Susan M.
Woodley Park, DC
Caring & Experienced ♥️ Pet Sitter
Pet care experience
****Hours of Operation:**** Pet Sitting Appointments: 11a-7p M-Sun Telephone hours: 11a-6p M-F Meet&Greet's: 11a-3p M-Sun *Pet Care Experience: I've been an animal lover my whole life and for the past 21 years I've been a pet sitter. I've also cared for animals of my own for 34 years. Over the years I’ve had eight cats. Currently I live with one cat whom I adore and I adopted from a shelter. I’ve taken care of all sorts of animals while pet sitting...cats, dogs, reptiles, rodents, and birds. I love all animals and I'm good communicating with them and understanding them. When I'm taking care of your pets I will try and fill the time with lots of TLC, attention, and fun. I will tailor my services to your pet's individual needs. Some pets may need more TLC and attention, some might need more playtime, and some may need both. I look forward to meeting your pet and pampering them with custom nurturing care. *Fees, Policies, & Offered Services: *Services included with pet care and offered alone as a “Home Check Visit” if you have no pets: -Pick up newspapers/mail, neaten up your yard, pickup any fliers/trash/small downed tree branches that end up on your property, turn lights on and off to make your home look lived in, and water indoor/outdoor plants, check on heat/air conditioning to make sure it's running and report to you if it's not. I can send you pictures of your property on an as needed basis to help you see how the vegetation is looking so you can call your gardeners to schedule them if needed. *Dog Walking 30 minutes: Please Note: Hazardous Weather Exception... For temperatures above 90 degrees and below 32 degrees F, walks will be shortened to 15 minutes or until the dogs attend to their business. This applies in very windy conditions too when winds gust over 25mph. Walks will also be temporarily delayed due to heavy rain downpours and hail. Thank you in advance for your understanding, I like to take precautionary measures for the safety of the animals and myself when we're out in the daily elements.
Reviews
Susan was wonderful. She takes care of our cat better than we do! We received pictures every day as well as detailed reports about her visits. Communication was excellent. Very reliable and a true cat lover. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the great care while I was away! Susan went above and beyond for my cats, making sure they had everything they needed and were comfortable.
My kitties hadn't been left alone for a long time, so when I finally got to go on vacation, I wanted someone who had a special affinity for kitties. Susan is definitely a cat lover and took amazing care of the cats. She was responsive and attentive, and I was able to relax knowing they were in good hands.
I was hesitant to try a new sitter after a bad experience on Rover, but I am very pleased to have found Susan! It is clear how much she cares about the well-being of the animals - she took extra time to get to know my cat and took precautions like putting out extra water and making sure the automatic feeder was stocked to ensure my kitty would be taken care of in an emergency. I appreciate this foresight! Susan was communicative and instilled confidence with her sense of responsibility. I felt very comfortable knowing she was looking after my cat and will certainly book her again!
About Susan M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, Trust, & Environment: I offer nurturing friendship and trustworthy care for your pet. I'll play with them with their favorite toys. I will pet them and I will sit with them and provide some friendship and togetherness to help them feel happy and nurtured while you are away. I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with the care of your finned, feathered, scaled or furry four legged family member and I always try and go the extra mile to connect with them emotionally and provide the care that you would if you were home.
Information Susan M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what your cat or dog likes to do most...her regular routine and likes. Also, please let me know if she has any special needs such as dietary, emotional, and/or medical. I'm happy to accommodate.
A typical day
A typical day of care would entail: For cats, I will visit with them for 30, 60 minutes or longer. If you need a longer visit if you're away for a long while, extra time can be sheduled in 30 minute increments every day or every other day. I will play with your cat, sit with them, pet them, talk to them, get to know them on and hopefully become their friend on their time schedule so they feel comforted. For dogs, I will take them on a walk through your neighborhood. I will be present with them and focus on them during the walk, get to know them, and enjoy their company and hopefully become their friend too. If you have a fenced back yard or a large area in your home for the dog(s) to play I can have them fetch a ball or a squeaky toy if they enjoy that.
Services
Susan can watch in your home
Availability
Schedule: I have room in my schedule for pet sitting and dog walking appointments between 11am and 7pm, Monday through Sunday, all year round. Holidays included.
About Susan M.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Safety, Trust, & Environment: I offer nurturing friendship and trustworthy care for your pet. I'll play with them with their favorite toys. I will pet them and I will sit with them and provide some friendship and togetherness to help them feel happy and nurtured while you are away. I consider it a privilege to be entrusted with the care of your finned, feathered, scaled or furry four legged family member and I always try and go the extra mile to connect with them emotionally and provide the care that you would if you were home.
Information Susan M. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know what your cat or dog likes to do most...her regular routine and likes. Also, please let me know if she has any special needs such as dietary, emotional, and/or medical. I'm happy to accommodate.
A typical day
A typical day of care would entail: For cats, I will visit with them for 30, 60 minutes or longer. If you need a longer visit if you're away for a long while, extra time can be sheduled in 30 minute increments every day or every other day. I will play with your cat, sit with them, pet them, talk to them, get to know them on and hopefully become their friend on their time schedule so they feel comforted. For dogs, I will take them on a walk through your neighborhood. I will be present with them and focus on them during the walk, get to know them, and enjoy their company and hopefully become their friend too. If you have a fenced back yard or a large area in your home for the dog(s) to play I can have them fetch a ball or a squeaky toy if they enjoy that.
Location
Washington, DC
Pets
Susan M.
Woodley Park, DC