at ease that our pets were well cared for while we were away. She was very attentive with our pets and got to know all their personalities quite well.
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Schedule
I work non-traditionally and am able to be flexible with hours and location and this lets me prioritize your pets needs while you are away