Pampering for your Pet
Let’s get together and go over the special needs of your pets, plants, and home. I am confident in my ability to offer quality, customized pet care.
Get started with a Free Consultation
Let’s Meet
Call, text, or email to schedule a time when I can come to your house to meet your furry, feathered, or finned friends. We’ll discuss the specific details and routine of your pet’s care and I will answer any questions you have.
Property Access
You can give me a key to your property or make plans to hide one nearby at the time of visit. I will return the key to its hiding place, arrange to drop it off after you return, or keep it in a secure location for next time.
Best care for your Family
There is no charge for this introductory visit. I want what is best for your family. If I am a good fit for your needs, we’ll proceed with scheduling upcoming visits.
If I am not able to meet your needs, I will offer recommendations for alternative care.
Medications, Sub-q Fluids, Insulin, Raw Food Diet
I am skilled in administering medications, sub-q fluids, and insulin injections when your pet needs it. I do my best to meet your pets normal medication schedule, I know how important consistency is! I have several tricks and techniques up my sleeve to offer the gentlest care for your pet.
I have been feeding my own pets a home made raw food diet since 1998. I sanitize dishes, countertops, and the feeding area keeping your pets food fresh and safe.
Corvallis Pet Sitter Services
Drop-In Visits
Pets are most comfortable in their own home space. I accommodate your pets normal schedule to the best of my abilities. A typical visit includes feeding, cleaning and refilling water bowls, litter box service, exercise and play or cuddle time.
Most cats enjoy one or two visits a day and dogs need two or three visits a day. I can customize care to meet your pet’s needs with more or less visits or longer visit times.
Extra Time
Extra time can be added for horsing around, snuggles, brushing, or social time. I carry around catnip spray and a laser pointer to keep kitties active and engaged. I can play ball or offer some light training games with dogs. This option also adds time for light cleaning.
Dog Potty Breaks
I will let your dog out into a secure fenced yard for play and potty time. I am currently unable to offer leashed walks after I have broken both ankles a total of three times, ripped the tendons in my shoulder, and recently had reconstructive foot surgery. (To be fair, it was a chicken that broke an ankle one time. LOL)
For my safety and that of your pet I will only walk especially gentle dogs.
Cat Nail Trims
I make kitty nail trim time easy and stress free. My calm, gentle approach allows the cat to feel safe while getting their pawdicure in your home when it’s convenient for you.
I do not trim dog nails at this time.
Additional Home Services
Plant and Garden Care
I will water your plants appropriately inside and outside. I am familiar with what plants enjoy water, which prefer to stay dry, common pests and natural solutions.
Large gardens may require additional time to water adequately, especially on hot summer days!
Vacation Services
I can fetch the mail, open/close blinds or shutters, turn on/off lights, and roll the trash bins out for you.
No pet required.
Pet Sitting FAQs
What’s a typical drop-in visit like?
A typical visit includes feeding, cleaning and refilling water bowls, litter box service, exercise and play or cuddle time. I bring in your mail, bring out the trash and check your plants. If you have a shy or anxious pet I will offer treats or games to encourage them to feel safe. Then I’ll send a text or photo update so you know how everything went.
What kind of pets do you take care of?
I have experience with almost every kind of creature. I’ve worked with dogs, cats, birds, horses, fresh and salt-water aquariums, and outdoor ponds. From gerbils to bunnies, chickens to parrots, reptiles, tarantulas, insects, iguanas, snakes, anoles, chameleons, tortoises and aquatic turtles! I love them all and treat them gently, with respect, and always maintain clean habitats for them.
What areas do you serve?
Corvallis, Adair Village, Lewisburg, North Albany, Philomath.
Some areas require a $5 distance fee.
Why is in-home pet care better than boarding my pet?
Most pets feel safer and secure in your own home surrounded by familiar sights, sounds, and routine of their humans leaving for extended periods of time and returning. Being kenneled can be a stressful barrage of smells, sounds, and other freaked out animals. There is also a risk of exposure to diseases like kennel cough, upper respiratory illness or pests like fleas.
What are your hours?
I typically work from 9am-4pm, 7 days a week, with extended holiday hours. If I get multiple requests for the same time I prioritize service based on medical needs, potty break urgency, and driving efficiency. I don’t have employees, its just me! This is about 50 hours a week and what I can sustainably handle.
How does weather affect your services?
Hot weather means extra water for everyone’s garden. If it’s raining I’ll be sure to towel dry your pup and wipe off paws before going back into the house. If it looks like dangerous winter weather coming up I might leave extra food or water out, set up automatic feeders. Icy driving conditions may require timing adjustments earlier or later, but rest assured I will be driving around. If you live uphill, I may not be able to reach you, so please have a neighbor available to check on your pets.
What is your cancellation policy?
Life is unpredictable and hard enough. Just let me know as soon as you can. There are no fees or penalties.
Do you charge a holiday fee?
Yes. There is a $10 per visit holiday fee over extended holiday weekends, around Thanksgiving, and the Christmas to New Years’ holiday period.
Can you administer medication to my animals?
Yes! I am experienced giving pills, capsules, transdermal, insulin injections, IV fluids, and asthma gas inhalers. I can monitor heart rate and respiratory rate. I use the gentlest method possible like hiding the pill in food, or offering treats while I give an injection. Sometimes the pet is not willing to be handled in a safe manner to allow medicating. Or sometimes your cat might be hiding and I can’t find them. I will talk with you about this at the initial consultation.