Susan K.
Susan K.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Reliable and Trustworthy Companion
From training puppies to medicating seniors, I love caring for pets. My specialty is cooking for dogs, so they get the nutrition they need to be as healthy as possible. Of course, I will strictly follow your feeding guidelines, but if special meal prep is involved, your pet is going to love me. Once, I helped a friend's 14-year-old Golden Retriever lose 20 lbs. and regain agile mobility with turkey vegetable soup and oatmeal treats. She lived to be 18! I have a keen eye for health problems that you may not have noticed, for instance, pets hanging out at the water bowl and excessive urinating which could indicate a kidney problem. And once there was a cat urinating around house. I discovered that the other cat was a bully and was blocking the litter box. I added a 2nd litter box in another room and the problem was solved. I give several walks each day so we can both get exercise and sleep well at night. There are even relaxing massages involved during TV time in the evening.
Cat care experience
Susan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
Keeping pets safe, healthy and happy is my highest priority. I always use a leash for walks, a harness in the car, a stroller for vet/shopping/restaurants and a crate if appropriate at home. I make sure doors and gates are secured at all times and I ensure animals will not escape if someone comes to the door. I wash all dishes after each meal and ensure water is always fresh and plentiful. I follow any schedule you wish your pet to maintain. I keep pet beds by my side and always invite pets to walk around the house and property with me if appropriate. I like talking with them, keeping them occupied and making sure they are having a great day.
Ratings and reviews
Susan is the best pet/house sitter we have ever had. She took excellent care of our Gus & left our house cleaner & more organized than when she arrived. I can’t say enough good things about her.
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Schedule
I am available anytime. I work from home, part time, on my computer as a landscape designer, so I will be with your pets constantly. I set my alarm to take walks and give care. But dogs and cats are really good at reminding that it's time for a play break.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsSusan can host up to 1 pet per night
- Please let me know any health or behavioral concerns you may have about your pet. Most times pets get depressed when their people leave and may act differently. Make sure I can contact you to ask questions in case we have forgotten to cover something.