Tessa F.
Tessa F.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $23 per visit
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Law student and cat mom of two!
I moved to Virginia from Philadelphia in August 2024 to begin law school at the University of Virginia. I am looking to support my education by sharing my love for all pups, big and small, old young, here in Charlottesville. Back in Tennessee where I grew up, I had a loving black lab who taught me SO much about how to best care for dogs, through the goods and bads. I am always eager to learn more about your dog’s special needs however I can.
Cat care experience
Tessa also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
Unfortunately, I’m unable to bring your pets into my own home as I live with two cats of my own. But comfort and safety in their own home is of the utmost importance to me! I can guarantee that I will be reliable and attentive to your pet’s special needs.
Ratings and reviews
Tessa is a super cat sitter - we had no worries about our kitty while away, which was awesome. Will definitely book her again.
Tessa did a fantastic job caring for my cats! Would definitely rebook!
Tessa provided great care and accommodated a last-minute request! She provided clear communication and updates, will recommend to any looking for pet care :)
Tessa was incredibly helpful and took great care of our dog Mabel when we needed some help. She was very responsive, easy to communicate with, and provided us with updates and pictures after each visit. Based on all of the photos, I know Mabel loved her too! We would definitely hire Tessa again to take care of our dog.
Tessa did a great job and communicated very well! I felt totally comfortable while we were away. Thank you Tessa!
Tessa was an absolute lifesaver when I needed a cat sitter on such short notice. She was so kind and attentive to both of my cats, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in her care. She sent me the cutest pictures during her drop-ins, which I absolutely loved getting! One of my cats is VERY shy and spent most of the time hiding under the bed, but Tessa was so patient with her and even brought her food under the bed to make sure she was eating and comfortable. My other cat is a bit more social and absolutely loved all the playtime and attention she got! It was so sweet seeing the pictures of her having the best time.l
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Schedule
I have a designated class schedule M-F, but all days have breaks throughout the day (some days, like Fridays, are very flexible). This typically means I am available for early morning or mid-day drop-ins or walks, or anything after about 5pm or so. Overnights and weekends also work great for me.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsTessa can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if your pet(s) have any special needs that I can care for in my time with them, including special feeding/walking instructions, or medication needs.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.