Susan C.
Boyertown, PA
This pooch was made for walkin'!
Pet care experience
I have been an animal lover my entire life! In addition to caring for my own pets throughout my life, I have nearly 11 years experience as a veterinary technician, have previously worked as a part-time professional dog walker & pet sitter, as well as a bather & canine massage therapist for a professional groomer. My experience as a vet tech gives me the skills to *administer oral & injectable medications if needed & I'm able to recognize if a pet is sick, injured, or in distress. I've worked with pets of all stages of life & am capable of caring for a variety of animals including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits & guinea pigs. Though I'm not available to do overnight stays, I can do multiple daily drop-in visits while you are away, as well as dog walks. I can also provide **transportation to & from doggy daycare or to vet or grooming appointments. Plus, I am a certified canine massage therapist & can perform relaxing therapeutic touch on your dog! *An additional charge of $10/service will apply for any special needs care, such as administering medications, urine/fecal collection, applying/removing diapers, etc. **Base rate for transportation service is $20, plus 60 cents/mile if destination is over 5 miles from starting point. Additional charges if I'm required to stay with pet during appointments.
Reviews
Thanks for your reliable help! Grateful you worked around frigid temps freezing the chicken's water, and an automatic cat feeder on the fritz. Good to know the animal's here are in good hands with you 🙏
Susan is the best!
Thanks for the great help Susan! Your daily updates were much appreciated with detail about our cats food, litter, and play, and fun photos. It's a relief knowing our cat's in good care while we're away and coming back to a clean house and well fed feline. We will reach out again when we next need pet sitting!
Susan took excellent care of our 2 cats and cockatoo! She made vacation enjoyable knowing our pets were well cared for.
About Susan C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand the importance of maintaining your pet's routine to the best of my ability. Please let me know all of your instructions while your pet is in my care.
Information Susan C. would like to know about your pet
I do not discriminate against breeds. Before meeting a new pet, I'd like to know if they have any history of aggression. It would also be helpful to know if your pet has any current medical issues or special needs. Does your pet have any food restrictions? Do you use any specific words or phrases when walking your dog, such as "heel," "with me," "leave it," "go potty," etc? Does your dog prefer the routine of walking the same route everyday, or enjoy exploring new areas? Of course I'd like to know any fun tidbits about your pet's personality.
A typical day
In addition to providing basic care such as potty breaks & feeding, I thoroughly enjoy just spending time with the pets. Whether that involves going for walks, playing with toys, practicing training or tricks, or simply giving lots petting & belly rubs, I'm up to the task!
Services
Susan can watch in your home
Availability
I am available 7 days/week. I have a rather flexible schedule everyday. Some times of the day are more busy for me, such as early afternoon, and while I may not always be available at an exact time (ex. 12pm), I can arrange to work within a certain timeframe (ex. between 11am and 1pm).
About Susan C.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I understand the importance of maintaining your pet's routine to the best of my ability. Please let me know all of your instructions while your pet is in my care.
Information Susan C. would like to know about your pet
I do not discriminate against breeds. Before meeting a new pet, I'd like to know if they have any history of aggression. It would also be helpful to know if your pet has any current medical issues or special needs. Does your pet have any food restrictions? Do you use any specific words or phrases when walking your dog, such as "heel," "with me," "leave it," "go potty," etc? Does your dog prefer the routine of walking the same route everyday, or enjoy exploring new areas? Of course I'd like to know any fun tidbits about your pet's personality.
A typical day
In addition to providing basic care such as potty breaks & feeding, I thoroughly enjoy just spending time with the pets. Whether that involves going for walks, playing with toys, practicing training or tricks, or simply giving lots petting & belly rubs, I'm up to the task!
Location
Boyertown, PA
Pets
Susan C.
Boyertown, PA