Amy E
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Dedicated Pet Caregiver in Reston, Virginia
Reston, Virginia
Active over a week ago
55 years exp.
From 30.00/day
Pet Sitter in Reston, Virginia
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Who I Am:
Nice to meet you! My name is Amy. I'm looking for pet sitting positions in Northern Virginia and the Metro area. I have lifelong experience with all types of animals, starting in elementary school, raising mice, caring for an iguana and finches, hamsters, and having two dogs and a cat in our family. We also occasionally fostered wild animal babies from a local nature center. I can alter my schedule to meet your needs. If you need daily drop ins and walks, I prefer to work near my home in Reston, but will work in other areas in some situations. If you need overnights, then anywhere in the Metro area is good.
Description of Skills:
I have experience with cats, dogs, birds, reptiles, snakes, insects, wild animals, and am comfortable with all animals. I've administered medication and subcutaneous fluids. I have owned many dogs, cats, mice, hamsters, birds, reptiles (anoles, an iguana, many kinds of snakes, bearded dragons, turtles, unusual/exotic and not so exotic insects, and have cared for some wild animals that were orphaned, eg a blue jay, baby cottontails, a baby woodchuck, some squirrels, and a Virginia opossum! I have cared professionally for a wide range of dog types, from breeds to mixes, animals with special needs, such as bladder expression, and dogs with so much pain that they were highly fearful, working patiently to gain their trust. I've cared for a multitude of cats, some with diabetes or other issues. I've petsat with birds, squirrels, lots of Pitties, and love them all! Further, I am willing to travel. When it comes to prior qualifications, I have years of experience. I can also give you contact information of my current clients, so you can speak to them, and hear their opinions of my care of their pets and homes.
How To Contact Me:
Send me a message, and I'll respond ASAP!
Experience
Birds
Cats
Dogs
Exotic pets
Farm animals
Fish
Horses
Lizards/reptiles
Small mammals
Services
Responsibilities include:
Behavioral training
Boarding
Dog Walking
House calls
Overnight care
Pet Sitting
Pet feeding
Training
Recommendations
Elizabeth M
Amy is a hardworking, dedicated, and kind person. She loves animals of all shapes and sizes. She is a former employee of mine and went above and beyond to ensure a clean work space and a friendly environment for her customers.
Kiersten P
Amy is a kind, caring, compassionate and genuine animal lover. When I say that, I’m not referring to dogs and cats only. I mean that she loves and respects all living creatures... mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, etc. Although loving insects isn't required for being a great pet sitter, I think it says a lot about her character and the type of good-hearted person she is.
I know Amy very well both professionally and personally. We met in 2013 when she was my supervisor/manager at a retail store. She was a hard-working, dedicated, dependable boss who always created a fair and fun work environment. We quickly became friends and we remain close friends to this day.
Amy has shared her life with several dogs, 2 bearded dragons and at least one cat that I know of, so she has real and personal experience caring for animals. I, myself, have witnessed her amazing ability to instantly connect with and befriend our own dog, Jesse-James. This doesn’t sound impressive unless you know his background. My family adopted him from a Boxer rescue league in 2009. He had been horribly abused (burned) and used as “bait” for dog fighting. After being with us for several months, the physical damage healed (although he has bad visible scars), but healing him emotionally and psychologically has been a lifelong process. He is very loving and loyal with my family, but not surprisingly, has issues with people and dogs he doesn’t know. I have anxiety when new people come to our house because our dog reacts in an unwelcoming manner, relentlessly growling and barking. The first time Amy came over, however, he greeted her with a wagging tail and friendly licks. Although she is not the only person to gain his trust instantly, it's a very rare and uncommon reaction from him. It takes a kind-hearted, gentle soul with total dog-handling confidence to put Jesse-J at ease… and that definitely describes Amy!
The last thing I want to mention is how reliable Amy is about staying in contact while you're away. She sends wonderful messages with photos and videos so you can see your pet(s) and have peace of mind knowing that they really are doing ok.
For all these reasons and more, I'm happy to recommend Amy as a caring, trustworthy pet care provider!
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