Pet Sitting in Sitka

About: Growing up in a dog-loving household, I have always had at least one dog to look after. My family currently have a black lab, german shepherd, and golden retriever that are the highlight of my visits back home! I have always been the go-to dog sitter for family and friends because they all know how much I love them. In high school, I volunteered at an animal shelter as a dog walker and cared for just about every dog breed! I have an B.S. in biology and have worked various animal caretaker roles over the past three years, working with a huge variety of animals, some of my favorites being the wolves, dingoes, and panthers. I plan to continue to work with animals as part of my career and I am very well-versed in all aspects of animal care! I work 8-5 but am happy to do some dog walking or sitting after I’m off! I'll be in town until the end of September to come give your dogs some love and care! I am more than happy to follow any guidelines or rules that you may have for your pets to give them the experience that they deserve! Whether you have a high energy puppy that needs to be tired out or a senior dog that needs some company, I can meet your needs! Whatever it takes to make you and your pet/pets happy and comfortable, I am willing to do. I'm responsible, observant, friendly, and most importantly, comfortable around animals!

About: I’ve had personal and professional experience caring for dogs of all sizes and breeds. I worked in an animal shelter in Baja, Mexico as an adoption representative/caretaker and assisted the head vet with minor medical procedures. I facilitated daily care of 15-20 dogs, including administering medications. I’ve also worked with trained therapy dogs as a wilderness therapy guide, keeping K9s safe, warm and fed in in all backcountry weather conditions. In addition, I’ve cared for working farm dogs and cattle herding dogs in an agricultural setting. I’m currently a freelance writer and novelist working primarily from home, so I’m available for most of the day to spend quality time with your pet. I work occasionally as a substitute teacher, which would require me to be out of the home during the working day. I believe in play based learning both for the kids I teach and the pets I care for! I love nourishing dogs of all ages with play, exercise, and love. I'm happy to meet the expectations of your family with regards to behavior and boundaries. If there are any specific training practices you'd like me to follow, please let me know. I am an avid runner and would love to take your dog out for up to 10 mile trail runs, depending on their activity level.

“Kiani is wonderful! I 100% recommend her for providing excellent care. She did drop-in checks and walks for my dog, and 3 cats...”

Susan K.