Susan B.
Susan B.
Contact for Boarding
from $75 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Caring, Communicative, Experienced
Hello! Besides having four cats and two large dogs growing up, and being the primary pet sitter for several friends and colleagues over the past ten years, I have been the primary caregiver/parent to two dogs. One, Greta, I raised from puppyhood; the other, Honey, I adopted at 12 and cared for in the final years of her life. Both of these dogs experienced medical complications: Greta was adopted with heartworm, which was cured after a strict regimen, and Honey experienced kidney failure in her old age, for which I gave her daily IVs for nearly a year. Both dogs came to me with behavioral problems, including dog aggression and separation anxiety. I was able to care for both dogs and keep them safe, and am experienced with pets with medical needs. I am experienced as a pet owner and caregiver, and will follow your instructions carefully and check in often. I work from home and would love to do so with your beloved pet by my side, where I can give them lots of pets, walks, and cuddles. I hope I get to meet your pet soon!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Super communicative and took great care of Hudson. Would absolutely book Susan again
Susan took great care of Biscuit, appreciate the picture updates as well :) thanks so much!
Susan took the best care of our 14 year old Boston terrier Tootsie while we were away for the weekend. She is so communicative, kind, and Tootsie absolutely loved her!! Can’t recommend her enough :) we will definitely be booking with her again in the future!!
As a former neighbor of mine, Susan often dog sat my young Labrador retriever, doing both daytime check-ins and overnight stays. I was always assured that my Alma was well cared for when in Susan's hands, receiving walks, cuddles, and other enrichment (which I knew from Susan's regular check-ins). Because I lived nearby, I also saw firsthand Susan's steadfast dedication to ensuring that her elderly dog continued to have the highest standard of living, despite increasing medical and emotional needs as the dog aged. Detail-oriented and a true animal lover, there is truly no one I would trust more with my pups!
Susan was absolutely amazing with our dog Porsche. So sweet, patient, and loving towards our anxious senior baby. We trusted her completely, and Porsche adored her. Couldn’t recommend her more
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Schedule
I work from home 4/5 days a week, though I can usually work from home an entire week if needed. I will check in with your pet’s schedule, and let you know if I am able to meet their needs. As a general rule, I never leave a pet alone for more than 6 hours, but I am flexible according to your pet’s specific needs.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I always leave a home I am visiting clean, and am happy to do what I can to make sure you are comfortable with me in your home. I am a lifelong New Yorker and can navigate trains and buses to your home easily. I may have access to a car shortly, if you live somewhere inaccessible by train. In my home, I keep food unreachable to pets wherever possible and have pet beds available for their use. I do not have any pets in my home at the moment. I live right next to one of the largest parks in New York City, and am happy to take your pet for walks, or even to the dog park nearby if they are comfortable with other dogs.
A typical day
It depends on what your pet likes! I love to provide cuddles and pets, to play with toys, to do lots of training and give your pet mental stimulation, or to go for long walks in the park. Let me know your pet’s likes and I’ll try to meet them!
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeSusan can host up to 3 pets per night
- Any anxieties they might have (including aggression of any kind), any medical needs, anything that should be avoided (i.e. don’t leave food on the counter, or he eats pillows 😅), feeding schedule, and tell me a little bit about how I can make them happy!