Tessa D.
Tessa D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pets are family <3
I love animals (probably more than people lol)! I have worked at an animal hospital for two years. Interacted with pets of all shapes and sizes! I grew up with dogs and started pet sitting as a preteen-friends, family, neighbors. I’ve fostered and babysat cats and dogs for long and short stays, including puppies and older cats. I can administer medication. I rescued my dog as a puppy and I have a big interest in dog psychology. I continue to train and work with my dog everyday, as it brings me a lot of joy. I even started a dog training business with my sister and our own podcast (we’re in the early stages!), as we share a love for our four-legged companions! We help coach other owners and touch on topics like dog behavior, holistic health, diet, the vet, dog myths, different training styles, and everything in between! Being around animals makes me so happy! I cherish the time I spend with my dog as he is my favorite companion and I would love the opportunity to get to spend time with your beloved companion(s). :)
Cat care experience
Tessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
Tessa accommodated for an unexpected drop-in. We really appreciated her for the communication and flexibility alongside the attention given to our anxious girl. We look forward to having her come back soon!
Tessa was wonderful with our dog and provided great care during her one-hour visit. She was reliable, attentive, and made sure our dog was happy and comfortable. We would definitely recommend her!
Tessa did an amazing job caring for Coco and Callie! She was attentive, dependable, and made sure to reinforce their training and routines. She took them on walks, gave them plenty of playtime, and provided them with lots of care and attention. It gave us great peace of mind knowing Coco and Callie were in such loving and capable hands. We truly appreciate Tessa and would highly recommend her!
Tessa is hands down the best pet and house sitter you could ever ask for! She took care of our house, dogs, and cats for two full weeks while we were away, and she exceeded every expectation. When unexpected flight delays turned our travel day into a mess, Tessa handled everything smoothly and without skipping a beat like a total champion. Coming home after a long travel delay to a spotlessly clean house that felt brand new was such an incredible relief. She truly went above and beyond in every way imaginable. If you are looking for someone reliable, proactive, and deeply caring, I cannot recommend Tessa highly enough! She took exceptional care of my pets—spoiling them with attention and keeping their routines perfectly on track. They bonded with her so quickly, and honestly, they miss her already!
Tessa took care of our Labs according to the instructions provided. She was communicative and shared updates. She also made sure our garden was cared for and watered.
Tessa did a great job pet sitting our dogs at our home. She was communicative and provided photos. I would definitely trust her pet sitting for us again.
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Schedule
I work part time so I have time to care for your pet during the day and the days I work I’m not gone for too long!
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a fenced yard and one dog to keep your pet company, if desired. He his crate trained and I can crate your pet if needed as well! I give my dog lots of potty breaks and exercise and play time as well as nap time and training time-keep his mind and body fulfilled and meet his needs:) I plan to do the same with your pet, obviously with their specific needs in mind!
Pets
A typical day
I am very big into mental and physical stimulation and meeting each individual’s pets needs, so that they are happy and fulfilled living in our world! So that may look like mental food puzzles, find it games, running in the backyard and playing with various toys and going on walks in the neighborhood and hitting up the neighborhood park to explore and find new smells!
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTessa can host up to 3 pets per night
- Please let me know of any special needs or instructions ahead of time for your pet as I am happy to accommodate for anything they may need:)