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Tessa M.

Arcata, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews
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Bonafide pup magnet, kitty cuddler

Pet care experience

Ever since I was young, dogs have been drawn to me. I suspect that they sense that I'm a bit obsessed with them and will give them all of the attention and love they deserve! Having grown up with dogs, I have years of experience in regards to providing the love and care necessary to keep canines happy and healthy. Over the years, I've been a full-time nanny and in-home care provider for families and the disabled that included providing enrichment for their dogs and/or cats while caring for themselves or their kids, and progressing from there I began pet-sitting while I was living in San Francisco. As much as I would love (and dream of) having a dog of my own, I'm currently attending school full-time in North End (I'm available in that area, too!) studying bookbinding and conservation, and just recently adopted a wonderful young cat, Stanley Zbornak, in Jamaica Plain, who is learning how to be a house cat from his time on the streets. Until it’s been determined whether Stanley’s keen on canines, and until I’ve graduated school, a dog of my own will have to wait. In the mean time though, while you’re away I would love to step in for you and your fur babies, dogs and cats alike. Treating your pet as if they were my own comes naturally, I would love to spend time with and provide the attention, love and care they deserve when you aren't able to be there yourself.

Reviews

Bobbie R.
House Sitting • Jul 03, 2017
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Our dogs and cat love Tessa, and so so we! She was great about communicating and sending pictures, and we felt confident they were getting plenty of love and attention while we were gone. And sure enough when we got home it was clear they had been happy hanging out with Tessa. We hope she will stay with them again next time we are out of town!

Kirsten P.
House Sitting • Jun 05, 2017
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Tessa was awesome! She took great care of my sometimes difficult senior pit bull and my much easier to care for senior cat. I got regular updates about how things were going and came back to happy, healthy animals! Will definitely use Tessa again!

Alexandra S.
House Sitting • Jan 17, 2017
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Tessa was awesome! Very personable and communicative and seemed to genuinely enjoy my crazy goofy pup. She was called into work on short notice one evening and was going to be out of the house a little longer than I would normally leave Allie so she arranged for her friend (also a rover sitter) to check in on her and give her dinner which I appreciated. I got lots of pic updates too which I enjoy. Tessa left my apartment in nice condition. Definitely recommend!

Kayla L.
Nov 06, 2016

Tessa is great with animals. My own dog is very high energy, which can make inexperienced people nervous. However, Tessa was very comfortable and confident on their first meeting, so they warmed up to each other very quickly. My dog absolutely loves spending time with Tessa.

About Tessa M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Tessa M. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog/cat have any behaviors I should be aware of? What are some of their favorite play-time activities?

Services

House Sitting
in your home
AWAY
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
AWAY
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY

Tessa can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

About Tessa M.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

6 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Information Tessa M. would like to know about your pet

Does your dog/cat have any behaviors I should be aware of? What are some of their favorite play-time activities?

Location

Arcata, CA

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Pets

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Tessa M.

Arcata, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•4 reviews