Deborah L. Pet Care Provider in Brooklyn, NY 11243

*1st-time Neighbor discounts & sliding scale rates available for those living in or near North Park Slope area. Ask if interested*

Lifelong animal lover, with 20+ yrs pet care and 10 yrs petsitting experience. New to Sittercity but not to petsitting! Recent local references available. I've been a pet parent to 5 cats, 2 dogs, 2 rabbits, and a variety of fish, exotic reptiles and crustaceans. I understand expectations and concerns pet parents share, and am lovingly committed to keeping your pets happy, safe and healthy.

Because pet sitting is a passion project of mine, I care more about quality time getting to know your pet, rather than just maximizing total # of pet clients.

Experienced with kittens and puppies, senior pets with special needs/chronic illnesses, and pets that are anxious or have neurological challenges. I've also administered oral, ear and eye medications. For regular repeat customers, I can offer free cat harness training, to help decrease reactivity for small/medium sized dogs, or other behavior modification via positive reinforcement requests.

A proactive problem solver, I'm always prepared & communicative in troubleshooting unexpected pet problems with you. Cleaning up pet vomit, food spills or bathroom accidents are not a problem for me! I ensure your pet gets what it needs to stay healthy & for my pet care clients, I've fixed cat water fountains, bathed older cats that trip in their poop, carried a medium-sized anxious dog on her walk until she was relaxed enough to walk & potty, and even soothed & monitored a cat after a mini seizure.

I work remote and have a flexible schedule. If drop-ins provide wifi access, I'm happy to gift a free hour or many hours of working next to your pet in your home, with occasional play, petting & attention (this is in addition to your dedicated drop-in time where your pet gets my full attention). Can provide recent local references & reviews upon request.