My name is Dana👋  

I'm a hardworking student (23 year old) looking to make some cash while doing summer studies from home (living with my partner, who is my only roommate and also an animal lover!).


MOTIVATION 
My motivation to become a sitter is partly that as a student living away from home, I miss my pets of course. Please know that I don't have a car so I likely can't do home visits outside of Ottawa (e.g., Orleans, Kanata, Arn Prior, Gloucester).🚫

{ Approach } 
I'm consistent, patient, and affectionate when it comes to caring for all animals. I also have experience with highly shy or anxious animals such as my mom's cat.

Looking forward to taking care of your pet like the member of the family that they are.🐾 💙 🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾💙🐾


{ Services }

Service #1. Walks
Guaranteed 1 long walk or 2 shorter walks
per day of 1 hour - 30 minutes (depending on the dog etc.). I plan one-on-one play time and offer enrichment activities: swim, dog park, sandbox, Dow's Lake park trip, play 🥎.

Walk routine 🐕‍🦺🚶‍♀️
- Pack enough treats, toys, doggie bags, inflatable water dish and water.
- Gear up: harness/leash/clothes. 
- Bathroom stop outside.
- Location: Dow's Lake or nearby in Little Italy/China Town (near Centretown). 
Optional: fenced dog park off Bronson (unless your dog is not used to other dogs).
After walk, as needed: 🧼🫧
- wash in my tub (after mud etc.)
- brush out burrs, wipe paws after walks. *Please pack your preferred doggie shampoo or brush, if interested.

Service #2. Home Visit 
Home visit routine:
- Stop by once or twice a day, feeding once or twice.
- Walks, play, or snuggle / stay for company.
- Check in texts and photos. 
- Litter changes 😺 / bathroom breaks 🐶 
*Plant watering also available, by request.

Service #3. Overnight Stay 
- Feeding once or twice a day. Please indicate proportions & bring scoop.
- Outside bathroom break every few hours, after meals + morning + bedtime. *Please bring pee pads and litter box if needed.
- Pet has free roam, including den area and bedroom, hall, kitchen. Pics in home gallery. 


Service #4. Elderly Assistance offered 
- If you are elderly &/or unable to take your pet for a vet appointment I can do this and take notes on the medications and instructions. I can attend to support or pickup items from the petstore. 

Other Service?
-Don't see a service listed here? Just ask  💬
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⚠️ { IMPORTANT notes for owners } ⚠️

--- Please read before booking ---
Policy: I accept pets that have had their regular shots this year (rabies, fleas, ticks, & worms). Thank you for your cooperation.

Kindly provide these documents to me in advance or as physical copies at drop off.
Why? In the remote event that it is medically necessary, I cannot ensure a vet will accept them unless I can provide up to date vaccination records. 📋📨

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⛑️ { Safety } ⛑️
• general 
- ON-LEASH guarantee, even at the dog park.
- Tick-check after any walk in long grass.
- I'm careful to avoid areas w/ broken glass. 

• Medical emergency/Transport 🚗
- Pet first aid kit owned for minor injury like a nail tear (bandage), tick removal, etc.
- Centretown vet in contacts 📞
- I'm CPR and First Aid trained. If for any reason I need to call the vet, I have a driver's license (5 years experience).
- Failsafe measure: I'll drive a CommunAuto or travel to the vet's in a pet friendly Uber. 

• Heat ☀️ 🥵
- I check the forecast to walk in cooler evening when temp. > 25-28°C.
- Always take a water dish on walks 
- Avoid hot, black pavement (burns paws).
- Never leave unattended without AC at the house, and not for more than 1-2 hours.

• MEET n' GREET 😊 🏡
Please message and I'm happy to arrange.
- Top floor of a house ~ plenty of room. 
- No loose items open or accessible from animal height that are known to cause problems (cords, hair ties, meds, plants, small choke hazards, chocolate, etc.).

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{ About Me }

What sets me apart:

🕊️❕Stress-free guarantee❕🕊️

~Flexible schedule:
- Open to changing pick up/drop offs with notice. ETAs shiftable by 1-2 hours day of.  

~Administer medications 💊✅
- Experience with inhalers, oral medications (e.g., diabetes), crush/mix pills into food.
I can disguise a solid pill in some cheese. 😋

~ Approach: to put your pet at ease while you're away, I form a connection by gaining  trust, giving space, & bringing calm energy.
- I'm a highly empathetic person and able to read nonverbal behavioural cues.

~ Highly reliable: Daily status updates morning & night. Quick response time on WhatsApp (705)-977-7887. 

~ Multiple daily check-ins: Text anytime between 8am - 11pm. 

~ My philosophy: I value your pet's experience and your peace of mind. Let's keep you in the loop about our day together so you can enjoy your trip or engagement.

~ Background: I grew up with pets and they help me to  destress and I enjoy caring for them and getting to know each animal's special personality. 

~ Fun fact: I'm watching Cesar Millan's dog show to learn more about dog communication and leadership.