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Xylia R.

Springfield, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
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Caring for pets is my therapy

Pet care experience

I worked at a doggy daycare where we took the dogs for hour long walks, played fetch, played in the water, listened to calming music, and so much more. I grew up with dogs and cats and their different hardships. For example my dog growing up was allergic to a certain type of food where if he ate even a little his ears would bleed for hours. Another pet I had was a sweet cat who my family found on the side of the street after what looked to be a fight, she was declawed and had one of her eyes hanging out of her socket. She ended up needing surgery but after she was such a happy cat who ended up being my cat! Worked with dogs to become therapy animals. I was able to take them to adult foster homes to love on the dogs! I have a pretty flexible schedule and am willing to come see your pet(s) at any available time I have. I like to learn a pets social ques in order to understand what it is your pet is wanting in that moment. I like to take walks with your pet in areas you and they feel comfortable in. As well as create fun enriching puzzles for pets!

Reviews

Laurie R.
House Sitting • Sep 25, 2023
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Xylia cannot be counted on. She communicates poorly and backed out of a confirmed stay at the last minute without explanation. This left us in an extremely difficult situation. Do not hire her.

Bradley T.
House Sitting • May 09, 2023
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Xylia watched our two dogs over the weekend. Unfortunately it was a very bad experience. We don't have cameras in the house but we do monitor the video doorbell and enter/exits. At the meet and greet , i emphasized how important it was that the pups stay on schedule and she said no problem. The next morning after day she arrived , the dogs had not been out at their normal time of 7-8 am. I text. No answer. I called and woke her and she told me she had to many cocktails at dinner the night before and she overslept. She apologized but dogs did not get out or have breakfast until 945 Am. Unacceptable! It spiraled from there with the next morning her letting pups out to only pee for 3 min in front yard at 7:35 instead or walking them like we discussed so they can both pee and poop. The video doorbell stores the times and video. Other things that happened is she walked them one day for afternoon walk at 210 pm instead of the normal time of 12pm-1 pm. She also left dirty cups on the counter and left dirty clothes in guest room. I can't recommend her for anyone and won't be using her in the future. I should have listened to the other 2 bad reviews on rover. This sitter also adds extra fees on top of overnight stays saying 1 walk with overnight stay is included and it is normally $25 for additional walk . She gave it to me at $10 /day with added fees of $30 total. I've never heard of that and find it shady.

Joe C.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 28, 2023
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Xylia was super attentive with our car Hamish. Will definitely have her watch him the next time we need a sitter.

Mat L.
House Sitting • Dec 31, 2022
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Xylia did a great job taking care of our puppy. She was communicative from start to finish, and did everything we could've wanted.

About Xylia R.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to adapt to my surroundings and situation. I know that every animal is different because of their character and their breed. I study breeds and their typical characteristics and how they enjoy training and what is effective in training. I like to come to every client with a clean slate and walk through your typical day/schedule and I try to replicate that so the pet(s) routine is not too messed up while your away or at work!

Information Xylia R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if your dog jumps up on people, if they use their mouths when playing, if they play rough with people, if they are a good walker (do they heel?)

A typical day

I love to play with dogs on the ground and wrestle with them (mostly for small and medium sized dogs or puppies). I love to cuddle with dogs as well. My favorite places to walk dogs is on beautiful nature hikes! I also absolutely love taking dogs for drives and getting pupochinos

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$22per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$22per walk

Xylia can watch in your home

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

Availability

I work with pets full time. I love staying busy! I do not have a set schedule and because I have new clients on a weekly basis my schedule is fluid.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Xylia R.

Communication

19 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

9 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I like to adapt to my surroundings and situation. I know that every animal is different because of their character and their breed. I study breeds and their typical characteristics and how they enjoy training and what is effective in training. I like to come to every client with a clean slate and walk through your typical day/schedule and I try to replicate that so the pet(s) routine is not too messed up while your away or at work!

Information Xylia R. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know if your dog jumps up on people, if they use their mouths when playing, if they play rough with people, if they are a good walker (do they heel?)

A typical day

I love to play with dogs on the ground and wrestle with them (mostly for small and medium sized dogs or puppies). I love to cuddle with dogs as well. My favorite places to walk dogs is on beautiful nature hikes! I also absolutely love taking dogs for drives and getting pupochinos

Location

Springfield, OR

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Xylia R.

Springfield, OR

5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews