Zarah W.
Los Osos, CA
Experienced and loving pet care
Pet care experience
I have had pets my entire life and consider my pets family. I have experience with all types of animals from horses, alpacas, and other livestock, to dogs, cats, fish, reptiles, and birds. Though I don’t currently have a dog, I have had many canine companions in the past and am the go-to dog sitter for friends and family. Big or small, I love all dogs and their unique personalities. My current critter family includes one elderly cat (who hates dogs), a Greek tortoise, and five hens who mostly stay in the backyard except when my kiddo sneaks them in the house. As a teenager I helped out at a veterinarian’s office doing the hard and dirty work and have a full appreciation for the less pleasant side of caring for our animal loved ones. Participating in 4H as a youth helped me build skills and best practices for safely caring for a wide variety of animals. I love playing with dogs and cats, taking dogs for walks/hikes/to the beach, and snuggling kitties that need cuddles. I’m happy to take your dog fast and far or enjoy a lazy sniff-every-bush walk depending on what is needed. Every pet I have met has their own personality and I enjoy getting to know them and making them feel comfortable and safe so their humans can feel confident being away.
Reviews
Zarah always takers such good care of my kitties. They love playing with her. :-)
Zarah does such a great job watching our pets. My golden loves her and her little boy.
Zarah is awesome! She is very conscientious and spends quality time caring for our kitties. We feel certain that the kitties are receiving love and care when we are away.
Zarah is so great with our pets.She takes such great care of them. Her son Rhys is also such a great help. Our dog Millie loves going for walks with him and he also takes care of our blind bunny. They are such a great little team.
About Zarah W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When getting to know a new pet, I like to have a meet and greet with the pet parent so I can learn the ropes, gather information in regards to special concerns, and will ask what vet you use in case of emergencies. I love to hear about unique quirks and pet parent concerns so I can provide the best care possible.
Information Zarah W. would like to know about your pet
It’s very helpful to know what times your dog usually walks and/or gets played with, as well as how they react to other dogs, kids, and anything else that might be encountered out in the world. I’d appreciate hearing about your training and communication style as well as any dog rules I can enforce or skills you are working on with them.
A typical day
I love both playful, rambunctious dogs and quiet seniors. Depending on your pet, I love to explore new neighborhoods on a walk or have your pet join me on a hike or visit to the dog beach (with your direct approval of course). Here in Los Osos, morning Elfin Forest walks or afternoons on the path by Monarch Grove are some of my favorite dog walks. Please let me know if your pup has a regular walk/dog park routine and I am happy to do my best to accommodate that. I’m an expert at chuck-it and am all in for fetch with a frisbee.
Services
Zarah can watch in your home
Availability
I am delighted to accommodate dog walk and drop-in care clients between 6:30am and 8pm with before/after work hours availability on weekdays and anytime on weekends. I do not currently offer stay in your home services or care for cats and dogs in my own home. I am able to care for small mammals, birds, or reptiles in my home so please ask if this is a service you are looking for.
About Zarah W.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
When getting to know a new pet, I like to have a meet and greet with the pet parent so I can learn the ropes, gather information in regards to special concerns, and will ask what vet you use in case of emergencies. I love to hear about unique quirks and pet parent concerns so I can provide the best care possible.
Information Zarah W. would like to know about your pet
It’s very helpful to know what times your dog usually walks and/or gets played with, as well as how they react to other dogs, kids, and anything else that might be encountered out in the world. I’d appreciate hearing about your training and communication style as well as any dog rules I can enforce or skills you are working on with them.
A typical day
I love both playful, rambunctious dogs and quiet seniors. Depending on your pet, I love to explore new neighborhoods on a walk or have your pet join me on a hike or visit to the dog beach (with your direct approval of course). Here in Los Osos, morning Elfin Forest walks or afternoons on the path by Monarch Grove are some of my favorite dog walks. Please let me know if your pup has a regular walk/dog park routine and I am happy to do my best to accommodate that. I’m an expert at chuck-it and am all in for fetch with a frisbee.
Location
Los Osos, CA
Pets
Zarah W.
Los Osos, CA