Tess A.
Tess A.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $14 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Ranch-raised, tender-hearted
Growing up on a ranch, I cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, horses, and exotic animals—so very little surprises me! 😊 Pet sitting was actually my first neighborhood “business” as a kid, which tells you this has always been more passion than side gig. Being away from home for school these past few years, I’ve dearly missed caring for animals— so this is my way of staying connected to something I love. I’m a naturally curious person and take the time to learn each pet’s personality and routines so I can give them attentive, enriching care while you’re away. 😊
Cat care experience
Tess also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I know how important it is to trust someone not only with your pet, but with your home. I take both seriously and will follow your instructions and your pet’s usual routine closely. I’m attentive to changes in behavior, appetite, or energy and always prioritize keeping pets safe, comfortable, and secure. I’m also more than happy to send plenty of photos and updates so you can relax knowing your pet is in good hands while you’re away😊
Ratings and reviews
Tess is the best pet sitter I have ever had. Tess was dedicated, caring, and devoted to my cat. She even made a shared album to give me daily updates. I strongly endorse Tess to pet sit. My cat loved her so much, he even came back missing her!
Tess has a way with animals. When my cat Phoebe arrived at her apartment, Tess let her take her time exploring and getting used to a new space, and Phoebe warmed up to her quickly. While I was away, Tess kept Phoebe happy with lots of attention and a lap to lounge on, and sent me updates and photos of Phoebe's antics that made me smile every time. She also gave Phoebe her travel meds (usually a terrible fight) gently and patiently, keeping any stress to a minimum. When I was delayed getting back, and worried about missing our next flight, Tess — kind and understanding as ever — brought Phoebe to meet me at the airport and her calm kept Phoebe safe from the anxiety of the situation. Someone this gentle and patient with animals, and this level-headed under pressure, is hard to find. I couldn't more highly recommend Tess as a cat sitter.
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Schedule
I’ll be working remotely for the foreseeable future, which gives me plenty of flexibility to fit pet care naturally into my day. I can accommodate different feeding and walking schedules, playtime, medication, check-ins, and plenty of attention and companionship throughout the day. Since my work travels with me, I’m also flexible with longer stays and can be around much more than someone working outside the home.