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Virginia P. - San Francisco Pet Sitter or Dog Walker

Profile of Virginia P.

Full-Time, 3 Years of Experience

I always had animals growing up. My mother assigned me the duties of feeding, cleaning, combing, etc. my dog or cat. I saw how quickly they responded to the care and it was very gratifying for me. I now have two cats, and one is handicapped without back paws. He was a "special adoption" from the SPCA. They wanted to make sure I would be his "forever home". I got him at four months and he's now a terrific energetic 7 year old. I volunteered at the SPCA for three years, every day, while I was on disability. I did cat-sitting for the co-owner of "The Animal Connection" on Chestnut St. I've had a lot of "sick" time in my life and have experienced the magic and healing powers of my cats.They tend to sense my emotions and when I pet them we both benefit - they purr and become very tender and loving and I feel better both mentally and physically. The same healing powers of animals I've seen when I worked in a hospital which used "animal assisted therapy" with old patients. I saw elderly people "light" up when I brought the dog around for them to touch. I always say, animals are beautiful people.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 58 years old
  • 3 years of experience

Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 3 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Average hourly rate is $20 to $25
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • Interested in working as a live-in care provider

Experienced With:
Dogs Fish Horses
Cats Reptiles/Amphibians Farm Animals
Birds Small Mammals Exotic Pets

Pet Care Services Provided:
Daily Walks Pet Transportation Behavior Training
Daily Feeding Overnight Sitting Grooming
Doggie Day Care Extended boarding/kenneling Administration of Medicine
Other: Small birds I can house sit.

Additional Services Provided:
House Sitting Mail/Newspaper Retrieval Watering Plants
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Availability (10/19/08 to 12/31/09) Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)
Overnight (12am-6am)

Qualifications:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Course
Bonded And Insured

Education:
  • Level: Some graduate school
  • School: University Of Vermont
  • Major: Nutrition
  • Graduation Year: 1973

Other Qualifications:
I can drive. I can speak some Spanish