Tess D.
Port Colborne, ON
Tess' Pet Loving Services
Pet care experience
Pet lover at your service! I am eager to spend more time around animals, and to help you out while doing so. I have been a pet owner my whole life (24 years), and have been a dog and cat owner my whole life. I currently have a French Bulldog puppy and two adult Tabby cats, and they are my world! I grew up on a farm with a variety of animals, which I helped to raise and care for during most of my childhood. I also have recently done some volunteer work helping out at local animal sanctuaries in my area. I have a burning passion for helping animals and I feel a deep compassion for them. I want animals to feel loved and cared for, just as every living creature deserves and desires most. I love pets of all kinds, sizes, breeds or ages. I am a clean and neat person who respects the different lifestyles of others, and I would be sure to respect any specific rules or restrictions required for yours and your pet's best health and interests. In my care, your pet(s) will receive my full attention and utmost protection. My priority is that your pet feels loved, happy, and as comfortable as possible. If requested to walk your furry friend, I will assure that they get the exercise they need under safe supervision. I am easy-going, high-spirited, honest and reliable. I believe that the best kinds of people own pets, and that everyone needs a little help every now and then with providing the best care possible for their furry loved ones without worries. I can be that easy source of help that you need! I have my own vehicle, am extremely flexible with my time, and am committed to providing you with the most convenient services possible that work best for you and your schedule.
Reviews
Tess was a great fit for drop in visits with our senior dog Laney. This was our first time keeping Laney at home during our travels, as she is most comfortable being the only pet & no longer travels far distances well. We would definitely recommend Tess.
Attentive, clean and very flexable
Tess was able to help with walking my dog during a recent vacation, by getting him out for a walk everyday around lunch time to break up his stay at home. My roommate was home during the week, but couldn't get home to let my dog out during the day, so this is where we needed Tess. There was a few surprises during the first two days of the trip as our roommate let us know that Tess had just returned from the walk around 5/6pm when my roommate got home. Tess has mentioned that this was because of a scheduling conflict and she didn't let me know ahead of time. She apologized and was able to walk my dog around lunch time for the rest of the week, as discussed.
Tess was great! She took great care of our pups and provided prompt responses when we got in touch with our change in travel plans.
About Tess D.
Communication
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Information Tess D. would like to know about your pet
I love all breeds! No discrimination. I see each dog as a unique individual whose personality runs much deeper than their breed or purity. All dogs are special in their own way and I respect and appreciate all their individual differences and unique or quirky qualities. Before caring for your doggo, it helps me to know: ▪︎if they have any allergies or sensitivities. ▪︎their vet's contact info (in case of emergencies). ▪︎ if they have any particular anxieties or aversions to things / behaviours / places / sounds / people or animals. ▪︎if they have any reactive tendencies or triggers (and what sort of cues to watch for). ▪︎if they tend to be uncomfortable with strangers (being walked by someone unfamiliar, walking by or coming in contact with unfamiliar people or dogs). ▪︎if they get along with other animals ▪︎if they have any habits that should not be rewarded. ▪︎if they have any physical conditions to be aware of, or any disabilities that require specific accommodations or special attention. ▪︎if they have a tendency to run away if they were to get loose (just in case of emergencies), and if there is a particular place they would run to. ▪︎if they have a favourite place to walk, or if there is somewhere that should be avoided. ▪︎how they feel about being in cars (in case there is a potential adventure ahead! or in case of emergencies). + For Fun & Praise: ▪their nickname(s) ▪︎their favourite scritchy spot ▪︎their favourite activitie(s) ▪︎their favourite places to do the duty ▪︎if they tend to have any quirky behaviours that tell you when they are happy or unhappy. ▪︎any other cute or note-worthy details that will help me get to know them better!
A typical day
Nature walks, Lots of talking to & undivided attention from yours truly, Open to walking anywhere and to doing any activities your dog particularly loves! We can run, play with toys, or simply just stroll together... whatever makes their happy tail wag the most!
Services
Tess can watch in your home
About Tess D.
Communication
Skills
Information Tess D. would like to know about your pet
I love all breeds! No discrimination. I see each dog as a unique individual whose personality runs much deeper than their breed or purity. All dogs are special in their own way and I respect and appreciate all their individual differences and unique or quirky qualities. Before caring for your doggo, it helps me to know: ▪︎if they have any allergies or sensitivities. ▪︎their vet's contact info (in case of emergencies). ▪︎ if they have any particular anxieties or aversions to things / behaviours / places / sounds / people or animals. ▪︎if they have any reactive tendencies or triggers (and what sort of cues to watch for). ▪︎if they tend to be uncomfortable with strangers (being walked by someone unfamiliar, walking by or coming in contact with unfamiliar people or dogs). ▪︎if they get along with other animals ▪︎if they have any habits that should not be rewarded. ▪︎if they have any physical conditions to be aware of, or any disabilities that require specific accommodations or special attention. ▪︎if they have a tendency to run away if they were to get loose (just in case of emergencies), and if there is a particular place they would run to. ▪︎if they have a favourite place to walk, or if there is somewhere that should be avoided. ▪︎how they feel about being in cars (in case there is a potential adventure ahead! or in case of emergencies). + For Fun & Praise: ▪their nickname(s) ▪︎their favourite scritchy spot ▪︎their favourite activitie(s) ▪︎their favourite places to do the duty ▪︎if they tend to have any quirky behaviours that tell you when they are happy or unhappy. ▪︎any other cute or note-worthy details that will help me get to know them better!
A typical day
Nature walks, Lots of talking to & undivided attention from yours truly, Open to walking anywhere and to doing any activities your dog particularly loves! We can run, play with toys, or simply just stroll together... whatever makes their happy tail wag the most!
Location
Port Colborne, ON
Pets
Tess D.
Port Colborne, ON