Vicky G.
Mountain View, CA
Old Dogs Welcome
Pet care experience
When I was a kid, I always imagined that having a dog would be the answer to everything in life. Yes, maybe a tad simplistic, but life sure is good when there's a dog around. In high school, I volunteered regularly at the local shelter, helping with bathing, grooming, walking, and playing. My volunteer work continued through college. In grad school, I adopted a dog of my very own, a corgi/shepherd puppy named Remy. During that time, I also dog sat for friends, classmates, and neighbors. I have cared for dogs of all ages, from puppies through seniors. My beloved Remy passed away in 2014. We recently said goodbye to our sweet Martin, a lab/pointer mix who passed away in December 2016. Both Remy and Martin were 16 y/o. Because of my recent experience in eldercare with Remy and Martin, I prefer to care for senior dogs (10 y/o and above) whose energy levels are low. Since Martin had kidney disease, I am familiar with feeding homemade diets and with administering sub-cutaneous fluids. I am well versed with the complexities of elder dog care, from tracking meals/water/stool to administering oral meds and injectables to managing doggie dementia, deafness, blindness, and night time anxiety. Your old friend will be in good care and company and receive plenty of love and attention. I am a Realtor by profession, so I'm "connected", accessible, and happy to provide regular updates while you're away.
Reviews
Vicky and John have a great dog, Bentley who is just fun and a total sweetheart. Our dog is a little older and less active than Bentley and it seems to inspire our dog to play more with Bentley. They have a great set up with indoor/outdoor access. We give 5 stars for great communication.
Vicky did a great job taking care of our Beagle for the weekend. She took him to the park and kept us updated all weekend on how he was doing. He’s looking forward to his next visit.
Vicky was so fantastic with Biscuit! We got regular updates and super cute photos while we were away, and knew that Biscuit was healthy and happy. Vicky even spotted a minor health issue that Biscuit was having and told us about it promptly- I'm not sure we'd have spotted it as quickly as she did! We'd be very happy to book with Vicky again if we go traveling some time and can't take Biscuit with us.
Another fantastic experience with a great dogsitter! We were on vacation for 2 weeks, and worried about our dog being away from us for that long. Vicky was great for the stay. a. She did exactly what we asked in terms of the schedule we agreed on b. She spent a lot of time with our dog - more than we do - and our dog was very happy c. She sent us copious pictures of our happy dog - walking, playing, etc d. Vicky has great judgement about what's safe and appropriate for a "guest" dog versus one's own. We were never worried about her, and could focus on our vacation :-) We couldn't find fault with any aspect of the stay, and we hope that Vicky will be available whenever we need to get out of town!
About Vicky G.
Communication
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Information Vicky G. would like to know about your pet
I prefer old dogs under 40 lbs. Spayed/neutered, housebroken, and non-destructive please. Any information on temperament (with people and with other dogs), dietary/medical needs, daily routines and habits, potential fears/triggers/pitfalls, etc. are helpful.
A typical day
I live next door to Monta Loma Park, a popular neighborhood park adjacent to an elementary school, so your dog will enjoy lots of new daily scents! I have a medium-sized doggie door which also gives your dog access to our fenced yard.
Services
Vicky can host
About Vicky G.
Communication
Skills
Home
Information Vicky G. would like to know about your pet
I prefer old dogs under 40 lbs. Spayed/neutered, housebroken, and non-destructive please. Any information on temperament (with people and with other dogs), dietary/medical needs, daily routines and habits, potential fears/triggers/pitfalls, etc. are helpful.
A typical day
I live next door to Monta Loma Park, a popular neighborhood park adjacent to an elementary school, so your dog will enjoy lots of new daily scents! I have a medium-sized doggie door which also gives your dog access to our fenced yard.
Location
Mountain View, CA
Pets
Vicky G.
Mountain View, CA