Willow R.
Willow R.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
School teacher and vet assistant
I was raised on a working goat farm and grew up caring for a wide range of animals, including goats, ducks, chickens, cats, dogs, cows, and pigs. That early experience led me to earn my veterinary assistant certification from Bellingham Technical College, and I spent 15 years working as a vet assistant in both Bellingham and Colville. Four years ago, I returned to school and earned my master’s degree in teaching, and I currently work as a substitute teacher for Spokane Public Schools. While I love working with people, I deeply miss being around animals—especially dogs and cats. Living in an apartment where I can’t have pets has made pet care an especially meaningful way for me to stay connected to animals. With my background in veterinary care, I’m comfortable administering medications, recognizing signs of illness or stress, and providing calm, attentive care. I treat every pet as if they were my own and prioritize safety, routine, and affection.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I provide care in my clients’ homes and tailor each visit to the pet’s routine, energy level, and individual needs. This can include neighborhood walks, playtime in the yard, games like fetch, enrichment activities, and plenty of affection and companionship. With 15 years of veterinary assistant experience and a lifelong background in farm animal care, I’m comfortable administering medications, monitoring for signs of illness or stress, and following detailed care instructions. I prioritize safety, consistency, and calm handling, and I make sure pets feel secure and cared for while their owners are away. My goal is to keep pets happy, healthy, and relaxed in their familiar environment.
Ratings and reviews
Our little cat loved having Willow help us out! We are very grateful that she was around!
Our cats love Willow! She always does a great job keeping them happy while we are away.
Willow was amazing with our three cats. I could tell they were very happy to see her each day. She was also very helpful and flexible when we had a few hiccups at the house while we were away. I will definitely call on her again to pet sit for us. She was great. Five stars!
Willow is someone I trust with my fur babies. She is reliable and also makes good decisions about dealing with some of my young dog's issues. She is also very pleasant and good at communicating.
We really appreciated Willow’s help while we welcomed home our new baby. She was prompt in communicating and arrived on time! Our dog loved the time outside and have rebooked for her daily walks.
Willow is an excellent sitter. Highly recommend her. She was so good with Buddy and I will use her again in the future.
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Schedule
I work weekdays on a public school schedule, which allows me to provide pet care in the mornings, evenings, and consistently on weekends, holidays, and school breaks. My schedule aligns well with families who need dependable care outside of typical work hours, and I’m especially available during weekends and longer school breaks. I plan my pet care commitments carefully to ensure each animal receives attentive, unhurried care.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsWillow can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- I prefer that pets are up to date on vaccinations and are spayed or neutered, though this is not required. I also prefer pets to be potty trained. Knowing a pet’s routine, energy level, and any medical or behavioral needs ahead of time helps me provide the best care possible.